Lake View Lodge

Property class: 2.5
Mountain motel with restaurant, near Mono Lake

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Lake View Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Mono Lake. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Basin Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
$179
The current price is $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a decorative wall piece, and a clock.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A small wooden cabin with a porch, a green door, and a window.

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A small building with a door and windows, a brick foundation, and a tree in front.

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A two-story building with a beige exterior, a front porch with a staircase, and a small garden area.

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A two-story building with a covered deck and a fenced area.

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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A recreational vehicle (RV) with a 'Chaparral' logo, a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Family Mobile Home, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

A small wooden cabin with a front door, a bench, and a window.

Basic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

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

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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51285 Highway 395, Lee Vining, CA, 93541

What's nearby

  • Mono Lake Committee Information Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mono Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Yosemite National Park - 23 min drive - 25.6 km
  • June Mountain - 48 min drive - 37.1 km

Getting around

  • Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite) - 34 min drive
  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 89.5 miles/144.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whoa Nellie Deli - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mono Cone - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Basin Cafe, Lee Vining - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nicely's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Latte Da Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lake View Lodge

  • Lake View Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Mono Lake. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Basin Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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 within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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
    • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Lake View Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant served large portions of good quality food in a peaceful outdoor setting. (52 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and easily accessible with many guests appreciating the proximity to their rooms. (11 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the Basin Cafe was great with huge quantity and good quality. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Having a restaurant on the property that closes late is a plus! Food is a bit pricey, but the experience in the Eastern Sierra is amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved staying here! It's absolutely beautiful. The rooms are beautifully decorated and immaculate. Definitely recommend!
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6/10 Good

Great location. Bed was just OK, dated property but clean. Front desk girl was rude and condescending.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had the best stay ever. Staff was amazing, a great help, We will be back!!
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8/10 Very good

Great Location to access Yosemite via Tioga pass, the grounds were well maintained and landscaped with comfortable places to sit outside and enjoy the view of Mono Lake. Staff was very helpful when door lock not functioning well. The café on site was excellent and served large portions.
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6/10 Good

Our stay was fine. The property is slightly tired. There was no "Lake View" from our room. Staff member at check-in was unfriendly, unwelcoming and singularly unhelpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed in cottage 8c for 2 nights as base to climb mountains on Tioga Pass (Conness/Dana/Gibbs). Overall great amenities for such a small cottage. Would stay again if in the area
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8/10 Very good

We had a basic cabin which was clean and the shared bathroom was very nice, close by , newly remodeled and large. The cabin was behind the main building facing a camping trailer and across from an empty building We had to go around to the front of the building to access the office or the ice machine. Did not see any view of the lake except a glimpse from the garden area the room was worth the price we paid for the one night that we stayed there
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8/10 Very good

I think lake view lodge is the most significant lodge in Lee Vining with its history and the beautiful setting among other hotel/motels. Really loved the garden on site and Basin cafe, we stayed one night, and had dinner breakfast and lunch at Basin cafe the food is huge quantity with good quality. We will come back if visit Lee Vining again !
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property conveniently located off the hwy .Clean quite rooms.Location provides easy access to Toualamine Meadows of Yosemite , Mono Lake , June Lake , and Bodie historic mining town State Park. Responsive attentive staff. Beautiful well maintained rustic terraced landscapes, with multiple outdoor seating under tall shady trees. Dining facilities close-by. Ample parking
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, good location among stores and restaurants!
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8/10 Very good

We stayed only one night. The room was clean.
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8/10 Very good

We stayed at one of the lodges and it was clean, but definitely outdated. Everything was in working conditions, but definitely could use some upgrades. Bed was uncomfortable, and very noisy. Definitely bring your own pillows, because the ones provided are about paper thick. Great location and walking distance from market and many restaurants.
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6/10 Good

Nice clean rooms. Ample parking. Big negative was the toddler size toilet. Very difficult for a person with bad knees to get up from.
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10/10 Exceptional

Older property but very well mai tained. The landscaping was fabulous.
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8/10 Very good

One of the few hotels on the eastern end of Yosemite NP, so a convenient location if you want to visit the park. Property is kinda old, but decently maintained. Bathroom fixtures were jammed and hard to move (and when they moved, it let out a tremendous water flow). 10am checkout is a bit early (11am would be nice as it is standard in many places). No breakfast included, but they gave a 10% off coupon for their restaurant.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location, clean friendly neighborhood.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at the lodge. The room was clean, cozy, and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was perfect and made our trip easy and relaxing. Would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming a family owned property with friendly staff and great food and atmosphere
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8/10 Very good

Friendly, welcoming staff!
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8/10 Very good

Very nice location
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy parking with spacious rooms and easy access to area locations.
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8/10 Very good

I was in a Basic Cottage, which means a bed, electricity and heat/AC. But it also means no noisy fridge! This cabin was sooo quiet! I loved it, even though I had to go across the driveway to get to the water facilities (sink, toilet, shower). This is a rather rustic, but very nice location. The staff were friendly and great.
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8/10 Very good

Good location, good room.