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West River House

2.0 star property
Hotel in Truckee

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Front of property
Front of property
Basic Room
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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10101 West River St, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Place, Commercial Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Truckee River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocking Stone Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Room

Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Truckee

At West River House you'll be within steps of Tahoe National Forest and Truckee River. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Plus you'll find a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Downtown Truckee hotel include Donner Lake and Boreal Mountain Resort.

What's nearby

  • Commercial Row - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Truckee River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rocking Stone Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tahoe Forest Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ponderosa Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wagon Train Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar of America - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft & Logic Taproom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Crest Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive

About this property

West River House

Hotel in Truckee
West River House offers its guests a library, a terrace, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. West River House also features concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This Truckee hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
West River House offers 12 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to West River House?

The closest beach to West River House is Kings Beach State Recreation Area (17 km).

How much does it cost to stay at West River House?

As of 25 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at West River House on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$198.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at West River House?

No, West River House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at West River House?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at West River House?

No, pets are not allowed.

West River House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 220 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This place is hard to review as they are giving you a feel for the “old west “. Shared bathrooms ( mostly ) Loud as it’s next to the Union Pacific main line and the doors loosely shut. They do give you a “white noise machine” and earplugs. It is located in town so you can easily get food and do some shopping. Also, parking is on the street and is paid parking between 10am to 6 pm. No AC also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was all I needed, just passing through on my way to SF. The price was very fair
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget travelers, stay here!

Cool place! Has what you need for an affordable stay. Slept like a baby. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

HELEN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

larry

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This hotel was half the price of other hotels and

The photos online made the room look cute. The room was on the third floor and there was a very steep climb. I knew that the room would be small but, the room was very small with sloping ceilings. I hit my head getting out of bed and on the ceiling. Im 6ft tall. The bed platform is about 4in off the floor, old mattress, not very comfortable. Basically you have to sweat out of bed, onto your knees and not hit your head on the ceiling. The place is carpeted in what look like carpet samples from the 80’s. I have stayed at hotels with shared bathrooms and I have no problem with that. The problem was I was on the third floor and the bathroom was on the second floor. Getting up in the middle of the night and climbing down a flight of stairs has no fun. I was on a motorcycle and parking is practically nonexistent. Basically. They tell you to find parking were you can.
Only one room in the 3rd floor. The bathroom is on the second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, place, tremendous location. Contactless check in was an adjustment but it worked. This kind of independent, high quality but affordable lodging is just what Truckee needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was terrible. Expedia never sent access code! Found the manager who got me in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice. Very close to the main street. All within walking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

April

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a train track right in front of the hotel with train horns going at night. The facility offered ear plugs and white noise makers, which helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
West River House was a pleasant surprise. It has a hostel vibe. The room was clean and the bed / pillows are very comfortable. We were most impressed with the detailed instructions for everything including parking, shower use, check in and checkout. We enjoyed the balcony as well. The location was great for us as we came to ride bikes and enjoy Truckee Thursday.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deshawn

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The sheets where dirty & a lot of stains the bathroom towels. Are very thin when trying to dry off you have to use 2 towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location downtown. Staff helped us store luggage for a few hours. We got the room with its own bathroom and it was great for the one night we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room did not have any air conditioning instead they had a very loud fan and with the window open I heard every loud noise which caused me to lose sleep. With the weather and the conditions we’re going to be the same I decided to leave a day early. The property was very clean and unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrey, SAN FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded my expectations. Comfy beds. Family room was perfect for us. Lots of bathrooms to choose from. Check-in was super smooth. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thao

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Star

Liked: Amenities
The property was extremely clean and quant. Newly renovated yet still feels like you are stepping into the 1900s
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025