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House, 5 Bedrooms (380 Skidder) | Terrace/patio
House, 3 Bedrooms (Private Homes, with Den Home) | Living area | 30-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player
House, 3 Bedrooms (Private Homes, with Den Home) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
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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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northstar Village)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northstar Village) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northstar Village)

  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Mountain) | Living area | 30-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Mountain)

  • 1020 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for House, 4 Bedrooms (Private Homes)

House, 4 Bedrooms (Private Homes) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

House, 4 Bedrooms (Private Homes)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Condo (Mountain, Studio Loft)

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 | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

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) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Loft, 1 Queen Bed (Northstar Village)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Loft, 2 Queen Beds (Northstar Village)

Loft, 2 Queen Beds (Northstar Village) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

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) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room (Northstar Village)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Ski Trails, Trailside) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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 | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

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 | 30-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Premier Condo, 1 Bedroom (Northstar Village Condos)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Condo (Northstar Village, Studio)

Condo (Northstar Village, Studio) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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)

  • 590 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Condo, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain, 1 Bathroom) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Condo, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain, 1 Bathroom)

  • 966 sq ft
  • 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 | 30-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Condo, 3 Bedrooms (Mountain, 2 Bathrooms)

  • 1269 sq ft
  • 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 | 30-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Ski Trails)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio (Mountain Condo)

Studio (Mountain Condo) | Living area | 30-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Studio (Mountain Condo)

  • 512 sq ft
  • 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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Exterior

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

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  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Dryer
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per night
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Northstar California Resort

3-star Truckee hotel close to Northstar California Resort
Enjoy the slopes and a hot tub at Northstar California Resort during the winter, and return in the summer for a round at the hotel's golf course. Limited housekeeping is available.
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.

Have fun with onsite winter activities, including downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the onsite golf course. Relax in the hot tub after a day on the slopes or enjoy the use of a fitness center. Northstar California Resort helps provide the perfect ski vacation with ski storage, skiing lessons, and ski equipment rentals. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This ski hotel also offers a children's pool and ski passes.

Northstar California Resort is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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 motorized 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

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

Property 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. 426 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

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

Scott

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

4/10 Poor

David, Watsonville

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Tony

Traveled 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

Traveled 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