With a stay at Sierra Woods Lodge in Emigrant Gap, you'll be near ski lifts and within the region of Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort. .This hotel is 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from Donner Lake and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tahoe National Forest.
What's nearby
Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Boreal Mountain Resort - 29 min drive - 22.6 miles
Sugar Bowl - 32 min drive - 23.0 miles
Donner Lake - 37 min drive - 28.5 miles
Northstar California Resort - 57 min drive - 43.8 miles
Getting around
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
‪El Forastero Mexican Food - ‬4 min drive
‪Sky Mountain Christian Camp Dining Hall - ‬14 min drive
About this property
Sierra Woods Lodge
Sierra Woods Lodge offers 15 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature down comforters. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage.
For lunch or dinner, stop by The Rusitc Table, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Rusitc Table - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The Rusitc Bean - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
The Rusitc Bean
The Rusitc Table
Things to do
Ski storage
Sledding
Family friendly
Changing table
Grocery/convenience store
High chair
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
In the mountains
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
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Heating
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Sierra Woods Lodge Hotel
Sierra Woods Lodge Emigrant Gap
Sierra Woods Lodge Hotel Emigrant Gap
Sierra Woods Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This property was amazing!
The access from the highway was easy and it was located within 15 miles of other sites to enjoy during the afternoon.
All of the staff were friendly and attentive, always asking if we needed anything. There is an awesome restaurant onsite with complimentary coffee for guests in the morning. They have great prices and selections.
This was a good stopping point for us on a trip. There's not much else around, but there is a restaurant on site that's pretty good. The room was very dated but clean. I appreciated the friendly staff, fantastic view from the back of the lodge, and easy access from the 80. I highly recommend Sierra Discovery trail nearby, it's a beautiful walk in the woods.
Older hotel but was great stay for 1 night on our way to Lake Tahoe. After a long travel day, it was an easy check in and the restaurant attached to the hotel was such a relaxing place to enjoy supper and meal was reasonable and excellent. Ate there again for breakfast and was delicious. Best vanilla latte I have had anywhere and the staff could not have been more pleasant or helpful. Loved what they are all about in helping with the Teen Challenge program. So glad we stayed here and would stay again.
Lynda
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Susan
Feb 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love everything about this lil hotel - the scenery, the location, the staff, and the lil restaurant attached!
Phil, the man at the front desk was so nice! He even checked up on us because we had not arrived yet (it was after 9p). I appreciated that. Room was close to our vehicle. Attached resturant was clutch for breakfast. Food was good, affordable and quick!
Rooms are clean and quiet, beds are comfy, shower is hot. The staff is super friendly. It isn’t the Riz but a solid, affordable option for a skiing weekend in Sugarbowl, about 20 min away.
Christian
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kaitlin
Feb 17, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pleasant staff, good location easy access off of the 80, lots of outdoor space, decent restaurant. Room had highly scented air fresheners. Would stay again.
Kaitlin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Judy
Feb 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very quiet neighborhood with a beautiful backdrop of the mountain. It has a large back area where little kids can run around.
This is a "rustic" hotel that probably dates back to the 1940's so it has a little wear here and there. Rooms are clean although small, only frustration is that this place caters more to tourists so no desks in room. They have a restaurant but no alcohol license so no beer with your dinner, which is sort of a bummer. Otherwise a nice enough place for a quick stay.
We had a wonderful stay at the Sierra Woods Lodge. The place was clean, peaceful, and very comfortable. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the location was perfect close to nature but still accessible. Highly recommend for families and couples looking for quiet getaway. Special mention to The Rustic Table Restaurant. They serve tasty food at reasonable price.
Great place, nice restaurant attached to hotel. Very peaceful and serene place. Very nice place to stay for a night or two, really good place.
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kayo
Jan 25, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and it was nice and warm, so we had a very comfortable stay. The attached restaurant was also quite good and the food was delicious. The only downsides were that the smell of the cleaning products in the bathroom was quite strong and the ventilation fan was very loud, but overall we had a good experience.