5 Best Hotels in Great Basin National Park, Nevada

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We've compiled the best of the best in Great Basin National Park - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

The Border Inn

$ | U.S. 6/50, Baker, NV, 89311, USA

Located right on the border between Nevada and Utah on Route 50, the Border Inn is a reliable staple, with air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, bar, grocery store, gas station, and small casino. Some of the rooms have kitchenettes.

Pros

  • Open 24/7
  • Low prices, with more amenities and rooms than other Baker motels
  • Family-run business with friendly staff

Cons

  • Rooms are simple and rustic
  • Due to remote location, Wi-Fi and cell service can be iffy
  • A few miles farther from the park than Baker's other motels (though much closer than Ely offerings)
U.S. 6/50, Baker, NV, 89311, USA
775-234–7300
Hotel Details
Credit cards accepted
29 rooms
No Meals

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Hotel Nevada

$ | 501 Aultman St., Ely, NV, 89301, USA

One of the oldest hotels in the state, this six-story local landmark dates from 1929 and towers over Ely's historic downtown. The luxury rooms are especially nice, with most named after the celebrities who have allegedly stayed here: Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, President Lyndon Johnson, and others. The hotel has a restaurant and small casino, and leather-clad bikers seem to love the place.

Pros

  • Bursting with historic character
  • In the heart of downtown
  • Updated rooms are light, airy, and comfortable

Cons

  • Can fill up quickly during busy times
  • No pool, hot tub, or gym
  • Older property means small rooms and bathrooms
501 Aultman St., Ely, NV, 89301, USA
775-289–6665
Hotel Details
Credit cards accepted
64 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Jailhouse Motel and Casino

$ | 211 5th St., Ely, NV, 89301, USA

This motel at Ely's main intersection was built near the town's old-time jail; the rooms are assigned cell numbers and there are prison bars around the booths at its fancy steak house. Rooms are basic and clean.

Pros

  • Location in the center of town
  • On-site casino, two restaurants, and a bar
  • Good value

Cons

  • Smoke can waft from the casino adjacent to registration
  • Not as charming as some historic options in the area
  • Rooms are clean but no frills
211 5th St., Ely, NV, 89301, USA
775-289–3033
Hotel Details
Credit cards accepted
60 rooms
No Meals

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Prospector Hotel & Gambling Hall

$ | 1501 E. Aultman St., Ely, NV, 89301, USA

One of the best bets in town, this comfortable hotel walks the line between classy and delightfully kitschy, with Western-theme rooms, on-site gambling, a pool, and a tasty Mexican restaurant. The lobby is fun and welcoming, with cowboy art and antiques on display. Be sure to take one of their signature rubber duckies from your room.

Pros

  • A good value, with quality that far surpasses many other local options
  • Inviting, modern rooms
  • Friendly staff

Cons

  • Can book up quickly
  • Not walking distance to downtown
  • Having an in-house casino does not appeal to everyone
1501 E. Aultman St., Ely, NV, 89301, USA
775-289–8900
Hotel Details
Credit cards accepted
61 rooms
No Meals

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Whispering Elms Motel & RV Park

$ | 120 Baker Ave., Baker, NV, 89311, USA
The strip of rooms in the back of this friendly RV park may look plain from the outside but are some of the cleanest and best-equipped in town, with microwaves, fridges, and air-conditioning. Be sure to grab a pint at the spot's full bar, a favorite watering hole with park employees. Tent camping, showers, and laundry are also available. The annual horseshoe tournament in September is a local favorite, and even has cash prizes.

Pros

  • One of the few motels located in Baker, just a few miles from the park
  • Bar is a local hangout
  • Good value

Cons

  • No pool or other big-city amenities
  • Gravel parking lot
  • Though rooms are clean and large, they are older
120 Baker Ave., Baker, NV, 89311, USA
775-234–9900
Hotel Details
6 rooms
No Meals

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