Title: The 10 Best 4 Star Hotels in Shasta Cascade - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk [Shasta Cascade Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Shasta-Cascade.dx553248635976475357)[Hotels in Shasta Cascade](https://expedia.co.uk/Shasta-Cascade-Hotels.d553248635976475357.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Shasta Cascade](https://expedia.co.uk/Shasta-Cascade-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635976475357.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Shasta Cascade](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Shasta-Cascade.d553248635976475357.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Shasta Cascade](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Shasta-Cascade.d553248635976475357.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Shasta Cascade Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shasta-Cascade.d553248635976475357.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shasta Cascade Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shasta-Cascade.d553248635976475357.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Finding my inner peace and calm in the sound of the waterfall ✨✨ #burneyfalls #california #naturelover #nature #waterfalls #soundofwaterfall #mtshasta #shastatrip #hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289353/02d77f53-8c0b-43ed-9c79-70f1aa8ee132.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Haritha Devulapally ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289353/02d77f53-8c0b-43ed-9c79-70f1aa8ee132.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Shasta Cascade 4 Star Hotels Tonight [17 Jan - 18 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635976475357&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&adults=2&star=40&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [18 Jan - 19 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635976475357&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&adults=2&star=40&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635976475357&startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&adults=2&star=40&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635976475357&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&adults=2&star=40&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Shasta Cascade 4-star hotels ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/20000/19963/6da0378d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/20000/19963/f4cfeb36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/20000/19963/270e2c0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/20000/19963/22c31efc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Chico [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chico-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Chico.h19963.Hotel-Information) Chico 9.0/10 Wonderful (1,002 reviews) "All and all a great stay" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Amandeep £75 includes taxes & fees 23 Jan - 24 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chico-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Chico.h19963.Hotel-Information) ![2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112850000/112840800/112840785/6f68023a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112850000/112840800/112840785/a93b2c37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112850000/112840800/112840785/85e14c77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112850000/112840800/112840785/521969d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Káterina [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chico-Hotels-Hotel-Katerina.h112840785.Hotel-Information) Chico 9.2/10 Wonderful (30 reviews) "Staff was very friendly and helpful! 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