Stay at Donner Lake Village in Truckee, CA. Polished lakeside condos with marina access, free Wi-Fi, parking, and close to Sugar Bowl and Palisades Tahoe.
Recent visitors highlight the scenic location, friendly service, and updated condos while noting some accessibility challenges with steps and limited on-site amenities.
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Donner Lake Village is a lakeside resort hotel featuring polished condo accommodations with some units offering kitchens and recently updated interiors. The property emphasizes a relaxed atmosphere and provides practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free parking, a business center, and kid-friendly spaces, although it does not offer air conditioning, a pool, or an on-site restaurant. Guests can find useful facilities including a ski waxing room and equipment rentals, catering well to both summer and winter recreational activities.
Situated along the western shore of Donner Lake, the resort offers close proximity to popular outdoor destinations like Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and Tahoe Donner Golf Course. The private beach and marina nearby support a variety of water-based activities, with Donner Lake Marina located just steps away for boat and kayak rentals. Visitors appreciate the easy access to both lakefront relaxation and nearby ski resorts, making it suitable for guests interested in seasonal outdoor experiences.
Guest reviews highlight the peaceful setting and scenic views of Donner Lake, along with friendly and attentive staff. While many guests praise the recently remodeled rooms and cozy common areas such as the fireplace lounge, some note challenges related to accessibility, with certain steps described as difficult to navigate. This suggests the property may be less ideal for those with mobility issues.
Located at 15695 Donner Pass Rd in Truckee, California, Donner Lake Village is approximately a 46-minute drive from Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Its quiet lakeside environment combined with convenient access to downtown Truckee and winter ski resorts positions it as a practical choice for families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a self-catered stay close to nature.
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What a magnificent location for peace and relaxation. I have been there many different times during the year and cherish them all. In the summer there is the lake and in the winter the lovely snow. The staff is friendly and the manager Fernando really cares about the people staying there. Shirley was as pleasant as an anyone can be and high five to Karen in the front desk who helped me find restaurant and gave me other local tips.There is also saunas that I use often and the various common living rooms where you can be by the fire and watch the ducks on the lake. Highly recommend !
Great reasonably priced room. Right on with private beach and dock. Close to downtown and local ski resorts. Stayed in Room 215 which has been recently remodeled. Not all rooms have. Beautiful fireplace lounge overlooking lake and sauna.
Not good if you have trouble walking. The first floor of the one building has 4 non standard steps that have too high tread height And the depth is probably 7 inches vs the standard 10 inches, forcing you to walk up the steps sideways
We love this place. The amazing lakefront location is perfect for water activities. It’s a short drive to world class ski resorts during the winter. The room was recently updated and has a full kitchen.
This place is an unbelievable hidden gem. We have passed by Donner Lake for over 20 years and didn’t realize that Donner Lake Village was there. Seems like the majority of rooms I have seen have been recently remodeled and well cared for and many have a lake or partial lake views. We especially like the easy access to many ski resorts and very close to downtown Truckee. Make sure to check out the fireplace room overlooking the lake.The staff here is friendly, professional and very accommodating. This will definitely be our go to place and being a lake front property we plane to return this summer.
We stayed in a super cool studio condo *134 bldg C* at Donner Lake Village and had a great experience. The location was perfect—right next to the parking lot and just steps from the beach. The condo had updated amenities, a very comfortable bed, and a nice TV with lots of channels. Everything was convenient and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this specific room and the whole experience at Donner Lake Village overall.
We absolutely LOVE Donner Lake Village. Scenic views and convenient location, this is our go-to place to stay in Tahoe. Located just a few minutes from both downtown Truckee and Donner Summit ski resorts, we love coming here in both summer and winter. Clean rooms and common areas with spectacular views. Our personal favorite is unit #134 for its cozy vibes and easy access.
Donner Lake Village is great place nestled in the mountains right on Donner lake. The property is well maintained and very clean, friendly service. Great location for summer on the lake or winter on the slopes. We loved it! Highly recommend this little gem!
Situated on the western shore of Donner Lake, this relaxed, all-condo resort is 4.6 miles from Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and 6.6 miles from Tahoe Donner Golf Course.
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