Name: Alta Peruvian Lodge
Address: 10000 East Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Alta, 84092, US

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Alison

It’s a skier’s place. Convenient shuttle to both Alta and Snowbird. We rented a car but next time would coordinate with their airport shuttle and skip the rental. Friendly staff. Great meals. Will definitely return is we are in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Peter

Everything was perfectly Peruvian! Had a great time…

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2025

Joel Benjamin Poznansky

Old fashioned communal ski lodge

Traditional ski lodge with communal dining and mostly shared bathrooms. Great pool, hot tub and perfect location 200 yards from ski lift. Staff mostly very friendly although slight end of season tiredness. Would recommend. Included mreals decent - dinner actually very good.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Brian

31” storm. I chased powder and the AP was a great place to crash for night and rest.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2025

Adam

Alta Peruvian is a classic mountain lodge with a memorable scene. However, be prepared to adjust your expectations. We didn’t have hot water for showers most evenings and some of our ski gear was stolen from the storage area. The rooms are what they are. Despite its shortcomings, you might love the Peruvian for what it is and come back year after year.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Patrick

Excellent stay - staff and food was amazing as always

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2025

Mohamed El

The Alta Peruvian is where you meet people who have been coming here for decades. The mountain is great and the place is very convenient placed to make the most of it

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

07 Apr 2024

Corinne

Major repairs needed-my room didn't have working heat because of a bad pipe
Misrepresented as ski-in ski-out. actually need to take a shuttle to get to ski bases

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2024

Markie

Great traditional ski lodge.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Adam

Classic!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2024

Robert

Retains the character that first brought me here 35 years ago. Food good, accommodations spartan and the bar hopping!!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2024

Bernd

Great vibe and amazing food. Location super convenient. Very friendly, helpful staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2024

Scott

Old school in the best way

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2024

Steve

Great communal atmosphere. A little loud though, could hear people next room over as if they were in my room.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Daniel

Great no frills ski option for all walks of life…rooms are small and a bit tired, great value and great culture.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2024

Thomas J

Awesome loved the ski vibe and relaxed atmosphere

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2024

Michele

Female private room was clean and nice as it was just for two people. But this place isn’t super comfortable for women traveling alone. It is filled with older men on boys trips or who stay there longer term. Very few women around the facility. Communal meals are only large tables where a female traveling alone is expected to be the entertainment for men in their larger groups. There are no smaller tables where one can sit alone and read. Would not feel comfortable staying again as a female traveling alone.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2023

Jennifer

The property is convenient to skiing but very outdated. The alpine rooms are small and in need of a major upgrade. No amenities in the room whatsoever - no tv, one set of overhead lights, one pair of outlets in the entire room, rooms were VERY warm at night with no ability to control individual room temps, Our shower wouldn’t drain and as they were unable to fix it we had to shower 2 doors down. The staff was very friendly and helpful but in an outdated property such as this, there was only so much they could do. Food was fine (not great) but we did find that eating every meal with others you didn’t know was sometimes not what we wanted to do. It would have been nice to have that option, but not expected at every meal. A good place if you truly just need a bed after a long day of skiing, but if you want any amenities whatsoever this may not be the place for you.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2023

armando

This is a ski world classic that should be in every skier’s bucket list.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2023

Robert

If you're a true skier this place is great! The whole vibe is unbeatable.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2023

Stephen

This is a gem of a hotel. Certainly not the Ritz. But if you are a skier and want a really friendly place to stay, talk and be with other skiers this is the place.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2023

Verified traveler

Love this place - not luxurious, but that's not what we were looking for.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2023

David

This is a classic old ski lodge. Ski shop and all your skiing needs are in-house. Classic all-inclusive meal plan. You are seated with different people each night for dinner. Rooms are rustic, but as expected for a building that was once an army barracks. The old school vibe can not be beat.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2023

Daniel J

Everything was as good as it has always been. We greatly missed 'movie nights',fresh cookies in the main lobby at the end of a ski day, and while walking buy the front desk the staff no longer looks up and says 'have a great day'.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2022

Yvonne

Incredible property. Fantastic staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2022

armando

This place is a classic that every true skier should experience. Great place to meet interesting people of all ages.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2022

