Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Business center
Lobby sitting area
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $223
$197 nightly
$223 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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10527 Cold Stream Rd, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Emigrant Trail Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 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 Donner Memorial State Park. .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 - 3 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
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
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

  • 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 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

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
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

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Truckee Donner Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1029 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

steve

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and staff was very good and the closeness to Truckee and rte 80!was terrific
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and hotel. Great breakfast. Wonderful location by local food and close to ski resorts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located to Northstar and Palisades, Lodge was very convenient and comfortable. Beds are good,lots of pillows, water fountains, free breakfasts, easy parking (free), nice staff, good AC/heater. This hotel is a good value vs. most other options in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brijesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & clean rooms. Lobby area is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nic. The breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Staff was nice, rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sophat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable front desk was great, breakfast was good. Definitely would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A dated, but very clean property. Close to Mountain Brew, new town Truckee and easy to get in and out of from highway. Staff were very pleasant and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and pleasant. Stayed during hospital visit
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

galvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms very convenient staff realnfriendlyb
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gursawek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grenes

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was cleaned every day and attendants were nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
4 nights verry clean nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great on the weekdays.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and immediately helped when we had issue with the vending machine. Absolutely loved coffee and tea were out and readily available 24/7. Break was good for a quick bite before heading out to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at this location several times and it's generally always great spot for convenience and affordability, definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026