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Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 star property
Escape to a serene mountain setting. Unwind in style near your next great adventure.

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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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 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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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Truckee, Truckee Donner Lodge is in the mountains and near the beach. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center or North Tahoe Regional Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and snow tubing.
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Map
10527 Cold Stream Rd, Truckee, CA, 96161

What's nearby

  • Donner Memorial State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Emigrant Trail Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Donner Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • KidZone Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Truckee Donner Lodge

Hotel near Donner Lake
You can look forward to free on-the-go breakfast, laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception at Truckee Donner Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, multilingual staff and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 65 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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; 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Donner Lodge
Donner Lodge Hotel
Donner Lodge Truckee
Donner Truckee
Donner Truckee Lodge
Lodge Truckee
Truckee Donner
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Truckee Donner Lodge Hotel
Truckee Lodge
Holiday Inn Truckee
Truckee Donner Hotel Truckee
Truckee Holiday Inn Express
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Frequently asked questions

Does Truckee Donner Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Truckee Donner Lodge on 21 Jan 2026 start from AU$218.27, 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 Truckee Donner Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Truckee Donner Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Truckee Donner Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Truckee Donner Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Truckee Donner Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. Donner Memorial State Park and Coyote Moon Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Truckee Donner Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
4 nights verry clean nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean place to stay for a few days. Would recommend for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fire place and coffee machine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at this location several times and it's generally always great spot for convenience and affordability, definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany Thuy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Convenient location to Boreal and Northstar ski resorts. Next to Donner Memorial State Park
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. A lot of snow came during my stay. Parking lot was not cleared of snow which made getting to my car very wet and messy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean rooms awesome breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an affordable hotel, and the guest services were very accommodating, especially Stephanie and Kelly. They accommodated our requests. The staff are excellent, and the room we had had a good back view of the snow, as we requested. Ty so much.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyllan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smells good in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sujay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean room. Quite good breakfast for the price of stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nothing fancy, gets the job done.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Men
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Checking in was bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

jingyang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility may need some upgrades. Other than that, all good and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
C
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Try fo cancel a week ahead due to stormy weather. Property declined to help out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's Truckee California, I didnt spend much time at the hotel . It was clean, every thing worked, and breakfast not to shabby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub was out of service for months with no advertisement about it. The manager was not available during my multiple attempts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patty

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I paid fir expedia trip insurance and they took my money and dudnt civer me. Exoedia is a fraud.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and staff is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alverto

Liked: Amenities
Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, nice staff. Loved the simple breakfast and the coffee in the lobby. Nice little swimming pool and hot tub. Room was cute with a nice view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kazuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Should notify or clarify when pool and jacuzzi is out of order because they are the first few pictures in Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025