Manzanar National Historic Site - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
Museum of Western Film History - 26 min drive - 30.4 km
Alabama Hills - 33 min drive - 36.6 km
Restaurants
Glenn’s Taqueria - 2 min walk
SUBWAY - 6 min walk
SUBWAY - 5 min drive
Still Life Cafe - 6 min walk
Cowboy Coffee - 4 min walk
About this property
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge is a great choice for a stay in Independence.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Facilities
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Hotel
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Independence
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Hotel Independence
Frequently asked questions
Does Eastern Sierra Motor lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Eastern Sierra Motor lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
What's the area around Eastern Sierra Motor lodge like?
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge is a short 11-minute walk from Eastern California Museum and 12 minutes' walk from Dehy Park.
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Reviews
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
8.6
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2026
We enjoyed our stay here. It was only for a night but it was great. Quietness, cleanliness and overall very comfortable for the price. We would stay here again.
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2026
Room was great, food was geeat, the staff was very informative and handed us trails and a restaurant list. Will stay here again.
jorge
jorge, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2026
Nice location if you are planning for Yosemite in summer or a pit-stop between Death valley and Yosemite/Kings.
Samik
Samik, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Clean room, easy check in/check out
Joshuah
Joshuah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2026
Amazing view from the property. Stay was comfortable. Easy check in and check out.
Amit
Amit, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2025
Excellent room, bathroom small but very private Price is excellent as well
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 22, 2026
this is closer to a 4 or 5
rug was stained from front doorway to bathroom
beds were clean and comfortable
didn't need air
no staff on site, but easy check in
room in dire need of update
patty
patty, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2025
Great location . Check in online quick and fast .
Kyle
Kyle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
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.
angela
angela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 10, 2025
The property is well maintained , clean and up to date. There is no on sight staff, and things are handled remotely.The room was clean, comfortable and stocked with snacks. It has a refrigerator and microwave. I would stay here again.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2025
The room was very comfortable and clean. My only request would be for the winter months to provide an extra blanket. The heater took a while to properly heat up the room. I very much enjoyed my stay. Will be coming back soon!
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Very nice and clean. Easy to access from the main street and the staff was very easy to reach when we had any questions.
clary
clary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Perfect for our trip passing through. Comfortable and great bedside snacks. Would book again
sandra
sandra, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2025
Perfect for an easy over night
Super easy checking in/ check out process. The property is older but clean and comfortable and has been nicely updated. Perfect for a quick over night before heading up into the Eastern Sierra for a backpacking trip. Highly recommend.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
convenient and met all of our needs. Also nice assortment of snacks and drinks in the rooms.
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Loved this little motel. They even had snacks in the room, definitely was a nkce little surprise. It was clean and the check in was very easy. Would definitely stay here again!
Abigail
Abigail, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Probably best motel in the area, nothing to complain about. Well organized, clean room, decent breakfast, the tv has youtube and netflix, rotating shower head, and everything works
bryan
bryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
Small room, really cozy and well kept. Super easy check in
Silvestre
Silvestre, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 30, 2025
Fifties motel with no one in office. A shock at first but ok with comfortable bed.
Michael L
Michael L, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2024
Clean rooms and great communication.
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
This place was adorable. We stayed in room 4. We appreciated the snacks and charm. The check in was super easy as they text you all the room access. Since we showed up late this worked great for us.
Casey
Casey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2025
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
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2024
We enjoyed our stay at Eastern Sierra Motor Lodge. It was easy to check in and the owner quickly responded when we needed anything. There are very few restaurants in Independence so we had to drive to Lone Pine to eat. There was no grocery store either.
Lisa
Lisa, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2025
Great location and comfy!
Check in was easy. Bed was so comfy and I loved the free snacks provided. The ac worked very well, but it did make strange noises that kept waking me up. I was not able to get the water in the shower to a good temp. It took forever to heat up and then when I added the cold, it just stayed scalding. There are tons of plugs in the room! I love it. I would stay here for a another night again
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 21, 2024
The building itself is clean and well kept. Would be nice if parking lot was paved. Shower was an afterthought. So tight you can't bend over.