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Reviews of Truckee Donner Lodge 3 stars

10527 Cold Stream Road, Truckee, CA 96161, United States

#8 of 62 hotels in Truckee

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 608 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast worst we’ve seen

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Glad we chose Truckee Donnor Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool needed to be vacuumed. Needed quarters for the laundry and they weren’t able to help us. BUT THEY TRIED.

    The staff were exceptionally attentive. Breakfast was good. Big beach towels at the pool. We wanted to stay another night and the staff went over and above to make it happen even though they were booked up. Lodge was clean, beds comfortable, bathrooms well maintained. Loved that it was in a woodsy surrounding.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Overall good! Full range of breakfast and great coffee machine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When entering the room the first time, the antiseptic chemicals were really strong and unpleasant.

    Good location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    7.0
    It was OK, but I would not recommend it if you’re looking for a special place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Continental breakfast was really lacking. So much so that after one day, we just went out for breakfast. Noisy from outside.

    The location was good. The room was a decent size.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Give it a try
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Once I got over how expensive one night stays are in Truckee, I was fine.

    This is an excellent place to stay for one night, considering the high prices of accommodations in Truckee. The staff are friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable. I love the quick access to Donner Lake State Park and Mountain Brew.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast not bad , need ice manxhine on each floor

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    We loved staying at the Donner lodge. We both felt safe and welcomed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The last time we stayed, we just couldn't get comfortable, because the bed was too soft.

    The staff is wonderful. We have stayed at Truckee Donner Lodge 3 times in the past 8 months and loved everything about it. The breakfast is great, with such a variety of choices.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Like the decorations added mountain get away feeling.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Jacuzzi was broken. Not enough plugs in the room. We have Wi-Fi devices.

    I wish you would have updated your website to tell us you had a refrigerator in a microwave in the room. Some of us have dietary restrictions. This was awesome feature.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Young woman working the front desk upon arrival. Didn't say hello, welcome, how can I help. Instead she looked at us for awhile & eventually said "it's $15 for early arrival". That was it so we left for an hour. Luckily a nicer young man checked us in

    Very large room, comfy bed & asked in advance to be on top floor. They honored our request without questions.... doesn't normally happen that way

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    7.0
    Good value—room needed better cleaning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were at least a dozen long black hairs on the bathroom floor and sink.

    Good location, quiet room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was pretty old, especially the bathroom could use an update.

    The hotel was a very good price, and we just used the room for sleeping (spent our days at a campground with family) so it worked fine

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    LOCATION AND THE BEAUTY OF THE VIEWS, TRAILS FOR HIKING NEAR BY.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay and would stay again if we are in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was just ok. The eggs and breakfast meats were not that great.

    The room was great! Clean and well maintained. The lobby and exterieor were beautiful. The coffee and water station were very nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable and spacious room. Breakfast included.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    7.0
    Good, breadfast average, coffee great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    People eating breakfast in pjs, no bra.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Small disappointed for reason above.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot tub was like warm and the pool was cold. Disappointed the pancake maker was not working.

    Close to food, attractions and interstate

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was very uncomfortable and shower was very slippery

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For a party of five, two queen beds was not enough room. A sofa sleeper would be nice. One person slept in thw sitting chair.

    The room was nice and food good. Cool pancake maker! Staff was friendly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed sheets were dirty.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Truckee gem close to the freeway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was ok

    Relaxing, good location with easy access to truckee and restuarants, quiet despite being close to the freway, relaxing pool and hot tub. Room was clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Great Place to Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge is conveniently located near the state park and lake, freeway and town. The room was clean, quiet, and had a view of the pine trees. The breakfast smelled great but I left for the park early and didn’t partake. I will definitely stay again!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    No staff was able to determine if we could have a late check out. All staff should be privy to this. In general, staff was a little rude and didn’t want to be bothered. In particular, one member freaked out when I used the microwave in the common area back room, like I was going to steal something. Remember to lock the door, or better yet put it out in the common area like the coffee machine, so everyone can use it. I can’t imagine what the staff uses it for, as your breakfast was paltry.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    8.0
    We enjoyed the outdoors around the area and the proximity to Donner Lake.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Would have liked some kind of sweet roll or doughnut at breakfast. Not enough juice selection - only oj was offered. Eggs sometimes tasted funny, The roll-in bed I ordered for the friend who travelled with me was not very comfortable.

    Room service met our needs. Breakfast was adequate. We stayed in Truckee mainly to visit my sister, so were away from the hotel during the day visiting and seeing the sights.

    Stayed in July 2025

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