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Reviews of The Monarch Inn 3 stars

5059 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA 95338, United States

#4 of 8 hotels in Mariposa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 833 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Quite good for a night on the road to Yosemite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room llighting wasn't the best, specially in the bathroom, there was none.

    Breakfast was surprisingly good, loads of variety and the staff attending it was very pleasant was all, always glad to help.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Good and friendly stay with a small improvement possibility
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no wardrobe holder in the room and the mattress has seen better times.

    The personnel is friendly and helpful. The rooms are big enough and everything is as declared. Mostly clean and tidy. You don’t hear too much from the other rooms. The parking lot is spacious and there are always enough free spaces. The breakfast has small variety but it should be enough for most people. The bagels are pretty nice and you can take as much as you need of everything offered. 3-4 different flakes, bagels, oatbars, milk, yogurt, apples, tea, coffee… It is not far from the Yosemite NP (approx. 1h).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel for Yosemite hikes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mariposa is a little village so it is somehow expectable, there were some kind of noises every 5-8 seconds outside which was a little annoying but it stopped at night.

    The hotel is perfect to visit Yosemite(about 1h drive). The breakfast is small, however they offer free bottled water as well as cereal bars, which is perfect for a hike. The staff was really friendly and helpful when looking for restaurants. There is 24/7 hot water and coffee available. The room itself was pretty standard, nothing special. We had been on first floor, where ice machine as well as wending machines are located - those ones were quite noisy but you are not able to hear them in your room, which is perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Staff were friendly, rooms were spacious and a good selection at breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was located in the first floor next to the laundry of the hotel, thanks god washing machines stopped before midnight.

    Free breakfast and parking, nice and clean rooms,coffee machine, good location (on the way to Yosemite in a small and nice town )

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The door rattled and there was no chain or security lock.

    The room was clean and comfortable. A refrigerator and microwave were provided. The location is easy to find and convenient to Yosemite national Park.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water wouldn’t stay hot in the shower

    Very nice facilities. Great staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Great place to stay pre & post Yosemite
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor could do with a little updating but still good!

    Great location for travelling to Yosemite and in a cute little town with amenities, clean room & nice staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a room close to reception. Could hear everything - room across the hall, staff, passerby’s.. Bed is not that comfy, but didn’t expect much more for the price.

    Basic budget accommodation.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room would need a refreshment, specifically the carpet.

    The hotel is located in a really nice village, the last we found on our way to yosemite valley, 1 hour drive. Other closer accomodation are kind of isolated. The receptionist was so kind searching for some tourist info about the National Park. At the time of booking I didn't expect to have a breakfast included, while it was.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    I’ll stay again for future trips.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and helpful staff

    Good location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location, cool town!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    Good for an overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room could definitely be cleaner - found big stains on the towels and bedsheets, also strands of hairs on the pillows and beds. Lack of hangers and hooks in the toilet / room.

    Spacious room, good location for visiting Yosemite, simple breakfast provided. Very friendly and welcoming front desk.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pillows are very firm. Overall we had a comfortable stay but the pillows might have been a problem if stayed longer than 1 night.

    Large room with all amenities included (fridge, microwave, tea maker) Ample private parking Easy check-in and friendly staff, helpful and welcoming Complimentary water, juices, tea/coffee available 24 hours in reception Breakfast had a small selection but we still enjoyed it Lots of restaurants, gift shops and cafe's local

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    7.0
    Good option in Mariposa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much comfort in the room

    Location and staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Good stay for 1 night
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom can have hanger for towel and clothes and no cabinet available

    Clean room and spacious

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    7.0
    Good value but noisy.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The one problem I had was how noisy the hotel was. I was on the main floor down the hall from the reception area and could hear every word of a phone call the front desk person had, or when someone checked in at 11pm. Same with noise between floors -- I could hear when the person in the room above me turned on the sink or walked across the room, and I'm sure the person below me could hear the same from me. There's not an easy fix for this, but it was really signficant and is worth mentioning.

    Great location for a good price. The Monarch Inn was clean, accessible, and felt safe. Staff were nice, and there was a simple but sufficient continental breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    A comfortable and affordable neighbor to Yosemite Valley
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    I discovered it's best to park in front of the building to check-in on the main level, then drive around back to park, which is actually a floor lower and requires your keycard to get in. A little inconvenient to move the car again, but not that bad.

    While not brand new or top of the line, everything from the lobby to the room and parking lot appears well-kept. I was happy to find a clean and comfortable place for under $100, especially when I booked it just a few hours before arriving late at night. Breakfast was small, but included as part of my stay and very convenient for those looking to grab and go early (breakfast started at 6 am). Mariposa is about as close to Yosemite Valley as you can get while still being in a real town.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from the refrigerator in the room

    Close to the city center Really kind staff Breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast without eggs or meat. Just toasters and corn flakes.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old facility

    The price and the location, nice front stuff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money. Recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Good location, clean rooms

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    7.0
    Average hotel close to Yosemite
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rather big gap under the door letting in cold, light and noise and the walls are also quite thin (ear protection provided on the night stand :) ). Mediocre breakfast although with healthy stuff for a hiker. Also the price seems a bit on higher side but i guess you pay for the location.

    Good location to reach Yosemite National park in the morning. There is also guest parking behind the hotel off the main road. The room was spacious enough and clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Great location with helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The driveway entering the parking lot at the back of the building has a very steep slope. I worry about driving up or down that slope when it is icy in winter. My room #407 is a bit dark around the desk area. I think a desk lamp would help.

    The location is great in midtown Mariposa, close to the YARTS bus stop and restaurants. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The room has a good layout with a microwave and a coffee maker. The window opens fully allowing fresh air circulation, The basic breakfast is a pleasant surprise with bread and juice.

    Stayed in January 2024

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