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Northstar California Resort

3.0 star property
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House, 5 Bedrooms (380 Skidder) | Terrace/patio
House, 3 Bedrooms (Private Homes, with Den Home) | Private kitchen
Exterior
House, 3 Bedrooms (Private Homes, with Den Home) | Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

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Map
100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Northstar California Resort
    3 min drive
  • North of the Border
    1 min walk
  • Sawmill Heights Bus Stop
    16 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe)
    6 min drive

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northstar Village)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northstar Village)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Mountain) | Living area

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Mountain)

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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House, 4 Bedrooms (Private Homes) | Private kitchen

House, 4 Bedrooms (Private Homes)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Condo (Mountain, Studio Loft) | Terrace/patio

Condo (Mountain, Studio Loft)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Condo, 3 Bedrooms (Ski Trails) | Private kitchen

Condo, 3 Bedrooms (Ski Trails)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for House, 3 Bedrooms (Private Homes, 824 Beaver Pond)

House, 3 Bedrooms (Private Homes, 824 Beaver Pond) | Living room

House, 3 Bedrooms (Private Homes, 824 Beaver Pond)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds and 3 Queen Beds

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Loft, 1 Queen Bed (Northstar Village)

Loft, 1 Queen Bed (Northstar Village)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Loft, 2 Queen Beds (Northstar Village) | Private kitchen

Loft, 2 Queen Beds (Northstar Village)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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30-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Condo, 2 Bedrooms (Ski Trails, 1 Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room (Northstar Village)

Room (Northstar Village)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Ski Trails, Trailside)

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Ski Trails, Trailside)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Condo, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Mountain) | Private kitchen

Condo, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Mountain)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premier Condo, 1 Bedroom (Northstar Village Condos)

Premier Condo, 1 Bedroom (Northstar Village Condos) | Living area

Premier Condo, 1 Bedroom (Northstar Village Condos)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Condo (Northstar Village, Studio)

Condo (Northstar Village, Studio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for House, 3 Bedrooms (Private Homes, with Den Home)

House, 3 Bedrooms (Private Homes, with Den Home) | In-room dining

House, 3 Bedrooms (Private Homes, with Den Home)

  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for House, 5 Bedrooms (380 Skidder)

House, 5 Bedrooms (380 Skidder) | Terrace/patio

House, 5 Bedrooms (380 Skidder)

  • Sleeps 15
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Condo, 1 Bedroom (Ski Trails, 1 Bathroom)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Condo, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain, 1 Bathroom)

Condo, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain, 1 Bathroom)

Condo, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain, 1 Bathroom)

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Condo, 3 Bedrooms (Mountain, 2 Bathrooms)

Condo, 3 Bedrooms (Mountain, 2 Bathrooms) | Living area

Condo, 3 Bedrooms (Mountain, 2 Bathrooms)

  • 118 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Ski Trails)

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Ski Trails) | Living area

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Ski Trails)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio (Mountain Condo)

Studio (Mountain Condo) | Living area

Studio (Mountain Condo)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Condo, 1 Bedroom (Ski Trails, Trailside)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Condo, 1 Bedroom (Ski Trails, Trailside)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Truckee

When you stay at Northstar California Resort in Truckee, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Northstar California Resort and Donner Lake. .This family-friendly hotel is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park.

What's nearby

  • Northstar California Resort - 3 min drive
  • Big Springs Express Gondola - 3 min drive
  • Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 11 min drive
  • Donner Lake - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 8 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gar Woods - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jax at the Tracks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fifty Fifty Brewing Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Northstar California Resort

Family-friendly ski hotel with a restaurant
Northstar California Resort offers 230 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Truckee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a golf course and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 230 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and washers/dryers, as well as phones with free local calls.
While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as a spa tub or a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services.
Northstar California Resort has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Designer shops
  • Downhill skiing
  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ice skating
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Snow tubing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowshoeing
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Washer/dryer

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Corner/local shop
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Golf lessons
  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Skiing lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Washer and dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open Friday - Sunday (midnight - 11:30 PM) and Monday - Thursday (8:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in for this property is based at a different location, 100 Northstar Drive.
This property provides a shuttle from all condos to Northstar Village.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 11.1 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Self parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Ski shuttle
  • Ski storage

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Facilities fee: USD 10.00 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa tub; swimming pool

