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Northstar California Resort

3.0 star property

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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Mountain) | Living area
Condo, 1 Bedroom (Ski Trails, Trailside) | Living area
Ice skating
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
30-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Springs Express Gondola
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Condo, 1 Bedroom (Ski Trails, 1 Bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Condo, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain, 1 Bathroom)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Condo, 3 Bedrooms (Mountain, 2 Bathrooms)

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

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Studio (Mountain Condo)

Studio (Mountain Condo)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northstar Village)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Mountain)

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Mountain)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Condo, 2 Bedrooms (Ski Trails, 1 Bathroom)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Loft, 1 Queen Bed (Northstar Village)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Loft, 2 Queen Beds (Northstar Village)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room (Northstar Village)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 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)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Ski Trails)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Condo, 1 Bedroom (Ski Trails, Trailside) | Living area

Condo, 1 Bedroom (Ski Trails, Trailside)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Condo, 1 Bedroom (Northstar Village Condos)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Condo, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Mountain)

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds and 3 Queen Beds

Condo (Mountain, Studio Loft)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

House, 4 Bedrooms (Private Homes)

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Condo, 3 Bedrooms (Ski Trails)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Condo (Northstar Village, Studio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

House, 5 Bedrooms (380 Skidder)

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

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About the area

Truckee

With a stay at Northstar California Resort in Truckee (Northstar), you'll be 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 - 1.9 km
  • Big Springs Express Gondola - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 10 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Donner Lake - 12 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Sawyer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Village at Northstar California™ Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Truck - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Northstar California Resort

Ski hotel with a golf course and a fitness center
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 hot 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 hot 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Designer stores
  • Downhill skiing
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Ice skating
  • Mountain biking
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snow tubing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Washer/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 at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, 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; hot 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Reviews

Northstar California Resort Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Judith L.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and the service at check-in was great. The unit we had was not up to par and had many broken things, dirty carpet and dirty and stained balcony furniture. Wifi only worked about 15% of the time. We were not really satisfied with the unit. The bedroom with the bunkbed in it would be great for kids, but it’s not good if you have another couple with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kanela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend packing your own knives if you decide to cook, as I did during my stay. The kitchen knives were unsafe to use as they were rather dull, bring your own knives. The dishwasher was full of clean dishes, which we found to be a tad annoying. All else was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you

The studio was not like any of the pictures, however was just fine. The staff was great. Summer is slower so some stores and restaurants weren’t open. The place is still beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was so easy. Very friendly staff. Condo was incredibly beautiful. Walking distance to shops and eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dynaro

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s really nice to stay so close to the Village. The pool is convenient and clean. The arcade games are HORRIBLE overpriced. The food options are great and we loved Rubicon pizza and pasta.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No frills. Just a clean room with a bed and a bathroom. Kitchen ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve never had huge issues with anywhere we’ve stayed in Tahoe, but we stayed at 3114 Aspen & it was very dirty- spiderwebs everywhere, thick layer of dust on everything, clumps of hair stuck to toilet, carpets/floor were gross, old napkins in the couch, patio was not usable as there was a huge tarp with logs in the corner (we stayed in summer) to name a few things. It was very outdated with a dirty, hard couch that no one wanted to sit on. We looked at all the 2 bed/2 bath condos & none of the pictures were of the condo we stayed at. It was so bad that we requested to be moved- they were able to do this, but unfortunately while the new place was in better shape, we could not get it to cool down & ended up leaving late at night before our check out time the next day as all the kids were so uncomfortable they couldn’t go to sleep. The details on Expedia were pretty misleading. We thought the condo was at the village, but both condos were a few minutes away- not a huge deal, but annoying when we thought it was right there. We also did not know the units did not have AC until after we booked the non-refundable room & the resort emailed us frequently asked questions. We did pay a resort fee, but to access any of the facilities (pickleball/tennis courts, pool, hot tub, game room, etc) you also had to pay a $10 per person/per day fee-not sure what the report fee paid for. The staff were very nice & helpful in changing our condo, but we will not stay at this resort again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Luis Vitorio, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The mice drops under the kitchen sink. Besides that the lodge was in good condition. Going places they have the shuttle service but you need to call, wait, go, do your thing, call again, wait again, return. No many choices to eat (only the one place open on the resort) otherwise need to drive somewhere, which is not convenient. The property grounds are really amazing, the lodge in itself really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love Northstar

Best stay for the 4th of July. Northstar is a great destination with great food and accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space and restaurants at the location Staff called and setup entry via email, so we went straight to the room. No air conditioning but July and it was a nice temperature. Bathroom could have been a bit cleaner, but not bad… tub stopper needed a scrubbing and ceiling fan vent had dust buildup.. 2 of 4 bulbs not working on bathroom… looked intentional which was a bit annoying when doing hair and makeup. The rest of the condo looked great. Would definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Georgios, Thousand Oaks

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is old and not well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Northstar

Our room was ok, but the tv stopped working while we were there and the fan in the bathroom was broken so it made a loud sound when we turned it on. There was a used hair brush under the sink, so that was pretty gross. Just for next time, please clean under the sink area. It's nice being close to all the shops, though, so I really enjoyed that!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wes& Christy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean. A lot of stairs and walking. Shuttle service provided
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ANTONIO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disappointed

Most of the stores in the village were closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025