Winnedumah Hotel Bed & Breakfast

Seems a bit overpriced for not much improvement. Not all that long ago it was $ 60/​night for a single room with a shared bathroom. Now it’s $ 120/​night with shared bath?

Celia and Frank make you feel at home… we stayed 3 nights and 4 days (Thanksgiving Week)…it was cold but the lobby and rooms were cozy… small rooms but the atmosphere and feel of this bed and breakfast is simply heart warming. Great continental breakfast… Celia will cook you her signature breakfast with waffles and she has her home-​made breads ready to be consumed. I ate 4 various slices every morning. She even baked me a loaf (which I was forced to share with other family members who were staying close at a friend’s home… They all gave it two thumbs up!) to take home with me. Celia and Frank are always willing to sit and talk about the history of the hotel, the city itself, or surrounding landmarks that might interest us. They make you want to be regulars and come back soon. We want to bring our adult children and their significant others. Maybe Spring for some biking. Don’t forget to walk outside and look at the mountains… it is B E A Utiful!!!

The Winnedumah Hotel Bed and Breakfast is open for business. Came by for the 4^th of July. The place looks amazing. I am so happy it is open after being closed for so many years. The owners greeted us with a smile. This place gives you that good feel at home type of place. The weather is beautiful today on Independence day. The parade was amazing as it passed directly in front of the Hotel. I cant wait to come back. This is the place I will stay at every time I return back to the area. Make sure you ask Frank or Celia (the owners) where the secret fishing spots are. They recommended visiting all the beautiful areas around here. Onion Valley especially is like a mini Yosemite Valley and is only 10 minutes away from the Winnedumah. All in all I am so happy that this place is back. Thank you Winnedumah Staff for the wonderful Hospitality.

Best two nights in California!
We had such a lovely time staying here while we resupplied in the middle of our hiking trip! The owners were overwhelmingly kind, professional, accommodating. I cannot say enough positive things about the Winnedumah. it was a little home away from home.
Could not have asked for a better stay.

Accommodations — A+ Service — A++ Location — A+++ Breakfast with Bacon??? A++++ Celia, her husband and staff are all top notch, hands down the BEST place to stay in town. I will certainly return for another visit!

LOVED the hospitality, genuine and kind owners! We popped in after summiting Mt. whitney! Yummy free breakfast and comfy, historic rooms. Not a 4star hotel/​boutique BUT they get 10stars for experience!

The Winnedumah Bed and Breakfast is such a great place to be when you want to get away and explore the rich California history. It has so much history that it makes me feel as if I was part of the California gold rush. Don’t expect a place with the furnishings of a luxury hotel this place has its own down to earth vibe. So much to do out there lots of fishing and many hiking trails. Embezzled between the beautiful Sierra Mountains right on Hwy 395. Endless breath taking views. Meet people that come from all around the world that come to stay here chit chat enjoy the fireplace and drink some craft beer, wine, coffee, hot cocoa or whatever makes you feel relaxed. I didn’t like pancakes until I had some that were made by Frank man his breakfast is amazing and Celia gives the place that comforting home feeling. So, next time your planning to take a trip check this place out to get away from it all and become part of that California history that makes us golden. Guarantee you will not be disappointed with the Winnedumah and many things to do out there. My favorite was exploring old gold mines and the drive up to Onion Valley. Fishing license are sold at the local gas stations for those of you wanting to fish or to feed the fish you can visit Mt Whitney Fish Hatchery. Don’t forget to check out the Manzanar Historical site.

Love love LOVED this adorable bed and breakfast! I am a John Muir Trail hiker that arrived yesterday to resupply for the last 6 days of our adventure. Upon exiting the trail, I was hot, thirsty, hungry and wanted nothing more than a little TLC (and of course a shower). Celia, one of the owners, was super pleasant on the phone when we called for a complimentary shuttle from the Onion Valley trailhead. Our room was very clean and cozy. We went into town to get food and when I returned I learned that the owners offered to order pizza for the rest of my hiking group. So kind! When I went outside to join the rest on the covered patio, the owners had freshly cut watermelon on the table for us to enjoy. Exactly what I was craving! Something juicy and cold after being on the trail for over 3 weeks. I was able to utilize the community laundry and fridge/​freezer for my perishable items. I slept like a log and woke up in time to enjoy a complimentary breakfast made by Celia herself. She prepared homemade bread and seasonal jams, eggs bacon and waffles. Plenty of coffee and OJ to wash all that tasty food down with :) After checkout we were allowed to hang out in the welcoming rustic lobby complete with library reading materials and places to charge our phones and cameras. Price is reasonable and the hiker box is awesome as well. Highly recommended!!!