Robert

The Peruvian is an excellent ski lodge for people who love to ski. Skiing is great and the Peruvian is great.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2022

Bradley

Absolutely classic ski lodge experience

The Alta Peruvian Lodge is a step back in time to classic early era ski culture. Resorts like these are hard to come by and it's an absolute treat to stay there. I can't wait for my next trip.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2022

William

This is a great place for access to Alta and Snowbird. The facilities are a bit old, but it makes up for it with wonderful dining. However, dining is in groups. This made it really fun and friendly, but may not be for everyone. The bar is also quite fun and entertaining.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2022

David

Mixed, But Would Return If Plates Are Clean

We gave the Peruvian a so-so review, but would be happy to go back.

The facility needs to be spruced up, yet it has ski lodge charm. The staff was friendly and helpful, yet it was under-staffed and daily maid service was unavailable. Seems like a lot of money for no service.

Our room was nice and clean when we arrived -- no issues at all there -- but kit seemed that the dishwasher was broken and some of the plates left out for use at the buffet were outright dirty -- food still stuck on -- disgusting. No hotel anywhere should ever allow that for more than a second -- yet that's the way it was for several days. That's pretty much breaking a cardinal rule of hospitality and reflects a lack of management care.

All that said -- I'm pretty sure that will NEVER happen again at Peruvian.

Love the family dining, location and apres ski pool situation -- along with lively bar

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2022

Cathleen

Great trip

Its an old style ski lodge right at the base of the mountains… wonder location and view… every staff member we encountered was nice and helpful.. always professional.. they were experiencing a staff shortage like most businesses at the moment… the meals were good, available amenities were great.. we are already reserved again for next yr.. its a European style lodge.. seating for meals was family style so that was fun.. lunch and breakfast was buffet style. It was a lot of fun

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2022

richard

Amazing vibe

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jan 2022

Delos

Rooms are tiny and offer very few amenities. Not even enough room to dry ski clothing, etc. Very retro atmosphere with communal dining. Property definitively needs an update, especially with exorbitant prices they charge

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2021

Jon

Friendly staff. Great location. Older property but well maintained. All-in food option worked perfectly. Will go again for sure.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2021

Courtney

The hospitality is out of this world amazing. Loved our stay and can't wait to come back!!

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

Pshh

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2021

Brad P.

Great atmosphere with unbelievably good food!

Very unique these days with the comradery of an old school ski lodge! Everyone there from the guests to the staff seems to be there for the right reason- love of skiing. Food is awesome and the bar is no frills fun

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

The front desk staff was amazing as well as all of the restaurant staff!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

This place is THE BEST. If youre thinking about coming to Alta and looking for the right place to stay, do yourself a favor and stay here with Patrick Pike, and his wonderful team.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

lockdown

Great job by the staff during intense avalanche lockdown period

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

Not fancy, but the perfect stay for your ALTA Ski get away. The staff went above and beyond. My wife injured herself on the ski hill, which required a visit to the medical clinic and an all day stay in the lodge. The staff completely took care of her, made sure she was comfortable and provided transportation to and from the clinic. Thank you.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2020

Verified traveler

Skier family

Ski lodge. Full dining included with a great food (a lot of it). Good service! Need to walk to a ski lift (but they provide a ride to families if needed. thank you!). You can hear your next door lodgers well, good luck with quite ones! Overall, a great ski lodge!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Food and service was excellent. Rooms were basic.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2020

Tony

Old style lodge.
Great bar on second floor.
Excellent food, family style.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2020

Virginia G.

Family Like Stay at the Peruvian

Everything works for the skier here. Food and common devotion to skiing reigns here. Old fashioned, extremely comfortable, even if in a dorm like room. It just works.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Awesome all around . Great food . Basic rooms. Awesome skiing

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2020

Leenie

Unique vibe in old time lodge. It was my first visit here and i would return. Food was actually outstanding and staff superb. Hot hot tub and casual welcoming relaxing lodge.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2020

