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    Wayfinder Bishop

    3.6 (65 reviews)
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    Creekside
    Valentine V.

    Wayfinder Bishop has officially become part of my family's annual spring break WORKATION tradition. I come out to Bishop for work every spring, and over time this has become our go-to stay when I bring the family along. It's the perfect mix of work trip during the day and family getaway after hours. The property itself is beautiful. The lobby has a warm upscale mountain lodge feel with high ceilings, rich wood finishes, cozy lighting, and a really inviting atmosphere the moment you walk in. It feels much nicer and more thoughtfully designed than your typical hotel stop in a small mountain town. The courtyard with the pond and fire pit is such a nice touch and makes the whole place feel peaceful and relaxing after a long day. The breakfast/lounge area was clean and well kept, and overall the property feels family-friendly, comfortable, and well maintained. Location is also excellent if you're using Bishop as a base for Mammoth, the Eastern Sierra, or just exploring with the family after work. At this point, Wayfinder Bishop has become more than just a hotel for us -- it's part of our annual spring break memories. Would definitely stay here again.

    Hollye R.

    Stayed here passing through while the pass was closed due to snow. Picked this place for the theme. Yes it's more expensive, but what a great stay we had. I hate boring hotels that all look the same. This one had a warm welcome to it. We stayed on Christmas Day, wasn't too busy. After a long drive we got hungry and decided to try the food. We ordered the bbq chicken pizza and it was AMAZING! We were shocked! Best pizza I've honestly ever had. The staff here was so friendly and welcoming, Raven at the front checked us in. Gave us all the tips we needed for our stay. The lady working the bar/food was also so amazing, can't remember her name but she was on top of how many people were in the lounge area. Overall would definitely stay here again, in fact we are planning on making this our go to for the area. Well worth the money.

    Laundry room 2 floor
    Jim P.

    Wayfinder is a great little hotel in Bishop. It has a woodsy mountain decor. The rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. The laundry room on the second floor is very nice with ample space and comfortable chairs to sit and wait for the clothes to finish. (See pic) We pulled into town at midnight as we were passing through and were happy to find this gem! We had a room that overlooked the stream that runs through the property. They offer a continental breakfast in the morning. It looked ok, but we opted for steak and eggs down the road. I bet this place is packed during the summer with all the outdoor activities in the area. We would definitely plan on staying here again. Cheers!

    Arrived..
    Amy O.

    9/30/25 updated review- Kind of disappointed this trip- I was looking forward to the free breakfast- but disappointing- No hard boiled eggs (need my protein).. The oatmeal was way too liquidy.. Besides the breakfast- The room was located all the way in the back- second floor and only one elevator- Which was a pain to get too.

    Shower
    Del S.

    Love the front desk, the clean and spacious rooms, the free breakfast is better than most. Work trip for me so I didn't have a chance to use the pool, but it looked inviting. Will definitely stay again.

    Cute table lamp
    Megan A.

    This was such a gem! Located right on the main road through town(395). The property is absolutely beautiful. It comes off as a resort rather than a rural town hotel. Everything is very clearly planned out and intentional. I loved all the details. The halls are lined with local photographers photos. The leather bound guide book provided in the room was perfect - clean layout, very concise relevant info. All of the lamps were on theme. The room itself was very comfortable. I highly appreciated the charging block on the bedside which had room for 4+ usb as well as standard plugs. The shower was glorious with incredible water pressure. The provided soap/shampoo/conditioner were quality. The towels were thicker than standard hotels. The rooms come with a sliding patio door. This worked out so well for us being on the first floor we could very easily load items in and out - considering all the hiking and schlepping we had done before our stay here made this very very nice. Perhaps the best part - the creek running through the property! This for me was such a standout. There are ample chairs (which are very comfortable) with fire pits. The surrounding lavender bushes add to the beauty and resort style setting. The pool, hot tub, and sauna are located across the bridge over the creek. I really appreciated that this was more of a standard pool size rather than a 3-4 foot small pool. We really enjoyed cooling off in the pool followed by a session in the hot tub with the jets. This is truly just what we needed after some extensive hikes in the sierras. They serve a hot breakfast in the dining area to the left of the lobby, which was quite good. I appreciated the fresh fruit available and the very comfortable dining room seating. Can't wait to stay here again on another trip!

