The Sierra Nevadas are massive and give you time to spend with nature, as a hiker or a skier. There are several towns in this range, but it is the smaller towns with a few hundred people that give you the best adventures. We’ve noted some great ski hotels around the Sierra Nevada below. Whether you want to experience the silence of the mountains, the crunch of the snow, or the clicks of your ski poles, a stay here will be a majestic affair. Scroll down to view our list of the best ski hotels around the Sierra Nevada, allowing you to fully enjoy the great mountains and stunning pools with brilliant backdrops, that all come with a very affordable price tag.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to ski slopes and equipment. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on August 22, 2024.
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1. Best Western Plus High Sierra Hotel (from USD 209)
Another treasure in the Mammoth Lakes area, the spacious rooms come with simple luxuries and a touch of a vintage modern feel. Eagle Express (15) and the Village Gondola are only a few kilometers away and it’s perfect for your ski holiday. It really is a win-win if you stay here, considering the luxuries of the pool and the spa and the view of the splendid mountains. At places like this, you’re sure to rock your bikini even with the snowy mountains in the background.
Empeiria High Sierra Hotel
Address: 3228 Main St
5.15 km (3.2 mi) from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
2. Mammoth Mountain Inn (from USD 216)
Stone walls, leather couches, high ceiling with A-slopes is what defines this ad-like ski Inn. Located at 9,0 m slope-side on Mammoth Mountain, they offer snowmobiling, gondola rides, biking, hiking apart from skiing adventures. But no matter which part of the Inn you stay at, you will for sure enjoy the views of the beautiful snow-capped mountains. They also serve Californian-styled dishes and some great drinks.
Mammoth Mountain Inn
Address: 10400 Minaret Rd
1.77 km (1.1 mi) from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
3. Quality Inn near Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort (from USD 215)
If your holiday plans are all about skiing and you want something comfortable, convenient and pocket-friendly, this is your choice. The Inn is located just 4 miles (6.4 km) from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, with nearby shuttle to and from the resort every 30 minutes during the ski season. You might not get the ski cabin or chalet vibes here, but you’re sure to enjoy all the activities around the resort.
Quality Inn Near Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
Address: 3537 Main St
4.63 km (2.9 mi) from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
4. Motel 6 Mammoth Lakes (from USD 69)
With stunning views of the mountains in the backdrop, the motel is perfect for budget skiers. It is less than a mile (1.6 km) from the Mammoth Lakes Ski area and easily accessible for other locations in the vicinity. They have wi-fi, a coin-operated laundry machine, and oh, are pet-friendly! Some spots to be familiar with if you plan on sticking to the slopes and natural monuments are Bodie Ghost Town, which is 75 minutes’ drive away, Devil’s Postpile National Monument which is 35 minutes away and Mono Lake which is 29.8 miles (48 km) away.
Motel 6 Mammoth Lakes
Address: 3372 Main Street
4.83 km (3.0 mi) from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
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5. The Mammoth Creek Inn (from USD 196)
Located in the Inyo National Forest, the Mammoth Creek Inn is an ambient ski Inn with an on-site sauna, once again stunning views, and a large fireplace in the lobby which is sure to attract a lot of the skiers, if you’re in the mood to make friends. They serve a simple breakfast, and the inn is conveniently located close to prime skiing locations in the area. The bright and simply furnished rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an electronics charging station, and a refrigerator. And the ones with a kitchen have a coffee machine, a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster, a stovetop, an oven, and kitchenware.
The Mammoth Creek Inn
Address: 663 Old Mammoth Road
5.29 km (3.3 mi) from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
6. Austria Hof Lodge (from USD 171)
Reasonable pricing for a ski resort hotel with complimentary breakfast
Hot tub, spacious rooms, bar and restaurant on-site, grab and go breakfast
Conveniently located near the ski lifts, close to downtown, and in a quiet neighborhood
Delicious food and great service at the on-site restaurant and bar
What can get more luxurious and adventurous than stepping out of your wood-walled cabin to slide down a slope with your skis? The Austria Hol Lodge offers ski-to-door, hot tubs with views of the Sierra Nevada range and top-notch dinners including roast duck and elk rack. The lodge is less than an hour’s drive from the entrance of Yosemite National Park, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is 9.7 km (6 miles) from the property and the Snow Creek Golf Course is a 10-minute drive away.
Austria Hof Lodge
Address: 924 Canyon Blvd
2.49 km (1.6 mi) from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
7. Travelodge Mammoth Lakes (from USD 204)
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This is another budget-friendly place for you to crash after a day full of skiing and playing in the snow. They offer a good breakfast and also there is a game room for football and billiards if you’re in the mood for it. The lodge is inside the Inyo National Forest and it is only a five- minute drive from Sierra Star Golf Course. The rooms in the lodge are brightly decorated and include a cable TV and a work desk.
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Mammoth Lakes
Address: 54 Sierra Blvd
4.71 km (3.0 mi) from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
8. The Sierra Nevada Resort & Spa (from USD 189)
If you’re not looking to go out to ski, there is a cozy fireplace, an outdoor pool and a book with your name written on it. But we suggest you try the slopes, face an adventure or two, come back to the resort to smell hot cocoa and the aromas coming from the blazing fireplace and to be wrapped in the warmth of the wood cabin. The rooms have a rustic feel and all the components to make you feel like you’re on a skiing holiday, and at that price, this is a steal! This resort is perfect for couples who want to ski, or just experience the luxury of a spa near the mountains.
Outbound Mammoth
Address: 164 Old Mammoth Road
5.32 km (3.4 mi) from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
A rewarding trip to the Sierra Nevada
A lot of us don’t have the will to complete the Pacific Crest Trail. If we have the will, then not the time or resources. But to see the Sierra Nevada, once in your life, is definitely rewarding and skiing there is just beyond! The ski slopes here are really adventurous and have something to offer for everyone from the first-timers to pros. Beyond that, I’m not even going to explain how amazing it would be to sit in a heated pool or a sauna while admiring the snowy mountains. I’ll leave that to you.
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