Top 10 Hotels in Alta Sierra, CA (from $81) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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A rustic building with a sign reading "Alta Sierra Village Inn" and an American flag.

A building labeled "OFFICE" with a covered porch, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a view of trees outside.

A forested area with a wooden fence in the foreground.

1. Alta Sierra Village Inn

Grass Valley

Brigette

$100 nightly

$110 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel named "Gold Miners Inn" with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A breakfast area with a counter, seating, and a sign that reads "BREAKFAST".

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

Grass Valley

Karen

$136 nightly

$150 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a mirror, and a view of the bathroom.

The exterior of the Holbrook Hotel, featuring a classic architectural style with multiple balconies and a prominent sign.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a wardrobe.

A dining area with a wooden table, cushioned bench, and two chairs. A framed painting hangs on the wall above the bench.

3. Holbrooke Hotel

Grass Valley

Brandie

$164 nightly

$180 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

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

A round table with a glass top, a metal chair with a star design, and a pine cone on the table.

A sign for Sierra Mountain Inn with a white fence and trees in the background.

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

4. Sierra Mountain Inn

Grass Valley

Pedro

$120 nightly

$132 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a television on a cabinet.

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

5. Grass Valley Courtyard Suites

Grass Valley

Katherine

$184 nightly

$202 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a green quilted bedspread and white pillows. There is a wooden nightstand between the beds with a lamp and a small clock. The walls are adorned with framed paintings of landscapes.

6. Colfax Motorlodge

Colfax

Patricia

$78 nightly

$86 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a beige exterior and a metal fence.

A hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a phone, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. Best Western Colfax

Colfax

Misty

$122 nightly

$135 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

A cozy outdoor seating area with a table, cushions, and a fire feature.

A sign with a bear silhouette and the text "COTTAGE 10" on a white wall.

An outdoor patio area with a table, chairs, and a decorative vase.

8. The Pines Inn and Cottages

Grass Valley

Ross

$146 nightly

$160 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story house with a porch and a small garden area.

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

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

A living room with hardwood flooring, a beige sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

9. Flume's End

Nevada City

Mandy

$122 nightly

$134 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden gazebo with a lattice floor, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.

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

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, sink, and stove.

10. Nevada City Inn

Nevada City

Glendon

$99 nightly

$109 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A rustic building with a stone facade, a wooden roof, and a covered porch.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fence.

A row of doors with a 'No Smoking' sign, numbered rooms, and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

11. Holiday Lodge

Grass Valley

Marcia

$88 nightly

$97 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

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

A park with a railway track, a small red train, and a building labeled 'Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR Museum'.

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

12. Northern Queen Inn

Nevada City

Breawna

$99 nightly

$109 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A cozy bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a desk with lamps.

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

13. Harmony Ridge Lodge

Nevada City

Stephanie

$115 nightly

$127 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a wooden bed, a rocking chair, a small table, and a floor lamp.

A hotel entrance with a sign for the "Hotel Entrance & Lola Dining Room" and a "Good Morning" sign.

A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a large bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden wardrobe.

A grand staircase with a herringbone pattern carpet, a white balustrade, and a black door with a glass panel.

14. National Exchange Hotel

Nevada City

Gabriel

$185 nightly

$204 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story brick building with a red door, multiple windows, and a sign for a coffee shop.

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

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

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

15. Speakeasy Suites

Nevada City

Doug

$189 nightly

$208 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and an American flag.

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

A breakfast buffet with various dishes, a painting, and a lamp.

16. The Dutch Flat Hotel

Dutch Flat

Bart

$136 nightly

$147 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A motel with a two-story structure, a balcony on the upper floor, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A pool area with a hot tub, surrounded by a fence, and a building with a balcony in the background.

A building with a covered entrance, surrounded by trees and a landscaped garden.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area.

17. Best Western Gold Country Inn

Grass Valley

Karen

$110 nightly

$121 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, a window, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

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

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

A modern shower with white tiles and a black circular feature on the wall.

18. Piety Hill Cottages

Nevada City

Chloe

$169 nightly

$186 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A white building with a sign reading "OUTSIDE INN" and "HOTEL" at the entrance. There are cars parked in front, and the building is surrounded by trees.

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

A garden with a stone pathway, a small pond, and a white building with a deck.

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

19. Outside Inn

Nevada City

Anthony

$177 nightly

$195 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A rectangular swimming pool with a stone wall and a wooden pergola.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered patio, and a building with a stone wall and greenery in the background.

A row of multi-story buildings with balconies, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

20. Red Lion Inn & Suites Auburn

North Auburn

David

$85 nightly

$91 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Alta Sierra Hotel Reviews

Sierra Mountain Inn

8/10 Good

"Nice, clean, and had everything we needed. Plus it’s so close to downtown that we could walk to dinner and a show. We’ll be back!"

