Wayfinder Bishop

Hotels
9 (603 reviews)
725 North Main Street , Bishop , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High additional fees
Room setup difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Some guests reported issues with cleanliness, including bad smells and sticky carpets.
Service
9.8
Guests positively noted the friendliness of the staff.
Location
9.84
Ideal location for travelers heading to Mammoth Lakes.
Room Quality
8.79
Rooms were comfortable and offered good views, but some issues with the room setup were noted.
Amenities
8.82
Amenities were satisfactory, with highlighted features like hot tub and breakfast buffet.
Value for Money
7.78
Many reviews indicated disappointment regarding additional fees that increased total cost.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Food options were good, particularly the breakfast and happy hour snacks.
Overall Experience
9.3
Generally positive experiences, although a few guests had specific complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 21:27

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Scenic Views

Nestled in Bishop, California, our Creekside Inn offers a serene retreat with rooms overlooking Bishop Creek or the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Enjoy the comfort of cherry wood furnishings, modern amenities, and the soothing ambiance of nature right outside your balcony or patio.

Unwind in Style and Comfort

Indulge in our year-round outdoor hot tub, take a refreshing dip in the seasonal pool, and savor a complimentary full breakfast buffet to start your day right. With complimentary Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, we ensure your stay is seamless and relaxing.

Explore Adventure and Recreation

Conveniently located near top fishing spots and outdoor activities like hiking and rock climbing, our hotel caters to thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. Whether you're here for leisure or business, the Creekside Inn promises an unforgettable experience.

Book your stay now at Creekside Inn for a perfect blend of luxury and nature's beauty.

Important information:

Please be sure to check for current road closures during winter months. Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) typically closes from late October until late May. When the Tioga Pass Road is closed, it is not possible to drive to Tuolumne Meadows or enter Yosemite National Park from the east. All other park entrances, including those along Highway 120 from the west, Highway 140, and Highway 41, remain open all year.

On the day of your departure if a late checkout has not been approved, you will be charged $ 50.00 for every hour after 11AM.

No bicycles are allowed in guest rooms. We have limited bicycle storage available, please contact hotel in advance of your arrival/booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 603 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.84
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Sevilla • couple • us
10
Great, Beautiful place to stay would go back again relaxing place
Pros:

Wife and I LOVED our stay the view and everything about the place was beautiful we would book a room again

Cons:

Bar closed at 9, on weekends maybe stay open till 1130

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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D'Andrea • couple • us
9
Lovely setting on a creek, comfortable and convenient
Pros:

We loved this hotel! It was a great stop on our road trip along the Eastern Sierras. It was conveniently located right in downtown and next door to the famous Erick Schats bakery. We loved staying on the creekside (recommend requesting this) -- it was lovely having a balcony along the babbling creek and watching the birds. We had pizza and drinks at the hotel bar/restaurant which was great. Room was clean, big, and the bed was very comfortable. If we're ever back in Bishop, we would definitely stay again!

Cons:

I can't think of anything. Truly a great stay.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Breakfast was good, the hot tub and sauna were nice. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The place looks amazing as well. Great place that is centrally located.

Cons:

The bed just didn't do it for me.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • family_with_children • ec
8
Cons:

Rooms are a bit old. The AC does not cool properly. Its a bit too expensive for what it is.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • us
10
Love this hotel
Pros:

Great location

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Astark1019 • NONE • Chino Hills, California
10
Great start to a vacation!
Pros:

We always stop off at this hotel on our annual trip up to Mammoth! The grounds are beautiful, the staff is friendly and helpful, the bar area has great live entertainment on Friday nights, the beds are comfortable, and the complimentary breakfast is delicious, making this hotel worth the price. You will not be disappointed.

2026-02-12 • via Tripadvisor
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snowMore3 • NONE • Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Region, California
10
Stay in Bishop, ski Mammoth and enjoy the relaxing drive. ****
Pros:

We choose to stay here for our 3 days of skiing in Mammoth. We usually stay in Mammoth. The drive in the morning to ski is a great way to wake up and well worth the savings in per night stay. Food is generally better and less expensive in Bishop than in Mammoth. The hottub is clean and not crowded for the apre ski day. The staff are very friendly and happy.

2026-02-08 • via Tripadvisor
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C7392ZEtammyb • NONE
10
Love Wayfinder Bishop
Pros:

The staff is amazing. We had a U-Haul trailer and they helped accommodate parking for us. The hotel is so warm & cozy. My favorite place to stay in Bishop. And nothing like the Mountain View’s!!

