River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

Property class: 2.5

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Located close to The Links at Everline Golf Course and Palisades Tahoe, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant provides a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A cozy room with a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair. There's a painting on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a lamp, and a 'Welcome' sign.

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Olympic Valley, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The Links at Everline Golf Course 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. Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snow tubing. Visit our Olympic Valley travel guide
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2285 River Road, Olympic Valley, CA, 96145

What's nearby

  • A large lake surrounded by dense forests and snow-covered mountains.
    Tahoe National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A snow-covered building with a sign reading "The Village at Squaw Valley."
    Palisades Tahoe
    10 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • A mountainous landscape with a river, snow-covered peaks, and a bridge.
    Donner Lake
    19 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • A multi-story building with a ski lodge in the background.
    Northstar California Resort
    33 min drive - 24.8 miles
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area
    11 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Savoie
    5 min drive
  • River Ranch Lodge
    1 min walk
  • Coffeebar
    7 min drive
  • Rocker
    7 min drive
  • Front Street Station Pizza
    5 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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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 (4.6 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).

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

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 199 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A rustic inn on the truckee river, very comfortable with many rooms with scenic river views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Very quick and easy drive to Palisades. Food at the restaurant was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Having the Truckee River right outside of your room was wonderful. Really enjoyed sitting on the balcony and have breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cozy and rustic

The location is good just 10 min away from alpine meadows. It is a beautiful view of the river from the room. The room was smaller than it looked in the picture and bathroom was outdated but all functional and rustic feeling to it. I have no complain for good price I paid. Grab and go breakfast was really good and highly appreciated it before hitting the slopes. We dined at the restaurant too. It was a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great environment and lovely staffs
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and the bar/restaurant staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, nice staff; clean, spacious room. Location on the Truckee River with bike/jogging path; awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room over looks the river it was just perfect what I needed to rest and not difficult to get to the ski lifts can take Tart or Mountaineer free transportation. I will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful dinner in the hotel restaurant by the Truckee River. Room was up to date and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, our balcony overlooked the Truckee River. A screen was needed for the bathroom window.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great view

Great place with a great view. Unfortunately it did only have a portable fan and the room got really hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best New Year’s Trip

It was beautiful! The whole place was covered in snow. Or balcony was at least covered in a foot of snow and felt like a picture from a book! Everything was quiet and peaceful. Also had New Years Eve dinner at the Lodge and it was tasteful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overlooks truckee river and thats the only plus; carpets are dirty, old. I wouldnt stay there again for that price unless i was desperate
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms are too closed to the chimney of the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beat ! Needs substantial upgrade.

Generally speaking, the place needs substantial upgrading, not just in the rooms (which look to be 1980's vintage) but in the entire property: cracked concrete, peeling paint, this could be an interesting place with some real investment. The restaurant was good with very good bar service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Staff Great ... beds alittle rough, wobbly. Dissapointed about the river, which is what i was looking forward to , but thats mother nature..Danille was great!,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

River Ranch summer stay

Stayed here for a wedding in Tahoe City area. Very fun atmosphere since this is the take out point for rafting on the Truckee River in June and July. Restaurant is very good but pricey. Room was clean and comfortable. Second floor Rooms with balconies are best. Road noise noticeable during day but not at night. Very friendly and attentive staff. Property a bit worn overall but has a wonderful location and is more inexpensive than many properties in an expensive region.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and professional. The lodge is on the older side but well maintained. Little things like a drapery hanging off the rod were not really a problem. There are condos across the river that can look straight in to your room so having the window and door open for cool air is a problem. No AC in the warm summer so that is a must. I would stay again, great value for the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bathroom tiles had mold between them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic/Charming/Great staff

The staff was friendly, accommodating, and just lovely to engage with; from reception (Danielle/Alicia/Stephanie) to Kat at the restaurant and Asa as our server on my birthday. Everyone we crossed paths with during our two week stay was terrific. The Lodge has charm and our room had some minor updates (new fridge and Keurig machine) but if you come here, be sure and ask for a remodeled/updated room. Rustic charm is great and this place has it for sure! Unfortunately, the room we were given had not been repaired/updated/remodeled in many years and because of that the condition of the room and bathroom reflected some neglect. We mentioned our concerns at check out and in a follow up conversation were told the quick fixes were implemented right away…so that tells me the staff care and are very responsive! The food was sublime. Everything I ate was delicious. The prices are comparable to other restaurants in the area, so be prepared. The Truckee River is the big draw and if/when we come back to this area, we’ll want to enjoy this beautiful place again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I like this place. It is however like stepping back in time 50 years. Rooms are a little outdated, but the staff is kind and the kitchen is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very awesome feel at the hotel and restaurant there Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room appeared to need an update. Curtains but no blinds on the patio slider window. Wi-Fi cut out multiple times during second night of stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022