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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

2.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant near Palisades Tahoe offers a quiet retreat with a scenic terrace and WiFi in every room. Enjoy satisfying meals at the restaurant and unwind with an evening drink at the bar after a day outdoors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2285 River Road, Olympic Valley, CA, 96145

What's nearby

  • North Tahoe Regional Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Olympic Valley Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Palisades Tahoe - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Donner Lake - 15 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 25 min drive - 24.8 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 14 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Ranch Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Auld Dubliner Tahoe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bearshine Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fireside Pizza Company - ‬7 min drive

About this property

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

Hotel near The Links at Everline Golf Course
Located close to Palisades Tahoe, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant provides a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 28 and November 19.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

River Ranch Lodge Tahoe City
River Ranch Lodge
River Ranch Tahoe City
River Ranch Hotel Tahoe City
River Ranch Lodge Restaurant
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Hotel
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Olympic Valley
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Hotel Olympic Valley

Frequently asked questions

Is River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from The Links at Everline Golf Course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Palisades Tahoe and Granlibakken Resort Ski Area. Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Homewood Mountain Resort are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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