Trailside Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Alturas with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Trailside Inn, in a picturesque location, offers travelers free self-serve breakfast and WiFi to start their day. The lobby provides newspapers and refreshments for relaxation, while the business center offers space for work. Visitors particularly praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
343 N Main Street, Alturas, CA, 96101

What's nearby

  • Alturas Chamber of Commerce - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Modoc County Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Modoc National Wildlife Refuge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Desert Rose Casino - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Arrowhead Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Niles Coffee Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wagon Wheel Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Brass Rail Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Antonio's Cucina Italiana - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Trailside Inn

Property highlights
Trailside Inn provides amenities like free self-serve breakfast and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Trailside Inn include perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 2.50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Trailside Inn Alturas
Trailside Alturas
Best Western Trailside Inn
Trailside Inn Motel
Trailside Inn Alturas
Trailside Inn Motel Alturas

Frequently asked questions

Is Trailside Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Trailside Inn allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Trailside Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Trailside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Trailside Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Trailside Inn located?

Situated in Alturas, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Alturas Chamber of Commerce and Modoc County Museum. Modoc National Wildlife Refuge and Desert Rose Casino are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Trailside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 643 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable rooms with breakfast included. Friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property in Alturas. Walk to restaurants. Updated breakfast area. Takes dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The manager was terrific and recognized me from last year.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for a stop over!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and safe. This was a stop overnight on our long trip, and would stay there again. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy at the front desk was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was very clean and everyone was very attentive and wanting to make sure we were happy and OK. Special shout out to Dottie. Went over and above for us. Great place to stay and quiet even though it on a major hwy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

No place to take the dog

It was dog friendly but no place nearby to take the dog to the bathroom. The room was small and dark but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul T

Room had a urine smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

HEATHER

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not alot of choices in Alturas. The property is fine for a nights sleep at a motel. Not a vacation destination or resort, suitable for a good nights sleep. Bed was very firm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alturas, California Trailside Inn

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As expected
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best motel in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newly remodeled excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I walked my dog a few blocks down the street and we saw 3 deer cross in front of us
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a small town stop
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean & quiet, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great. The person who was at the desk was friendly and knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024