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Lake View Lodge

2.5 star property
Ski-in/ski-out motel with a restaurant

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bed sheets
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Private kitchen | Microwave
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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51285 Highway 395, Lee Vining, CA, 93541
  • Popular LocationMono Lake Committee Information Center2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center16 min walk
  • Popular LocationMono Lake8 min drive

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6/10 Okay

Lake View Lodge no longer has a lake view -- but is otherwise a nice, basic and comfortable place. Pretty grounds. Down ...
PHIL
May 26, 2024
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Room options

View all photos for Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Floor plan

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Bed sheets

Basic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Mobile Home, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Family Mobile Home, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Bed sheets

Family Mobile Home, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Bed sheets

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | View from room

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Floor plan

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Lee Vining

Located in Lee Vining, Lake View Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park. Mammoth Mountain and Bodie State Historic Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.
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What's nearby

  • Mono Lake Committee Information Center - 2 min walk
  • Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center - 16 min walk
  • Mono Lake - 8 min drive
  • Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve - 8 min drive
  • Lundy Lake - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whoa Nellie Deli - 14 min walk
  • Mono Cone - 5 min walk
  • Nicely's - 1 min walk
  • Latte Da Coffee Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Basin Cafe - 2 min walk

About this property

Lake View Lodge

Motel near Mono Lake
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Lake View Lodge. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this motel featuring ski-in/ski-out access. The on-site restaurant, The Basin Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a paddleboard on site, and smoke-free premises
  • A fish cleaning table, a gift shop, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 60 rooms include amenities such as desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Restaurant dining guides and window screens
  • Private yards, microwaves, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5.95 to 50.95 for adults and USD 4.95 to 49.95 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Basin Cafe

Things to do

  • Paddleboard
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

Outdoor space

  • Patio
  • Yard

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should be aware of seasonal road closures. Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass) closes October through late summer, restricting east-to-west travel across the park. Yosemite's eastern gate and Tuolumne Meadows are not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. Guests are advised to check local weather and road conditions/closures with the California Department of Transportation before travel.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 11.20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: USD 11.20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 5.95–50.95 for adults, and USD 4.95–49.95 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Lake View Lodge Lee Vining
Lake View Lee Vining
Lake View Hotel Lee Vining
Lake View Lodge Motel
Lake View Lodge Lee Vining
Lake View Lodge Motel Lee Vining

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake View Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake View Lodge?

As of May 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake View Lodge on May 30, 2024 start from $159.0, 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.

How much is parking at Lake View Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake View Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lake View Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake View Lodge located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this motel in Lee Vining is in the mountains, within 16 mi (25 km) of Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park, and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing. Mammoth Mountain and Bodie State Historic Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 921 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 921 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 921 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 921 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 921 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

PHIL

Traveled with partner
Lake View Lodge no longer has a lake view -- but is otherwise a nice, basic and comfortable place. Pretty grounds. Down side: rooms were musty, and several of us guests had to prop open their doors to air them out (prob won't b a prob when busy season arrives).
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful even if the mountain wasn’t willing. It was pleasant to find a place that had space for 5. We enjoyed the small town feel, to retreat to.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for exploring the area which is spectacular. Rooms are large and clean with good amenities. Be sure to drop into the Mobil gas bar and restaurant for delicious food and friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness
Expedia listed this as a hotel with a restaurant. The room description said it was a room with a lake view. The restaurant was closed, and there was absolutely no Lakeview from the room. This seems a bait on the part of Expedia. Additionally, the water in the morning was, at best, luke warm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edy Noe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El servicio al cliente pésimo
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is fine. Lack of services in the area bad.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty Standard motel, although the room was very spacious, more than an average motel. Very quiet, great for a little get away, close to Mammoth Lakes/Mountain as well as June Lake/Mountain. View of lake mono was cool, you can see it from the second floor and parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s perfectly fine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations with big rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This was a more affordable option to stay at when booking a ski trip to mammoth. It’s a quick drive to mammoth or June mountain. Overall the hotel is fairly old and could use some upgrades. I had very bad allergies the whole time I was there and believe it was due to dust or a cleaner they use.

4/10 Poor

rand

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lakeview motel with no lake view
The sink in the bathroom was 44 inches above the floor. They put a vessel sink on a standard 36 inch vanity. Being 5 feet tall, this was ridiculous. You can’t plug in the hairdryer in the lower outlet because the sink is in the way. The lower vanity drawer won’t close and is crooked. The lighting was insufficient. No overhead lighting. Only a standing lamp in the corner of the room. It was difficult to find a place to charge our devices. The metal platform bed frame has no toe kick. We kicked it many times unintentionally. The bottom sheet on our king size bed was a flat sheet that pulled out when you turned down the covers. The mattress was very firm and the pillows were all firm foam. February is a slow month in Lee Vining so I asked if there was a room with a view of the lake. She said they were all taken. Not sure that was true. Parking lot was not full. Anyway very few rooms actually have a lake view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Slight step up from Murphy's nearby, but I was really turned off by how aggressively unkind the contract was in several areas. In particular, there is a clause with multiple threats against EV owners for plugging in, yet not only are there no EV charging facilities, employees cannot even tell you about EV chargers in the area. Expect loud window heaters/AC, extremely loud refrigerators, and poor thermostats (better insulation than Murphy's helps somewhat). NOTE: Some rooms have 2 actual rooms within, so you can sleep in the inner room and the loud stuff is in the outer room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanne Gunild, Gilbert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Rowland Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bathroom door lock was missing, I had to restart the TV satellite system several times before it finally worked, the room heater was deafening and the room had a very strong “air freshener” smell that wouldn’t air out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay at Lakeview Lodge when traveling to Eastern Sierras
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable and comfortable motel on Hwy 395
The motel was fine, and at a convenient stopping point for our trip. The desk clerk was helpful, and we appreciated the landscaping and holiday lights. But I would have preferred better disclosure in the advertising on hotels.com. It advertised 24/7 desk service and a restaurant on the premises. After we completed our nonrefundable payment, we received an email telling us that neither of these were true, and that in fact the restaurants in Lee Vining were closed for the season. This information was very helpful, but I would have preferred knowing before making the reservation. Furthermore, upon arrival , we had to pay an additional $11 "environmental fee," for which I do not recall getting any advance notice. It's not a lot of money, but add-ons are always an unpleasant surprise. I'm sure most guests would prefer more transparent notice of all of these at the time of booking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nikki

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose Manuel

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5