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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Front of property
Outdoor wedding area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
2285 River Road, Olympic Valley, CA, 96145
  • North Tahoe Regional Park
    19 min walk
  • The Links at Everline Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Spa at Everline
    6 min drive
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    57 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Olympic Valley

Located in Olympic Valley, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of The Links at Everline Golf Course and Granlibakken Resort Ski Area. .This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • The Links at Everline Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Spa at Everline - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Alpine Meadows Ski Resort - 21 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 14 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildflour Baking Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Chalet - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bridgetender - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KT Base Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

Riverwalk hotel with a restaurant and a bar
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Olympic Valley hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services and a television in a common area.
At River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 28 and November 19.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

River Ranch Lodge Tahoe City
River Ranch Lodge
River Ranch Tahoe City
River Ranch Hotel Tahoe City
River Ranch Lodge Restaurant
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Hotel
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Olympic Valley
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Hotel Olympic Valley

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 192 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Having the Truckee River right outside of your room was wonderful. Really enjoyed sitting on the balcony and have breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and professional. The lodge is on the older side but well maintained. Little things like a drapery hanging off the rod were not really a problem. There are condos across the river that can look straight in to your room so having the window and door open for cool air is a problem. No AC in the warm summer so that is a must. I would stay again, great value for the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, our balcony overlooked the Truckee River. A screen was needed for the bathroom window.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic/Charming/Great staff
The staff was friendly, accommodating, and just lovely to engage with; from reception (Danielle/Alicia/Stephanie) to Kat at the restaurant and Asa as our server on my birthday. Everyone we crossed paths with during our two week stay was terrific. The Lodge has charm and our room had some minor updates (new fridge and Keurig machine) but if you come here, be sure and ask for a remodeled/updated room. Rustic charm is great and this place has it for sure! Unfortunately, the room we were given had not been repaired/updated/remodeled in many years and because of that the condition of the room and bathroom reflected some neglect. We mentioned our concerns at check out and in a follow up conversation were told the quick fixes were implemented right away…so that tells me the staff care and are very responsive! The food was sublime. Everything I ate was delicious. The prices are comparable to other restaurants in the area, so be prepared. The Truckee River is the big draw and if/when we come back to this area, we’ll want to enjoy this beautiful place again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

thomas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beat ! Needs substantial upgrade.
Generally speaking, the place needs substantial upgrading, not just in the rooms (which look to be 1980's vintage) but in the entire property: cracked concrete, peeling paint, this could be an interesting place with some real investment. The restaurant was good with very good bar service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I like this place. It is however like stepping back in time 50 years. Rooms are a little outdated, but the staff is kind and the kitchen is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and the bar/restaurant staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room over looks the river it was just perfect what I needed to rest and not difficult to get to the ski lifts can take Tart or Mountaineer free transportation. I will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best New Year’s Trip
It was beautiful! The whole place was covered in snow. Or balcony was at least covered in a foot of snow and felt like a picture from a book! Everything was quiet and peaceful. Also had New Years Eve dinner at the Lodge and it was tasteful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff Great ... beds alittle rough, wobbly. Dissapointed about the river, which is what i was looking forward to , but thats mother nature..Danille was great!,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful dinner in the hotel restaurant by the Truckee River. Room was up to date and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

wensheng

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms are too closed to the chimney of the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bethsy L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Great place with a great view. Unfortunately it did only have a portable fan and the room got really hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
River Ranch summer stay
Stayed here for a wedding in Tahoe City area. Very fun atmosphere since this is the take out point for rafting on the Truckee River in June and July. Restaurant is very good but pricey. Room was clean and comfortable. Second floor Rooms with balconies are best. Road noise noticeable during day but not at night. Very friendly and attentive staff. Property a bit worn overall but has a wonderful location and is more inexpensive than many properties in an expensive region.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo, Victorville

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, nice staff; clean, spacious room. Location on the Truckee River with bike/jogging path; awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bathroom tiles had mold between them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

chandra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overlooks truckee river and thats the only plus; carpets are dirty, old. I wouldnt stay there again for that price unless i was desperate
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022