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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

2.5 star property

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A winter scene with a wooden lodge, a pond, and snow-covered trees.
Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Balcony view
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a river and greenery, and hanging purple flowers.
A wooden porch with string lights, potted plants, and a wooden deck.
A rustic bar area with wooden beams, stone walls, and bar stools.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2285 River Road, Olympic Valley, CA, 96145
  • Place, beach near Alpine Springs Community Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, North Tahoe Regional Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Palisades Tahoe
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Olympic Valley

At River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant, you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from The Links at Everline Golf Course and 6.4 km (4 mi) from Palisades Tahoe. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find ski storage and ski passes. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Olympic Valley hotel include Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • beach near Alpine Springs Community Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Tahoe Regional Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Donner Lake - 19 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 33 min drive - 39.9 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 14 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KT Base Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rocker - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Olympic House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wildflour Baking Company - ‬7 min drive

About this property

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, ski storage, and express check-out are also featured at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant. Free self parking is available.

This Olympic Valley hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Olympic Valley hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 28 October and 19 November.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

River Ranch Lodge Tahoe City
River Ranch Lodge
River Ranch Tahoe City
River Ranch Hotel Tahoe City
River Ranch Lodge Restaurant
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Hotel
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Olympic Valley
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Hotel Olympic Valley

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

Yep, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

The closest beach to River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant is Kings Beach State Recreation Area (15.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

No, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

No, only service animals are allowed.

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 197 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlirae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Very quick and easy drive to Palisades. Food at the restaurant was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and the bar/restaurant staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, nice staff; clean, spacious room. Location on the Truckee River with bike/jogging path; awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Having the Truckee River right outside of your room was wonderful. Really enjoyed sitting on the balcony and have breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room over looks the river it was just perfect what I needed to rest and not difficult to get to the ski lifts can take Tart or Mountaineer free transportation. I will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful dinner in the hotel restaurant by the Truckee River. Room was up to date and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, our balcony overlooked the Truckee River. A screen was needed for the bathroom window.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bethsy L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great view

Great place with a great view. Unfortunately it did only have a portable fan and the room got really hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Best New Year’s Trip

It was beautiful! The whole place was covered in snow. Or balcony was at least covered in a foot of snow and felt like a picture from a book! Everything was quiet and peaceful. Also had New Years Eve dinner at the Lodge and it was tasteful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

chandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overlooks truckee river and thats the only plus; carpets are dirty, old. I wouldnt stay there again for that price unless i was desperate
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

wensheng

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms are too closed to the chimney of the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beat ! Needs substantial upgrade.

Generally speaking, the place needs substantial upgrading, not just in the rooms (which look to be 1980's vintage) but in the entire property: cracked concrete, peeling paint, this could be an interesting place with some real investment. The restaurant was good with very good bar service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cozy and rustic

The location is good just 10 min away from alpine meadows. It is a beautiful view of the river from the room. The room was smaller than it looked in the picture and bathroom was outdated but all functional and rustic feeling to it. I have no complain for good price I paid. Grab and go breakfast was really good and highly appreciated it before hitting the slopes. We dined at the restaurant too. It was a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

gary

Liked: Staff & service
Staff Great ... beds alittle rough, wobbly. Dissapointed about the river, which is what i was looking forward to , but thats mother nature..Danille was great!,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

River Ranch summer stay

Stayed here for a wedding in Tahoe City area. Very fun atmosphere since this is the take out point for rafting on the Truckee River in June and July. Restaurant is very good but pricey. Room was clean and comfortable. Second floor Rooms with balconies are best. Road noise noticeable during day but not at night. Very friendly and attentive staff. Property a bit worn overall but has a wonderful location and is more inexpensive than many properties in an expensive region.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and professional. The lodge is on the older side but well maintained. Little things like a drapery hanging off the rod were not really a problem. There are condos across the river that can look straight in to your room so having the window and door open for cool air is a problem. No AC in the warm summer so that is a must. I would stay again, great value for the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bathroom tiles had mold between them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic/Charming/Great staff

The staff was friendly, accommodating, and just lovely to engage with; from reception (Danielle/Alicia/Stephanie) to Kat at the restaurant and Asa as our server on my birthday. Everyone we crossed paths with during our two week stay was terrific. The Lodge has charm and our room had some minor updates (new fridge and Keurig machine) but if you come here, be sure and ask for a remodeled/updated room. Rustic charm is great and this place has it for sure! Unfortunately, the room we were given had not been repaired/updated/remodeled in many years and because of that the condition of the room and bathroom reflected some neglect. We mentioned our concerns at check out and in a follow up conversation were told the quick fixes were implemented right away…so that tells me the staff care and are very responsive! The food was sublime. Everything I ate was delicious. The prices are comparable to other restaurants in the area, so be prepared. The Truckee River is the big draw and if/when we come back to this area, we’ll want to enjoy this beautiful place again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I like this place. It is however like stepping back in time 50 years. Rooms are a little outdated, but the staff is kind and the kitchen is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very awesome feel at the hotel and restaurant there Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

George

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room appeared to need an update. Curtains but no blinds on the patio slider window. Wi-Fi cut out multiple times during second night of stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and friendly competent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

Comfortable cozy cabin like feeling

Our stay was very cozy with a view of the river. Comfortable and close to amenities. Felt like being in a cabin in the middle of the woods. I highly recommend and I will be using this spot more often. Can’t beat the pricing either the sound proofing wasn’t great since it’s right next to the highway but there was not enough traffic coming through for it to be an issue
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022