Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Aerial view
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby sitting area
Exterior

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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
(89 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 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 this property

Truckee Donner Lodge

Hotel with free breakfast, near Donner Lake
A hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is not available.
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.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the free breakfast at Truckee Donner Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tahoe National Forest. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a business center.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Steps from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Memorial State Park
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.

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Truckee Donner Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing fancy but clean, comfortable, and quiet...no crackheads, good breakfast and not expensive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Beds were comfortable. Rooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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