My buddy and I needed to get into town and resupply so we called the hotel and got picked up at the trail head. This place is very awesome and rustic so don’t expect flat screen TVs and polished concrete counters. The staff was very friendly and helpful, we did laundry, got dinner and the complementary breakfast was home made and delicious. We got to hang out in the court yard and have beers and fruit. Everyone I met, including guests were welcoming. Hiker boxes had lots of good snacks and gear. Beds and pillows were top notch. Yay !

My girlfriend and I decided to take a spontaneous road trip up towards Bishop this last weekend and stayed at the historic Winnedumah Hotel bed and breakfast. When we arrived at the hotel we were greeted by Frank (the owner), Jason (his son), and friendly guests socializing in the spacious lobby. We immediately felt like we had stepped back into the old west. Onion Valley is closed by for hiking and if you’re lucky Jason might take you for a ride off road on the rhino. We will definitely go back to explore more of the breath-​taking scenery and do some fishing. I would highly recommend the Winnedumah Hotel. The staff made us feel like family and the accommodations were very comfortable. Thank you Frank, Celia, and Jason for the weekend getaway!

Such personal service given by the Montoyas. We will definitely be back after experiencing the beauty and luxury of the hotel.

Had the pleasure of staying at the Winnedumah Hotel Bed & Breakfast this past weekend after deciding to take a last minute road trip to Independence for some site seeing. Upon arriving, we were pleasantly surprised with how warm and inviting this charming bed & breakfast was. The owners greeted us at the door and took us right in, immediately making us feel at home. They were so sweet, made sure we had everything we needed and really took care of us.
We had an upstairs room with a private bath. The room had a classic, vintage feel that took me back to a mix between my grandmothers home in Illinois (many great memories) and a friend’s beautiful farm house in Wyoming – completely nostalgic and homey. The ‘great room’ downstairs (the lobby essentially) had a warm, inviting fire crackling in the background when we arrived Friday night, and comfortable couches and chairs strewn about – the perfect place to relax and hang out with good company. Over the weekend we met a bunch of different hikers that stopped over to stay for the night/​weekend. It was great meeting new people and hearing all their stories.
We enjoyed a yummy breakfast in the dining area in the mornings before we took off to explore. Just a short 30-​minute drive behind the hotel is Onion Valley where we did some light hiking and enjoyed the sites. It’s beautiful up there: waterfalls, mountains, creeks and lots of greenery! It’s crazy how you can be in 80-​degree weather and just a short drive later it’s about 20 – 30 degrees cooler and you’re in the mountains. In the town, it was about 80-​degrees during the day and if you took a 360-​degree look around, you’re surround by snow capped mountains (light coverage in July), which makes for a gorgeous setting for this hotel to be located in.
All in all we had an amazing time at this cute bed & breakfast. We’re so happy we decided to stay here and really enjoyed the hospitality of the owners and the exciting adventures the tiny town had to offer. We will be back!
Fun fact about the hotel: John Wayne and Bing Crosby have both stayed at this here in its 88 year existence, and it’s been featured in a couple old films!

Wonderful place to stay on your way to Mammoth. Very authentic and boasting with originality. The rooms are very nicely decorated, comfy and clean. The décor is amazing. Breakfast does not get any better. Service here is Excellent, like no other place!
Great place to stay!

Charming hotel in a queit town. Plenty of outdoor activities nearby… great hiking! The owners Frank and Celia make you feel right at home. So happy this place is open again because its a relaxing weekend getaway.

Stayed at the Winnedhumah during 4^th of July weekend. It’s a very charming bed and breakfast that was recommended to me by a friend. It is privately owned and operated which adds to its charm. Throughout the hotel, you’re taken back in time! You’re surrounded by California and Native American history. Every morning, I woke up to the aroma of coffee and warm breakfast! As I entered the dinning room, I was greeted by a warm smile and delicious plate of eggs, bacon, waffles, and homemade bread. Take the time to enjoy this place, you’ll be happy you did.

Updating my earlier review– the Winnedumah has gone way down hill very quickly. Tthe last time I was there– last weekend– we had reservations but the prices were way out of sight and the place is just not as well maintained. We didn’t even stay there, just turned on our respective heels and walked out, to the courthouse Motel next door. The room this time was soooo small and no TV. The place just seemed to have been left to rot. The guy at the the desk was creepy — Norman Bates? — and the formerly warm lobby was just cluttered, with some relative of the owner staring at a TV– .Jjust creepy. It’s too bad too– because the place really has potential if someone just cared enough to refurbish the place.

If you ever get a chance to stay here, do so. It is a 30’s style building, with rooms that look dragged from a different era. Friendly staff, and the various notes on Hollywood stars from yesteryears who stayed here, make this place worthwhile.
If you are staying here, don’t forget to visit Alabama Hills (
) close by, the setting for a great number of Westerns.