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Clair Tappaan Lodge

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is $108
$98 nightly
$108 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18

Explore the area

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19940 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs, CA, 95728
  • Place, Tahoe National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Bowl
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Men Only - 12 Bed Bunk Style Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden floors, and a simple chair.

Men Only - 12 Bed Bunk Style Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

View all photos for Women Only - 18 Bed Bunk Style Room

A bunk bed room with wooden walls and a dining area.

Women Only - 18 Bed Bunk Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 18
  • 18 Twin Beds

View all photos for 6 Bed Bunk Style Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door, and a small window.

6 Bed Bunk Style Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private Efficiency Style Room

A small, compact room with a sloped ceiling and a window providing a view of the outdoors.

Private Efficiency Style Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 16 Twin Beds

View all photos for 10 Bed Bunk Style Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds arranged in a row, a window with a checkered curtain, and wooden flooring.

10 Bed Bunk Style Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

View all photos for 12 Bed Bunk Style Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds arranged in two rows, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

12 Bed Bunk Style Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Twin Beds

View all photos for 8 Bed Bunk Style Room

A narrow hallway with bunk beds on either side, a door at the end, and a framed picture on the wall.

8 Bed Bunk Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

View all photos for 5 Bed Bunk Style Room

A bunk bed room with a wooden ceiling, white walls, and a window with a view of trees.

5 Bed Bunk Style Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

View all photos for Hutchinson Lodge

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a metal pole, and a ladder.

Hutchinson Lodge

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Soda Springs

Located in Soda Springs, Clair Tappaan Lodge is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Donner Ski Ranch and Soda Springs. .This ski hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Sugar Bowl and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sugar Bowl Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Tahoe National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sugar Bowl - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Boreal Mountain Resort - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Donner Lake - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 19 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪For Real Dough - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Donner Lake Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pub At Donner Lake - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old 40 Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alder Creek Cafe - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Clair Tappaan Lodge

Clair Tappaan Lodge offers 28 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include ski-in/ski-out access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and gift shops/newsstands.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 52 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Sledding
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 52 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Clair Tappaan Soda Springs
Clair Tappaan Lodge Soda Springs
Clair Tappaan Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Clair Tappaan Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Soda Springs

Clair Tappaan Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 114 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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The location of this place is amazing. The staff was friendly and everything was clean. Will recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice location and historic lodge. The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this spot!! so charming and taken care of- I’ll definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is a gem ! Staff friendly and beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this place for years
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rustic gem, staff super accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was super cute! A great place to stop in for a night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Juan who works the front desk and more was a gem. Made me feel so welcomed and relaxed after I had a very stressful day. The whole environment was homey, safe, and comfortable. I will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Charming location and setup
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking is kind of far but ok. Staff was very friendly too bad due to new management they’re kind of forced to leave but anyways it is what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was smaller than a closet. Didn't get a refund even after having insurance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean room. Hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good accommodation! Great staff especially Juan. He is very nice! Making you feel at home! The rest room and bedroom are clean. Breakfast is super delicious and the price is very affordable plus you can eat all you can. They have many choices on breakfast. Highly recommended!
Efficiency private room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating given our last minute stay due to weather conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Incredible experience! Go in with an open mind because this kind of place is not for people that want plush comforts. This is more like summer camp but the staff was awesome and the space is beautiful! Sitting by the fire in the great room is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing experience. Very clean. Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, all good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This isn’t your typical hotel experience. The lodge is centered around communal spaces where guests can connect, meet new people, and spend time with other families and kids. Unfortunately, we visited during a severe snowstorm, so we weren’t able to ski and had to leave a day early to avoid getting stranded. Despite that, the lodge has a beautiful Western look and feel that adds to its charm. If you’re open to a simple but solid stay with a strong sense of community, you’ll likely enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This lodge doesn’t have proper descriptions about the room and stay. I wasn’t expecting to share room with bunch of other people. I ended up not staying there and booked a hotel in Reno instead.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Claire Tappen is a gem - for those seeking respite from the craziness of our busy world, community, beauty, quiet...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can pay for the breakfast meal that’s served at 8 a.m. If you miss it, then you can make your own sandwich after 9 a.m. Laundry is available for free and communal areas are spacious and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
It did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024