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Clair Tappaan Lodge

1.0 star property
Skiers access mountain trails directly from this lodge, where evenings bring the simple pleasure of gathering around the firepit for s'mores

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Located near Boreal Mountain Resort, Clair Tappaan Lodge captures authentic mountain charm. After skiing, travelers gather at the outdoor firepit for marshmallow roasting, browse the cozy library, or use the practical laundry facilities before heading back to the slopes.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

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About the neighborhood

Located in Soda Springs, Clair Tappaan Lodge is near the airport and near a train station. Donner Ski Ranch and Sugar Bowl 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 and Truckee River. Soda Springs and Sugar Bowl Resort are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. Visit our Soda Springs travel guide
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19940 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs, CA, 95728

What's nearby

  • Sugar Bowl
    Sugar Bowl
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Soda Springs Geyser
    Soda Springs
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Unidentifiable skiiers head down Mt. Lincoln to the Lake View intermediate run at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. Donner Lake is in the background.
    Sugar Bowl Resort
    5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Donner Ski Ranch
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles

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

Hostel near Donner Ski Ranch
Located close to Boreal Mountain Resort and Sugar Bowl, Clair Tappaan Lodge provides a firepit, a library, and laundry facilities. Hit the slopes at this hostel offering ski-in/ski-out access, ski equipment rentals, and ski storage. Enjoy onsite activities like sledding and snowshoeing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a water dispenser, and a gift shop
  • Outdoor furniture, snow sports gear, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Clair Tappaan Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Children's books, musical instruments, and art supplies
  • Guidebooks and local maps

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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 elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is Clair Tappaan Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clair Tappaan Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clair Tappaan Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Clair Tappaan Lodge located?

Located in the mountains, this slopeside Soda Springs hostel offers ski-in/ski-out access within 2 mi (3 km) of Donner Ski Ranch, Sugar Bowl Resort, and Sugar Bowl. Soda Springs and Boreal Mountain Resort are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Clair Tappaan Lodge Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Juan who works the front desk and more was a gem. Made me feel so welcomed and relaxed after I had a very stressful day. The whole environment was homey, safe, and comfortable. I will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ms. Grisel

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

10/10 Excellent

Nedina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good accommodation! Great staff especially Juan. He is very nice! Making you feel at home! The rest room and bedroom are clean. Breakfast is super delicious and the price is very affordable plus you can eat all you can. They have many choices on breakfast. Highly recommended!
Efficiency private room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Quang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating given our last minute stay due to weather conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Claire Tappen is a gem - for those seeking respite from the craziness of our busy world, community, beauty, quiet...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfol spot located in Soda Springs' CA. Large commons room, quite library, various accommodation options. Affordable. Excellent hiking or skiing right out the front door. Meals are freshly cooked and accommodate dietary needs. Meal plan is extra, ask for meal plan if its not offered. Remember to take your own bedding. Pillows are provided. Wonderful place to create memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. Rooms were clean and the library was cozy. The games and game room were in terrible condition. Everything was unusable or broken or missing pieces. Also, the food was a bit disappointing. We paid $40 a person for 1 breakfast and one lunch. Breakfast was a limited amount of scrambled eggs, plain hasbrowns, and sausages. Lunch was make your own PBJ. Unfortunately there is only a microwave available to guests so bringing your own food is difficult. And if you want dinner, make sure to order when you book reservation as they didn’t accommodate us as we arrived too late to add on site (something they advertised as an option online).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is a gem ! Staff friendly and beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking is kind of far but ok. Staff was very friendly too bad due to new management they’re kind of forced to leave but anyways it is what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Clean room. Hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience! Go in with an open mind because this kind of place is not for people that want plush comforts. This is more like summer camp but the staff was awesome and the space is beautiful! Sitting by the fire in the great room is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aryanna

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasuko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This isn’t your typical hotel experience. The lodge is centered around communal spaces where guests can connect, meet new people, and spend time with other families and kids. Unfortunately, we visited during a severe snowstorm, so we weren’t able to ski and had to leave a day early to avoid getting stranded. Despite that, the lodge has a beautiful Western look and feel that adds to its charm. If you’re open to a simple but solid stay with a strong sense of community, you’ll likely enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sujan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This lodge doesn’t have proper descriptions about the room and stay. I wasn’t expecting to share room with bunch of other people. I ended up not staying there and booked a hotel in Reno instead.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EDDIE

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

8/10 Good

Goya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities
It did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024