Elizabeth

The lodge was perfect. Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Food was really scrumptious and there was way too much of it!!! Can’t wait to go back with my whole family next time.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel itself send nice place to go the problem with the hotel wasn't the hotel it was Expedia because it's pedia told me you can snowboard at this place and you could not so we had to travel to different places to go snowboarding and skiing which is not what I wanted to do the Expedia person I talked to on the phone told me that you could snowboard there and also I don't like that you told me that the fares what are the best fares and after I booked it I found better fares I could have saved myself $600 if I booked it myself

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2019

melanie

Old world charm and experience

The Peruvian is an old world style ski lodge. There are no TVs in rooms, the rooms are small but functional (and great with the renovations!) the wonderful meals are included. It is designed for people who are social and love to ski. Families come back for generations for the experience. We love it. If you are looking for fancy this is not for you, but if you enjoy great conversations while enjoying an amazing meal after a great day of skiing this is your place!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Old school European charm

If you like old school European lodging with great food and company, the Peruvian is for you. The rooms are simple (no TVs) but very comfy. The delicious meals are included in your lodging and the fun part is sitting with new folks every night. Families return year after year for the Peruvian experience. If you are social and a skier this is a great place if you are not or need fancy accommodations you should look elsewhere.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The rustic decor fits right right in with the ski mountain atmosphere and the friendly staff makes you feel you are right at home.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Mixed bag of awesome and not that great

It was a lot of fun. The food was fantastic. The staff was a hit/miss. Some of them were really great, others not so much. The rooms are so/so, our heat died while we were there so we had to use a portable heater which was very loud. For what they charge, it should be better.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Fun, welcoming environment with staff always sayinghow high can we jump! The guests were almost universally friendly and interested in meeting their fellow travelers. The hot tub is one of the best ski resort tubs I have ever used. The included breakfast and lunch were good, though variety was somewhat lacking. The dinners were fantastic served in a family style that was a great deal of fun. At 9p, the recently released movie viewings were a cherry on top of the stay. Great resort and would definitely go again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2019

John

Wish we could stay longer

Amazing location! Comfortable beds. You won’t go hungry staying here

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Mar 2019

JOSEPH

Nice place, but avoid rooms near the bar

The Peruvian Lodge has amazing staff (Dan is the best!) and the food is fantastic. However, if you book through Hotels.com, you may end up in a room adjacent to or above the bar on the 2nd floor. This will give you the \"treat\" of listening to live bands, taped music, loud conversations, etc., etc. blasting through your room until 9:30 at night. Doesn't sound bad, unless you're exhausted after flying from the East Coast or would like to sleep after a great day of skiing at Alta.. WHY the hotel chose to put the bar on the 2nd floor is anyone's guess, since the basement-TV room (next to the dining room) is virtually empty 24/7 and would be perfect for the bar. Of course, if you have a great set of ear-plugs, you'll be fine. :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

It’s a true, authentic ski chalet and resort. Meant for the ski purists. High on charm low on frills.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Authenticity

Can't beat the location, culture, and authenticity of the place. The fan in the bathroom didn't work and the toilet flushed for about 45 seconds, which was odd. But it's easy to overlook the little things at Alta, even at $450 a night (what we paid when booking within 7 days), because hey, you're at Alta. The food was good, too.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

great location - staff great
NOTE - NO TVs AT THIS PROPERTY

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Great, simple experience once again at the P-Dog!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2018

Alan

Great hotel. Great staff.

Went to the Peruvian on spring break with my youngest son. The people were really friendly. The twin room was fine, although the twin bed mattress was a little bit wobbly 😁.

Food absolutely fantastic! Bar in hotel awesome! Hot tub after skiing phenomenal!

Not really ski in ski out. But the shuttle bus service Very very good!

Looking forward to going here again. Would highly recommend this hotel!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Traditional- 2 bed rooms (mostly), with sink, bath down the hall. Great for those who like that experience!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2018

Mimi

Ski trip comfort

Ski trip. Best place to stay in Alta! Beds comfy. Food and atmosphere awesome!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Going back

Perfect for skiing at Alta & snowbird.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2018

Brett

Location, Location, Location

If you're into time travel and want an authentic 1960's ski-lodge experience, this is the place.

4/10

Poor

21 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Great hotel but my wallet taken from room.

