Sierra Woods Lodge

Hotels
8.3 (247 reviews)
43440 Laing Road , Emigrant Gap , US
+1 (530) 389-8900
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Restaurant (The Rustic Table)
Coffee lounge (The Rustic Bean)
Pet-friendly rooms
ADA accessible room
Internet
Parking facilities
Restaurant facilities
Swimming pool facilities
Free WiFi
Free Parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent on-site restaurant (home-cooked, often praised)
Friendly, helpful staff who go above and beyond
Peaceful grounds and scenic location, good for hiking
Good value and affordable pricing
Comfortable beds and strong showers
Dog-friendly with ample outdoor space
Convenient access off the highway; good stopover logistics (late check-in/key arrangements)
On-site post office and working Wi‑Fi
Cons:
No in-room air conditioning in some rooms (only fans provided)
Rooms can be small and some beds perceived as too soft
Sound carries between rooms (thin walls) — light sleepers may be disturbed
Limited in-room furnishings/amenities in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Generally described as clean — multiple reviews explicitly call out 'clean rooms' and no significant cleanliness complaints.
Service
8.6
Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating (lent playing cards, assisted with late check-in/key, helpful post office service).
Location
8.4
Convenient off the highway, peaceful grounds with beautiful views; frequently recommended as a good base for hiking/Donner Pass and dog-friendly.
Room Quality
7
Mixed: comfortable beds and strong showers noted, but rooms can be small, walls carry noise, some guests missed AC and one found the bed too soft.
Amenities
8
On-site restaurant, post office, Wi‑Fi and pet-friendly grounds are positives; limited in-room amenities and lack of AC in some rooms are drawbacks.
Value for Money
9
Frequently called affordable or 'beyond great' value; guests felt the price matched the experience and offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Restaurant repeatedly praised (excellent, home-cooked, attentive service) and is a major highlight for many guests.
Overall Experience
8
Overall very positive: peaceful setting, excellent restaurant and helpful staff make it an appealing stopover despite minor issues like heat and occasional noise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:29

Property Description

Sierra Woods Lodge is a High Sierra mountain lodge with 14 rooms, home of The Rustic Table restaurant and The Rustic Bean Coffee Lounge, near world-class fly fishing, skiing, Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 15:00:00, check-out until 13:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Important information

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 247 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8
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Barbara • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent visit.
Pros:

Restaurant was excellent!

Cons:

I liked everything, the lodging, food, staff was friendly.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • us
10
Great base for exploring the area
Pros:

This place has real rustic charm and made a perfect home base for our hiking trips. It’s an older building with a lot of history, so sound does carry between rooms and you’ll hear your neighbors. If you’re a light sleeper, bring a sound machine and you’ll be all set.

The setting itself is peaceful and quiet. The on-site restaurant serves home cooked food, and the customer service across the board was outstanding. I forgot my playing cards at home and the front desk staff lent me a deck without hesitation, which was such a nice touch.

We brought our dog and my son and everyone had a great time. This is a wonderful stop if you’re traveling with family or pets.

Cons:

Bring a sound machine

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Neta • couple • us
10
Great place for a night on the way
Pros:

The property contacted us before arriving. We were able to let them know we'd arrive late at night, so they left the key near the room for us to get it without the need to meet anyone at the desk. They also allowed us a later checkout as there was no further reservation for our room.

The bed was comfy, large shower with plenty of warm water, and a small heater for the room.
It was nice and quiet, small, but had everything we needed for a good night's sleep.
The wifi worked fine as well.

Cons:

Nothing, it was great

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Moira • family_with_children • us
10
Sierra Lodge is a peaceful place for a stop just outside the Tahoe region
Pros:

Easy Access off the highway. Quiet and peaceful grounds with a beautiful view. Very helpful and kind staff. Post office onsite was helpful!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
9
my wife and I are looking forward to our next trip here.
Pros:

i liked the conveyance of the restaurant being part of the lodge. the food in the restaurant was excellent and very affordable. the staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was pleasurable.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Luciano • solo_traveller • it
9
Good stop in the Sierra on I80
Pros:

The place, along I80, is good both as a night stopover and as a base for hiking in the Donner Pass area. The motel is very well refurbished and the shower is great. The room is a bit small-ish, but adequate if planning to stay only during the night. The attached restaurant is good. I tried it only for breakfast.
The room is very quiet because the place is a bit apart from I80 and my room was actually in the back, overlooking the valley.

Cons:

Everything was OK.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Eldon • couple • us
10
Wonderful!
Pros:

Excellent staff, clean rooms with comfortable bed. Wonderful restaurant attached.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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willow • couple • us
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Kerri • solo_traveller • us
5
Just a place to spend one nigh
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It's a bed a dresser and a tv that's it

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • us
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • us
9
Amazing place to stay
Pros:

Restaurant was fantastic! Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Location is beautiful.

Cons:

Room doesn’t have AC. I showed up during a hot time of the year. I think this is a minor issue. The night cooled and I eventually slept like a baby but initially no issue felt like an issue

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Nickole • couple • us
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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willow • couple • us
10
Pros:

Absolutely loved the scenery and restaurant on ground! The restaurant had amazing food and our server was respectful and attentive!

Cons:

It was unfortunate that they did not have an AC unit, however, they did have a standup fan already in the room as well as having a ceiling fan! The weather was very nice too so it wasn’t a problem for us!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • de
8
Guter und preiswerte zwischen Stop zum Lake Tahoe
Pros:

Sehr originelle Unterkunft.
Personal war super freundlich, und das Restaurant ist auch sehr zu empfehlen!

Cons:

Die Betten waren etwas zu weich für meinen Rücken, aber das ist subjektiv.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

we had a wonderful stay , the grounds are beautiful, dog friendly lots of room for them to play. the Staff is amazing. the price is beyond great. rooms are nice and cozy . bed was very comfortable. shower was amazing.

Cons:

nothing we didn't like.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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MARK • extended_group • it
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • us
7
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • us
9
Great stay for visiting family in the area
Pros:

The grounds behind the lodge are beautiful. There is also a restaurant on property. The staff is welcoming and friendly. The bed was very comfortable and I slept well.

Cons:

I was in room one, which is right next to the kitchen. It can get a little loud in the morning.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Luciano • solo_traveller • it
9
Great place to stay when visiting the Donner Pass area
Pros:

Great location, on the way to Donner Pass on I80, yet extremely quiet, especially if you get one of the rooms facing away from the freeway. Breakfast at the attached restaurant was good. There is a large backyard with cabins that seems good for children to play.

Cons:

The room where I stayed was kind of small, so it is mostly good for people (like me) who stay out all day, and for seasons when you can do that. Maybe there are larger rooms (I did not check, since I arrived at 10PM and left at 8AM).

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Wood • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No air conditioning but it's a nice Lodge. Great restaurant on site. If your roughing it backwoods style, this place is perfect 👌

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee