Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a convenience store, and a garden are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sierra Woods Lodge offers 15 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature down comforters. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Emigrant Gap hotel also offers multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.
Sierra Woods Lodge has designated areas for smoking.
The Rusitc Table - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Rusitc Bean - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
The Rusitc Bean
The Rusitc Table
Things to do
Sledding
Family friendly
Changing table
Grocery/convenience store
High chair
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
In the mountains
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
More
Heating
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Sierra Woods Lodge Hotel
Sierra Woods Lodge Emigrant Gap
Sierra Woods Lodge Hotel Emigrant Gap
Sierra Woods Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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We enjoyed our stay. We traveled from SF with 2 small kids under 3 and had some time in the snow. It was a 15 min distance from soda spring Borreal which was amazing since the traveling from the city can be exhausting. The property looked decent with its attached Rustic Diner. The Rustic Turkey sandwich was really good my kids loved it. The front desk was very easy, friendly and small talk. The employees were attentive. We didn’t want to go to Reno or pay so much money for 1 night. This was a very lucky place we were able to stay. Auburn is 30 mins away which made it super convenient if needing anything.
As we left this morning we had forgotten our headphones and they called us to inform us we left them. They were able to mail it back but just the consideration of them calling us was very kind.
So if you want a place to stay for snow or just being in the area definitely a place I would recommend.
The building seemed a little old so there are some minor things that the property needs for updates in the room but wouldn’t give it any less.
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Rushi
Traveled with family
Mar 4, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great price. Very close to Tahoe. Basic room. Dining makes it very convenient.
Traveling with my family of 4 and arrived on a Tuesday @ 8:30p. Check in was pleasant but our room with 2 queen beds was not made. The guys at the front desk apologized and addressed it, while my boys played in the snow outside a bit, marveled at the boar’s head, and attempted to convince me to buy candy from the small store area next to the checkin counter. Room was made in ~25min and they offered a couple breakfast vouchers which was a nice gesture. The room smelled strong of air freshener, bed was comfortable, overall a quiet overnight stay.
At some point of the stay my husband made the observation “this place is run by dudes.” Turns out it is a Christian-based men’s rehabilitation program. We used our breakfast vouchers early next morning for to go items. Was it a perfect stay? No. Would we stay there again? Absolutely yes would support these men.
My hlstay here with my nephew was more than i expected. Staff was very welcoming and pleasent .rooms were clean and the heater worked great .this will be my new getaway
Jessica
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
David
Feb 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfectly nice for what it is
I needed a place to crash after a ski day. This is essentially a motel. It's not at all fancy but the beds are clean and comfortable, the small shower was hot and had good pressure and the attached restaurant makes a very good burger and milkshake (and breakfast). One warning - no liquor license. If you are looking for a quaint mountain retreat this is not the place. If you are looking for a comfortable base while skiing or exploring this places is solid.
Very friendly and professional staff in the office and restaurant and coffee bar. Great restaurant menu. Kid friendly. Rooms are old school knotty pine. We'll be back!
perfect for a quick winter getaway, just 12 miles down the mtns from Royal gorge xc. Simple, quiet, clean, warm room.
decent snow in the vicinity too, if only there was access for snowshoeing etc.
very good american food at the on site restaurant, The Rustic Table - helping breakfasts too. No liquor but good coffee.
Kyle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Alba
Traveled with partner
Jan 5, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a lot of comforts, like mini fridge or microwave. Property is beautiful though, just get outside and walk around.
Pros:
* great value
* awesome location - closest to the Bay Area close to Sugar Bowl & Truckee
* fairly good size room
* beautiful meadow behind the hotel
* nice staff - history 🙏
* restaurant onsite
* big bed
* pillows are huge and good support for sitting up
* rollaway bed available
* ithe lodge serves as the local post office
Cons:
* pebbled - bathroom shower floor - maybe great for the summer but in winter it is so cold
* kurt but efficient receptionist on call duty
* non-working TV
* good but loud wall space heater
* the bed wasn't as comfy as the others' reviews said