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Donner Lake Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Donner Lake in Truckee

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Surrounded by a natural forest, this cabin offers a serene retreat with a spacious main entrance and covered porch perfect for gatherings.
Guests can enjoy a buffet spread with a coffee machine, fresh fruits, and a variety of breakfast items, including muffins and chicken sausage.
Relax in this inviting bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a cozy bench.
Enjoy stunning views of the beach and surrounding hills from this coastal resort, where you can relax in shaded areas or engage in water-based activities.
Step into a charming entrance with a welcoming wreath and 'Welcome' sign, surrounded by the serene beauty of the forest.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10070 Gregory Pl, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Donner Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sugar Bowl Resort
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

  • 234 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Truckee hotel, you'll find Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. Also, West End Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Donner Memorial State Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West End Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Donner Ski Ranch - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 17 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 10 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Donner Lake Inn

Hotel near Donner Lake in Truckee
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Donner Lake Inn. Self parking is free.

This Truckee hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Donner Lake Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Truckee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number TBD

Property is also known as

Donner Lake Inn Hotel
Donner Lake Inn Truckee
Donner Lake Inn Hotel Truckee

Frequently asked questions

How close is Donner Lake Inn to the airport?

Donner Lake Inn is 8.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Donner Lake Inn?

As of Aug 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donner Lake Inn on Aug 10, 2025 start from $229.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Donner Lake Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Donner Lake Inn.

How close is Donner Lake Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from West End Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Donner Lake Inn offer free breakfast?

Donner Lake Inn offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Donner Lake Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Donner Lake Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Donner Lake Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Donner Lake Inn have a pool?

Donner Lake Inn does not have a pool.

Does Donner Lake Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Donner Lake Inn to downtown Truckee?

Donner Lake Inn is 5.5 mi away from Truckee.

Donner Lake Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Donner Lake Inn in April

The Donner Lake Inn is a quiet inn that is geared for eco-friendliness. The room was clean and the inn is located close to Truckee and parks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yuhua

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro: Studio room w Bunk bed works great for a family with 1-2 kids Good driving distance to ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe; Across the street from Donner lake so should be good for summer time too. Grab-to-go breakfast is with fresh pastries and hot egg burritos 48-hr cancellation term works great for families with smaller children (think about a time when kids get sick and you have to cancel the trip) Cons Super tiny shower space. Seriously the smallest I had ever used. The shower head position doesn’t work well for small kids. They would be forced to have a shampoo every day hahah. Better to have a removable shower head. Good that the toilet and sink are separated though. Not enough dining options within 5mins driving Wish list: To include milk in breakfast options. There’s good variety of coffee but having milk would be good for kids Open up the breakfast place during the day (or evening) for access to hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Peaceful, great service and excellent breakfast

Excellent stay at Donner Lake Inn. Peaceful and beautiful location next to the river, responsive service and an excellent breakfast. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

hebe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Cristina, LA CRESCENTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, CONCORD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Slavomir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast including delicious breakfast burrito. Quiet room and convenient for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianhan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower head is tall so that difficult for short kids, it would be great to change to one with handheld.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for our family for two nights. Everything we expected was in place, our hosts were responsive when we reached out. Short walk to the lake, short drive to the ski slopes and tubing hills. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very pleased with this cute little inn! Definitely will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Text message check in was the easiest thing in the world, just pulled up and lodge door was 5 feet from the car. Clean and warm inside, couldn't ask for more for a quick night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksey

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New owners. Great service, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Very Convenient if you're Skiing on Donnor Summit

This is a beautiful little place. We stayed in a room with one queen bed and a bunk bed with three beds. Had two boys with us for a snowboard event at Boreal, which is a seven-minute drive, allowing us to drive them to the event at 8 am, come back to the hotel, shower, eat their nice breakfast, and head back up at checkout at 10 am.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhenjiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and neat
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts Nina & Jim were warm and welcoming. The Inn is a picture perfect mountain retreat. Our room was wonderfully appointed, a great Franklin stove, super comfortable bed, very cozy. The breakfast was healthy- the overnight oats - Yummy, homemade banana bread - outstanding, high tech coffee machine to more than satisfy the coffee aficionado and the hot chocolate - Lucious. If you’re going to Donner Lake, your first choice should be the Donner Lake Inn…!!

10/10 Excellent

Zhengzhen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is great, the hosts are warm and friendly and the breakfast is delicious. Totally recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and war.ing staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024