Bristlecone Motel vs Magnuson Hotel Ely
Both are in Ely (NV), 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★Ely
Magnuson Hotel Ely
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 6 of 15
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 6 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Bristlecone Motel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
Choose Magnuson Hotel Ely if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Why is Bristlecone Motel better than Magnuson Hotel Ely?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.6)+0.3
- 2940 m closer to public transport−940 m
- 3Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
Why is Magnuson Hotel Ely better than Bristlecone Motel?
- 11.3 km closer to the beach (410 m vs 1.7 km)−1.3 km
- 21.3 km closer to the area centre−1.3 km
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00)−3h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Bristlecone Motel vs Magnuson Hotel Ely: which hotel is better? | Bristlecone Motel | Magnuson Hotel Ely |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 7.6 |
| Location | – | 7.2 |
| Beach access | – | 8.9 |
| Public transport | – | 0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.3 | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 27 +14 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 +0.5 | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | 353 +177 | 176 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.6 | 7.2 +1.6 |
| Distance to Ely centre | 1.7 km | 450 m −1.3 km |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 410 m −1.3 km |
| To public transport | 950 m −940 m | 1.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | – | 19 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 8 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 12:00 −3h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.3 km apart
Bristlecone Motel or Magnuson Hotel Ely: common questions
Which is better, Bristlecone Motel or Magnuson Hotel Ely?
They are evenly matched. Bristlecone Motel is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, Google rating; Magnuson Hotel Ely is stronger in number of reviews, location score, distance to Ely centre.
Which is cheaper, Bristlecone Motel or Magnuson Hotel Ely?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Magnuson Hotel Ely is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Bristlecone Motel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Magnuson Hotel Ely is 410 m from the nearest beach; Bristlecone Motel is 1.7 km.
How far apart are Bristlecone Motel and Magnuson Hotel Ely?
The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score