Here's Travel for Kids list of best family hotels in Gold County, all styles and price ranges, near to fun things to do with kids.
Hotels are selected for their amenities for families, such as swimming pools (refreshing on a hot day), mini-fridge and microwave in rooms, coin-operated laundry, and more. Hotel policies can change, however, so be sure to check with the hotel at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.
- Grass Valley Courtyard Suites - Outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi; rooms and suites with two queen beds (sleep 4), connecting rooms available; suites have a living and dining area, fully-equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry, on-site barbeque facilities; tennis courts.
- Gold Miners Inn - Queen suites with two queen beds and sofa bed (sleep 5), rooms with two queen beds or king bed and sofa bed (sleep 4), connecting rooms available; microwave and mini-fridge in rooms; breakfast included in room rate; air conditioning;on-site convenience store with snacks and cold drinks; restaurants nearby.
- Sierra Mountain Inn - Two bedroom suites with king bed, queen bed or two queen beds (sleep 4), one bedroom suite with queen bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms, two bedroom suites have a kitchenette; air conditioning; picnic area, restaurants in the neighborhood.
- Best Western Gold Country Inn - Outdoor swimming pool; rooms and suites with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; bakery and restaurants in the neighborhood; coin-operated laundry.
Nevada City
- Piety Hill Cottages - One bedroom family suites with king bed and sofa bed (sleep 4), studio with king bed (sleep 2), connecting rooms available; suites have kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, toaster, living and dining area; barbeque facilites, picnic area and grassy areas; two night minimum on weekends (May - January) and holidays.
Placerville
- Best Western Plus Placerville Inn - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), connecting rooms are available; mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; restaurant next door; coin-operated laundry; picnic area.
- Historic Cary House Hotel - Two bedroom suites with two queen or double beds, or suite with king bed (sleep 4), suites have kitchenettes with stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator; mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; restaurants and bakery down the block.
- National 9 Inn - Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); microwave and mini fridge in rooms; air conditioning; restaurants, bakery in the neighborhood.
- Mother Lode Motel - Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry onsite; convenient to Placerville restaurants.
Sutter Creek
- Kiota Inn - Rooms with king bed and two twin beds, or two double beds (sleep 4), suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); air conditioning; restaurants with family-friendly breakfast, lunch and dinner in the neighborhood.
- Hotel Sutter - Rooms with king bed and two twin beds, or two double beds (sleep 4), suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); air conditioning; restaurants in the neighborhood.
Jackson
- Best Western Amador Inn - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); microwave and mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry; on-site restaurant, children's menu; restaurants, bakery, ice cream close by.
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Jackson - Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), connecting rooms available; mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; breakfast included in room rate; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry.
Angels Camp
- WorldMark Angels Camp - Outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi; breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds or king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), queen suites with two queen beds, sofa bed (sleep 6); microwave and mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; restaurants, bakery in the neighborhood.
- Best Western Cedar Inn & Suites - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; one bedroom suites with king bed and sofa bed (sleep 4); microwave and refrigerators in rooms; air-conditioning; coin-operated laundry; breakfast included in room rate.
- Travelodge Angels Camp - Outdoor swimming pool rooms with two twin beds (sleep 2), two queen beds or king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), queen bed suite with two queen beds, sofa bed (sleep 5); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry; picnic tables.
Murphys
- Murphys Inn Motel - Outdoor swimming pool, queen suite with two queen beds in bedroom, two sofa beds in living area (sleep 5), suites with king bed and sofa bed or rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry; restaurant next door.
Sonora
Tip: If you're visiting Columbia State Park, Sonora is the closest place to stay.
- Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks - Outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi; queen suites with two queen beds, sofa bed (sleep 6), rooms with two queen beds or king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); microwave in rooms; breakfast included in room rate; air conditioning; restaurants and bakery close by.
- Heritage Inn - Outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); microwave and mini-fridge included; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry; breakfast included in room rate; restaurants and bakery down the street.
- Sonora Aladdin Motor Inn - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds or mini suites (sleep 4); microwave and mini fridge in rooms; breakfast included in room rate; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry; cafe next door, restaurants, delis, bakery close by.
Jamestown
- Jamestown Railtown Motel - Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); rooms have a mini-fridge and microwave; air conditioning; picnic area, barbecue facilities; restaurants nearby.
Mariposa
Tip: If accommodations in Yosemite Valley are booked up, stay in the town of Mariposa. It's about a 30 mile drive to Yosemite Valley on scenic highway 140, so plan on extra drive time to go to and from the park.
- Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds or king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), king bed, double bed plus sofa bed (sleep 6); air conditioning; breakfast is included in room rate.
- Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms or suites with two queen beds or king plus sofa bed (sleep 4), with extra bed (sleep 5); suites have living area and kitchen; breakfast included in room rate; air conditioning; restaurants close by.
- 5th Street Inn – Rooms with two queen beds and sofa bed or studio with two queen beds and sofa bed (sleep 6), rooms with two queen beds, or studio with queen bed and sofa bed (sleep 4); microwave and mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning.
- Miners Inn – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; queen rooms with two queen beds, or king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); microwave and mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; restaurant on-site, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, children's menu.
- River Rock Inn – Queen suites with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; picnic area and outdoor terrace.