Holbrooke Hotel

8/10 Good

"We had a wonderful stay. Clean, well maintained, comfortable beds! The only thing I would improve is the breakfast venue that is included. Incorporate more in what is available. Other than that, everything was wonderful."

The Foothills Motel

10/10 Excellent

"This was a family get away and we enjoyed the nearby bowling alley with our adult sons."

Hotel Vista Sierra

8/10 Good

"Had good breakfast selection."

Flume's End

8/10 Good

"Beautiful and peaceful setting, so restful. I lived the creek and all the outdoor seating. The property owner was very nice and welcoming. The yurt was a unique experience and it was cozy and beautiful. The soaking tub was luxurious. The only hard thing was that it is a little far from the main house and the bathroom facilities. Also, it was noisy from the traffic, but thank goodness they provided earplugs. It’s very convenient and close to downtown Nevada City."

Nevada City Inn

8/10 Good

"The rooms were very clean and quiet. The shower head was excellent. The rooms were very basic. In one room, the bathroom light switch was behind the television in the main room. The internet was very slow and"

Alta Sierra Village Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

More cheap stays in Alta Sierra

Auburn House Hotel

13490 Lincoln Way Auburn CA

$75 nightly

$81 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

6.6/10 (213 reviews)

Red Lion Inn & Suites Auburn

1875 Auburn Ravine Rd Auburn CA

$85 nightly

$91 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

7.8/10 Good! (644 reviews)

Northern Queen Inn

400 Railroad Ave. Nevada City CA

$99 nightly

$109 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)

Best Western Golden Key

13450 Lincoln Way Auburn CA

$101 nightly

$109 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

The Foothills Motel

13431 Bowman Rd Auburn CA

$104 nightly

$112 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

Best Western Gold Country Inn

972 Sutton Way Grass Valley CA

$110 nightly

$121 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

Hotels in Alta Sierra with star-rating

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Alta Sierra?

For travelers seeking convenience and a central location in Alta Sierra, the best area to stay is near Alta Sierra Drive and Highway 174.This area is the commercial hub of Alta Sierra, offering easy access to local amenities and services. You'll find a selection of dining options, from casual eateries to sit-down restaurants, and several retail businesses. The proximity to Highway 174 makes it a practical base for exploring the wider Sierra Nevada foothills. This area is particularly suitable for couples who appreciate having conveniences close by without needing to drive extensively.Families will find the neighborhoods surrounding Alta Sierra Elementary School to be a good fit. These residential areas offer a quieter environment with parks and open spaces, providing a relaxed setting for children.

When is the best time to go to Alta Sierra?

The best time to visit Alta Sierra is during the summer months, from June to September, for pleasant weather and outdoor activities, or in winter, from December to March, for snow sports.For those looking to enjoy hiking, fishing, and exploring the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada, the summer offers warm, sunny days. This period is ideal for couples and families who want to experience the mountain trails and scenic lakes without the chill of winter. Many local businesses and attractions operate at full capacity during these months.Winter transforms Alta Sierra into a snowy wonderland, superb for skiing, snowboarding, and other cold-weather activities. This season is particularly appealing to adventurous couples and families seeking a mountain getaway with snow-covered landscapes.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Alta Sierra.

How much is the nightly rate at a Alta Sierra hotel?

Prices for hotels in Alta Sierra often vary, but you can find a great deal from $81 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Alta Sierra hotels

1. Alta Sierra Village Inn

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

3. Holbrooke Hotel

4. Sierra Mountain Inn

5. Grass Valley Courtyard Suites

6. Colfax Motorlodge

7. Best Western Colfax

8. The Pines Inn and Cottages

9. Flume's End

10. Nevada City Inn

11. Holiday Lodge

12. Northern Queen Inn

13. Harmony Ridge Lodge

14. National Exchange Hotel

15. Speakeasy Suites

16. The Dutch Flat Hotel

17. Best Western Gold Country Inn

18. Piety Hill Cottages

19. Outside Inn

20. Red Lion Inn & Suites Auburn

Top Alta Sierra Hotel Reviews

Sierra Mountain Inn

Holbrooke Hotel

The Foothills Motel

Hotel Vista Sierra

Flume's End

Nevada City Inn

Alta Sierra Village Inn

More cheap stays in Alta Sierra

Auburn House Hotel

Red Lion Inn & Suites Auburn

Northern Queen Inn

Best Western Golden Key

The Foothills Motel

Best Western Gold Country Inn

Hotels in Alta Sierra with star-rating

Frequently asked questions

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