The Dutch Flat Hotel

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Happy Birthday, Mollie!

Some people make a place special simply by being themselves, and that’s exactly who Mollie is.

She is the heart of our team and a cherished part of the Dutch Flat community. Her kindness, generosity, and welcoming spirit touch everyone who walks through our doors.

We’re so grateful for all that she does and for the joy she brings to those around her.

Please help us wish Mollie the happiest of birthdays today!

05/27/2026

Most people fly past Dutch Flat on I-80 without realizing one of California’s most charming Gold Rush towns is sitting just one mile off the freeway.

Stay at the historic Dutch Flat Hotel, explore local restaurants, step inside the museum, and discover the stories that helped shape Placer County. From scenic drives to hiking, rivers, and mountain adventure nearby, Dutch Flat is more than a stop, it’s a destination.

On your way to Tahoe or heading home, take the Dutch Flat detour. Slow down, explore, and experience a side of California most people miss.

Would you take the exit?

05/22/2026

✨ THIS WEEKS SPECIALS ✨

Come hungry — we’re serving up some favorites this week! 🍽️

🥖 Pesto Chips (flatbread) — $15

🍝 Tri-Colored Tortellini
with smoked ham in a rich pesto cream sauce — $23

🥩 Filet Mignon Tournedos à la Oscar
Filet medallions topped with crab & Béarnaise sauce — $45

🐟 Wild Caught Ahi
Seared and served over arugula & crispy rice noodles with sesame ginger vinaigrette and wasabi aeoli — $24

☀️ SAT–SUN BREAKFAST ☀️

🍳 Biscuits & Gravy — $15

🥓 Benedict Omelette — $21

🥃 Whiskey French Toast — $18

Join us this weekend for great food, cozy vibes, and your favorite specials before they’re gone!

05/21/2026

We have a soft spot for historic places around here ❤️

Excited to share a little progress happening at the historic The Colfax Hotel as framing officially gets underway. Watching these old buildings come back to life and seeing the community rally around them is really special.

Cheering on another historic foothill landmark restoration.

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

Porch season is here, and Dutch Flat does it right.

Three stories of porch sitting for hotel guests.

Two dining porches. A garden. And a sunset that knows what it's doing.

Live music. Dogs welcome. Bring your people.

3 minutes off I-80.
Stay the night. Stay for dinner.

Stay for the rest of your life — we're booking 2026 + 2027 weddings now too.

05/12/2026

We can tell you about the food. We can tell you about the history. We can tell you about the porch and the cold drinks and the drive up I-80.

But the real reason people come back?

It's the people.

The regulars who've claimed their seat at the bar. The families who stop in every time they head up to Tahoe. The staff who remember your name and your order. The strangers who walk in and leave as friends.

This place has been a gathering spot since the Gold Rush and the walls could tell you that the best part was never the building.

It's always been whoever walked through the door.

These faces are The Dutch Flat Hotel. Come add yours.

📍 Dutch Flat, CA. 1 mile off I-80
Open for lunch & dinner Friday- Monday. 11:30am-9pm

Breakfast Saturday & Sunday