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Bristlecone Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to White Pine Public Museum

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The Bristlecone Motel offers genuine comfort without frills. Guests can enjoy the garden while kids play on the playground. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the staff earns praise for their helpful service and local knowledge.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 221 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pet Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pet Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Mini Suite with 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mini Suite with 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 376 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
700 AVENUE I, Ely, NV, 89301

What's nearby

  • Copper Queen Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • White Pine Public Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nevada Northern National Railway Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jail House Casino - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ely Renaissance Village - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Margaritas - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Fiesta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prospector Hotel Ely (Nevada) - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Bristlecone Motel

Motel near White Pine Public Museum
Located close to Nevada Northern National Railway Museum and Bristlecone Convention Center, Bristlecone Motel provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bristlecone Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Private yards, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristlecone Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Bristlecone Motel?

As of Dec 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bristlecone Motel on Dec 14, 2025 start from $86.4, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bristlecone Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bristlecone Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Bristlecone Motel located?

Situated in Ely, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of White Pine Public Museum, Nevada Northern National Railway Museum, and Bristlecone Convention Center. Ely Renaissance Village and Garnet Hill are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Bristlecone Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stopover location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great dog friendly hotel

Good, no frills, dog friendly place to stay while on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean comfortable room. Close ro road so a little noisy. Very small toilet/tub Area. Close to good Mexican restaurant .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Room really clean with nice linens. Need to tidy up the walkways for 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We left super earlier so we didn’t eat breakfast. The beds were comfortable and we had no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Cute convenience store, cafe and casino
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice staff. Old hotel, looks like they have been trying to remodel. Really noisy, next to a main street. We probably will not stay there again. But….. fair price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed here several times. Always friendly staff; quiet nights, clean rooms, morning coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean though dated. Area felt safe. Had to get creative with charging cords but it worked out fine. Appreciated having 3 beds at an affordable rate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was attentive at check in and addressed my needs in a timely manner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are perfect for the price, staff is very helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so impressed with Bristlecone Motel. Super clean and very comfortable beds. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this Motel for a stay in Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel. Clean rooms and friendly staff. Breakfast was minimal, but sufficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff, good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very clean for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erzatz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Clean, easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Amenities
Clean neat and roomy! Check in was a breeze and you are centrally located. Small town with lots to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stop for a clean bed, hot shower and needed amenities (fridge, ice) on a long road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and Comfy

We have stayed at The Bristlecone before. It’s a nice hotel. The beds are comfortable. But most important, affordable while not lacking on cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value here

Good value at the Bristlecone. Rooms are that updated laminent flooring but the beds are a bit old and could use a refresh. Staff was very friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Staff was very nice. It was very clean. No fridge, so that was too bad, but there was coffee. Breakfast had several choices but no low carb options. Overall though, it was a good choice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. We liked the beds, very comfortable. The highway noise was a little loud but not too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025