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Truckee Donner Lodge

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Donner Lake in Truckee

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A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area with a counter and pendant lighting.
A small office with two desks, a computer, and a stone wall.
A spacious lobby with a stone floor, a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a coffee station.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and a flagpole.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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10527 Cold Stream Rd, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Emigrant Trail Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Family Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a computer, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(128 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Truckee

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Truckee hotel, you'll find Tahoe National Forest and Donner Memorial State Park. Donner Lake and Coyote Moon Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Donner Memorial State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Emigrant Trail Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Donner Lake - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • KidZone Museum - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • beach near Donner Pines Tract - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 3 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Truckee Donner Lodge

Hotel near Donner Lake in Truckee
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Truckee Donner Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Truckee hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Truckee Donner Lodge offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Truckee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Truckee Donner Lodge to the airport?

Truckee Donner Lodge is 6 mi (7-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 Truckee Donner Lodge?

As of Sep 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Truckee Donner Lodge on Sep 7, 2026 start from $122, including 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 Truckee Donner Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Truckee Donner Lodge.

How close is Truckee Donner Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 3.6 mi (7-min drive) from West End Beach and 15.5 mi (19-min drive) from Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Truckee Donner Lodge offer free breakfast?

Truckee Donner Lodge offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Truckee Donner Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Truckee Donner Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Truckee Donner Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Truckee Donner Lodge have a pool?

Truckee Donner Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Truckee Donner Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Truckee Donner Lodge to downtown Truckee?

Truckee Donner Lodge is 2.5 mi away from Truckee.

Truckee Donner Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1010 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for the price, location and the atmosphere of the hotel. Will definitely book it again if I need a place in Truckee!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sirinapa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast, good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean no frills hotel. Great location next to Donner State Park, decent free breakfast. Room clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was really nice. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had all of the expected amenities. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy going staff, good breakfast, amazing location, great price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Walt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in, and handicap parking great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Sarmad Saleem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place to stay, tucked away in the mountains, close to Olympic Valley. We had a good stay there with the family. Breakfast was included which was very convenient. Parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The hot tub was a nice addition and the morning breakfast was just what I needed to get my day started beds were decent pillows were comfy. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised with this hotel. The location was very convenient, right off of the freeway. It was in a quiet location, but still close to amenities. There's a great deli/brew house next door. The hotel was clean and comfortable. I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast | Comfortable climate control
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel experience at Truckee Donner Lodge was excellent. The breakfast was simple, but so yummy! My husband and I highly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good WiFi, great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! Dana was super helpful and friendly. The rooms was clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay so much friendly helpful staff. Perfect location and a great price. We would drive out of our way to stay again! Thank you all for a great cpl. Days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff, simple but clean and easy to get around… fantastic little base for Tahoe and Truckee excursions!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rou

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff are very nice, room clean ,big parking lots breakfast fresh and have all day coffee in the lobby
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Room was clean, staff was nice. Definitely would stop here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great. The beds were very hard though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice clean rooms, staff was very helpful,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. Breakfast in the morning and clean rooms! What else do we need?!?! Also very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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