Independence Courthouse Motel is a great choice for a stay in Independence. Free self-parking is an added perk, and guests can keep active with on-site hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Languages
English, Hindi, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
What to do
Mountain biking
Hot springs nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Picnic area
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 300.00 will be collected before check-in
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: 10 per cent of room rate
Resort fee inclusions:
Internet access (may be limited)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Independence Courthouse Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Independence Courthouse Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Independence Courthouse Motel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Independence Courthouse Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Independence Courthouse Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Independence Courthouse Motel and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes hunting. Independence Courthouse Motel also has a picnic area.
What's the area around Independence Courthouse Motel like?
Independence Courthouse Motel is a short 4-minute walk from Dehy Park and 4 minutes' walk from Eastern California Museum.
Independence Courthouse Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Fair
10 Jun 2015
not good
It is a run down noisy unfriendly motel.
Verified traveller
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6/10 Good
31 May 2015
satisfactory in all respects
satisfactory, no frills. no breakfast, no pool. clean beds and bathroom. friendly staff.
dave
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
25 May 2015
mikard
Motel is right on busy highway. lots of traffic noise. room was clean but small & crowded. Town is depressed & only found 1 restaurant for dinner & 1 for breakfast. Wouldn't stay there again.
Verified traveller
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6/10 Good
26 Mar 2015
Plan B on the way to Death Valley
We booked fairly late for our night before visiting Death Valley and had limited choice. Old motel with renovated rooms that provide the basics.
Ulf
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 Feb 2015
Not a fancy place to stay, but everything you need
Small motel, but clean and comfortable, and well-priced
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2015
Small Jem in Independence
This small but comfortable room had everything I needed for a quick vacation - TV, wifi, coffee and a hot shower. The room was clean and quiet and the staff was very nice and helpful. The price for the room was very reasonable, especially compared to nearby Lone Pine. I look forward to staying here again.
Michael
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6/10 Good
25 Dec 2014
Yuan
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6/10 Good
4 Dec 2014
Clean and comfortable
Slept well. Tiny room, but they gave us a free upgrade from the smallest because they weren't very busy mid-week. Had a microwave and fridge, which is good because the town has only two restaurants, and one is a Subway. Good place for a mid-trip overnighter.
Rick
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8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2014
Tiny but Clean
Very SMALL rooms but equally clean. Could have put a few more pillows in the room.
Carrie
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8/10 Very good
24 Nov 2014
Diane
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8/10 Very good
20 Nov 2014
perfect little motel - friendly staff
friendly check in, clean room, the shower could get a new shower head (minor issue) but again all in all, good room, the checkout was also really friendly there was also some confusion the hotel.com app showed the price incl. tax the hotel excl. the tax from his rates and applied them when you check in, but they even offered a refund which I declined (it's not worth the hassle) and I slept so well. If I'm around again I would consider to stay here again. I was really pleasant surprised how clean the place was.
Jan
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6/10 Good
3 Nov 2014
Börje
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6/10 Good
2 Nov 2014
Basic motel with large clean rooms
Checked in late after a long drive through Death Valley, and nowhere to eat in town except Subway. There is a restaurant within walking distance, but it was closed when we tried it (apparently it has no specific opening times!).
Nearest towns with restaurants at least 15 miles away. Suggest you be prepared to travel this distance or eat before you arrive.
Rooms above average size I would say for this type of strip motel.
Also travelled some way to get breakfast in the morning.
Cornish Lad
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 Oct 2014
Smalll But Clean
It's an older Mom & Pop style hotel. The rooms are tiny; maybe 12'x12'. The owners were very friendly. The cost was excessive for what you get, but there was a film festival going on in the area, so that is probably why it was higher than what it should normally have been.
Thomas
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6/10 Good
15 Oct 2014
cute & cozy
The room was small but well kept and owners were very nice and helpful.if you have alot of stuff or are taller it might be too cozy but it was perfect for a one night stay.
kelsey
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2/10 Poor
11 Oct 2014
Independence Courthouse Motel
This motel should not be on your recommend list. The room smelled of mildew, the room was very small, the bathroom was so small my husband had difficulty moving around, cars are parked two feet from the room window. There was a non stop motor noise through out the night. In addition, we arrived at 7 PM and found no place to eat in the town
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2014
Verified traveller
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6/10 Good
5 Oct 2014
ecnomic
Motel is ok, town is small.
Verified traveller
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8/10 Very good
2 Oct 2014
Great Quality
Overall this was an excellent stay. Owners were very friendly. The family room was very spacious and worth the price. Internet was free but connection was weak - other than that it was great!
Verified traveller
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8/10 Very good
29 Sep 2014
Hosts were pleasant and friendly and helpful.
Verified traveller
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8/10 Very good
18 Sep 2014
Good
This is a nice little place to stay in. The room was quite small but clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Polarka
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2014
Friendly service
As a one night stop was fine. the room although not big had all we needed. the welcome was friendly and we had no issues. There is no where really to eat in Independence so drove back to Lone Pine where there are a selection of restaurants
traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Sep 2014
Fantastic motel on the way to Death Valley
Stopped over here on the way from Yosemite to Death Valley. The room was lovely and clean and the owners Ed and Julie were so nice. I would definitely recommend this motel to stay at. Davy Dunwoody
Davy
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6/10 Good
11 Sep 2014
Too expensive
Very friendly staff/owners but the price did not match what was on offer.
Daniel
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Sep 2014
Very friendly owners.
We only stayed one night but it was a perfect stop for our road trip. The owners were really nice showed us to our rooms and explained a little about the area. We knew before staying there that Independence was really small and there wasn't anything to do but that was fine. Hotel rooms were standard. Had fridge & microwave TV and AC. Very quiet and perfect for a quick stop over.