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Our top choices for Donner Lake hotels

Outdoor spa tub
Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Donner Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"I've stayed at this location several times and it's generally always great spot for convenience and affordability, definitely recommend!"
United States
Jose
The price is P7,018
P7,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Truckee Donner Lodge
Outdoor dining
215 Bldg B Condo

215 Bldg B Condo

215 Bldg B Condo
2.0 star property
2 km from Donner Lake
The price is P18,479
P24,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
215 Bldg B Condo
Private kitchen
115 Bldg B Studio

115 Bldg B Studio

115 Bldg B Studio
3.0 star property
2 km from Donner Lake
The price is P17,809
P23,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
115 Bldg B Studio
Front of property
The Inn at Truckee

The Inn at Truckee

The Inn at Truckee
2.0 star property
4.6 km from Donner Lake
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Older but price was great room was clean and breakfast was good "
United States
Donna
The Inn at Truckee
Front of property
Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe
4.0 star property
8.1 km from Donner Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Great place and staff"
United States
Richard
The price is P8,985
P10,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe
Property amenity
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe
2.5 star property
7.4 km from Donner Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (857)
"Great stay"
United States
Ann Christelle
The price is P11,125
P12,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe
Exterior
Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel

Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel

Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel
2.5 star property
8.7 km from Donner Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (999)
"Always a great place to stay!"
United States
SHAUNDA
The price is P8,211
P9,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel
Lobby
Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
9.6 km from Donner Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (772)
"Awesome hotel!!"
United States
Karen
The price is P7,379
P8,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Library
Clair Tappaan Lodge

Clair Tappaan Lodge

Clair Tappaan Lodge
1.0 star property
7.5 km from Donner Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (44)
"Yes, all good"
United States
EDDIE
Clair Tappaan Lodge
Exterior
1882 Bar and Grill at River Street Inn

1882 Bar and Grill at River Street Inn

1882 Bar and Grill at River Street Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Truckee, 7 km from Donner Lake
7.6 out of 10, Good, (17)
"River Front"
United States
Tim
The price is P17,279
P19,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
1882 Bar and Grill at River Street Inn
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
5.0 star property
Northstar, 13.2 km from Donner Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (581)
"By far th Best hotel I've ever stayed in. "
United States
Juan
The price is P33,909
P42,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Inn at Boatworks

The Inn at Boatworks

The Inn at Boatworks
2.0 star property
19.7 km from Donner Lake
6.8 out of 10, (608)
"Nice little place to cat h a few zzz's"
United States
Bryan
The price is P8,418
P9,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
The Inn at Boatworks
Exterior
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
4.5 star property
Northstar Village, 13.3 km from Donner Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1132)
"What an amazing place "
United States
Andres
The price is P11,112
P15,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Exterior
Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe

Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe

Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
4.0 star property
14.2 km from Donner Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"I loved staying here ! "
United States
Jennifer
The price is P11,499
P16,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
Boating
Firelite Lodge

Firelite Lodge

Firelite Lodge
3.0 star property
20.8 km from Donner Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (503)
"Very clean property with a beautiful beach across the street! "
United States
Cristian
The price is P6,516
P7,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Firelite Lodge
Front of property
Basecamp Tahoe City

Basecamp Tahoe City

Basecamp Tahoe City
3.0 star property
19.7 km from Donner Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (844)
"It was a great experience overall. Would stay again. "
United States
Elizabeth
Basecamp Tahoe City
Reception
The Village at Palisades Tahoe

The Village at Palisades Tahoe

The Village at Palisades Tahoe
4.0 star property
14.2 km from Donner Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Had an amazing time! Was so great staying in the village and waking up to the view of the mountain "
United States
Allison
The price is P9,393
P14,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
View from property
Pepper Tree Inn

Pepper Tree Inn

Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
19.8 km from Donner Lake
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Incredible views and value. Great staff. My only concern is parking. Parking capacity is much less than capacity of the hotel."
United States
Jim
Pepper Tree Inn
Terrace/patio
evo Hotel Tahoe City

evo Hotel Tahoe City

evo Hotel Tahoe City
4.0 star property
19.8 km from Donner Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (239)
"Great location, great breakfast!"
United States
Mireille
The price is P7,390
P8,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
evo Hotel Tahoe City
Interior
1BR Ski-in/ski-out Condo w/ Views, Pool, Hot Tub

1BR Ski-in/ski-out Condo w/ Views, Pool, Hot Tub

1BR Ski-in/ski-out Condo w/ Views, Pool, Hot Tub
3.0 star property
14.1 km from Donner Lake
The price is P5,730
P21,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
1BR Ski-in/ski-out Condo w/ Views, Pool, Hot Tub
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Donner Lake Hotel Reviews

Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff. Clean room. Quite good breakfast for the price of stay."
Sujay 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Truckee Donner Lodge
Donner Lake Inn

Donner Lake Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful clean quiet inn for a weekend getaway."
Claudia 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Donner Lake Inn

Hotels near other Donner Lake attractions

Panoramic view to Donner lake from Donner Pass, Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe area

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area

4.4/5 (106 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Truckee with a visit to Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
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A little bridge nearby.
Photo by Ron V.
Open Photo by Ron V.

Donner Memorial State Park

4.4/5 (58 reviews)
Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities like skiing in Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside, or seek out the hiking trails.
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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 55 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 55 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.
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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