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

Property is also known as

Northstar California Resort
Northstar California Resort Condo
Northstar California Truckee
Northstar California Resort Hotel
Northstar California Resort Truckee
Northstar California Resort Hotel Truckee

Northstar California Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gloria

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Justin helped us with check in and helped make sure our stay was the best. He was polite, helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole Breann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and accommodating staff! Thank you to Richard and the rest of the lodge concierge!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff & Property!
First impression was guest parking and that was a struggle. We arrived late (11pm). Check in was smooth and staff was excellent! He instructed us to search for a space marked in green, which we could not find. We contacted the safety patrol person and he found us a place to park in the main parking area, which we did not know about. When we finally made it to the second floor of the Timber Creek Lodge, we noticed the carpet was terribly stained. As a ski resort, we recognize that it is almost impossible to keep it looking clean. Finally, we were surprised by the extra $10 fee to use the recreation area, as we already paid a resort fee. The pool and hot tubs were listed as an amenity but there was no mention of an additional fee. Otherwise, I would consider returning to the resort. The property was lovely and overall clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1st night broken bed, and they can not fix it, I have to move everything to another condo, after that no TV and No WiFi.. but they able to fix the TV, still no WiFi for that day Otherwise is okay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Would come here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great spot, service is a let down
Rooms have no air conditioning. The patio door and screen were left open prior to our check in, the thermostat was registering 92degrees in the room. Mini swamp cooler was not functioning. After 3 attempts, was able to contact customer service. They brought 2 additional fans. Achieved a decent temp by 11:00pm thanks to Mother Nature. We paid a 77 dollar resort fee, only to find out that to use the pool and facilities was an additional 10$ per guest. When requesting a late check out of 12:00pm (which was stated was an option included in the resort fee) we were told no. Those things aside, location is great. Very cool view over the village. I would say this would be a much better stay during the winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Reno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A very nice,, well equipped property. Nice fireplace (did not use fo a summertime trip,, but would be nice for a.winter ski visit.) Nice facilities, pools, hot tubs, games rooms. Good restaurants. Quiet, and also music by the skate rink in the village during the day..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not the best experience
Toilet was leaking, no air conditioning, bed was uncomfortable. No notification front desk would be closed 30 minutes after checkin time of 4pm on Mondays. Pool service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to kings beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Saratha, Pleasanton

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great condo. The day pass for the pool, gym, and other recreation was phenomenal. We went during the off season. While it was great there was no crowd, on the flip slide most establishments for food and entertainment were closed. That's not a reflection of the property, but more about the season. Great property and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

eva

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

DOUGLAS

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to golf.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the recreation center with a couple of swimming Pools and a few hot tubs arcade and a jym with nice showers great place and our condo was perfect and the staff very nice 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with family
Glad we weren't in the room very much.
Bathtub door would not open properly. Had to side step next to toilet. Track very dirty and part of the reason it wouldn't open. Internet would not stay on, even after rebooting numerous times. No way to clean coffee mugs/glasses for reuse. Bring your own soap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing Like The Description
About 30 minutes before our check in time, I received an email with check in instructions. On the email, it also mentioned for use of amenities, there’s an extra charge of $10 per person, per day. This includes pool area and gym. When I was looking for a hotel, the description said it had a pool and gym, but didn’t mention we’d have to pay an extra fee, so that was a disappointment already. We get to our room and we unpack all of our belongings, including our groceries we just purchased only to notice the unit doesn’t have an AC, the huge sliding door in the living room didn’t have a curtain, and also didn’t lock, and the dryer wasn’t working. Which being in Tahoe, we need a dryer due to being at the lake daily. We called the front office and said they would be able to assist us in the morning. They offered us two units to look at, which one didn’t have AC and it smelled horrible. The one we chose, still didn’t have AC, but there was a curtain and doors locked at least. We had to re-pack from the night before and move to the new unit. The next day, we noticed the fridge wasn’t working which caused our food to go bad and had to buy more daily. The overall resort area is not kept up and it looks almost abandoned. We were very unsatisfied with our stay here and spent a lot of money due to groceries having to be thrown out. The description says the amenities are included, and they aren’t. It also says they have AC, which the units don’t. We will never stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rex

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent
Never received the code to check in. Never received the QR code for the pool. Was never told you had to also pay for pool access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024