Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Donner Lake

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Outdoor spa tub
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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10527 Cold Stream Rd, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Donner Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Northstar California Resort
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Truckee

At Truckee Donner Lodge you'll be within steps of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Memorial State Park. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Truckee hotel include Palisades Tahoe and Donner Lake.

What's nearby

  • Donner Memorial State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donner Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 18 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Truckee Donner Lodge

Hotel with free breakfast, near Donner Lake
Truckee Donner Lodge offers its guests Access to hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Truckee Donner Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Truckee hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Truckee Donner Lodge offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Truckee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Hot tub
  • 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 centre

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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.

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

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
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Truckee Donner Lodge?

Yep, Truckee Donner Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Truckee Donner Lodge?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Truckee Donner Lodge on 1 Oct 2025 start from AU$227.68, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Truckee Donner Lodge?

The closest beach to Truckee Donner Lodge is Kings Beach State Recreation Area (19.9 km).

Does Truckee Donner Lodge have a pool?

Truckee Donner Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from June to September.

Does Truckee Donner Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, guests give a thumbs up to the free on-the-go breakfast here! Available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Truckee Donner Lodge?

No, Truckee Donner Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Truckee Donner Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Truckee Donner Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Truckee Donner Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jamee

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liliana makde the check in process horrible. Thank goodness for Kelly. Now have to deal with charges that are wrong, since everything was prepaid. Advice. Ask for someone else to help you when trying to coordinate checking in and at desk. Horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
Will never do business with truckee donner again. Used my card and charged me an unauthorized and undisclosed amount on top of an "early check in fee" and refused to refund it . We were only told it would be released at check out. Got double charged for the room even though i had a paid receipt from expedia. Outlet in the bathroom didnt work ,the hot tub was not working , one card key didnt work the whole experience was awful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As advertised, comfortable room. Staff very courteous, helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabatino

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great..comfy beds. Close to the slopes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot Tub was not working but otherwise this place ia always clean, affordable, well maintained, convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chase

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Rooms are worth the money for sure. Wife like the coffee machine that is free and 24-7.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhakta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cote

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Very friendly staff. Lots of kids running all over up and down the hallways making noise and not told by staff that they were bothering many guests. Totally unacceptable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the 2 queen beds room. Pleasant and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Amenities
Not very scenic. Not worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne, Grass Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring Donner Lake and Truckee!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for skiing and easy check-in/out even if arriving late.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet area with a nice coffee shop next to it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and a fun little library
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was easy to find and had plenty of parking. Was able to find a “working” cart to carry my stuff to the room. The room was large and had a comfortable chair to watch TV. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Great hotel- I wish all rooms were as great as this was!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dustin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horribly slow WiFi Hot tub not working (2nd time in 2 visits in the past 2 years) Soda machine stole money by not giving me my drinks (showed desk clerk). He referred me to the manager the next morning, who didn't show up at the time he said she would. The person filling in wouldn't help me. They need a system where the hotel handles refunds, then gets recouped by the vending machine company. Very rough experience at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana, Willits

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

joshua

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing fancy but clean, comfortable, and quiet...no crackheads, good breakfast and not expensive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025