    Unique lighting within the room.
    B H.

    Personally, I don't think this hotel is worth over $300 a night. The room price varies depending upon the day of week or weekend. I've heard the rates on the weekend are $400 to $700 a night. RIDICULOUS prices in my opinion. I found the beds and pillows very soft and uncomfortable. The rooms are very dark due to the hotels theme of a hunting lodge. My room's window screen was missing so we couldn't ventilate our room with fresh Bishop air. The television in this room was old and the picture was grainy, in addition to the lack of cable tv stations. The MAIN reason why I gave TWO stars was due to the exorbitant pricing of their carbonated water at the front desk. $5.44 for a 16 ounce bottle. My son wanted one too, so $10.88 for carbonated water?!UNBELIEVABLE!!! I must say the swimming pool was very nice. The pool towels are located in the top dresser drawer in the room and PLEASE don't accidentally take one home, otherwise they'll charge you $20 for the towel!!! The breakfast in the morning was very tasty and there were so many items to choose from. I'm truly sorry my review can't be more positive. There are so many items that need attention. I hope I've been helpful to all. Please have a great day and enjoy beautiful Bishop,CA.

    Lobby
    Trina W.

    This place was gorgeous! What a setting. My room was facing the water out back. They had fire pits outside and the rooms had an elegant, rustic look. The service was super friendly and I just really enjoyed this place. I'd absolutely stay here again.

    Property
    S M.

    We stay there 1-2/year and love it every time. The rooms are large and have everything. Beds comfortable. Sitting by the river during the morning or at night is added bonus. Close to everything (I mean bishop isn't big anyway!). Perfect place to stay while 4wheeling or heading out on long hikes in the sierras. Gwen at the front desk was so great as was each person that worked at the front. She was really helpful mailing back something to me that I left behind. Easy, seamless and inexpensive to ship as well. (King rooms are the only ones with view towards the creek).

    Bedroom
    Stevo O.

    I am truly impressed with this Hotel, as it is a standout among the many other hotels in Bishop. The interior feels like I'm in the mountains, and the rooms are clean and well stocked. The views are spectacular, with snow still on the mountains and travelers coming and going from Mammoth or to the weekend rodeo. The staff are super friendly, and are so helpful in getting to my room. Outside, the grounds are beautiful, with a rustic mountain feeling and stream running through the property. I would certainly like to bring the family here while traveling to Mammoth or further...

    Fire pit by stream
    Mr C.

    I'm going to break this place down and then build it back up (kind of like the fire pit that wouldn't stay lit). The Bad (Where Do We Start?): The walls are so thin you don't need to people-watch--you can just people-hear. You'll know when your neighbors came back from fishing, how many beers they had, and exactly what time they set their alarms for a 5 a.m. checkout. Who needs white noise when you've got the elevator serenade? At the pool, there's no shower to rinse off before hopping in, which is a bold move considering there's a sauna right there. Nothing says "relaxing swim" like watching six sweaty dudes, dripping head to toe like human sprinklers, cannonball into the pool. The TVs? Locked down harder than Area 51. Forget your Fire Stick--you'll be lucky if you can find The Weather Channel. It's like they want to remind you of a simpler time when tv had 13 channels or Netflix was just DVDs in the mail. The "mini-fridge" deserves quotes, because it's basically a lukewarm storage box. Perfect if you like your drinks "slightly cooler than the room." And the fire pit... oh, the fire pit. The crown jewel that wasn't. We tried to enjoy it, but it kept shutting off every 5-6 minutes. The staff came out like fire pit paramedics, relighting it until eventually we gave up and retreated inside, smelling faintly of propane and disappointment. For the price of these rooms, I expected comfort, not a nightly battle with an unreliable campfire. The Good (Why You Might Still Stay Anyway): Here's the kicker: this is probably the nicest property in Bishop. It's got rustic charm, a sweet little stream running through the grounds, and when the fire pit actually works, it's Instagram gold. There's a small bar inside, breakfast is included, with self waffle maker and the whole place has that rustic vibe that tricks you into forgiving half the nonsense. The Verdict: Wayfinder is like that friend who looks amazing on Instagram but in real life forgets to bring snacks, loses the car keys, and then makes you sleep on an air mattress. The bones are good. The vibe is there. But until they fix the fire pit, unchain the TVs, install a pool shower, get some real fridges, and--please--add some soundproofing, it's rustic in theory, it for the price maybe expect a little more. But again in their defense, the nicest hotel in Bishop..

