Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Business center
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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10527 Cold Stream Rd, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Place, Donner Memorial State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Emigrant Trail Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(106 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Truckee

Truckee Donner Lodge places you next to Tahoe National Forest and Donner Memorial State Park. This hotel has 65 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Donner Memorial State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Emigrant Trail Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Donner Lake - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • beach near Donner Pines Tract - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Natural Foods - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Guests can enjoy satellite TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and free newspapers. Housekeeping is not available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • 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 center

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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

What's there to do around Truckee Donner Lodge?

This hotel is located in Truckee and just steps from Tahoe National Forest and Donner Memorial State Park. You'll also find Donner Lake and Emigrant Trail Museum less than a mile away.

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

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Truckee Donner Lodge on May 28, 2026 start from $108, 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 parking available at Truckee Donner Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Truckee Donner Lodge include a casino?

No, Truckee Donner Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Truckee Donner Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from June until September.

What do couples enjoy most about Truckee Donner Lodge?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a free daily breakfast plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Does Truckee Donner Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Truckee Donner Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Truckee Donner Lodge offers free on-the-go breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Truckee Donner Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Truckee Donner Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does Truckee Donner Lodge have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Truckee Donner Lodge?

The closest major airport to Truckee Donner Lodge is Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), which is 6 mi away (7 minutes by car). Another top airport is Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO), which is around 27.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Truckee Donner Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Truckee Donner Lodge.

Truckee Donner Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1010 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rebekah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No working hot tub. Rude Management. Very dingy rooms. I don't recommend at all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Serina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay , just wish they had shovels and squeegee’s for windows and car for snow more available and possibly a better complementary late checkout. I did love the room , breakfast and it wasn’t far from things . Staff was nice and I would stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

sophat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable front desk was great, breakfast was good. Definitely would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angelena

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and hotel. Great breakfast. Wonderful location by local food and close to ski resorts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Yad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was okay overall, but everything felt very old and outdated. The carpet especially could really use replacing. Breakfast was average, nothing special but fine. On a positive note, the staff was very kind and friendly, which made the stay more pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Wei

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Indira

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jasbir

Bad service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Darshan Narayana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Front desk employees are particularly rude and not kid friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Mikaela

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Cristina

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Our experience was so unpleasant. We checked in on my bday. I was so excited to bring my daughter to the snow for the first time. #1 the customer service was non existent. #2 As you enter, there is an extremely strong chemical cleaning scent and it continued into the room. Within 15-20 min I had a headache. #3 My husband calls the front desk for a roll-away bed for our daughter, the phone would not connect to the front desk. He walked to the front desk to ask for a roll-way bed. They did not have any available, when it advertises that they do. He then asked for extra sheets and pillows to make her a bed and they had him wait for a significant amount of time to hand them to him instead of just bringing it to our room. #4 We left to ski for the day and upon returning to our room for the evening at 8:40pm, our key card to the room wasn’t working. We walked to the front desk and there was a hand written sign “we will return at 8:50pm”. It was a 15 minute wait and we are all exhausted and the Lysol chemical smell was still all throughout. I was so over it! #5 We did partake in the complimentary breakfast. We are not picky eaters by any means, but it was not good at all. Thank goodness they had individual yogurts. The coffee was very bad. They really need to do something about that. Many people look forward to a solid cup of coffee in the morning. It came out of a digital machine that makes it for you. We checked out 1 day early and the manager refused to refund anything to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and staff was very good and the closeness to Truckee and rte 80!was terrific
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

cary

Looks a little down at the tooth. They need to change the carpet in the hallways. Nice enough overall.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dae Hyoun

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elaina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spacious rooms and beatiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026