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Top 5 hotels in Alta at a glance

The Dutch Flat Hotel — 2-star hotel in Dutch Flat. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
Sierra Woods Lodge — 2-star hotel in Emigrant Gap. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
Harmony Ridge Lodge — 3-star hotel in Nevada City. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
Colfax Motorlodge — 2-star hotel in Colfax. Guest rating: 8.4/10 — Very good.
Best Western Colfax — 2.5-star hotel in Colfax. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.

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Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Alta on Hotels.com. These Alta hotels consistently deliver on comfort, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 28 August 2026.

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

An outdoor wedding reception with a covered dining area, white tablecloths, and a wooden fence in the background.

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

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

The Dutch Flat Hotel

Dutch Flat

£112

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 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 bathroom with dark stone tiles, a shower area with a pebble floor, and a toilet with a paper towel holder.

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

Sierra Woods Lodge

Emigrant Gap

£93

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

A cozy living room with wooden walls, a fireplace, two sofas, and two armchairs.

Harmony Ridge Lodge

Nevada City

£105

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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.

A building labeled "Culver Motor Lodge" with a porch, a brick planter, and a stone table and bench set in the front.

Colfax Motorlodge

Colfax

£64

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

A modern lounge area with grey armchairs, a round wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall, an ATM, and a desk with a computer.

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

Best Western Colfax

Colfax

£99

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

A bed with floral bedding, a bottle of champagne, two glasses, a swan-shaped towel, and a rose.

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

Flume's End

Nevada City

£88

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

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

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a fire feature.

Holbrooke Hotel

Grass Valley

£121

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

A bar area with a patterned wallpaper, bar stools, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

National Exchange Hotel

Nevada City

£132

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

A garden area with a wooden bench and a red planter.

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

Miners Camp

Foresthill

£130

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a large TV screen, a sofa set, and a dining area.

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

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

Gold Miners Inn Grass Valley, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Grass Valley

£121

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with two chairs.

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.

Broad Street Inn

Nevada City

£121

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A hotel with a white exterior, a signboard, a lawn with a table and chairs, and a white picket fence.

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.

Sierra Mountain Inn

Grass Valley

£87

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and a mural of a forest. There is a balcony with a wooden railing and a view of the outside.

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

Northern Queen Inn

Nevada City

£80

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

A swimming pool with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifeguard stand.

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

Grass Valley Courtyard Suites

Grass Valley

£134

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

Best Western Gold Country Inn

Grass Valley

£89

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 dish rack on the countertop.

A building with a covered porch and a staircase leading up to it.

Alta Sierra Village Inn

Grass Valley

£85

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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

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

A staircase with a red door at the bottom, leading to a lower level.

Speakeasy Suites

Nevada City

£174

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A forested area with a wooden bench and a viewing platform.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a dining table with chairs.

A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by tall trees.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and a built-in oven.

Yuba River Inn

Sierra City

£115

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A small house with a porch, a wooden pathway leading to the entrance, and a fenced backyard.

A parking area with several cars, a sign for 'The Pines Inn', and a well-lit entrance surrounded by trees.

A living room with a TV, a coffee table, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a kitchenette, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

The Pines Inn and Cottages

Grass Valley

£127

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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

Nevada City Inn

Nevada City

£80

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Top landmarks in Alta

Sons of Norway Recreation Center

Sons of Norway Recreation Center is 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Alta, why not stop by during your stay?

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Alta is well known for its attractions such as Tahoe National Forest and Sons of Norway Recreation Center.

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A mountainous landscape with a forested valley, a clear sky, and a rocky path.

Check out reviews of Alta hotels guests love

Yuba River Inn

8/10 Good

"Loved the quiet cabin in the mountains. Clean and as seen in the pictures. We enjoyed our stay there. Nice hiking nearby. Only issue was that Hotels.com said it was 14 miles from Graeagle where it was actually a 30 minute drive away."

Clair Tappaan Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"True Gem in the Tahoe forest. Can hike to ski lft behind the lodge and ride back to your room."

Colfax Motorlodge

10/10 Excellent

"This was our second time staying here. Location is great and the staff was helpful. Everything about this place was solid. -A great value!"

Flume's End

10/10 Excellent

"Charming and amazingly location!"

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."

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."

Grass Valley Courtyard Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast, spaciously room and very friendly and helpful staff."

National Exchange Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"5 stars"

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What hotels do travellers recommend in Alta?

Guests like The Dutch Flat Hotel and Harmony Ridge Lodge.

Can I book a refundable accommodation option in Alta?

If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Alta, most hotels offer refundable* rates that you can book. You can find this accommodation by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Alta if I want a holiday rental instead of a hotel?

You'll find 5 holiday homes on our site. You can also book one of the 6 cabins for your stay.

What will the weather in Alta be like during my visit?

The warmest months in Alta are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C. February and December are the chilliest months, when the average temperature is 3°C. The rainiest months are December and March.

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