2026-02-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Global774785 • NONE
10
Excellent
Pros:

Rooms are very nice. Comfortable beds...nice ! Location is a perfect place to break up the drive to June lake. Love the creek right outside our balcony room

2026-02-07 • via Tripadvisor
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B9819XBleslieb • Friends getaway
10
Return customer says it all!
Pros:

I stayed one night with a friend in a double queen room based on a previous stay in 2024. Despite it being January, the hotel was booked solid. It really is the nicest place in town. The grounds are very pretty with the creek running through it and seating areas around cafe tables and fire pits. The room faced the Sierras and bowling alley (eat there -- it's very good!). Erick Schat's Bakkery is right next door (yum!). We'll be back when we're headed up/down Hwy 395 again.

2026-02-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Jerry • solo_traveller • us
10
Enjoyed the staff, the bar setting and fireplace. And the pool area with jacuzzi and sauna
Pros:

Such a serene setting. Great service, nice wine bar and breakfast had a good fruit selection. And of course, being on the creek was great…. Good quality jacuzzi and steam room the Wayfare

Cons:

No bathtub

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Retired-Spoiled • NONE
10
Favorite stopover between No. Cal and So California
Pros:

The hotel is a gem in Bishop, the atmosphere is great the hotel is very quiet there is no road noise at all. The staff are exceptional, the grounds are beautiful with a creek running right through the middle of the property, Rooms are spacious, we make a point of staying at the Wayfinder every time we travel from No. Calif to So. Calif. Best Hotel on the block...Highly recommend.

2026-01-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Brenda • couple • us
8
Nicest property in Bishop
Pros:

Really pretty location.

Cons:

50$ for early check in, kinda pricey especially when the room wasn’t ready when they said it would be for charging so much.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • us
9
Cons:

Breakfast

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Carin • couple • us
10
Nice hotel but expensive unless you enjoy by the creek
Pros:

Overall it was nice

Cons:

It’s nice property but we only slept there. We didn’t have time to enjoy by the creek.
So, for us it’s expensive.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • us
10
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Jochen • family_with_children • be
1
Cons:

Hotel heeft niet op gereageerd op onze vraag om de boeking te annuleren of wijzigen naar aanleiding van de zware storm waarvoor de authoriteiten a severe saferty warning hebben uitgezonden

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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jjsterlingj • Couples
6
I Expected More / Creekside did it better
Pros:

The average reviews for this place are too high. This is a 3 at best. Sadly there are not great options in Bishop which probably influences the high scores. New ownership has definitely gone through some cost cutting measures from the time it was the Creekside Inn. I’ll start with the clear misses then follow up with the good.

Misses:
*The HVAC truly sucks and is unacceptable. I’ve stayed here a few times and this is consistent in each room. The thermostat is mounted right by the heating/AC unit so it’s probably getting a false reading for the bed area of the room. That’s a problem but there is something else going too. I set the thermostat to 67 and the room didn’t actually feel any cooler than 71. Next night I set it to 60 and it still felt like 71. Next night I turned it off and the room still felt like 71. Mind you, this is the dead of winter and it was 30 degrees outside. WTF? It was just warm enough that I had trouble sleeping.
*Breakfast:
This used to be a solid decent breakfast. The scrambled eggs were the only adequate item. Everything else was bulk frozen and or reheated bland mush. The coffee was even watered down nonsense. No flavor. Plan to eat breakfast elsewhere if you stay here.
*TV
Ok, I don’t ask for much here since I typically bring my own streaming device. The TV itself is a decent LG but they have a coaxial cable feeding into it with circa 1992 low def picture quality. The input is locked on the coax input so good luck trying to change the input to hdmi. The front desk has 5, yes 5 total tv remotes that have the input change function. You gotta ask for one and they keep track of them on a clip board up front. They were already taken on our first night so we were SOL.
*Towels: felt like 60 grit sandpaper.
*Lighting: Too dark and it’s almost all lamps. The dark paint on walls and ceiling doesn’t help.

The Good:
Room: the bed was comfortable. The plumbing fixtures are nice updated Moen faucets that work great. Dual sinks are nice when two of you are getting ready in the morning. Real wood doors and trim are a nice rustic look.
The Property: like others have said, the creek running through the pool area is nice. Spa and sauna after skiing is pleasant.

2026-01-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Jill • couple • us
9
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee