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West River House

2.0 star property

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Basic Room
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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10101 West River St, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Place, Donner Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Greenwood Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Northstar California Resort
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Room

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is NZ$313
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Truckee

With a stay at West River House in Truckee (Downtown Truckee), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Donner Lake and Truckee River. .This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Northstar California Resort.

What's nearby

  • Coyote Moon Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Donner Lake - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 14 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 6 min walk
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Craft & Logic Taproom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wagon Train Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar of America - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger Me - ‬12 min walk

About this property

West River House

Hotel in Truckee
West River House offers 12 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a library.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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Reviews

West River House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 217 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice. Very close to the main street. All within walking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

April

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a train track right in front of the hotel with train horns going at night. The facility offered ear plugs and white noise makers, which helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
West River House was a pleasant surprise. It has a hostel vibe. The room was clean and the bed / pillows are very comfortable. We were most impressed with the detailed instructions for everything including parking, shower use, check in and checkout. We enjoyed the balcony as well. The location was great for us as we came to ride bikes and enjoy Truckee Thursday.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deshawn

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The sheets where dirty & a lot of stains the bathroom towels. Are very thin when trying to dry off you have to use 2 towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location downtown. Staff helped us store luggage for a few hours. We got the room with its own bathroom and it was great for the one night we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room did not have any air conditioning instead they had a very loud fan and with the window open I heard every loud noise which caused me to lose sleep. With the weather and the conditions we’re going to be the same I decided to leave a day early. The property was very clean and unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrey, SAN FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded my expectations. Comfy beds. Family room was perfect for us. Lots of bathrooms to choose from. Check-in was super smooth. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thao

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Star

Liked: Amenities
The property was extremely clean and quant. Newly renovated yet still feels like you are stepping into the 1900s
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Fredrico very kind & helpful with my check-in process! Kudos to him!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. We stayed here with several friends for a disc golf tournament nearby. Loved the rich colors and almost haunted feeling, the low price. The shower heads are tall enough for my 6’9” husband. Check in and out is simple. The beds are comfortable which is most important for us. There’s no shampoo/conditioner so bring your own. Sheets/pillows/blankets/towels are all nice. Perfect for a place to rest without breaking the bank. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small but Mighty!

The best small room in Truckee!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianying

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The other hotel guests were quiet and I was able to sleep well on my day off from work. I recommend room 13 for those guests that want privacy. Fyi, one can save money at this property by booking a "communal room".
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hostel option in downtown Truckee, clean, easy and mellow midweek.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

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

Great hotel but limited parking

This was a good place to stay in Truckee. Close to the resorts. My only issue is the limited parking. It was incredibly stressful trying to secure one of the limited overnight parking spaces, especially on a just weekend. For only this reason, I would not come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025