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Bristlecone Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Big Pine motel

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Hiking
2 Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Family Room
2 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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101 North Main Street, Big Pine, CA, 93513
  • Place, Keough's Hot Springs
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Lakes Valley Trail
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Bishop City Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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3 Bedroom House | Living area

3 Bedroom House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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2 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Big Pine

Close to airport.You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Keough's Hot Springs and 25 miles (40 km) of Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Keough's Hot Springs - 14 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Bishop Country Club Golf Course - 23 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 27 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Bishop City Park - 28 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 29 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Top BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewed Awakening - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dick's Smoke Wagon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rossi's Place - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Two Brothers From Italy - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bristlecone Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Big Pine motel
Bristlecone Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bristlecone Motel also features laundry facilities and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

This Big Pine motel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Bristlecone Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Big Pine motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Seasonal Road Closure Notice: HWY 120 (Tioga Pass) generally closes for the winter from late October through late May. Daily closures can also occur during periods of inclement weather in spring and fall. The Eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park is located 45 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. Yosemite's Eastern Gate or Tuolumne Meadows is not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. All other Yosemite National Park entrances are open year round. Guests are advised to check local road conditions/closures before travel with the California Department of Transportation at www.dot.ca.gov or by calling 800-427-7623.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Bristlecone Motel Big Pine
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Bristlecone Motel Motel Big Pine

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bristlecone Motel to the airport?

Bristlecone Motel is 17.3 mi (24-min drive) away from the Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bristlecone Motel?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bristlecone Motel on Jun 11, 2026 start from CA $152, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bristlecone Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bristlecone Motel.

Does Bristlecone Motel offer free breakfast?

Bristlecone Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bristlecone Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Paiute Palace Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bristlecone Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Bristlecone Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bristlecone Motel have a pool?

Bristlecone Motel does not have a pool.

Does Bristlecone Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bristlecone Motel to downtown Big Pine?

Bristlecone Motel is 0.1 mi away from Big Pine.

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 811 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ample parking, nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed how clean was the room and bathroom extremely clean I felt like I was on my own home definitely I am booking again for my next trip
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room, Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in/check out. Very clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great cozy place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very friendly! I will stay there more in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean. Beds were ok. Wish it had a bigger fridge in the room for the amount of people staying in there. The place was perfect for bring the center of our adventures we did daily
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in Big Pine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, food nearby, perfect for my use.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable accommodation. Clean room. Friendly & helpful staff. Good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot and great people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend staying at this motel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy after a long day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shyamsundar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YeongCheul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and kind
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loves that it was so close to the big pine lakes trail head.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zesen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little motel, easy check in and check out, friendly employees
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are HUGE, very clean, and rates are the best in the area. We always stay here when we’re in the Sierras.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its a very clean well run older property. I've stayed there many times and have never been disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spotless
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Such a cool little stay to extend our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Agustin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room we stayed in had a chemical smell. Tried airing it out while we went for dinner but the outside reeked of cigarettes and weed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to mountaineering destinations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025