We stayed in this lodge for memorial weekend and although at first it seemed like a cheap motel it over exceeded our expectations. We had a lodge of two rooms that fit 8 people, a beautiful back yard and private bbq & picnic table area. All of this for a very reasonable price. Breakfast was included and they let us take it to-go to our room so we could mix it up on our bbq area. The town itself has so many hidden gems, including gorgeous hot springs (travertine & buckeye are my favorite) and a beautiful lake (twin lakes). Overall our experience was very positive! The only thing we struggled with was the fact that our lodge only had 1 bathroom for 8 people, but given the low rate we managed to get through it. Keep it up guys :). read more

Walker River Lodge - Our picnic area in the back yard - Hotels Near Me - Bridgeport, California

Good place to drop your hat and stay awhile if you're in the area. I'd stayed here a few times as a kid, and we'd fish in the river out back. Sadly this time, my boyfriend wasn't interested in the look of the river during this trip, and preferred to go up the highway a ways in order to fish. Anyway, the room is quite comfortable, if a little outdated, but the morning continental breakfast is really good! The muffins are phenom. read more

Favorite place to stay when in Bridgeport. Clean. Comfortable. Best of all they allow dogs. I've been coming here since the late 90's. Their lobby with continental breakfast is a great way to start the day. Also let me qualify the "pricey" -ness: everything in this area is pricey due to the remote (ish) location. It's not unreasonable esp. by California standards. I'll be back! read more

Walker River Lodge - On our way to see the bloom in Death Valley. Made it to Bridgeport & spending night at my favorite dog friendly motel. - Hotels Near Me - Bridgeport, California

It's an OK place and was worth the price. Worth it, that is, until I complained about the Harleys idling outside my front door for 20 minutes. The woman in the lobby stayed put, did nothing to help and the unmuffled bikes kept it up for another 15 minutes. She might have have spared a return customer the loss of peace and quiet. Been here twice, not going back. I'll stay at the Ruby or Redwood from now on. read more

I don't know if this place is really Shangri La, or it just felt that way compared to my night before over at the Bridgeport Inn. But either way, I was very happy with my stay! We just stayed one night in a king suite (one of the ones on the parking lot side as the river side was closed for the winter). The room was clean, well appointed, and had a rustic lodge feel to it (lodge pole furniture and all). The bed was maybe a little hard, but again compared to my night before, it felt like sleeping on a cloud! By the way, they are pet friendly! Hooray! Also, this is not a complaint, just a general observation about hotels... Why is the plumbing so loud? Every hotel/motel/resort I have ever stayed in has plumbing that sounds like a 747 coming in for a landing. if your neighbor turns on a faucet, flushes a toilet, or heaven forbid... takes a shower, you are well aware. What's up with that? read more

Pros: Friendly staff, VERY clean room, bed was incredibly comfortable. Room was very quiet, we never heard the neighbors despite the fact that it was a sold out night. Cons: The motel is run down... Needs major repairs like new deck, roof, and replacement of the sagging ac units. With this in mind, the $175 for a Friday night was outrageous... But to be fair, it was on par with pricing at other local motels and this was clearly the best in the whole city. read more

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Fantastic service. One employee took the wrong route getting there and they didn't charge us for the room that night. No complaints from my husband which says a lot. They made booking for an out of town project smooth read more

We stayed here one night during our trip to Bodie this summer. We were in room 10 which had a little deck off the back. Despite having a dumpster view the deck was a nice touch. The beds were very comfortable, but the sleeper sofa was one of the worst I've ever encountered. We were 2 adult couples staying there and had planned for 1 couple to sleep in a bed and the other to sleep on the sofa bed. Thankfully the room had 2 real beds because the sleeper sofa was unusable. So that was unfortunate instance number one. The other thing is the layout. When we first went in we actually thought the layout was cute. We quickly found out, though, that there is absolutely no ventilation to the "living room" area where the sleep sofa is. If you wanted privacy for the couple on the sofa bed and closed the door to the bedroom, there would be no air. It was very hot and very stuffy back there with no vents at all. Poor choice! We ended up sleeping in the bedroom portion anyway because the pull out sofa was so crappy. Otherwise it was adequate. There were a great number of power outlets which is always nice, beautiful artwork, plenty of towels and storage space, and very comfortable beds. read more

