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Lake View Lodge: Traveller Reviews

51285 Highway 395, Post Office Box 345, Lee Vining, CA 93541
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Lake View Lodge
Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Lee Vining
3.5 of 5 stars 131 Reviews
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Wickenburg, Arizona
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256 reviews 256 reviews
Reviews in 94 cities Reviews in 94 cities
169 helpful votes 169 helpful votes
“No frills - no fuss”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Got to Lee Vining and wanted to spend the night here as the plan was to go to Yosemite the followiong day. Didn't have a reservation, but got a room. The room was average, or even a bit below, smaller than you'd get at many chain hotels such as a Super 8, but reasonably clean. Check-in was quick and efficient and the staff werer friendly. it's right on the main road, but that was okay, it also made it walking distance to a good diner and a really nice gift shp across the street - well, most things in Lee Vining are walking distance. Since you're close to Yosemite, the room is more expensive than it reasonably should be, but I guess any hotel in Lee Vining wouold be the same. The view across Mono Lake is great - I'd stay there again if I had to spend a nihgt at Lee Vining

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Caldwell, Idaho
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Horrible”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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I stayed one night, Nov. 17, 2011, and it was the worst hotel stay in my entire life. Even though I had booked it in advance, no one had bothered to warm up the room from the freezing 50 degrees inside the room. The absolutely inadequate and antiquated floor heater took all night to take the chill off. I was reduced to warming myself with my blow dryer, and ended up sleeping in my clothes and there was no way I could take a shower. Also, the water there smells very offensive! Like the bottom of a well. This place should be closed by the health department and isn't worth $10, let alone the $90 they charged me!!! Just keep driving south to Bishop and stay there, that's my recommendation.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Merely adequate, poor staff response”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
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A friend and I recently stayed for two nights at the Lake View Lodge. We had two separate rooms but similar experiences. Both had to do with the lack of hot water in the shower and the inadequate response of the staff. After the first night we complained and the manager told us that the maintenance person would take care of it. When we came back that evening we were told that the problem had been taken care of. The next morning, same situation, no hot water. When we complained again at check-out, the clerk said that there was nothing she could do about it. I think some discount on the bill was in order, but it obviously isn't part of their policy. I won't stay there again. In addition, the ceiling in the dressing area was coming down from water leaks.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“A good stopover”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
1
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I used the Lakeview Lodge as a stopover. I came from Vegas and I was on my way to SF and wanted to see Yosemite.

The place is fine. It is a little overpriced for what it is but then so is everything in Lee Vining.

I got a 'cozy cottage' based on recommendations from others here on Trip Advisor. It was really cute. No view at all. But very cute, and seemed like it was quite new.

I arrived at night, and there is no lighting at all around the cottages and they are next to people's houses. It was kinda scary. The hotel should have turned the lights in the cottage on for me pre arrival. I couldn't see a thing.

The service is average. They could have been nicer to me. But I didn't care. It's just a room.

The wifi is dreadful. It only works in reception and even in there it's dodgy.

Average at best. But you probably won't find anything better in Lee Vining. It's a lovely little town and the drive from there through the Tioga Pass is beautiful.

Room Tip: Cozy Cottages are lovely, but don't expect a lake view.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Basic motel, clean and comfortable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We had a group of 11 that stayed for 2 nights in July-11 and had a very good stay. We had 4 of the standard motel rooms. The rooms are dated meaning they could use updating, but were will maintained and clean. The rooms were large and each had coffee makers, frig, etc. The grounds around motel are very nice with plenty of tables, benches, etc to take advantage of Mono lake views. The staff was friendly and helpful with our group.

Overall good, clean motel accommodations.

If you visit Lee Vining, I highly recommend that you eat at the 'Mobil Mart' restaurant in the Mobil station justs up the road. The food is gourmet, run by a former chef at Mammoth lakes. You won't be disappointed.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 51285 Highway 395, Post Office Box 345, Lee Vining, CA 93541
Price range (per night):* 91 AUD - 91 AUD

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