A classic Eastern Sierra roadside lodge in downtown Bishop, recently transformed into Wayfinder Bishop, featuring redesigned rooms right on the banks of Bishop Creek.
Creekside Inn, newly reimagined and rebranded as Wayfinder Bishop, sits directly on the banks of Bishop Creek, providing a design-forward sanctuary just off Highway 395 in downtown Bishop. Acquired by hospitality group Dovetail + Co, the 87-room property has undergone a comprehensive transformation led by creative director and interior designer Erin Weinstock. The redesign draws deep inspiration from the natural color palette of the Eastern Sierra, incorporating warm earth tones, forest greens, and the deep blues of alpine lakes. Upon entering the lobby, guests are greeted by a striking reception desk hand-carved by local artisan Lance Stanislaw, which is anchored by a hand-made cedar strip canoe suspended from the ceiling.
The guest rooms strike a balance between rustic mountain lodge heritage and modern boutique comfort, featuring custom Hawkins NY throw blankets, premium Egyptian cotton linens, and art by regional creators such as Karma Henry and Annie Cashner. Many of the rooms open onto private balconies or patios that look directly over the rushing waters of Bishop Creek, allowing the sound of the stream to filter inside. On-site dining is centered around two distinct venues: the Whistling Trout, which serves a daily breakfast buffet amidst patterned textiles and vintage paintings, and the Creekside Club, a lobby-level bar and lounge. The Creekside Club pays homage to the local Bishop Mule Days celebration with vintage saddlery, historical postcards, and oil paintings, offering craft beer, wine, and light bites to enjoy either indoors by the fireplace or outdoors on the creek-facing patio.
Outside, the meticulously landscaped grounds preserve the mature willows and cottonwoods that have long shaded this stretch of the creek. Guests can gather around outdoor fire tables as the sun sets behind the jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada, or take advantage of the property's updated wellness amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, and a poolside Estonian sauna. The hotel also caters to outdoor enthusiasts with dedicated amenities like a fish cleaning and storage room, self-service laundry facilities, and curated local trail guides. This thoughtful blend of regional history, local craftsmanship, and modern resort amenities secures the property's legacy as a premier basecamp for exploring the High Sierra.
Request a creek-facing room on the lower level, where you can open your patio doors and fall asleep to the sound of Bishop Creek rather than the hum of Highway 395.
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