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The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Mid-mountain polish, pure Sierra energy

Set mid-mountain at Northstar California Resort, this slopeside retreat pairs alpine textures with a lobby anchored by a massive multi-story granite fireplace. Dining spans a signature mountain-influenced American restaurant and a modern cantina focused on elevated Mexican street food. Ski-in ski-out access keeps the Sierra Nevada terrain close at hand.

  • Slope-to-lodge ease

    Exclusive ski-in ski-out access brings the Sierra Nevada right to the door.

  • Spa built for deep reset

    Firelit relaxation areas, thermal circuit, and an adults-only outdoor lap pool.

  • Dining with real range

    From mountain-influenced American to an elevated modern cantina, slopeside.

Amenities

  • Lake Club beach house on the North Shore
  • Lake Club access limited to 40 guests
  • Private pier plus kayaks and paddle boards
  • Heated, firelit Veuve Clicquot cabana chalets
  • Nightly Marshmology s’mores by outdoor fire pit
  • Complimentary Highlands Gondola to Northstar Village
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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of a forest through large windows.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 475 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, two armchairs, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Club Queen Room, Club lounge access, Club Guest room, 2 Queen

  • 475 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, two armchairs, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Queen Room, Guest room, 2 Queen, Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 475 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, two armchairs, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace (No View)

  • 475 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table with a plant, and a view of a balcony with trees.

Club Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 800 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern living room with a curved sofa, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a stone fireplace.

Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1693 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living room | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

  • Mountain view
  • 1625 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a stone wall.

Room, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Valley View

  • 1863 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view of mountains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Room, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 1924 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Room, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 3408 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden coffee table.

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1618 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, a lamp, a cabinet, and a framed picture on the wall.

Pure (R) Wellness King, Pure (R) Wellness Guest room, 1 King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Pure (R) Wellness Queen, Pure (R) Wellness Guest room, 2 Queen

  • 475 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Room, 4 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 2368 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a snowy mountain.

Mountain View Corner King, Larger Guest room, 1 King

  • Mountain view
  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of a forest.

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Hearing Accessible)

  • 455 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of a forest.

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of a forest.

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View (Hearing Accessible)

  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (Hearing Accessible)

  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of a forest.

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern kitchen with a stone fireplace, wooden bar stools, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

View all photos for Club Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of a forest.

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a nightstand.

King Room, Guest room, 1 King, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious living room with a modern staircase, leather sofas, and a coffee table with magazines.

Room, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 3407 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of a forest.

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There is a balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 800 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Northstar, a neighborhood in Truckee, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is in a rural area and in the mountains. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and The Links at Everline Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Memorial State Park and Donner Lake. Palisades Tahoe is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with a ski area and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling. Visit our Truckee travel guide
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13031 Ritz Carlton Highland Court, Truckee, CA, 96161

What's nearby

  • A multi-story building with a ski lodge in the background.
    Northstar California Resort
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tahoe Zephyr Express Lift
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Arrow Express Lift
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vista Express Lift
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Big Easy Ski Lift
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station
    15 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gar Woods Grill & Pier
    20 min drive
  • Wagon Train Coffee Shop
    15 min drive
  • Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House
    15 min drive
  • The Lodge at Big Springs
    15 min walk
  • Blue Coyote Bar and Grill
    14 min drive

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

  • Luxury family-friendly resort near Donner Lake
  • At The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on site, and a firepit. Hit the slopes at this resort offering ski-in/ski-out access, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing. Indulge in a body wrap, a body treatment, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Californian cuisine. The 24-hour gym offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include snow tubing, mountain biking, and snowshoeing. Stay connected with free wired internet, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
  • Other perks at this resort include:
    • 2 outdoor pools along with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
    • Limo/town car service, local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, a children's club (surcharge), and free newspapers
    • A gift shop, massage treatment rooms, and concierge services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 183 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
    • Designer toiletries, deep soaking tubs, and hair dryers
    • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and recycling

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 55 to 150 for adults and USD 30 to 75 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Blue
  • Highlands Bar
  • Manzanita
  • The Backyard Bar & BBQ
  • The Living Room

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's club
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Downhill skiing
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Mountain biking
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow tubing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 489,133 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 17 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 13 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 120.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 81.2 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • Shuttle service
  • Ski storage

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 55 to 150 for adults, and USD 30 to 75 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 5.99 per night (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 40 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 120.0 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe on Aug 23, 2026 start from $873, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 65 per night.

What time is check-in at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out resort in Northstar is within 16 mi (25 km) of Donner Memorial State Park and Donner Lake and close to winter sports such as sledding and snowmobiling. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and The Links at Everline Golf Course are also within 20 mi (32 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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