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Donner Lake Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Donner Lake

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Front of property
Beach nearby, beach towels
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Reception
Superior Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Portable fan
  • 234 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Portable fan
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
10070 Gregory Pl, Truckee, CA, 96161

What's nearby

  • Donner Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West End Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Donner Memorial State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Donner Ski Ranch - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 17 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tahoe Donner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Upper Deck Bar (at Boreal) - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Cherries Coffee House - ‬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, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
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

Languages

English

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

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
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 does it cost to stay at Donner Lake Inn?

As of Aug 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donner Lake Inn on Aug 26, 2025 start from $187.95, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Donner Lake Inn?

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.

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Donner Lake Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was short but we enjoyed it very much. Extremely prime location especially for young families, clean, tidy and useful amenities. Tesla charging station is a plus. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was quiet and calm, the room was small but not a surprise we saw the pictures. It’s very much like a mini cabin and we enjoyed the jacuzzi. The beds were very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Aleksey

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

David

Very small but cozy room. The carpet could have been cleaner. When I came for breakfast, there were only two dry pastries with cheese and ham — I’m not sure where the “great breakfast” that others mentioned was. After we checked out, I asked the owner if we had left anything behind in the room, but she never responded. Of course, she’s not obligated to reply, but a simple “nothing was found” would have been appreciated — just to leave with peace of mind. On the bright side, they kindly allowed us to check in earlier — big thank you for that! Also, the location is very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for our family for two nights. Everything we expected was in place, our hosts were responsive when we reached out. Short walk to the lake, short drive to the ski slopes and tubing hills. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place! Quite, clean and close to many beautiful things to see and do!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New owners. Great service, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

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

10/10 Excellent

Zhenjiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and neat
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Very Convenient if you're Skiing on Donnor Summit

This is a beautiful little place. We stayed in a room with one queen bed and a bunk bed with three beds. Had two boys with us for a snowboard event at Boreal, which is a seven-minute drive, allowing us to drive them to the event at 8 am, come back to the hotel, shower, eat their nice breakfast, and head back up at checkout at 10 am.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts Nina & Jim were warm and welcoming. The Inn is a picture perfect mountain retreat. Our room was wonderfully appointed, a great Franklin stove, super comfortable bed, very cozy. The breakfast was healthy- the overnight oats - Yummy, homemade banana bread - outstanding, high tech coffee machine to more than satisfy the coffee aficionado and the hot chocolate - Lucious. If you’re going to Donner Lake, your first choice should be the Donner Lake Inn…!!

10/10 Excellent

Tianhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower head is tall so that difficult for short kids, it would be great to change to one with handheld.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yuhua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro: Studio room w Bunk bed works great for a family with 1-2 kids Good driving distance to ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe; Across the street from Donner lake so should be good for summer time too. Grab-to-go breakfast is with fresh pastries and hot egg burritos 48-hr cancellation term works great for families with smaller children (think about a time when kids get sick and you have to cancel the trip) Cons Super tiny shower space. Seriously the smallest I had ever used. The shower head position doesn’t work well for small kids. They would be forced to have a shampoo every day hahah. Better to have a removable shower head. Good that the toilet and sink are separated though. Not enough dining options within 5mins driving Wish list: To include milk in breakfast options. There’s good variety of coffee but having milk would be good for kids Open up the breakfast place during the day (or evening) for access to hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baldemar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025