Clair Tappaan Lodge

1.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$73
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

Explore the area

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19940 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs, CA, 95728
  • Place, Sugar Bowl
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Soda Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Donner Ski Ranch
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Men Only - 12 Bed Bunk Style Room

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

Women Only - 18 Bed Bunk Style Room

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

6 Bed Bunk Style Room

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

Private Efficiency Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 16
  • 16 Single Beds

10 Bed Bunk Style Room

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

12 Bed Bunk Style Room

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

8 Bed Bunk Style Room

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

5 Bed Bunk Style Room

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

Hutchinson Lodge

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

About the area

Soda Springs

At Clair Tappaan Lodge you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Donner Ski Ranch and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Sugar Bowl Resort. Highlights at this ski hostel include free in-room WiFi. .Along with ski-in ski-out access, this hostel offers on-site ski rentals and ski storage. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Soda Springs hostel, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Sugar Bowl and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Soda Springs.

What's nearby

  • Sugar Bowl - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Soda Springs - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Donner Ski Ranch - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sugar Bowl Resort - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪For Real Dough - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Village Espresso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Donner Lake Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pub At Donner Lake - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Clair Tappaan Lodge

Have fun with on-site winter activities, including sledging and snowshoeing. Clair Tappaan Lodge helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage and ski equipment rentals.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Soda Springs hostel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
Clair Tappaan Lodge offers 28 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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.

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

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 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
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, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Clair Tappaan Lodge?

Clair Tappaan Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Clair Tappaan Lodge?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clair Tappaan Lodge on 5 May 2026 start from AU$73, 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 parking available at Clair Tappaan Lodge?

Yep, Clair Tappaan Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Clair Tappaan Lodge?

The closest beach to Clair Tappaan Lodge is West End Beach (5.3 km).

Is Clair Tappaan Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as children's books and musical instruments in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Clair Tappaan Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Clair Tappaan Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clair Tappaan Lodge?

No, Clair Tappaan Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Clair Tappaan Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Clair Tappaan Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Clair Tappaan Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 80 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Josiah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

naman

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ms. Grisel

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

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Drew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

2/10 Terrible

Chi-Wen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The heater on the second floor was extremely disruptive. Its turbine fan produced terrifying noise starting around 2:00 a.m., intermediately, waking everyone and keeping me awake for the rest of the night. As a result, I was unable to get adequate rest, which created a safety concern due to fatigue while driving the following day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Dhyey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDDIE

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

8/10 Good

Benedicte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful lodge - can be totally empty off season

I was not expecting to see not a single soul during my entire stay. If I appreciate the simple check in process, it would have been nice to get a real person to talk to get the basic infos on the way around. It was off season and I enjoyed the surrounding, the coziness of the main rooms and the quality of the prestation. But alone in the unheated building was a very awkward feeling. Think of bringing a lighter to start a fire if you’re on your own 😃
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aryanna

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

2/10 Terrible

Preston

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Misleading no sheets provides. Not willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decline
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025