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Reviews of Mother Lode Lodge 2 stars

5051 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA 95338, United States

#7 of 7 hotels in Mariposa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 244 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not sure if it was just my room or all the rooms or if it was because the previous occupant left the door without the insect screen open at night with the lights on, but in the room and the bathroom the were a lot of insects, mosquitoes, little flies and such.

    Location ideal for when you're heading to the Yosemite NP the following day

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect. The room is quite cozy and clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly noisy

    Lovely feel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was not working properly at all. There was barely no water…

    The lodge is very cozy and week located in the city center

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    A pleasant stay in beautiful scenery
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We stayed on a night where it snowed and we had to stuff pillows by the door as visible gap had a very cold draught coming through. The shower had very little power and was either too cold or too hot.

    The location was beautiful in the mountains and Mariposa is a great town. The beds were comfortable and heater was needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    We slept comfortably and had a nice stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower was really hard to adjust the water, it was either too hot or too cold. They need to change the shower mechanism so that it's not so finicky. Also the TV was tiny and had bad sound. We only went to the room to sleep so the TV was not a big problem for us but the shower made me not want to shower.

    I liked the that room had a microwave and fridge. It was clean. Easy check in and check out. Bed was comfortable. The fridge and microwave made it easy to take our own food and not have to always eat in restaurants.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed

    Good price

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    6.0
    Good location en route to Yosemite
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very old bathroom with no heating

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Need to review check in procedure, not the only guest to having mentioned this?
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Never actually saw any staff for check in or check out. Not overly impressed with the procedure for check in. Office unmanned in the afternoon so room key left in an envelope on a notice board outside visible from sidewalk. Pretty obvious to anyone walking by what all the envelopes contained doesn't seem for great security 🤔

    Location centrally on the main street with the accommodation set towards the rear of the plot so less traffic noise. Modern fittings and furnishings, good sized fridge and microwave.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It has a good location, is close to restaurants, and has late check-in options. It was nice to stay during our visit to Yosemite National Park.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    A good place for those who want to save.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heater is very noisy.

    A simple room, with good value for money.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    7.0
    Two nights downriver from Yosemite. Basic older style motel right in town. Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Friendly, helpful operator. The pool was a real bonus on a hot afternoon.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    6.0
    Overpriced - like many places nowadays
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overpriced. Small room, tiny bathroom. No space to put your stuff on in the bathroom, barely any space in the room either. Shower curtain was too small so bathmat was drenched and water on the floor. Fridge was off when we got there. Fortunately we went for dinner and left everything in our cooler until we got back and the fridge was cold enough. Pillow were so flat! Could hear the neighbors a bit.

    Easy check-in even after hours and no housekeeping when several days so they don’t come into the room but you can ask for new towels, etc. Easy to do. Clean. Beds were comfortable (not the pillows though). Coffee machine, microwave…

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    8.0
    All requirements for a one-night stop provided
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well located for access to Yosemite

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room and facilities as described and shown in the pictures. Self check-in option available from the start. Quiet and peaceful area to stay, right next to the highways/ main roads.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We changed our check in method on short notice but everything went very well. The room was clean and cosy with everything we could possibly need for our stay! The drive to Yosemite takes around 1 hour but has lots of scenery to offer.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    7.0
    Fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Airco insufficient making the room a bit of an oven.

    Location, old and a bit worn out but clean

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place us a bit run down and could use a lick of paint, especially the pool. But everything you need is here, is clean and works. Good bakery is just around the corner. Location is just fantastic.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    9.0
    Nice quit stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Little bit expencive

    Very nice location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    9.0
    short
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no breakfast but it was available just up the street.

    Our room was comfortable and clean. Their pool was clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little expensive

    Very clean and quiet! Also the self check in procedure was very good and it helped us a lot!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. Pool area looked a bit tired but you could see their sprucing it up.

    Was perfect place to chill out after a long day on the road. Great for Yosemite too.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    We liked staying at the Mother Lode lodge. The location was on the Main Street and close to whatever we needed. It was c
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdoor bugs found their way in—Spiders and a wasp. TV was quite small. Their self-service was VERY efficient but not very personal.

    It was very clean. The bed was comfortable. Our parking space was right outside our door. Self-service was easy and efficient. We were close to Yosemite NP, our destination.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is a bit outdated and the shower is very small. There were a lot of insects (mainly mosquitoes) outside on the door which come in the room whenever you open the door. The airconditioning is very noisy. The fridge was old, rusty and dirty.

    We arrived after 7 pm, so we didn't meet anyone of the staff (during our 2 night's stay). Check-in was easy. The location of the hotel is close to Yosemite. If you don't want to pay the high prices of staying in Yosemite valley, this hotel is a good option. The room has all the necessities.

    Stayed in July 2023

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