Truckee Donner Lodge is a mountain retreat where you can unwind with a to-go breakfast and relax by the fireplace in the lobby. Take advantage of the spa tub, seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, business center, luggage storage and multilingual staff that previous guests have praised for their helpfulness.
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
Northstar California Resort - 18 min drive - 17.1 km
Getting around
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 7 min drive
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 40 min drive
Truckee Station - 3 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Wild Cherries Coffee House - 2 min drive
Panda Express - 2 min drive
Taco's Jalisco - 2 min drive
About this property
Truckee Donner Lodge
Truckee Donner Lodge puts you a short five-minute drive from Donner Lake. You can take a morning swim in at the seasonal outdoor pool, and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Spanish
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
65 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Travelling with children
Pool gate
Fence around the pool
What to do
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Skiing lessons nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Seasonal outdoor pool
Hot tub
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Closed-captioned TV
Grab bar near toilet
Grab bar in shower
Roll-in shower
Visual fire alarm
Lever door handles
Phone accessibility kit
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Premium satellite channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
MONETIZATION_ON
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from June to September
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Truckee Donner Lodge
Donner Lodge
Truckee Donner
Holiday Inn Truckee
Truckee Donner Hotel Truckee
Truckee Donner Lodge Hotel
Truckee Donner Lodge Truckee
Truckee Donner Lodge Hotel Truckee
HELP_OUTLINE
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Truckee Donner Lodge?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Truckee Donner Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Truckee Donner Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Truckee Donner Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Truckee Donner Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as cross-country skiing, snowboarding and sledging, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Relax in the hot tub after a day on the slopes or enjoy the use of a seasonal outdoor pool.
What's the area around Truckee Donner Lodge like?
Truckee Donner Lodge is located a short 16-minute walk from Donner Lake. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
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Truckee Donner Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Bed
Hot Tub
Lobby
Parking
Children
Highways
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a variety of options, including hot and cold choices, and was a nice touch for guests. (50 reviews)
Parking was easy to find and access, with many guests noting it as a convenient and safe feature. (10 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
1 Jul 2025
Great hotel and very convenient when visiting Tahoe Donner area!
Marcie
Marcie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Jun 2025
Great stay, my kids enjoyed it.
Marina
Marina, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
21 Jul 2025
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
Albert
Albert, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Aug 2025
Great over all experience.
Our only complaint was the hot tub could of been a tad bit warmer.
Alicia
Alicia, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
4 Jul 2025
Rooms were nice and beds good.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jul 2025
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.
Eliot
Eliot, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jul 2025
As a last minute booking, it was perfect. The surrounding forest made you feel relaxed.
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Apr 2025
Great place to stay!
Monika
Monika, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Aug 2025
Nice and clean
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
7 Jul 2025
Quiet and comfortable. Pleasant hosts. Better than average good breakfast
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Jul 2025
Friendly staff, clean property a bit noisy, if you get the side toward the freeway, but workable. The room was spacious (King bed) and the property well taken care.
Francesca
Francesca, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Jun 2025
Great..comfy beds. Close to the slopes
Sabatino
Sabatino, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
15 Jul 2025
Easy access
Jiafu
Jiafu, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Jul 2025
Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Room was excellent, very clean. I had a fantastic stay and will return.
I highly recommend. A++++
Caity
Caity, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
6 Jul 2025
Staying there was a good experience, but the swimming pool is not recommended.
Yalda
Yalda, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
8 Jul 2025
Very friendly
Athena
Athena, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Jun 2025
As advertised, comfortable room. Staff very courteous, helpful and friendly
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Apr 2025
Great place and close to ski areas.
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Jun 2025
It was very nice.
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 May 2025
Nice staff and a fun little library
Jill
Jill, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Jul 2025
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
Gonzalo
Gonzalo, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jul 2025
ALL GOOD! WILL BE BACK!
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
18 May 2025
Nice quiet area with a nice coffee shop next to it
cody
cody, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
28 Jul 2025
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.
Vance
Vance, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Jun 2025
I really liked the 2 queen beds room. Pleasant and comfortable.