We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Murphey's Motel

Highway 395, P. O. Box 57, Lee Vining, CA 93541
Hotel amenities
Murphey's Motel
Which Lee Vining hotels are on sale?
See hotels
Write a Review

162 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    18
    98
    40
    4
    2
Date Rating
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

It's quite easy to stay in bigger and more luxurious hotels in Mammoth Lakes or in much cheaper hotels in Bishop. But besides the beauty of this place staying in Lee Vining saves time to quickly get to Mono Lake, Bodie Gost Town and then to the Yosemite NP (via Tioga Pass) and make all these points in one day.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Burke, Virginia
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

Very plain - that is to say ugly - on the outside but clean, spacious and comfortable on the inside. No frills - lobby is size of a large closet. Rooms are provided with refrigerator which is needed in the winter when all the local restaurants close doors early or are just plain closed. Management is nice and accommodating. Bathrooms... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
München
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Nice Inn, cheap rates. Very clean rooms, spacious and clean bathroom/shower. Good restaurant nearby (Nicely). Enjoyed my stay and will be back. ....,,,..,,.,,.........................................,,,,.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

To be honest, there's not much acocmmodation in the Lee Vining area. It is in the middle of nowhere on the eastern side of Yosemite by a lake. We just needed somewhere to stay on our way to the amazing Bodie Ghost Town and then on to San Francisco. Murphey's was a pretty bland motel. Prices for accommodation anywhere near... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Paris, France
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

We stayed for one night in this motel when travelling as a couple last September. The reason we stayed here is location. Location, location, location, location :-) 4 to 5 hour drive out from Death Valley, so we still had some time left when we reached Lee Vining, and it only took us about 20 minutes from the motel into... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
RIO DE JANEIRO
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

Me and my family stayed one night at this lovely motel. The rooms were so huge and very confortable and clean. We had a coffe maker, a litlle refrigerator and tv. 2 queen beds , a sofa, a table. The shower was very good. Lee Vining is a little town near the entrance to Yosemite Park and there is the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Plano, Texas
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

The hotel does not seem to have been updated since the early 60s with an excessive amont of linoleum and formica, but that soon fades from view as the hotel's friendly staff and cleanliness become an overpowering force. Internet, although present, is non existent for all intents and purpsoes (34 bits per second is slower than dial-up from the early... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 2 more reviews by Michael K for Lee Vining
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012 via mobile

Lee Vining is a great little town tucked in the Sierras, back entrance to Yosemite. Murphy's is an older motel, but clean, and friendly. Walking distance to all eateries, and small market. They have a refreshment room that provides an ice machine, microwave, and soda vending machine for guests. Only suggestion, request upstairs room, ground level rooms are noisy from... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 2 more reviews by Remlapm for Lee Vining
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

With short notice, I found room at Murphey's at a price I felt reasonable. I decided to enter Yosemite from the East, after photographing the sun coming up at the Mono Lake Tufa Beds. Wonderful experience again. Murphey's was an excellent choice, not fancy but quite adequate. Weather permitted using the deck in front for great family time together. Lee... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by Ron S for Lee Vining
Suffolk, England
Senior Contributor
49 reviews 49 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

We have stayed at Murpheys twice now in the last 4 years and from previous experience have learned to book in advance, which we would recommend in this instance. You can just turn up hoping for a room, but Lee Vining motels do fill up and it is a good distance to the next town. There are not a lot... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 4
Lake View Lodge
Great value on a similar hotel
Lee Vining, CA
3.5 of 5 stars 176 Reviews
Check Rates
Still looking for a hotel?
Also consider these accommodations in or near Lee Vining
Lake View Lodge 3.5 of 5 stars 176 reviews Yosemite Gateway Motel 3.0 of 5 stars 98 reviews Lake Front Cabins 4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews Heidelberg Inn 4.0 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d627596?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d251928?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d589435?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d79320?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 4 hotels in Lee Vining, ranked by popularity

Been to Murphey's Motel? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Murphey's Motel

Also Known As:
Murphey`s Hotel
Murphey`s Hotel Lee Vining
Address: Highway 395, P. O. Box 57, Lee Vining, CA 93541
Region: United States > California > Lee Vining
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 Speciality lodging in Lee Vining

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Murphey's Motel, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing