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A patio with outdoor furniture, a pathway, and string lights.

A cozy interior with a leather sofa, dining table, and chairs, a fireplace with a stone backdrop, and framed pictures on the walls.

A two-story house with a stone wall in the front yard, surrounded by greenery and a small stream.

A corner bedroom with a wooden desk, a chair, a bed, and a large window with shutters.

1. The Dutch Flat Hotel

Dutch Flat

Stephen

฿3,795

฿5,158 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A Best Western hotel with a modern facade, stone accents, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a wooden wall with a welcome sign, and a brick wall with a door.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

2. Best Western Colfax

Colfax

Regina

฿3,998

฿4,398 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, surrounded by a wooden fence, overlooking a forested hillside.

A farmstead with a barn, a red tractor, and a yellow loader.

A coffee shop with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a chalkboard menu.

A fenced outdoor area with a small building, a tractor, and a circular garden feature.

3. Sierra Woods Lodge

Emigrant Gap

Nicole

฿3,823

฿4,129 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A snow-covered building with a porch and steps leading to the entrance.

A bathroom with a white sink, a toilet, and a mirror above the sink.

A hotel room with three beds, each with a patterned bedspread and white pillows. The room has wooden flooring and a brown accent wall.

A rustic lodge with a covered porch and a front entrance.

4. Colfax Motorlodge

Colfax

Jennifer

฿2,740

฿3,014 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a conference hotel.

A stone fireplace with a TV displaying "Gold Miners Inn" above it.

A room with a rustic wooden wall decor, a central table with a vase of flowers, and two leather armchairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside table with lamp, dresser, and a television on the wall.

5. Gold Miners Inn Grass Valley, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Grass Valley

Lorraine

฿5,033

฿5,546 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A forested area with a pathway leading to a building with a warm-lit interior.

A cozy dining area with a wooden interior, a Christmas tree, and candles on the table.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table with a bowl, and a view of the outside.

A wooden cabin with a snow-covered roof, surrounded by trees and decorated with Christmas lights and wreaths.

6. Harmony Ridge Lodge

Nevada City

DANIELLE

฿4,290

฿4,719 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A wooden sauna with towels, candles, and a potted plant.

A brick house with a covered porch, a front door, and a small garden with yellow bushes.

A stone building with a stone staircase leading to a green door, surrounded by a stone wall and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a table, a ceiling fan, and brick walls.

7. Grass Valley Courtyard Suites

Grass Valley

Mike

฿5,295

฿5,956 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A two-story house with a wooden deck and a stone bridge over a stream.

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a garden with a pond and various plants.

A wooden bridge with railings, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, surrounded by chairs, in a well-lit room with hardwood floors and large windows.

8. Flume's End

Nevada City

Phillip

฿3,574

฿3,932 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A restaurant with a long counter, a green upholstered bench, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A multi-story building with a covered front porch and multiple windows.

A grand staircase with a white railing, a tufted leather sofa, and a chandelier.

An outdoor terrace with a wrought iron table and chairs, a brick building with a balcony, and a street view with cars and shops.

9. National Exchange Hotel

Nevada City

Joseph

฿4,678

฿5,865 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a house in the background.

A cozy living room with a black leather sofa, wooden dining table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A row of white mobile homes with porches, surrounded by tall trees.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a gazebo, and a building with a green roof.

10. Nevada City Inn

Nevada City

David

฿3,236

฿3,566 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

An outdoor wedding venue with a rustic arch decorated with flowers, a wooden bridge, and string lights.

A wooden bridge in a forested area with a metal structure in the background.

A rustic cabin with a number 312 sign, surrounded by tall trees and a gravel path.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a balcony, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

11. Northern Queen Inn

Nevada City

Noa

฿3,236

฿3,566 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A spacious kitchen with a wooden island, bar stools, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a kitchen area, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and trees.

12. Best Western Gold Country Inn

Grass Valley

Wesley

฿3,862

฿4,256 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands with lamps, two wicker chairs, a round wooden stool, and a window with a roller blind.

A bedroom with a bed, a gray sofa, a wooden table, a window with a view, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A row of small, light blue cabins with white trim, arranged in a row on a grassy area with trees in the background.

A quaint, light blue building with a red door and white porch, labeled "PIETY HILL INN."

13. Piety Hill Cottages

Nevada City

Janet

฿5,354

฿5,890 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A wooden cabin-style room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, and a small kitchen area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.

A room with a wooden cabinet, a coffee sign, framed pictures, and a chalkboard sign.

A white building with a sign reading "Sierra Mountain Inn" and a white picket fence.

14. Sierra Mountain Inn

Grass Valley

Amy

฿3,530

฿3,883 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, and a blue wall with a mirror.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden ceiling structure and hanging lights.

A hallway with a wooden slat wall, a hanging light fixture, and a tiled floor.

A cozy room with a green sofa, wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and appliances.

15. Miners Camp

Foresthill

Dana

฿4,383

฿5,793 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A two-story building with a balcony and a porch. There is a sign for 'Broad Street Inn' and a mailbox labeled 'Office'.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, a brown leather sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

A rustic kitchen with a vintage coffee maker, a star decoration, and a 'Merry & Bright' sign.

A living room with a wooden floor, a television, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

16. Broad Street Inn

Nevada City

Tammi lynne

฿4,903

฿5,394 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, a stone wall, and a hanging light fixture.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with a piano, a framed picture, and a plant.

17. Holbrooke Hotel

Grass Valley

June

฿4,225

฿5,375 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, a brick wall, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a desk with a lamp, and a green sofa.

A hotel corridor with patterned walls, wooden flooring, and doors leading to rooms.

A two-story brick building with a red door and windows.

18. Speakeasy Suites

Nevada City

Doug

฿5,307

฿7,995 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A forested area with a dirt path, large rocks, and trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a framed artwork, and a view through a sliding glass door to an outdoor area with chairs.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small countertop.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small dish rack on the countertop.

19. Alta Sierra Village Inn

Grass Valley

Richard

฿3,501

฿3,851 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A wooden bench outside a house with a welcome mat at the entrance.

A cozy room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a climbing wall.

A serene garden with a small stream, large rocks, and a white bench.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a chair.

20. Outside Inn

Nevada City

liam

฿5,365

฿5,901 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Sons of Norway Recreation Center

Explore the great outdoors at Sons of Norway Recreation Center, a lovely green space in Alta. Wander the forests in this family-friendly area.

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Nestled among towering pines, Tahoe National Forest offers hikers miles of scenic trails with breathtaking mountain vistas. Visit the Sons of Norway Recreation Centre for cultural events, then explore nearby Scotts Flat Lake where kayaking rewards you with peaceful cove discoveries.

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Top Alta Hotel Reviews

Northern Queen Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the property and location. Room was clean and comfortable. Can't wait for them to open up a restaurant there again. Looks like it would be awesome!"

Holbrooke Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the little scones and frittata every morning. We had been concerned that we would have to eat in the courtyard every day as we have a pup with us so we were pleased we could eat in the lobby where there was a table or sofas to sit at. Grass Valley is very dog friendly overall so it was easy to bring him with us to explore every day."

Flume's End

8/10 Good

"Beautiful property, but a few issues made the stay uncomfortable Overall, this is a beautiful property with a charming bed-and-breakfast feel, and I enjoyed the atmosphere. However, there were a few issues that made the stay less comfortable than it could have been. The biggest issue was the temperature in the room. It was very warm throughout my entire stay. I was told the AC would be turned on, but I never really felt the room cool down. I ended up having to keep a fan running, and unfortunately the fan was making a loud noise and needed some adjustment just to use it. The TV remote also didn’t work properly. The other major issue was with Expedia. I apparently had a message from the property with important information about accessing the property, but I couldn’t access the message through Expedia. I wasn’t able to properly log into the account/messages, and the app didn’t make it clear that I had an important message waiting. This made getting into the property unnecessarily stressful and uncomfortable. I think this was partly an Expedia issue and partly a communication issue with the property. Aside from those problems, the property itself is beautiful and has a unique, cozy bed-and-breakfast atmosphere. With better communication through Expedia and a cooler, more comfortable room, this would have been a much better experience."

