Find a Great Motel Alta

If you’re not able to find a motel in Alta, let Expedia help you find a motel or similar property from over 485 accommodation choices in the larger area. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transport.

Motels often include free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. Introduced in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travellers, and examples can still be seen today along historic US Route 66.

These are some of our customers’ favourite motels to book in the larger area. The Pines Inn and Cottages is located 22.8 km from the heart of Alta. Enjoy the in-room kitchen, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Holiday Lodge: A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay. Central Alta is 12.8 mi (20.5 km) away. Piety Hill Cottages: Enjoy access to the library, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from the heart of Alta. Alta Sierra Village Inn: Central Alta is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) away. Room amenities such as a microwave are included, along with free parking. Stagecoach Motel: 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the heart of Alta. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

Some outdoorsy places nearby include Sons of Norway Recreation Center, Scotts Flat Lake and Rollins Lake. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions in the area: Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and Grass Valley-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce. While you’re exploring the area, consider visiting Empire Mine State Historic Park, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park and Center For The Arts.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Alta to help you plan yours: 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.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Alta to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), which is located 36.4 mi (58.7 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.), which is 54.9 mi (88.3 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.