    View from parking lot
    Kaylin G.

    Beautiful and quaint. Everything was well maintained, they have a nice bar and lots of outdoor recreational areas. Breakfast was okay. Pool, jacuzzi, and rooms were all very clean. Perfect for a weekend getaway to the mountains.

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    Nice views of the mountains from some rooms and the creek that runs by from other rooms.

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    Best Western Bishop Lodge

    Best Western Bishop Lodge

    (147 reviews)

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    Front desk people were great. The pathways along the rooms is a tiled floor, so when they push…read morethe carts for room service you get to hear the click black click clack click clack all day long if you are trying to catch up on sleep. Also, the AC units are ungodly loud. Those two things make it less than desirable.

    We stayed at this Best Western in Bishop after staying at several other Best Western hotels during…read moreour road trip, and unfortunately this was by far the worst experience. The first impression wasn't great. The front doors to the lobby were dirty, and the entryway leading to our room smelled strongly of urine. There was also dried dog waste that appeared to have been there for some time. Our room had ants, which was disappointing, especially considering the nightly rate of $232. The breakfast was also below expectations. The eggs were runny, the sausage was overcooked, and the coffee was some of the worst we've had during our trip. The biggest disappointment was the customer service. Ben at the front desk was rude and condescending, which made an already disappointing stay even worse. After staying at numerous Best Western properties on this trip, we know the level of quality the brand is capable of. Unfortunately, this location fell far short of those standards. At $232 a night, we expected a much cleaner property, better customer service, and a more enjoyable experience. We would not choose to stay here again.Do Not Recommend!!

    Cielo Hotel Bishop-Mammoth, Ascend Hotel Collection - Marketplace

    Cielo Hotel Bishop-Mammoth, Ascend Hotel Collection

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    Definitely better than another Choice Hotel that we stayed at recently. We make this drive from…read moreIdaho to California quite often but typically don't stay in Bishop. This was our first time and we had our dog so finding a pet friendly hotel that's decent, is always a challenge. This one checked all the boxes. It's close to the bakery and walking distance to other fast food and eateries. Parking can be tricky if you get there too late. But there were more spaces on the other side that we didn't know about until we walked our dog. There's also a bowling alley nearby. We only stayed for one night and it really was more like a 12- hour stay but it was enough to get rested, fed and our room was comfortable. The breakfast selection was pretty well stocked. It's a grab and go style so we were able to take it on the road with us. I would consider staying here again.

    I wanted to love this place because I love the name and the pictures looked nice. It's one of the…read morepriciest places to stay in Bishop so I expected to feel like it's an upgrade from the other motels. It is an upgrade, but still very much a motel, not a hotel. Pros: The entrance is nice. I can tell they upgraded it recently. Looks clean and I can see the effort made to make it nice. They have water and ice in the lobby, which is nice. The fitness room is decent for a motel. Breakfast isn't much but it's filling. It works. It's toast, cereal, bagels, egg whites, oatmeal, yogurt, bananas, apples, milk, peanut butter, jelly, cream cheese and coffee. It's not gourmet but it works. The breakfast place is nice, clean and upgraded. I do feel like they try their best to make this place comfortable. The effort shows. I love that the entrance to the rooms is indoors. It's walking distance to restaurants and the park. I'm assuming this is the downtown. I had a dog and they were very friendly and accommodating. I love that they have a bathtub. I have toddlers so it was a nice way to bathe them. Plenty of parking. Cons: One of the major disappointments for me is the wifi. It's extremely slow. This is a big major point for me because I have to work on my laptop and when videos aren't loading it's difficult to work. The doors look old and outdated. It just lowers the aesthetic. There are no elevators, which I already knew. I can overlook that though, my main compliant is the WiFi, especially for the price.