My husband and I love staying here. We are never disappointed! It is nice that we can bring our dog along, and that there are so many historical/natural things to do around the area. Yes, you have to drive to many of the historical sites, but who cares when you have amazing views to look at outside the car window. read more

Wonderful place! Great clean rooms, newly renovated and they have a pool. Only place in town to cool off during a hot day or soak in the jacuzzi after a long hike. read more

My family and I rented 3 rooms here during a trip to Bodie. The front office staff was nice & helpful. The rooms are clean & have a lot of amenities (flat screen tv, mini fridge, table & chairs, etc) and they offer a continental breakfast. Don't miss out on the muffins at breakfast. They are AMAZING!! My favorite thing about our rooms were that each of them had a sliding glass door & deck looking over the river! It was very quaint :) read more

I find the price to value equation here doesn't compute. Over $125 per night for a motel (clean and obviously quiet as we were the only guests) with a really small room, inadequate towels (no bath mat), one dried out and cracked bar of soap and a non-existent continental breakfast. We asked about breakfast when we checked in and the woman pointed to the lobby area. When we arrived at 7:00 AM the door was locked. At this point we weren't going to wake her up so we left, which further diminished the value. Next time we will try Virginia Creek Settlement, which is less expensive and has extremely friendly owners. read more

I spent a couple nights here recently for a fishing trip and loved it. On the side of the motel where I stayed, each room had it own little backyard patio looking onto a small creek with the mountains as a backdrop. The bed was comfortable, the room had a tv, a dresser, a good shower head, powerful heating, and was right across the street from Hays'. The price was good. there's parking right in front of your room, the noise level is low, there's a pool for when the weather will permit (I got there right after the first snowfall so it was done for the season), and did i mention when you wake up in the morning you look out through your room over a small creek and into the mountains? yeah, it's a beautiful spot. When I return to Bridgeport, I will be sure to stay at Walker River Lodge. you can also borrow vhs tapes and a vcr from the front desk. pow! read more

I went through TripAdvisor and they had me book the room through Expedia. I paid $134 for the room for one night. I do not consider that cheap. Yes the room did look cheap but the price was not. None of this justifies the massive cobwebs over vanity and dirt. read more

Not sure how to review this but here's a pros and cons list about my experience here. Cons -over priced for what you get -the room smells old and bad -spider crawling on me at night -rude and unhelpful customer service -bathroom door was hard to lock and would open when closed -uncomfortable beds Pros -nice art in the room I guess -conveniently located -nice tv selection read more

A decent, comfortable, clean room, with a comfortable bed. Ours was a king. Our room had a small back deck with chairs and a nice flower pot, leading to a green, well-manicured lawn, which led to the Walker River about 15-20 yards away. The hotel is on raised ground so you look down on the river. The "backyard" is quite nice. Hays Street Cafe, which had favorable reviews, is permanently closed. read more

Arrived at The Walker River Lodge on Monday. My travel partner and I were expecting to stay on the river side of the motel, nope! Right across from the pool. Guests and what looked like local young people (I saw them ride up on their bicycles) were so loud. The room had a boxy feel. It was way too small for a king sized bed! And that bed!!!! Omgosh, it was very uncomfortable and hard. After the first night I couldn't wait to get home! We booked 3 nights and we had to check out early after night #2. Flies in the room were terrible along with the mosquito family that lives in there. I've got bites all over me. Absolutely nothing to do while in town. Great location to Bodie Historical site, other than that... nothing but a 1-2 hour ride to other historical sites. Maybe great location for fishermen. The continental breakfast consisted of cold cereal, hard boiled eggs and an over abundance of bread in different forms. Oh, and some fruit. If you plan on an early start to your day, make it after 0730, as they don't start this breakfast food buffet until 0700. read more

