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Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Donner Lake

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Explore the area

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10527 Cold Stream Rd, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Truckee

At Truckee Donner Lodge you'll be within steps of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Memorial State Park. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Truckee hotel include Palisades Tahoe and Donner Lake.

What's nearby

  • Donner Memorial State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donner Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tahoe Forest Hospital - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 16 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Truckee Donner Lodge

Hotel with free breakfast, near Donner Lake
Truckee Donner Lodge offers its guests Access to hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Truckee Donner Lodge offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

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 all 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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Donner Lodge Truckee
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Truckee Donner Lodge?

Yep, Truckee Donner Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Truckee Donner Lodge?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Truckee Donner Lodge on 24 Nov 2025 start from NZ$266.24, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Truckee Donner Lodge?

The closest beach to Truckee Donner Lodge is Kings Beach State Recreation Area (19.9 km).

Does Truckee Donner Lodge have a pool?

Truckee Donner Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from June to September.

Does Truckee Donner Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, guests give a thumbs up to the free on-the-go breakfast here! Available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Truckee Donner Lodge?

No, Truckee Donner Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Truckee Donner Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Truckee Donner Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Truckee Donner Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great except for the early check in fee when the room was already ready.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great over all experience. Our only complaint was the hot tub could of been a tad bit warmer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

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

8/10 Good

Candice

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, friendly staff, easy to park. The continental breakfast exceeded my expectations with hot scrambled eggs or egg/cheese omelettes, bacon or sausage patties, bagels, yogurt, cereal, pancakes, English muffins, coffee, etc. The pool was comfortable and the hot tub warm. The jets in the hot tub didn’t work well - but no biggie. The AC on the third floor worked - but it was a bit noisy. It did get warm in the third floor and I preferred to run the AC at night anyway. My room was near the elevator - which I would avoid next time if possible - because I consistently heard the “ding” of the doors late into the night. Other than that - great place! Would certainly stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

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

5 stars All around at Donner Truckee Lodge!

It was very very clean! The maids did a wonderful job every time they cleaned the room. The breakfast was included and there were several options to choose from! The staff was friendly and very helpful. Dana and Kelly at night were so wonderful and the day people were polite and nice too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

mina, cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Donner is beautiful, and the hotel looks very nice. Sadly, they are totally unprofessional, if not predatory. I told them I will need a late checkout 6 days ahead of time, through Expedia. They fail to respond. If they intend to charge half a day’s stay for less than 1 hour past checkout, you would think they would tell the customer that, especially as I asked several times after checking in. This would have given me an opportunity for choosing whether to stay longer, instead of paying a ridiculous amount for under an hour. But no. They let me check out without informing me of any penalty, and then apply the unapproved charge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
They wanted to charge $20 for arriving early for check in. Room was ready and hotel wasn’t busy. Pool was closed the entire weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure how this hotel has the rating it does. From walking in to register the smell of some sort of cleaner was overwhelming. Possibly fabuloso or something similar. Coffee maker in lobby broken , our room also had overwhelming cleaner smell. I had to buy new hose for cpap ( I couldn’t get smell out ) . Our room key didn’t work on multiple occasions and they were aware of it before our stay. They gave us master key giving us access to all rooms not just ours. When we asked front desk about door not working they said “Things happen” we didn’t want to move you !!! The pool was closed due to something broken in the filter. Our room had a leak under sink and tub had spider webs. I’m not expecting the Four Seasons but this hotel was very sub par compared to reviews. Besides the overwhelming smell of chemical cleaner I understand things happen. This wasn’t a “thing” happening, it was lack of maintenance and overall lack of giving a crud
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub was only a warm tub and the jets were so weak you could hardly feel anything. Otherwise it was a nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kind of ran down for the price. The walls are.paper thin. So i learned when here for work not to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check-in was easy, staff was amazing. Rooms were clean and continental breaksfast was great. Nice location to ride our street and mountain bikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had an excellent experrience at the Donner/Truckee Lodge. The facility is very well maintained, and the room was spacious, clean and comfortable. And the free breakfast was a big plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location - close driving distance to Donner Lake and Downtown Truckee. It's quiet and easy to park at. One disappointment was that the pool was out of service during our stay. The complimentary breakfasts were a really nice ammenity - they would alternate proteins between Bacon, and Sausage. Other offers were oatmeal, yogurt, fresh bananas, fresh pancakes, eggs, bagels, bread, english muffins, (w/the ability to toast them), muffins, and cereal. There is also an automated espresso machine that makes hot cocoa, lattes, mochas, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable bed but tired room

Room was dark and in need of updating. Bed was comfortable though. Property is tired
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property clean and basic pool could be a little cleaner great location if you plan on visiting Donner lake I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When I checked in I asked the clerk what time the pool closed he said 10 pm. I walked outside then notices yellow tape around the pool and a sign that said “pool closed”. The main reason I chose this property was so my grand daughters could swim. I understand things happen but that host lied to us then had attitude when asked about it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During my two night stay the staff at the front desk helped me find restaurants and accommodated all my needs. Though I was unable to check in early they allowed me to leave my old bike and luggage while I went to town for a few hours. Thank you to the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025