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Bristlecone Motel

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor)
Property grounds
Exterior
Building design
Point of interest

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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700 AVENUE I, Ely, NV, 89301
  • Place, Nevada Northern National Railway Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Jail House Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ely Renaissance Village
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pet Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor)

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ely

Located in Ely, Bristlecone Motel is within a 5-minute drive of White Pine Public Museum and Nevada Northern National Railway Museum. .This motel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Bristlecone Convention Center and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Ely Renaissance Village.
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What's nearby

  • Copper Queen Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nevada Northern National Railway Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bristlecone Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Jail House Casino - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ely Renaissance Village - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Prospector Hotel Ely (Nevada) - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Fiesta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shooters Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bristlecone Motel

Motel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to White Pine Public Museum
Bristlecone Motel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (81 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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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Reviews

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The only problem we had is they say, on Expedia, that there is a laundry but there is NOT! That's the main reason we picked it. If we had known it didn't have one we would have chosen a different place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Helvi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was old and dark with only one table lamp to light the space. The bed was uncomfortable. However, on a positive note it was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marleen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Keep driving

Dirty pillow case
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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

6/10 Okay

Rosalie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Troutdale

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

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

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

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception was unmannedn and closed during our whole stay, a signed said it would only be open from 07.00am-07.00 pm. no breakfast as everything was unmanned
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Best of the non chains in town

Overall, it was a good one night stay. The room was very large, tile floors were great for dogs. Location was great. & of all the non-chain hotels in town, this one was definitely a top pick. The floor was a bit dirty, The door did not meet the floor so there was probably a 1/2 inch gap at the base, but I would come back. Overall fine stay. And a bargain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

It’s a basic motel. Office is closed 7:00 pm until 7:00 AM
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Bozeman

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was good, on the main road. The room was basic but clean. On the downside the office is only open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 pm. So if you need assistance you have to call someone to come back to the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff member was very friendly and helpful which was greatly appreciated after a long day of driving. The bed was comfortable, the hair dryer did not work. As with any older motel the walls are not soundproof and we could hear the upstairs room using the bathroom and walking around in their room. Breakfast included is always appreciated. At this location they were out of orange juice with no sign it was out and the bananas were overripe with black peels. There was coffee and hot tea, two different cereal choices with the milk sitting in the carton at the front desk, granola bars, pastries in bags and bagged muffins. No waffles or anything hot. Again better breakfast than none at all but ranked in the bottom 2 of the 4 motels on our trip. Not much to do in Ely and the casinos with machines only were dead with very few people in the three we visited. We choose this motel after looking at others in the area on hwy 50 that looked run down even though they had high reviews.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jess

No warning that office closed at 9, nobody contacted us when reservations had been made for several days, showed up to locked doors, nobody answered the phone, had to go get another hotel room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is basic but very clean. Has microwave in room. Breakfast was ok as an additional add on. Property owner is making an attempt to give the outside a facelift. Very nice property for the money. I will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

James

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

Clean and Comfortable

Older hotel, but clean and comfortable. Was filled up the night we stayed. Accepts pets with a reasonable fee. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast is pretty basic. Cereal, muffins, and breakfast bars. Not really more than that. Would stay again if I come back this way.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Cindy

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

Ok but not the best

The rooms have no microwave and the breakfast is not like any motel we have ever stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025