Got yelled at by management for using their pool just before sundown. Got out of the pool, and decided to walk down the street to find something to eat, and the man rushed out of the office to scream at me about not using their pool and that he'll have me arrested if I did it again. Needles to say, I packed my stuff and found another place to stay that night. Update: I am reviewing the correct place. This is from an old stay a few summers back. Thought I had posted a review and logged in to notice it wasn't there. Your defensiveness is showing, and it's a great example of how I was treated while there. Thank you for showing that to the Yelp community read more

Great little place to stay. Small but super clean. Perfect place to use as a home base for exploring the east side of the Sierras. Wish we had remembered our swimsuits and fishing pools but we at least remembered the champagne so enjoyed a bottle while sitting on the back deck watching owls fly by and listening to coyotes howls out in the hills. We will definitely head back as soon as we can escape work again! read more

Had a delightful overnight stay en route - furnishings, decor, amenities and breakfast were perfect. Great value! read more

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Rooms 34 and up have nice view of river with trout biting. Lots of misquotes how ever toward evening.breakfast dos not open till 8 am late for me. There is nice cafe across street I think it is called Hays street cafe. They e mail conformation which I like.ac micro,fridge. One has kitchen. Mix up upon arrival they had room booked with one bed instead of two. Nice breakfast setup but I was disappointed when their waffles were eggo waffles and they shelled the hard boil eggs which I like doing my self. Nice staff. Owner also owns silver maple motel which theres no ac.room rate $150. They are pet friendly .nice grass area front and behind room with sliding door in back. Pouch area connected to room.beds comfy " read more

This place cost $185/ night for a small room with a king bed. Clean, nice place , but definitely not worth $185 a night. For $185 it should have been a much nicer place. My wife complained about the price for our room, and the front desk person said we were not the only ones complain about the price of the rooms. She said she would give us a credit on our credit card....still waiting for the credit. If the credit goes through the price of the room would be a more reasonable $110. The rooms have a nice back porch which faces a nice grass area...and unfortunately an airport. On the day we stayed there was a fire in the hills and the water dropping helicopters were using the lake, and landing strip. It got pretty noisy! Would I stay here again....probably not....unless they lower their prices...Or improve the hotel. Ok place, but charge too much for what they offer. read more

Update: upon check out, our friends who stayed in the room next to us, who were not even present during the continental breakfast incident were told we would all be issued a refund and that we were not welcome back ever again. The refund was totally unexpected. We did not ask for it. We actually enjoyed our stay besides the little incident. I feel a bit offended to be told we are banned when we did nothing wrong. Our friends didn't have anything to do with any of it so there is absolutely no reason for them to be banned. I simply asked if my daughter could use the restroom. After a very quick and blunt no, I simply stated that we are staying at the offsite location a 1/4 mile away so we didn't have a near by room to use the restroom in. I remained calm, asking why she was speaking so rudely to me. I left without making a scene even though the manger was making one, raising her voice and speaking very rudely. After I left to walk my daughter 1/4 mile back to our room to use the restroom My husband simply asked the manager why she was being so hostile and disrespectful towards me. He received the same degrading attitude. Very interesting that she caused the scene embarrassing me in front of a room full of guests and in front of my children, yet I am the one banned. Also very interesting that my friends who weren't even present during the incident are banned as well. Hmmmm.... read more

This place was the only place open in Bridgeport but it was wonderful. We got one of the rooms overlooking the little frozen river and the beautiful lake. The room was amazing (compared to where i'm staying tonight) and the fridge actually worked. : ) If you want the wifi code and password there a little paper slip that you should grab from the front desk because they change it ever now and again. Or you could call. What ever you are comfortable doing. Have a nice stay! read more

Walker River Lodge - The sign to look for if you're coming from the hot springs. I don't know if it's the same from the other side. I can assume tho. - Hotels Near Me - Bridgeport, California

Two of us stayed here in mid-July of 2016. When I made the reservation I asked if the rooms were air conditioned and the manager said yes. So I booked a room for $197 per night - a fair amount more than the other local motels but this advertised A/C. The price seemed outrageous, since we booked the previous night at the Marriott on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco for $150 per night. When we checked in at 9:30pm it was dark and we were sent to an offsite 4-plex about 1/2 mile from the motel. It is next to a self storage building and not lit at all. We passed it about three times before finding the unmarked driveway. A/C was a window unit in the living room only. The two bedrooms did not have A/C. The unit was clean but we did not feel safe and comfortable so we barricaded the door. The other person with me equated it to the "Bates Motel." read more