Loved the vibe. Would stay again. But would not leave valuable in room

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2017

RENA

Old school ski resort charm

The food and staff were excellent. Loved the ski enthusiast vibe and community feel. The hotel lobby was inviting and comfortable. Hot tub and pool were wonderful after a hard day of skiing. Bar was lively and festive. Shuttles to the slopes were great. Only complaint was how hot our room was. Had to open the window with the heat OFF. I think we were above the kitchen?? Everything else was great so a hot room was TOTALLY worth it. I loved this resort. Definitely will return and recommend to other ski buffs. Love Alra Peruvian !!!!!!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2017

Chris

Great ski lodge, easy access to skiing

I took my son on a long weekend to Alta. This place was perfect. The food, three meals a day, was very good. The other guests were very friendly. The staff was extremely helpful and ready to serve. The location works very well. You can easily walk to the Collins lift, or there's is a super prompt and easy shuttle with a very minimal wait (it was almost always waiting for us). The lodge has plenty of fun stuff do do after skiing. The pool was very warm and the hot tubs are great. Alta is not flashy. Don't expect extravagant. But a good, old fashioned time and making real memories, this is the place.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2017

richard

Old school charm

The Peruvian is just a walk across the parking lot or a 200 yard shuttle to the lift. Start your day with a fabulous, hot buffet breakfast and end it with a four course delicious meal. Our last dinner was, among other fare, all the shrimp and king crab legs you could eat. The staff was friendly and catered to your every whim and the fellow skiers you dine with make a pleasureful dinning experience. End your day in one of 2 hot tubs and the heated outdoor pool facing the mountain.

The ski lockers, bar, free confections, and old school charming lobby help make the Peruvian the place to stay in Alta.

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2017

Andrew

True believers enjoy old-time ski lodge

Charismatic old-school lodging at base of ski area. The main point of staying here other than to ski (obviously) is to participate in the Alta Peruvian community. The family-style dining for dinner (you eat at a designated time, with others to fill our six- or eight-top table) is a blast - guests tend to be a classy high-achieving crowd with good social skills. Inclusive meals include excellent breakfast and excellent dinner but overly plain lunches (lunch needs more variety, and more frequent replenishment of more recently cooked hot foods at the buffet). Many return visitors. We've stayed (multiple years) in a tiny Nordic room with shared bath down the hall, and the showers and heat in bath need work. Rickety old wood-frame building has very nice lobby for socializing and a great bar. Outdoor hot tubs (and heated pool) with drinks served steps away is always a good time.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2017

melanie

Old school charm

The peruvian is perfect for people who like rustic lodging with great food and social friendly people

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2017

Shep

Love this place but it is not for everyone

Great place to stay if you want to ski hard go to bed early after too many beers and soaking in a giant pool/hot tub. Food is included and is quite good. Not good for young children. Generally tons of fun and a great place to get together with old friends for a ski trip.

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2017

Spencer

Hotel with cabin-style atmophere

My wife felt like at a high school camp again. Small room. Shared bathroom/showers. The hotel makes up for it with large common spaces and a very friendly atmosphere. Log fire in the lobby. Bottomless coffee/ hot chocolate. Complementary breakfast (buffet), lunch (buffet) and dinner. Good variety of food; but we did not quite enjoy the over-sweetened dinner entrees. Dinner booking is a little frustrating though; long line at breakfast to book in an early time. Shared dinner table; great to mingle with other guests. Free shuttle down/back from Snowbird. Enjoy the hot tub in the snow. Very friendly staff.

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

The staff is friendly and very responsive to any request. I enjoyed the stay and sharing with others during the dinner.

4/10

Poor

26 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Good if you don't mind infrastructure

Great location, great staff, good food. Infrastructure horrible. The hotel is very old, dirty and the rooms are in a bad condition. We booked for 3 guests and got a tiny room with two narrow beds. They would place a roll bed in the room, but then we had literally to walk on the beds in order to move in the room and there was no space to put our staff. Ok if the hotel would have been cheap, but no way this is even 20% value of the $750 a day that we paid. After one hour it was clear we can't stay there and Expedia was great in finding another hotel, unfortunately far away from Alta. The refund policy of the hotel was bad, theoretically no refund at all for the whole stay, but Expedia could negotiate 50%.