The Best Hotels Closest to Donner Lake in Truckee for 2026

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A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area with a counter and pendant lighting.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and a flagpole.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a stone floor, a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a coffee station.

1. Truckee Donner Lodge

3.1 km from Donner Lake

Robert

￥19,046

￥21,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A wooden lodge with a covered porch and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A rustic wooden interior with a seating area featuring leather sofas and metal chairs, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A cozy interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a bar area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

2. Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

8.1 km from Donner Lake

Manuel

￥20,514

￥24,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story building with a dark facade and white trim, featuring a balcony with a metal railing and a decorative metal bench. The number "10101" is displayed on the front door.

A two-story building with a balcony, a neon sign reading "1928", and a number "10101" on the front door.

A room with a large mirror, a piano, a television on a stand, and a patterned red wall.

A room with a wooden table, a red upholstered chair, and red curtains.

3. West River House

Downtown Truckee, 6.8 km from Donner Lake

Veronika

￥13,562

￥15,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple buildings with distinct architectural styles.

A modern interior with a kitchen island, seating area, and a fireplace.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a dining table, and a modern kitchen in the background.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe

7.8 km from Donner Lake

Terri

￥24,589

￥28,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A restaurant with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a fireplace. There are tables and chairs, and a television is mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a lamp, and a window.

A room with a stone wall, wooden beams, a chandelier, and a wooden balcony railing.

A building with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a clear sky.

5. The Inn at Truckee

4.6 km from Donner Lake

Evelyn

￥16,223

￥19,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A mountain lodge with a steep roof, surrounded by autumn foliage and a rocky mountain backdrop.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a mirror on the wall.

A rooftop pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered deck.

A snow-covered landscape with a building, a large tree, and mountains in the background.

6. Olympic Village Inn

13.7 km from Donner Lake

Leocadio de

￥15,454

￥23,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a sign advertising 'Best Western PLUS'.

A lobby with a reception desk, leather chairs, a stone floor, and large windows with a view of buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

An interior with a wooden staircase, a sofa, and multiple tables and chairs.

7. Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel

8.8 km from Donner Lake

Rudolf

￥22,424

￥25,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a mountain view in the background.

A building with a stone facade and a mountain backdrop.

A cozy interior with stone walls, leather sofas, a fireplace, and an exit sign.

8. Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

14.3 km from Donner Lake

Ellie Fay

￥17,573

￥25,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hot tub surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a pool in the background.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.

A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a landscaped driveway.

9. Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9.6 km from Donner Lake

SULTAN

￥24,192

￥27,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A snow-covered building with multiple balconies and a lit entrance.

A table with a bottle and two glasses, set against a snowy mountain backdrop.

A lobby with stone walls, a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television screen.

A person relaxing by a hot spring pool with a mountainous backdrop.

10. The Village at Palisades Tahoe

14.2 km from Donner Lake

Juan

￥17,015

￥28,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A multi-story hotel with stone and wood exterior, outdoor seating area, and a directory sign.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a central island with bar stools.

A resort with a swimming pool, stone buildings, and snow-covered roofs.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window overlooking a balcony.

11. One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

Northstar Village, 13.5 km from Donner Lake

Claudia

￥17,397

￥26,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Two wooden chairs in a snowy outdoor setting with a fire pit in the background.

A cozy cabin interior with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a loft area.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a cozy seating area.

A cozy wooden interior with a fireplace, a chess table, and a group of people seated.

12. Clair Tappaan Lodge

7.5 km from Donner Lake

Jonathan

￥16,237

￥18,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A person holding a glass of beer near a pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas in the background.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.

A dining area with outdoor tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a snowy view, and a warm interior.

13. PlumpJack Inn

14.1 km from Donner Lake

Renee

￥22,586

￥29,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A historic building with a sign reading "1882 River Street Inn" and a covered front entrance.

A bedroom with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with blinds.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a dresser.

14. 1882 Bar and Grill at River Street Inn

Downtown Truckee, 7 km from Donner Lake

renee

￥43,834

￥49,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A grand staircase with wooden railings and stone walls, leading to a second-floor area with seating and a fireplace.

A poolside area with a sofa, a table, and a TV.

A spacious bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A lodge with multiple buildings surrounded by snow-covered mountains and dense forests.

15. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

Northstar, 13.2 km from Donner Lake

Douglas

￥98,187

￥123,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A view from a balcony overlooking a parking lot, a row of houses, and a body of water with mountains in the distance.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a map on the wall, and a sign reading "Pepper Tree Inn".

A multi-story hotel with balconies, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

16. Pepper Tree Inn

19.8 km from Donner Lake

Jennifer

￥18,123

￥20,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

17. Mother Nature's Inn

19.8 km from Donner Lake

Michael

￥21,058

￥32,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A view through a glass door with a fire feature and wicker hanging chairs.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and blue bar stools.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern building with a sloped roof and wooden exterior, featuring a 'Bienvenido' sign.

