River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Housekeeping

Free WiFi

Parking included

Restaurant

Explore the area

2285 River Road, Olympic Valley, CA, 96145

North Tahoe Regional Park
19 min walk
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
1 min walk
River Ranch Restaurant and Lodge Tahoe City Bus Stop
1 min walk
Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
57 min drive

Room options

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

River view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Spa

Kids pool

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

Riverwalk hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include wedding services and a TV in a common area.

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Olympic Valley hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant, you're just a quick walk from Tahoe National Forest. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Services include luggage storage and wedding services
On-site recreation includes ski equipment rentals
5 minutes by car from The Links at Everline Golf Course and 8 minutes from Granlibakken Resort Ski Area

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, ski storage, and express check-out are also featured at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant. Free self parking is available.

This Olympic Valley hotel is smoke free.

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Ski shuttle nearby
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Family friendly

Mini-fridge

Conveniences

Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services

Outdoors

In the mountains
On a river
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Front entrance ramp
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

1 building
2 floors
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Mini-fridge

Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Portable fan
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 28 October and 19 November.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

River Ranch Lodge Tahoe City

River Ranch Lodge

River Ranch Tahoe City

River Ranch Hotel Tahoe City

River Ranch Lodge Restaurant

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Hotel

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Olympic Valley

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Hotel Olympic Valley

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

james

30 Mar 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

Having the Truckee River right outside of your room was wonderful. Really enjoyed sitting on the balcony and have breakfast.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy

29 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff are very friendly and professional. The lodge is on the older side but well maintained. Little things like a drapery hanging off the rod were not really a problem. There are condos across the river that can look straight in to your room so having the window and door open for cool air is a problem. No AC in the warm summer so that is a must. I would stay again, great value for the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner

18 Jul 2023

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

Enjoyed our stay, our balcony overlooked the Truckee River. A screen was needed for the bathroom window.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

9 Jul 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic/Charming/Great staff

The staff was friendly, accommodating, and just lovely to engage with; from reception (Danielle/Alicia/Stephanie) to Kat at the restaurant and Asa as our server on my birthday. Everyone we crossed paths with during our two week stay was terrific. The Lodge has charm and our room had some minor updates (new fridge and Keurig machine) but if you come here, be sure and ask for a remodeled/updated room. Rustic charm is great and this place has it for sure! Unfortunately, the room we were given had not been repaired/updated/remodeled in many years and because of that the condition of the room and bathroom reflected some neglect. We mentioned our concerns at check out and in a follow up conversation were told the quick fixes were implemented right away…so that tells me the staff care and are very responsive! The food was sublime. Everything I ate was delicious. The prices are comparable to other restaurants in the area, so be prepared. The Truckee River is the big draw and if/when we come back to this area, we’ll want to enjoy this beautiful place again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

thomas

Travelled with family

24 Jun 2023

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beat ! Needs substantial upgrade.

Generally speaking, the place needs substantial upgrading, not just in the rooms (which look to be 1980's vintage) but in the entire property: cracked concrete, peeling paint, this could be an interesting place with some real investment. The restaurant was good with very good bar service

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

5 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

I like this place. It is however like stepping back in time 50 years. Rooms are a little outdated, but the staff is kind and the kitchen is good.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everyone was very friendly and the bar/restaurant staff were very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

24 Mar 2023

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

13 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My room over looks the river it was just perfect what I needed to rest and not difficult to get to the ski lifts can take Tart or Mountaineer free transportation. I will definitely stay here again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

9 Jan 2023

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

Best New Year’s Trip

It was beautiful! The whole place was covered in snow. Or balcony was at least covered in a foot of snow and felt like a picture from a book! Everything was quiet and peaceful. Also had New Years Eve dinner at the Lodge and it was tasteful

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

gary

Travelled with partner

28 Oct 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Staff Great ... beds alittle rough, wobbly. Dissapointed about the river, which is what i was looking forward to , but thats mother nature..Danille was great!,

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Sept 2022

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

Relaxing stay. Friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika

16 Aug 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner

14 Aug 2022

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nothing

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Aug 2022

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

Had a wonderful dinner in the hotel restaurant by the Truckee River. Room was up to date and clean

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

wensheng

Travelled with family

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Rooms are too closed to the chimney of the restaurant.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bethsy L

Travelled with family

31 Jul 2022

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

Great view

Great place with a great view. Unfortunately it did only have a portable fan and the room got really hot.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Taylor

25 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

River Ranch summer stay

Stayed here for a wedding in Tahoe City area. Very fun atmosphere since this is the take out point for rafting on the Truckee River in June and July. Restaurant is very good but pricey. Room was clean and comfortable. Second floor Rooms with balconies are best. Road noise noticeable during day but not at night. Very friendly and attentive staff. Property a bit worn overall but has a wonderful location and is more inexpensive than many properties in an expensive region.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022