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

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.

1. Truckee Donner Lodge

3.1 km from Donner Lake

Ben

￥16,954

￥19,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern log cabin with a large porch, surrounded by tall trees.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a painting, a heart-shaped decoration, and a window with blinds.

A coastal area with a beach, boats, and a forested hillside.

A buffet area with various food options like chicken sausage, banana walnut chocolate chip muffins, and oranges.

2. Donner Lake Inn

1.9 km from Donner Lake

Michelle

￥22,991

￥26,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a sofa, and a TV.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe

7.8 km from Donner Lake

Suwat

￥21,356

￥24,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 conference room with a stone wall backdrop, wooden ceiling beams, and a large window.

4. Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

8.1 km from Donner Lake

wayne

￥18,296

￥22,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a central fire feature, surrounded by string lights and trees.

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.

5. Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9.6 km from Donner Lake

Arti

￥20,603

￥23,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 modern indoor seating area with a pool view, featuring a sofa, round tables, and chairs.

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

6. Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel

8.8 km from Donner Lake

Katherine

￥18,670

￥21,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 stone building with a picnic table and chairs, a covered area, and a parking lot in the background.

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

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

7. The Inn at Truckee

4.6 km from Donner Lake

Evelyn

￥13,116

￥16,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A beachside seating area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the sea and boats.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with blinds, and a view of trees outside.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A deck with wooden chairs and tables, overlooking a lake with boats and a dock.

8. Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

21.6 km from Donner Lake

Lysette

￥16,053

￥24,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

Two wooden chairs with patterned cushions, a stone wall, and a wooden table with a lamp.

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

9. Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

14.3 km from Donner Lake

Rebecca

￥16,453

￥24,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

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

10. Olympic Village Inn

13.7 km from Donner Lake

YaelandAri

￥15,932

￥24,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A lodge with a stone facade, wooden porch, and a view of a lake at dusk.

A beach with picnic tables and boats in the water.

A cabin with a covered patio, a red chair, and a table.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of tall trees.

11. Firelite Lodge

20.8 km from Donner Lake

Gary

￥13,097

￥16,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A lodge with multiple cabins, a central lawn area with picnic tables, and a clear sky.

A cozy room with a bed, a table with chairs, a stone wall, a fireplace, a television, and a kitchen area.

A wooden interior with a table set for dining, a window with a view of the outside, and a chandelier.

12. Cedar Glen Lodge

20 km from Donner Lake

Kaiyla

￥19,768

￥22,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, balconies, and a landscaped area with trees and a wooden fence.

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

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, dining area, fireplace, and large windows.

A multi-story lodge with stone and wood exterior, balconies, and a snow-covered road in the background.

13. Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Northstar Village, 13.3 km from Donner Lake

Shreya

￥16,766

￥26,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden accents, and a fireplace.

A reception desk with a laptop, a jar, and a sign that reads "BASE CAMP HOTEL."

A modern living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a television.

A wooden sign for Basecamp Hotel with a stone wall and large windows.

14. Basecamp Tahoe City

19.7 km from Donner Lake

Tony

￥15,502

￥17,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a comfortable seating area with a sofa and coffee table.

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

15. One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

Northstar Village, 13.5 km from Donner Lake

PAMELA

￥19,496

￥28,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 wooden spa area with a hot tub and a sauna.

16. evo Hotel Tahoe City

19.8 km from Donner Lake

ROSITA

￥16,482

￥18,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

17. The Village at Palisades Tahoe

14.2 km from Donner Lake

Catriona

￥17,224

￥28,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with wicker furniture, a railing, and a view of mountains and trees.

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.

18. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

Northstar, 13.2 km from Donner Lake

Richard

￥86,753

￥111,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A lodge with a stone facade, outdoor seating, and a pool area.

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

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

19. Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe

14.2 km from Donner Lake

Susan

￥39,026

￥54,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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

20. Clair Tappaan Lodge

7.5 km from Donner Lake

Jonathan

￥19,617

￥21,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Donner Lake

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Truckee Donner Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,008 reviews	View
Donner Lake Inn	9.6 Exceptional 84 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe	9.2 Wonderful 984 reviews	View
Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.0 Wonderful 928 reviews	View

Top Donner Lake Hotel Reviews

Lakefront Cabin with private pier on Donner Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Everything as advertised! Karen was a great host and very available for questions. Make sure you time your day to watch the sunset on the dock- it’s magical. Will be back!!!"

Truckee Donner Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nice for the price point"

Truckee Cabin Steps to Donner Lake w/ Kayaks, Fireplace & Forest Views

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed the unbelievable views of Lake Donner from this home. The home itself was very comfortable and relaxing. The beds were very comfortable and provided us with great sleep. The Host was very attentive to our needs, texting multiple times to ensure that our stay was going well. The number one asset of this home is the most beautiful views from just about any part of this home and property. If there was anything that could have been better, I would list the following for future customers. First, the security lights on the upper stairways to the driveway were not working. making it difficult to see the stairs. Secondly, updated carpeting would be suggested. And finally, it was a little strange when showering or bathing as there were no window coverings on the bathroom windows. Overall, we really loved the home and the property and enjoyed our stay. Thanks!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay here. The house has everything you need and the views are beautiful. It was just such a peaceful location and we will be back! The host is great!"

Donner Bliss - Remodeled Lakefront Cabin on Donner, 180 Views, Dog Friendly, with Private Pier

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home in a lovely location. The private pier was nice to use. Check in process was very easy."

Donner Lake Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast good was good. The view was nice and it was very quiet. The location was very good."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Working with the host was great. They were very accommodating in switching the reservation over to my wife's contact information. VRBO won't make any changes once reservation established. The residence was nice and quaint. Loved the view of Donner Lake from the deck and pier access across the street. Definitely recommend bringing your own pillows. Shower is very small. Very relaxing."

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

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I spent a wonderful week at the paradise awaits property. Everything was in order, clean, and the communication with the management company was outstanding. We will definitely be back and highly recommend doing business with this company."

2-bedroom lakefront condo overlooking Donner Lake and beach.

10/10 Excellent

"The view from the condo was fabulous! Very nice property on the second floor. Tor is an excellent host!"

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 48 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 Donner Lake Inn and The Inn at Truckee.

How many hotels are there close to Donner Lake?

Expedia has 48 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. Donner Lake Inn

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe

4. Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

5. Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6. Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel

7. The Inn at Truckee

8. Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

9. Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

10. Olympic Village Inn

11. Firelite Lodge

12. Cedar Glen Lodge

13. Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

14. Basecamp Tahoe City

15. One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

16. evo Hotel Tahoe City

17. The Village at Palisades Tahoe

18. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

19. Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe

20. Clair Tappaan Lodge

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Top Donner Lake Hotel Reviews

Lakefront Cabin with private pier on Donner Lake

Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Cabin Steps to Donner Lake w/ Kayaks, Fireplace & Forest Views

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

Donner Bliss - Remodeled Lakefront Cabin on Donner, 180 Views, Dog Friendly, with Private Pier

Donner Lake Inn

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

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

2-bedroom lakefront condo overlooking Donner Lake and beach.

Other attractions near Donner Lake

beach near Donner Pines Tract

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