We and our 3 dogs had a nice stay here in October. The staff was friendly, and didn't bat an eye at the pets. This is an older 50-60's? motel. The decor is 1960's sportsman which was fine. Our "King bed on the river" room was a bit cramped with 3- 50lb+ dogs, but we managed, with the bed taking up most space. An option of a queen would have been perfect (the queens I saw were for smoking). There was a sliding door out to a communal lawn area with BBQ (propane). We didn't use this much so I would probably go for a less expensive non-river room next time. Let me add that they have the HOTTEST water, and the HIGHEST pressure of any place I have ever stayed. What a pleasure. There is some noise from neighbors when they are using the shower, but it's worth it. Free Wi-Fi, and Hays Street Cafe right across the street. In general for the area be warned that gas was $1.00 a gallon more than in the Central coast (Mnterey/Salinas). Lee Vining was a little cheaper. read more

Stayed there for two nights. No hot water either day and were told that is because everyone showers in the morning. Second day tried an afternoon shower, same story, no hot water. Floors are filthy . Grout is coming out of entry way floor. Walls are dusty and dirty. Will definitely look for a different place to stay in Bridgeport. If the hot water is an ongoing problem why isn't it fixed before their peak season? read more

I would highly recommend this quaint motel. The room was very ckean, fresh linens, good pillows, and the breakfast had a nice variety. The front desk clerks are very personable. I would stay here again. read more

Nice, decent place to stay in this small tourist town. Making reservations was easy, email confirmation sent immediately. Friendly staff, always addressed us when we came in office, easy check-in, easy parking. The room we got was just as expected, a little crowded, small fridge, working DirectTv. Bed was comfortable, had to use extra pillow in closet though. Downsides, plumbing VERY loud, sounded like a train going through the room when the shower was on. The AC was VERY loud as well, we planned to sleep with it on since it was stuffy in there, but after a couple of hours of tossing and turning, we shut it off and opened window instead. This worked fine since it was October and night temperatures dropped, but I don't know how we would have managed if it had been a hot summer night. In addition to that, minus one big ugly star for cleanliness. Hair in the tub AND on sheets when we first got into room. Eww. That's never a good first impression. Upon returning to room on second day....hair still there. Not sure what the "cleaning crew" did while we were gone, except to replace towels and make bed with the same sheets. Bummer. Worth the $100 a night (off season)? Ehh, not really, but up here you don't have too many choices so I guess they can charge what they want. At least it's a safe and friendly place....these days that's more than a lot of other places have! read more

(9/10/16) Hayes St restaurant closed. Owners retired. Motel has NOISY plumbing and NOISY air conditioners. Pretty pricey, but that's Bridgeport. read more

Bed was hard as a rock and there was a towel folded in the bathroom that had makeup all over it, definitely used and washed. In my opinion expensive for the price. And they didn't mention they had room over by the river read more

First time staying in this hotel. We got a 2-bedroom suite 4th of July weekend and the rooms are good size, the beds comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised that it came with a stove, microwave and fridge. We didn't see that in the ad. Anyway, after eating out for two days, we were just happy to be cooking our own meals. The general store is just a few blocks away so we went grocery shopping and had a nice home cooked meal for dinner. Our family ate in the picnic area behind our room where we had a nice view of the river and the sunset. There is an AC in the room but we turned it off before going to bed as the temperature had already dropped down to a comfortable level. The pool area is a good size and my grandkids enjoyed it. I agree that this is not the Hyatt or Marriott, but one can not expect that in an small town like Bridgeport. People get away for the holidays so the prices they charged are to be expected. Also, the nearby lodging places charge the same amount. Will I go back here? Most definitely! read more

