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Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 star property

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A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area with a counter and pendant lighting.
A small office with two desks, a computer, and a stone wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.
A spacious lobby with a stone floor, a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a coffee station.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and a flagpole.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $172
$151 nightly
$172 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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10527 Cold Stream Rd, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Coyote Moon Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Family Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a computer, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(118 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

With a stay at Truckee Donner Lodge in Truckee, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Donner Lake and Tahoe National Forest. .This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Northstar California Resort.

What's nearby

  • Donner Memorial State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Emigrant Trail Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Donner Lake - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • beach near Armstrong - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Natural Foods - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco's Jalisco - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Truckee Donner Lodge

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

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

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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 center

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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Donner Lodge
Donner Lodge Hotel
Donner Lodge Truckee
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Lodge Truckee
Truckee Donner
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Truckee Donner Lodge Hotel
Truckee Lodge
Holiday Inn Truckee
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Truckee Holiday Inn Express
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Truckee Donner Lodge Hotel Truckee

Truckee Donner Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sirinapa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast, good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy going staff, good breakfast, amazing location, great price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The hot tub was a nice addition and the morning breakfast was just what I needed to get my day started beds were decent pillows were comfy. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel experience at Truckee Donner Lodge was excellent. The breakfast was simple, but so yummy! My husband and I highly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast | Comfortable climate control
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good WiFi, great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff, simple but clean and easy to get around… fantastic little base for Tahoe and Truckee excursions!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Room was clean, staff was nice. Definitely would stop here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rou

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff are very nice, room clean ,big parking lots breakfast fresh and have all day coffee in the lobby
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice clean rooms, staff was very helpful,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere at this hotel is very cozy and pleasant. Everything was clean, the staff was friendly, and the breakfast was plentiful and good. I stayed with my husband and son for two nights, and we really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mehrdad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good hot breakfast included. room quality and cleanliness good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelagh darcy

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable room. Fresh and hot breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spacious rooms and beatiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YUNG-JEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the free breakfast and all day hot coffee/chocolate. Like the large bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was Spartan but still hot and delicious. Rooms were large. Bed was comfy. The hotel was quiet, for the most part, and the a/c worked great. I'd stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic lodging near Truckee, 24-hour coffee and an outdoor spa were nice perks. Staff was friendly and helpful. I'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Internet was fast and easy to log into. Rooms are comfy and the breakfast tasted good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, hotel employees were nice, they had a great coffee machine that made lattes, mochas, hot chocolate, etc. I'd stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay! We will be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kuo-Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was convenient and easy to access. Room and lobby were clean and inviting. Veiw of the surrounding mountains and creek were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026