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Northstar California Resort

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA, 96161
  • Northstar California Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Big Springs Express Gondola
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪43 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) | Terrace/patio

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds and 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Loft, 1 Queen Bed (Northstar Village)

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

View all photos for Condo, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Mountain)

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

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

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 - 2.2 km
  • Big Springs Express Gondola - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Old Greenwood Golf Course - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Donner Lake - 13 min drive - 15.8 km

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 ski hotel with golf course
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.

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 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 washer/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

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 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. 425 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1001 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

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was the biggest waste of money. The room was awful, the bed was SO uncomfortable, the walls were paper thin and could hear everything happening outside and above us. The cleaning people stole some of our food, the cleanliness of the room was subpar at best. My suggestion is do not waste your money, stay somewhere else!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family rental for skiing at Northstar. The shuttles were prompt, the facilities were amazing and the service is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vasko

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the unit, it's location and condition. Check-in was easy, thank you.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to slopes, nice great room & fireplace. Overall comfortable. Heat downstairs didn’t work so well and there was no outside light by the stairs. Would do an inventory of kitchen tools. No placemats except for two plastic kids placemats. No measuring cups. A little too expensive for what you got.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

David, Watsonville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been visiting North Star resort for almost 14 years. It used to be a very upscale resort. This past week we went for a three night stay at one of the Resort managed properties. Expedia shows a balcony. There was not a balcony. the WIFI did not work and Resort said just connect to a different WIFI. All we got was slow or no WIFI. Two Burners on the stove did not work. The water heater either did not work or was very small. We could not take a shower longer than t0 minutest before the hot water ran out. The bed pillows were terrible. It was like no pillow and last thing the Expedia said the bed is a queen bed and I can not swear to it but I think it was a double. It was so uncomfortable. We booked three nights and we went home after two nights. We talked to the reservation desk and they kept saying it is Expedia problem. The desk clerk seemed to have found us another room. He went to ask his manager and came back and said not there was not any rooms available with a balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vitalii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Zhaoxi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Goutham

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Great service! Perfect place for a family ski trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luiz

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible Experience
I recently stayed at North Star Resort, and my experience was deeply disappointing. From the moment I arrived, it was clear things were not as expected. The resort was surrounded by loud road construction, which made it difficult to get around and impossible to enjoy any peace. I had hoped for a quiet, relaxing escape, but instead, I was greeted by constant noise and disruption. When I entered the lodging building, the common areas were in disarray. The flooring had been ripped out, leaving nails and debris everywhere. It felt unsafe and far from welcoming. Worse, when I asked the staff at reception about it, they seemed just as surprised as I was. There was no communication or warning about this construction, which made the situation even more frustrating. In my studio, though the flooring was intact, construction materials were left under the furniture, making the room feel incomplete. It was far from the comfortable, relaxing space I had envisioned. The final blow came the next morning when workers began sanding walls and floors right outside my room, filling the air with dust. I suffered an intense allergic reaction that I’m still recovering from. Although I was eventually moved to another room, the damage was already done. I left North Star more stressed than when I arrived. The disorganization, lack of communication, and constant disruption made this an awful experience. I cannot recommend this resort to anyone seeking relaxation or comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful setting. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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