Dow Villa Motel Lone Pine

Where Hollywood history meets High Sierra charm

At the Dow Villa Motel in Lone Pine, the spirit of the American West lingers in every detail. This property blends a 1920s historic hotel with classic roadside motel wings, offering travelers a choice between vintage character and straightforward modern comfort. Inside the main building, old photographs and film memorabilia nod to Lone Pine’s storied past as a backdrop for Hollywood Westerns, while the newer sections provide a simple, functional stay with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and space to unwind.

Days in the desert sun often end around the heated outdoor pool and hot tub, where guests trade trail stories against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The lobby, staffed around the clock, acts as both a welcome desk and a small museum of sorts—reminding visitors that John Wayne and Gary Cooper once rode through the same landscapes now dotted with hikers and stargazers.

The motel’s location on Main Street means dining and local shops are a short walk away, while the dramatic Alabama Hills and Mt. Whitney Portal are just minutes by car. For many, this stop is a launchpad into the Sierra Nevada or Death Valley, but the property itself holds enough charm to make staying put just as satisfying.