Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel near Donner Lake in Truckee

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Relax by the pool surrounded by a serene forest view.
Truckee Donner Lodge offers a serene natural setting with a green roof and scenic views.
Cozy seating areas surround a fireplace with a stone chimney, complemented by a wooden ceiling with exposed beams and a chandelier.
Truckee Donner Lodge features a charming exterior with a prominent sign and natural surroundings.
Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a flat-screen TV, and a desk for work or relaxation.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
10527 Cold Stream Rd, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Donner Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Northstar California Resort
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(82 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 0.0 miles
  • Donner Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 18 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Truckee Donner Lodge

Hotel near Donner Lake in Truckee
Truckee Donner Lodge offers its guests a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 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

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

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, 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; 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 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, 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

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • 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.

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 features a seasonal outdoor 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Amenities
Not very scenic. Not worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a one night stay, so didn't make use of all the facilities. Clean room, good parking, helpful staff. We'll stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chandan, Fremont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truckee Donner Lodge is a good place to stay if you are coming in this area fir skiing Breakfast choices are limited and bf area is small. Rooms are comfortable and staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient location. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
This was the perfect place for a quick ski weekend. I definitely want to come back! It wasn’t the newest or fanciest but there was a cute fireplace in the lobby, everything felt clean and comfortable. The latte machine was exactly what I needed, and if it had been colder I definitely would’ve gone in the hot tub. Close to downtown Truckee and Palisades. For my budget it was 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIE, Pittsburg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and we loved the decor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Larisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and close to ski areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at the Tahoe Donner Lodge twice for skiing at Sugar Bowl, and it's perfect. The rooms are just what we needed for a couple of nights on the slopes, the drive night to SB and to nearby restaurants is extremely convenient, and the included breakfast was delicious with many options. The staff was amazing, too! We'll be back next season for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikelle, Lafayette

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily Sui

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

8/10 Good

Maya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good coffee 24 hours in lobby!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meenu

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great home base for our snowboarding weekend at Palisades / Alpine Meadows - just a 12-minute drive from the Palisades village parking lot (with no traffic - but you should expect traffic during peak commute hours). Friendly staff, very well-stocked continental breakfast and clean/comfy rooms. Although there are areas of the property that show it's age, it was reasonably well kept and very clean. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brala

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is overpriced and room nothing special . WiFi is generally not working . No working computer or printer for customers . Lifeless lobby . Rude about early check in send a message before check in you need to pay more if you want to come early . Staff not at desk before check in time . Get a better deal somewhere else !!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for skiing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my wife we stayed over the presidents day long weekend, everything was great except its so expensive, 400 bucks a night. Got to avoid long weekends. Not really value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025