Rent clean, comfortable, affordable lodgings at Murphey’s Motel (51493 Hwy. 395, 800/334-6316, www.murpheysyosemite.com [1], $58–118). Open all year, this motel provides double-queen and king beds with cozy comforters, TVs, tables and chairs, and everything you need for a pleasant stay in the Mono Lake [2] area. Its central location in downtown Lee Vining makes dining, shopping, and trips to the visitors center and Chamber of Commerce convenient. If you plan to make a winter trip to Mono Lake, call to find out about Murphey’s discounts for ice climbers.
The El Mono Motel (Hwy. 395 at Third St., 707/647-6310, www.elmonomotel.com [3]) offers comfy beds and clean rooms at very reasonable prices. Enjoy the location in downtown Lee Vining, and start each morning with a fresh cup of organic coffee from the attached Latte Da Coffee Café.
Links:
[1] http://www.murpheysyosemite.com
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/california/yosemite-and-the-eastern-sierra/mono-lake
[3] http://www.elmonomotel.com