    The Trees Motel - View outside bathroom window

    The Trees Motel

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    I travel to Bishop a couple times a year and always stay at Trees, the staff is always kind and…read moreaccommodating, Jason and Stephanie go out of their way to make sure my stay is enjoyable. Remember to bring carrots for the goats across the street.

    Too much to list but this place is bad. My booking was about 3 weeks ago. I made a request for…read moreADA friendly room for my special need kids. We arrived the facility 5:30pm nobody is at the desk and a message that the receptionist is at another location (El Rancho motel). Notice indicate that the person will be back 6pm. I end up feeding my kids dinner in the car. When the receptionist arrived, I was told that the facility was overbooked and that we had to look for lodging somewhere else and that they might be able to accommodate the next day. After talking it out for 20mins, we were given room reserved to someone else that either coming late or no show. We got into the room and settled in since we dont have much options. - The bathroom sink is leaking - We discovered at night that the TV remote battery is missing and the office is closed already. - We discovered the next morning that refrigerator is not plugged in so my kids medicine were compromised. - There is a filty rug under the refrigerator - The microwave was not wiped down - The refrigerator has tape inside to hold compartment - There was no hand soap We planned our trip months ago and I was really hoping that this could be one of those home base we could use as we introduce the Sierra and hiking with our kids but this ruined the experience On the good side we were not tossed without lodging but until midnight I heard people coming in that lost thier reservation since the facility overbooked. They are blaming Expedia and booking.com but this seems not the first overbooking incidents.

    Vagabond Inn Bishop - Hole under door

    Vagabond Inn Bishop

    (185 reviews)

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    An Unexpected Gem in Bishop -- And Todd Deserves a Promotion!…read more I was driving from Las Vegas to Burning Man and had to stop for the night in Bishop. I usually stay at places like Best Western, but this time they wanted $230 for one night, so I started looking around and found Vagabond Inn at a much more reasonable price. And wow -- what a surprise! Everything started with my phone call. Mr.Todd, who was on duty tonight, answered the phone and was absolutely excellent. He was clear, polite, professional, quick, and even handled my jokes with a great sense of humor. He gave me all the information I needed right away. When I arrived, I was honestly shocked. At midnight, guests can still have something to eat -- milk, fruit, breakfast items, bananas, and other food are available. After a long drive, that was an incredible touch. I have traveled all over the United States and have never seen this kind of hospitality at a hotel. And then I entered my room. Usually, when you walk into a hotel, there is that familiar smell of old furniture, cleaning products, air fresheners, and years of guests staying there. Not here. This room smelled fresh and clean, like home. The bedding was exceptionally clean, the curtains were spotless, and I could not find a speck of dust anywhere. But I especially want the management to know about Todd. This guy deserves recognition -- and, in my opinion, a promotion. He was prepared, professional, attentive, friendly, and extremely efficient. He communicates clearly, gives complete information the first time, and never makes you ask the same question twice. Exactly what outstanding hotel service should look like. I was so impressed that I even took a photo with Todd -- something I rarely do with hotel employees. Please look at the photos attached to this review. Vagabond Inn gets 5 stars -- actually 5 stars squared, maybe even cubed! If you're traveling through Bishop on your way to Burning Man, don't overthink it -- stay at Vagabond Inn. Great value, incredibly clean, and genuinely friendly service. And Todd -- you are a star. Keep it up!

    Good value, clean rooms, powerful showers, fish cleaning station in the middle of town walking…read moredistance to eat. I've stayed there probably 20 times over the years.

    Wayfinder Bishop - hotels - Updated September 2026

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