Reviews of Portal Motel
425 S Main St PO Box 97, Lone Pine, CA 93545, United States of America
#3 of 10 hotels in Lone Pine
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 586 hotel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
8.2
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
8.2
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: May 22, 2024
Karen
United States of America5 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No coffee in lobby
Ample space
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Monica
United States of America2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location And comfy.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Kenneth
United States of America2 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite small, older "cheap" motel
Ease of booking
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Carol
United Kingdom45 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Nice, quiet, clean, friendly”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We've stayed here before and would definitely stay again. We prefer not to stay in chains and this motel suits us fine. The Queen Rooms / 2 beds are in a separate annexe, further back from the road through town so are presumably quieter and have large parking spaces. The owners are friendly and helpful, the room is large, clean, the plug in the bath works and the water is hot. Fridge/freezer and microwave in room, table and 2 chairs - always surprised how many places only have one chair. Our towels were changed and our bins emptied after our 1st night of 2 without us asking - thank you. In the centre of this small town so easy access to the town facilities and if you are lucky enough to be here when the road up Mount Whitney is open, a great place to walk.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 5, 2024
John
United States of America5 Reviews8.0“I have stayed there many times. I like the authenticity of the early motel. I like Lata the owner.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
Well, the motel is old. I'm gonna guess the main building was built in the forties and the annex was built in the sixties (just guesses). As a result they have been modified to keep the infrastructure current, but the modifications are not finished well. Sloppy paint here and there and the putty and caulking around the tub is poorly finished.
I have stayed at the Portal for over thirty years when I go on fishing trips to the eastern Sierra. Lata, the owner, is warm and friendly. The motel is conveniently located, fairly affordable, and offers great views of Mt. Whitney from the parking lot. There is a small refrigerator in the room to keep my beer cold and a small freezer part in the refrigerator to freeze my trout before the long trip back home through the desert. There is a little coffee pot in the room, with coffee, which is something I don't find in the Las Vegas hotels.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Anthony
United Kingdom44 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
Small room but had everything it advertised. No outside space at the motel.
Good location on the main street of Lone Pine alongside the restaurant and bars. Comfortable beds. Convenient parking right outside the room.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Steimle
United States of America1 review9.0“Excellent value stay in Lone Pine, walking distance to grocery store, cafes and restaurants.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Traffic noise from Hwy 395, can't really fault the Motel for that.
Recently renovated room, nicely furnished and with good king size bed. Clean shower and bathroom, mini kitchen with fridge, microwave and coffeemaker. Felt like 5 stars after a long day outdoors.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Lily
United States of America2 Reviews8.0“It was OK”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
I was told I could have a late check in. When I got there, I was told I could not.
Location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Graham
United Kingdom13 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing in particular
Location, price.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Kurt
United States of America34 Reviews8.0“Clean, quiet with excellent location.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The tray in the microwave needed to be cleaned better. But that's all I've got, otherwise very good. Recommended easily.
Clean and quiet with an excellent location in town.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 22, 2024
James
United States of America14 Reviews8.0“The price was right and the staff was excellent the rooms were clean the shower/battub was a treat”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing all was great
Location and value .. walk to restaurants and market The staff was very accommodating!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Jennifer
United States of America4 Reviews8.0“Great value. Clean and comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There were some ants in the bathroom.
No amenities, but the room was nice and location excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Stephen
United Kingdom18 Reviews9.0“Clean comfortable friendly”- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really ticks boxes for a comfortable overnight road trip stay.
Easy check in for two family rooms. Located well for Lone Pine restaurants, even a McDonald’s two minutes walk. . Comfortable clean rooms Fantastic vista of the Mount Witney ridge.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Tim
United States of America2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean, no frills, one night stay passing through. Exactly what I needed
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Rekha
United States of America1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Hospitality
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Mehrdad
United States of America1 review8.0“Comfortable and nice”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Outside courtyard is small and barren, no lobby.
Location, quiet, clean, comfortable, TV
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Karen
United States of America1 review7.0“Road trip needed a motel room to sleep”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Blinds didn’t block out sun
Location was convenient rooms were acceptable
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Joyce
United States of America2 Reviews8.0“Simple, clean and spacious”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean, everything worked, spacious
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 26, 2023
Michael
United States of America10 Reviews9.0“Excellent overnight stay for the money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The parkijg lot was small and it was harder to back out and leave than most places.
The property was in the perfect location for what I needed. The room had all the amenities and the bed was comfortable. The shower was good as was the heater.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 7, 2023
Blaz
Slovenia63 Reviews5 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
It's quite close to the main road but we slept really well.
It's ideal for starting the journey towards Death Valley. There are some restaurants and a shop in the town. You can also visit Alabama Hills that are nearby.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: November 7, 2023
Daniel
United States of America1 review8.0“I had a pleasant stay. Food is within walking distance. The manager was very nice.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Not sure.
It was very clean and the bed was very large and firm with good back support. Nice shower. McDonalds is next for so I could get a cup of coffee.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: November 6, 2023
Douglas
United States of America1 review8.0“great location. short walk to great food. awesome views a short walk away”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
road noise.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: October 27, 2023
Kim
United States of America2 Reviews8.0“It was reasonable, no hidden fees as we are discovering is the current thing now”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 21, 2023
Kathryn
United States of America4 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The motel is off a busy road, so you can hear the large semi trucks driving by throughout the night. The bed was also a little more firm than I typically like.
The woman at check in was very efficient and friendly. The room was extremely clean. I’ve stayed quite a few places during my travels and this room was one of the cleanest, even compared to the bigger “nicer” hotel chains.
Stayed in October 2023
