Eastern Sierra Motor Lodge

Hotels
8 (82 reviews)
440 South Edwards Street , Independence , us

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Contactless check-in/check-out
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Noisy refrigerator
Old bathroom

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Clean, aesthetic, picturesque, and well equipped.
Service
8.36
Best hotel staff encountered; went above and beyond to assist.
Location
8.4
Great location for adventures; easy access from the road.
Room Quality
7.85
Rooms were clean, spacious, and cozy.
Amenities
7.88
Complimentary snacks appreciated; some minor issues with noise.
Value for Money
7.84
Provided necessary amenities; good value for an overnight stay.
Food and Beverage
7.89
Breakfast included snacks; limited restaurant options nearby.
Overall Experience
7.86
Comfortable stay, met expectations despite minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:53

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Independence, Eastern Sierra Motor Lodge offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and patios for a comfortable stay.

Comfortable Amenities
Each room is furnished with a desk, bed linen, and towels, ensuring a cozy and relaxing environment throughout your stay.

Easy Access
With Mammoth Yosemite Airport just 122 km away, travelling to and from the lodge is convenient for guests.

Book your stay at Eastern Sierra Motor Lodge for a relaxing and hassle-free experience!

Important information:

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 82 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 8.36
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.88
Value for Money: 7.84
Food and Beverage: 7.89
Overall Experience: 7.86
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Chang extended_group us
8
A comfortable one night rest. An ounce of patience would be helpful to navigate thru the night.
Pros:

Breakfast was a tray of snacks, granola bars and instant coffee bags, and no kitchen prepared meals. No typical morning buffet, as found in typical chain motels. Primitive facility, but with all the necessary amenity was provided.

Cons:

Transaction was completely via online text exchanges. Didn’t meet a single person during the one night stay from checkin to checkout. It was ok, but a bit irritating to question and answer thru online texting. Road side noise was unavoidable.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller us
6
Acceptable but not lush.
Pros:

Appreciated the complimentary snacks. There’s no restaurant or store in the area unless you go to the Shell station which I did for dinner.

Cons:

It’s rougher than I expected. I didn’t get athletes foot but the shower had discolored caulking.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Howard solo_traveller us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Gaurav extended_group in
10
Perfect stay!
Pros:

Amenities, cleanliness of the room and bathroom, responsiveness of the host, WiFi, view from the Lodge, connectivity, ease of checking in / check out.

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Valeriia extended_group us
10
Pros:

This is, without exaggeration, the best hotel staff I’ve ever encountered. When we got stuck in Yosemite because the road was closed, we had to look for another place last minute. Since I had booked a non-refundable option, I honestly didn’t expect to get my money back or be able to change the dates without extra charges. But the team went above and beyond — and my friends and I couldn’t be more grateful.

The view from the terrace was incredible, the room was clean and spacious, and the staff truly did everything they could to help us.

I only regret that we were so stressed and busy that we didn’t even take a single photo. I’m not sure if I’ll ever be in that area again, but I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone passing through.

2025-11-10 via Nuitee
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Anitra family_with_children au
8
A great clean place to stop on our way through! Really appreciated the snacks as we turned up late in the day hungry!
Pros:

Clean, aesthetic, picturesque, well equipped.

Cons:

The noisy fridge

2025-11-07 via Nuitee
D
David couple au
6
Pros:

Easy remote check-in

Cons:

Tiny and old bathroom

2025-11-02 via Nuitee
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ANNE solo_traveller fr
8
Idéal avant ou après la visite de Death valley
Pros:

Motel typique, bien agencé, et propre
Accès facile check in autonome par code

Cons:

Manque d'insonorisation

2025-10-15 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple us
4
Clean, convenient, no frills, no staff on site.
Cons:

Refrigerator in Room 3 was noisy when it ran intermittently all night. Would’ve shut it off but did have some food in it. Water pressure very poor, hard to adjust shower water temperature to a safe level.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Avihu couple il
7
Pros:

We got to the lodge much later than expected, check in was no loger available . We called the phone number and someone quickly answered and helped us get in.
The room was minimalistic but felt cozy.
The location was exactly what we needed for a quick overnigh stay on our way to Yosemite.

Cons:

The mini fridge was noisey throughout the night.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Karl extended_group gb
10
So good we booked an extra night
Pros:

Excellent accommodation, clean standards and lovely to have a kettle!

Complimentary snacks were plentiful and of good quality.

Beds very comfy and on the firm side which Iike.

Great to have 3 double beds!

Cons:

Key less booking was.. Ok. I'm traveling from abroad and no access to my SIM so couldn't receive any messages about key codes. This could be improved by using booking.com messages or emails.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Guerric couple fr
8
2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Barbara
10
Pros:

After I figured out the system for checking in, all was fine. I missed a text but the phone call was answered and solved the problem.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
M
Mark
10
Pros:

Simple check in with code. Didn't need help but it was a text away. Snacks for morning good. Everything clean. Bathroom shower needed a bit of fixing. Possible noise from highway but we had ac running... they supply ear plugs just in case

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Christopher partner
8
Pros:

Nearly immaculate room had very good lighting, was equipped with microwave and (gurgling) fridge. Also came with a surprising supply of gratis snacks -- and earplugs, which some may find useful for blocking the sound of trucks on 395. Adirondack chairs outside each of the 6 rooms contributed a welcoming touch. Note: this is a remotely operated motel with no staff on site. Also, for the price of a room, guests have a right to expect an ice machine. Shower head was uncomfortably low, while bath towels were of excellent quality. Oddly, hand towels were of only fair quality, and wash rags were so thin they might have come from Motel 6. Instead of snacks, how about bottled water?

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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angela
10
Pros:

A very clean hotel and room. Easy access from road with plenty of parking. We will definitely stay there again. It's great for a base for adventures into the mountains.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Richard couple us
10
2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Frank
10
Thank you for your hospitality
Pros:

Nice curb appeal for a motel with 2 new android chairs, rose bushes and flowering shrubs. Basic bed with basic linens just ok. Room was updated recently just enough to cover the dated establishment A/C worked great, refrigerator had a constant humming noise so we turned it off. Complimentary snacks were very plentiful and appreciated. May we suggest to include 2 bottled water?
Easy reservation and check in with code for room door. No front desk, any problems you must text # to contact. Best value with comfort in the surrounding towns that didn’t look like your grandparents 1980 furniture and bedspread. Many upscale hotels in the area but wanted something reasonable for 1 night passing through. Thank you for your hospitality.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Todd family_with_children us
10
The is the perfect spot for those wanting a clean, quiet location with simple but amenities.
Pros:

Clean, with everything we needed to begin our weekend hike. It’s not fancy, which is what we like. I love the unlock/lock system of the room and text communication.

Cons:

The only thing missing was a removable shower head but otherwise the shower was great.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Adam solo_traveller us
9
Very responsive staff via text and smooth contactless check-in. Room was very clean and ideal for a
Pros:

Very responsive staff via text and smooth contactless check-in. Room was very clean and ideal for a one-night stay traveling through the area.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee