The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mount Shasta

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Mount Shasta

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Mount Shasta, California? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Mount Shasta, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Mount Shasta to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Mount Shasta, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Mount Shasta for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Mount Shasta for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Summit Lofts Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $271 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mount Shasta
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 103 East Lake Street, Summit Lofts Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $271 (before taxes). It offers skiing, a restaurant, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, free parking, bicycle rental, family rooms, and air-conditioning at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Mount Shasta Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Mount Shasta Resort which has nice rooms starting at $176. Offering skiing, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1000 Siskiyou Lake Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a hot tub, a spa, free parking, and horse riding which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 miles from the city center. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Shasta Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Shasta Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $171. We loved that is has skiing, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1121 S Mount Shasta Boulevard. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, free parking, horse riding, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.5 miles from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Horse riding
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Strawberry Valley Inn

Inn with prices starting at $235 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mount Shasta
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $235, Strawberry Valley Inn, at 1142 South Mount Shasta Boulevard provides skiing, a bar, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and an EV charging station. It's located just 0.4 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Plus Tree House

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $213 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Heated pool

Best Western Plus Tree House has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $213 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 111 Morgan Way. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Swiss Holiday Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mount Shasta
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Swiss Holiday Lodge is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $159, and it's located at 2400 South Mount Shasta Boulevard. We also love the family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Ashland, Redding, Mount Shasta, and Klamath Falls.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Mount Shasta, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Mount Shasta, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mount Shasta, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Mount Shasta, Best Hotels for One Night in Mount Shasta, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Mount Shasta, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Mount Shasta.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Mount Shasta?

Mount Shasta Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$204

Travelers to Mount Shasta, California will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $204. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mount Shasta.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $208
  • 2-star hotels: $197


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