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June 24 & 25, 2020 - Had a reservation and proceeded to check in for a two-night stay. The front desk clerk gave no welcome greeting and seemed unfriendly during the check in process. Maybe she was having a bad day or was tired of wearing her protection mask. Anyway, the rooms are very small but clean. For the ridiculous money they charge you should get a beachfront suite on the river with meals included. On the second day, my wife whom the clerk did not see during check-in was standing outside our room in the afternoon talking on a cell phone to our grandchild. My wife talks a bit loud and didn't want to disturb other guests due to the thin room walls. Our room was situated across the driveway from the office. The clerk came out of the office and shouted to my wife "Are you staying here?" which my wife replied "yes, what's the problem?" The clerk stated, "You look suspicious. Your voice is threatening to me". My wife was dumbfounded at such a ridiculous remark. She is a 67 yr old businesswoman and grandmother. After my wife told me what had just transpired we went to the office to confront the clerk. She gave no apology for making such stupid remarks. She stated that she was concerned because my wife was standing near a storage area that had bolts of new carpeting in it. At this point my wife and I were absolutely astonished and embarrassed that this person was insinuating that my wife was plotting to steal their carpet. I really believe the clerk was under the influence of something. We asked her to contact the owner who arrived shortly in her vehicle. We advised her of what just happened and she appeared to listen and nod her head to what we had to say but she too gave no apology and really didn't say anything to us. I came to Bridgeport along with family for the fishing and beautiful scenery. We will never again stay at this unfriendly over priced lodging. read more

Stayed 2 nights in late August. Nice little place. Rooms are smallish but cute, clean, and have microwave, coffee & fridge. Right on the main highway going through this little town. However, I don't recall seeing a river, lake or anything other body of water as mentioned in some other reviews. Maybe was on the backside of the property (?). Cute little town in this scenic part of the high desert with a couple good mom & pop restaurants and burger joints. read more

Decided to give this place a 4 out of 5 due to the location and limited resources within this small town. Let me just say that I was pleasantly surprised by the friendly people. This hotel was recommended by a few locals and after searching yelp and reading the reviews we couldn't help but to try this place for ourselves. The nightly rate was $140 ( midweek price) which turns out is the avg asking price. The room was clean and spacious for a family of 4. The showers had great pressure with plenty of warm water. The beds were comfortable. Our room had a cute little deck with a nice green lawn to BBQ or relax in. We had been on the road for some time and so the kids were very happy to indulge on some cable tv. The contenintal breakfast was great. They provide trays for those wanting to take food back into their rooms :). It allowed us to get a head start on our road trip without having to sit down at a restaurant. Over all we would recommend and most likely stay here again should we find ourselves in this part of town. read more

Walker River Lodge - View from our room. - Hotels Near Me - Bridgeport, California

Stayed in King River View room twice and it's always beautiful and really clean. Bedding is new, carpet is always vacuumed, showers have great pressure. In a tiny mountain town you can't ask for more. Free breakfast in the morning offers great coffee and bagels and friendly staff. Really dog friendly too, love it ! :) read more

We just stayed at the lodge this past week for an overnight on our way to June Lake; two adults and three children under the age of 6. We booked at the last minute AND were arriving late at night -- neither of which was a problem for the motel. The room accommodations were great and wow! the view we noticed from the slider and our back deck and grass area was utterly incredible! What a fantastic way to wake up! The staff were very friendly and the office even had breakfast and coffee available to the guests for free. Lastly, they handled our late check-out request in a lovely manner, even offering to extend beyond what our requested time was (given our late check-in). We'd definitely come back to Walker River Lodge and would highly recommend it for anyone seeking an upcoming stay (last minute or not). read more

Love this place!! I've been going here since I was a little kid. It's not fancy but if you are looking for rustic charm and a peaceful night, this is the place. The thought of sitting outside on the lawn overlooking the Walker River and watching the planes take off is the one thought that gets me through a hectic work schedule. read more

It was clean. Need I say more! I didn't get into the pool or spa but smelled chlorine from a short distance. Good in my book.

This place was pretty nice, and better than I expected. Super comfy bed. Nice people at front desk (shout out to Amber). Reasonably priced. Super clean. Only cons were the water in the shower fluctuated from hot to cold, and no toiletries provided except soap and lotion attached to the sink. Need to bring your own to shower. Not much going on in this town but close to Bodie. I would stay there again. read more