18. evo Hotel Tahoe City

19.8 km from Donner Lake

Jessica

￥20,353

￥22,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lodge with a covered parking area, surrounded by tall trees.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with a chair.

19. Tahoe North Shore Lodge

18.9 km from Donner Lake

Mark

￥16,859

￥18,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A view from a balcony overlooking a pool area with a mountainous backdrop.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden paneling, and large windows offering mountain views.

A resort with multiple swimming pools, a golf course, and mountainous scenery.

A family playing chess in a spacious lounge with large windows offering a mountain view.

20. Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe

14.2 km from Donner Lake

Russell

￥34,654

￥49,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Donner Lake

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Truckee Donner Lodge	8.6 Excellent 1,012 reviews	View
Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
West River House	8.6 Excellent 245 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe	9.2 Wonderful 964 reviews	View
The Inn at Truckee	7.8 Good 1,005 reviews	View

Top Donner Lake Hotel Reviews

Truckee Donner Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff here is so attentive and kind. They went out of their way to make us comfortable and even kept our bags before our room was available. Thank you so much!"

Lakefront Cabin with private pier on Donner Lake

10/10 Excellent

"A warm home with an incredible view. We felt like we were at summer camp and were sad to have our stay end. Beds are super comfortable, kitchen well appointed, and the dock and decks are perfect for relaxing. Would definitely stay again. One caveat, stairs down to the house are a workout, pack accordingly. Thank you, this place was just what we needed."

2-bedroom lakefront condo overlooking Donner Lake and beach.

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful condo right on the lake. Great view from the living area and kitchen. We should have stayed longer!"

Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock!

8/10 Good

"Great lake view location. The unit was clean and 30 steps down the stairs to the lake. Host was very nice and helpful."

Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!

10/10 Excellent

"Cozy rustic homeWonderful lake viewsEasy access to West End Beach and Truckee"

Paradise Awaits - Updated Donner Lake Home, Private Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, BBQ and Big Deck

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful location, beautiful home, host was great. We will definitely comeback again!"

Pet-Friendly Lake View Retreat | 2 Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room | Near Donner Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Eclectic cabin that is well stocked for some good cooking!Nice linens, lots of essentials in the kitchen for cooking. Beautiful views from the deck and main living area. Love South Shore Dr around Donner Lake. Less traffic and great for walking. Also very pet friendly."

Spacious Donner Lakeview Home

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay!! The cabin was well equipped and a great location! We loved sitting outside on the deck with views of the lake. Would highly recommend!"

Dog-friendly waterfront cabin with lake views & access - close to slopes

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful location."

Other attractions near Donner Lake

beach near Donner Pines Tract

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Donner Pines Tract during your trip to Truckee? Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Donner Lake?

Donner Lake is located in a welcoming area of Truckee known for its beautiful lakeside setting and skiing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 47 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Donner Lake?

Truckee Donner Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Donner Lake. Other good options within 5 miles include The Inn at Truckee and Donner Lake Inn.

How many hotels are there close to Donner Lake?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Donner Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Donner Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Donner Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Donner Lake?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Donner Lake, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Donner Lake?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Emigrant Trail Museum and Old Truckee Jail Museum. Learn about local history at Commercial Row and Rocking Stone Tower. Head up the mountain to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, Donner Ski Ranch, or Sugar Bowl Resort.

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Our top choices for Donner Lake hotels

1. Truckee Donner Lodge

2. Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

3. West River House

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe

5. The Inn at Truckee

6. Olympic Village Inn

7. Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel

8. Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

9. Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10. The Village at Palisades Tahoe

11. One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

12. Clair Tappaan Lodge

13. PlumpJack Inn

14. 1882 Bar and Grill at River Street Inn

15. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

16. Pepper Tree Inn

17. Mother Nature's Inn

18. evo Hotel Tahoe City

19. Tahoe North Shore Lodge

20. Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe

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Top Donner Lake Hotel Reviews

Truckee Donner Lodge

Lakefront Cabin with private pier on Donner Lake

2-bedroom lakefront condo overlooking Donner Lake and beach.

Quiet Lakefront Home Donner Lake w/ Large Private Dock!

Waterfront Truckee Cabin on Donner Lake!

Paradise Awaits - Updated Donner Lake Home, Private Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, BBQ and Big Deck

Pet-Friendly Lake View Retreat | 2 Queens, Hot Tub, Game Room | Near Donner Lake

Spacious Donner Lakeview Home

Dog-friendly waterfront cabin with lake views & access - close to slopes

Other attractions near Donner Lake

beach near Donner Pines Tract

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