Sierra Mountain Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean and functional room, mattress was hard and uncomfortable for sleeping. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay!"

The Dutch Flat Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had an excellent stay at the hotel. A really enjoyable trip."

Harmony Ridge Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Harmony Ridge was fantastic. The room was clean and spacious, the beds firm and comfortable. We loved the jetted tub and the porch leading to a forested area was great to walk around and explore. The breakfast was tasty and the staff very friendly. Would easily stay here again!"

National Exchange Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"5 stars"

Gold Miners Inn Grass Valley, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great service, clean comfortable room and wonderful breakfast."

The Pines Inn and Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Charming rooms well maintained setting. Great communication with staff. Highly recommended"

More cheap stays in Alta

Northern Queen Inn

400 Railroad Ave. Nevada City CA

฿3,236

฿3,566 total

27 Aug - 28 Aug

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (1,029 reviews)

Sierra Mountain Inn

816 West Main Street Grass Valley CA

฿3,530

฿3,883 total

27 Aug - 28 Aug

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (626 reviews)

Sierra Woods Lodge

43440 Laing Rd Emigrant Gap CA

฿3,823

฿4,129 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Best Western Gold Country Inn

972 Sutton Way Grass Valley CA

฿3,862

฿4,256 total

2 Sept - 3 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Best Western Colfax

801 South Auburn St Colfax CA

฿3,998

฿4,398 total

3 Sept - 4 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Gold Miners Inn Grass Valley, an Ascend Collection Hotel

121 Bank Street Grass Valley CA

฿5,033

฿5,546 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Alta?

Located 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from the heart of Alta, Northern Queen Inn is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your visit to the area are National Exchange Hotel and Clair Tappaan Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Alta.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Alta, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Alta.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Alta?

Best Western Gold Country Inn: Features continental, an outdoor pool and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access. View all hotels with pools in Alta.

What's it like staying in Alta?

Visitors can enjoy all that Alta has to offer, including its parks. In Alta, there are 13 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Alta.

What should I see while I'm in Alta?

The picturesque setting of Tahoe National Forest and Sons of Norway Recreation Center exemplify the area's natural beauty. You'll also find Scotts Flat Lake and Rollins Lake in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Alta guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Alta?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are February and December, with an average of 3°C. The snowiest months in Alta are March, January, February and April, with each month seeing an average of 90 cm of snowfall.

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Our top choices for Alta hotels

1. The Dutch Flat Hotel

2. Best Western Colfax

3. Sierra Woods Lodge

4. Colfax Motorlodge

5. Gold Miners Inn Grass Valley, an Ascend Collection Hotel

6. Harmony Ridge Lodge

7. Grass Valley Courtyard Suites

8. Flume's End

9. National Exchange Hotel

10. Nevada City Inn

11. Northern Queen Inn

12. Best Western Gold Country Inn

13. Piety Hill Cottages

14. Sierra Mountain Inn

15. Miners Camp

16. Broad Street Inn

17. Holbrooke Hotel

18. Speakeasy Suites

19. Alta Sierra Village Inn

20. Outside Inn

Stay near popular Alta attractions

Sons of Norway Recreation Center

Learn more about Alta

Top Alta Hotel Reviews

Northern Queen Inn

Holbrooke Hotel

Flume's End

Sierra Mountain Inn

The Dutch Flat Hotel

Harmony Ridge Lodge

National Exchange Hotel

Gold Miners Inn Grass Valley, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Pines Inn and Cottages

More cheap stays in Alta

Northern Queen Inn

Sierra Mountain Inn

Sierra Woods Lodge

Best Western Gold Country Inn

Best Western Colfax

Gold Miners Inn Grass Valley, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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