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Donner Lake Inn

2.0 star property
Mountain retreat where travelers breathe fresh air and take in scenic views after enjoying local cuisine at Donner Lake Inn

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk - Donner Lake Inn (Truckee)
Free daily local cuisine breakfast - Donner Lake Inn (Truckee)
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Beach nearby, beach towels - Donner Lake Inn (Truckee)
Donner Lake Inn offers a peaceful mountain getaway. Guests enjoy a local cuisine breakfast before relaxing in the garden with mountain views. Amenities include free self-parking, luggage storage, and express check-in/out.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, a dresser, a chair, and a wall with a 'LAKE' sign.

Superior Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Truckee, Donner Lake Inn is in the mountains and near the beach. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe 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 snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snow tubing and snowshoeing. Visit our Truckee travel guide
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10070 Gregory Pl, Truckee, CA, 96161

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake
    Donner Lake
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Donner Memorial State Park
    Donner Memorial State Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sugar Bowl
    Sugar Bowl
    9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Northstar California Resort
    Northstar California Resort
    24 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • West End Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station
    10 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    8 min drive
  • Coffeebar Bakery
    7 min drive
  • Tahoe Donner
    16 min drive
  • Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal)
    8 min drive

About this property

Donner Lake Inn

Hotel near Donner Lake
Donner Lake Inn provides amenities like free breakfast (local cuisine) and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

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

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 fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number TBD

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Donner Lake Inn Hotel
Donner Lake Inn Truckee
Donner Lake Inn Hotel Truckee

Frequently asked questions

Is Donner Lake Inn 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 Donner Lake Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Donner Lake Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Donner Lake Inn located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Tahoe National Forest and Donner Lake. West End Beach and Donner Memorial State Park are also within 15 minutes.

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

Donner Lake Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was cute clean and friendly and has access to fun activities near by
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kavita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and cozy, breakfast and coffee was good. And I liked the view from room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Haogang

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location next to a stream. Friendly staff and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very cozy comfortable room in a beautiful location overlooking a flowing river. We are planning to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fireplace but the breakfast was wonderful!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes the breakfast was fresh
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful clean quiet inn for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If your are going to the soda springs ski resort it is very close. Less than maybe 10 minutes drive but the best is that it’s so close to Donner lake and the beach there. We will definitely go there summer time to appreciate the summer activities by the lake. I have 3 kids and they lived the 3 layer bunk bed. It was perfect for us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our cute little quaint room. It was decorated so beautifully and we really enjoyed our stay. It was clean and spacious. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location with very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was cozy with comfortable beds. The backyard area was cute with a spa and games like corn hole. The beds were comfortable and we loved the little electric fireplace/ we will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay! If you like a clean, neat, quiet place to stay with a creek running outside your window, this is the place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

No front office .. Nice trees and surrounding… Small room but comfortable.. Always nice to go to Donner Lake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful, great service and excellent breakfast

Excellent stay at Donner Lake Inn. Peaceful and beautiful location next to the river, responsive service and an excellent breakfast. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Slavomir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast including delicious breakfast burrito. Quiet room and convenient for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Donner Lake Inn in April

The Donner Lake Inn is a quiet inn that is geared for eco-friendliness. The room was clean and the inn is located close to Truckee and parks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cozy room, the awesome location, the generous and delicious breakfast selection were all fantastic! We loved our one night stay and honestly felt like we got the most of it especially with its extremely close (1 minute) proximity to the lake/the beach area to relax and enjoy the gorgeous scenery that Truckee has to offer! The hosts were super kind, very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions we had too, which is very much appreciated! Great customer service! We will definitely be back again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is great, the hosts are warm and friendly and the breakfast is delicious. Totally recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed one night passing through Truckee to get to the Bay Area. The room was cozy and very comfortable. The property is walking distance to the Pub at Donner Lake, and right across from the Little Truckee Ice Creamery (incredible ice cream). It was a great place to get a few hours rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Text message check in was the easiest thing in the world, just pulled up and lodge door was 5 feet from the car. Clean and warm inside, couldn't ask for more for a quick night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good With Caveats

The location was excellent, right next to Donner Lake and ice cream shop; easy access to everything else. The rooms are clean and comfortable, but the shower needs upgrading as water is slow to heat up, and the wifi extremely slow - even for just browsing websites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and war.ing staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024