Eastern Sierra Motor Lodge - Independence

Contactless self-check-in motel in Independence with Sierra Nevada views

Unique Experience

Eastern Sierra Motor Lodge uses a fully contactless check-in system. Guests receive a room number and keypad code via text message before arrival. The owner responds quickly to any issues, as noted in reviews about retrieving lost items or handling late arrivals.

Accommodations

The lodge offers Standard Queen Rooms, Double Rooms with Extra Bed, and a One-Bedroom Suite. Room 6 contains three double beds in a front room and separate bedroom, accommodating up to six guests. Many rooms show recent remodeling with double-hung windows and cellular shades, plus air conditioning and private bathrooms.

Amenities

Complimentary snacks and earplugs are provided in each room, along with tea and coffee makers and a refrigerator. Free on-site private parking is available, and outdoor Adirondack chairs allow guests to sit and enjoy the mountain views. Express check-in and check-out services are included, and the whole property offers free WiFi.

Location

Located off US Route 395 in Independence, the motel is 76 miles from Mammoth Yosemite Airport. It sits 15 minutes from Lone Pine and provides access to the Alabama Hills, Mt. Whitney trailhead, and Kearsarge Pass. The lodge also offers easy reach to Inyo National Forest and Death Valley National Park.

Family & Groups

Family rooms at Eastern Sierra Motor Lodge include the One-Bedroom Suite and Room 6, which sleeps up to six with three double beds. Guests appreciate the quiet setting and the ability to control temperature separately in each room. The lodge does not have on-site staff, but the owner is responsive via text for any needs during the stay.

• Check-in: Contactless self-check-in with keypad code
• Rooms: Three room types including a One-Bedroom Suite
• Amenities: Complimentary snacks and earplugs provided
• Location: 15 minutes from Lone Pine, near Mt. Whitney trailhead
• Parking: Free on-site private parking
• Family: Room 6 accommodates up to 6 guests with three double beds