Nestled near Boreal Mountain Resort, Clair Tappaan Lodge offers a haven of mountain charm. Roast marshmallows at the firepit, explore the library or take advantage of laundry facilities after a day on the slopes.
Reviews
6.86.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
Ski facilities
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Ski-in/ski-out access
Ski rentals
Ski storage
Library
Reception fireplace
Communal living room
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Microwave in a common area
Fridge in a common area
Water dispenser
Self-serve laundry
Room options
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12 Bed Bunk Style Room
Highlights
Heating
2 bathrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 12
12 Single Beds
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8 Bed Bunk Style Room
Highlights
Heating
2 bathrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 8
8 Single Beds
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Hutchinson Lodge
Highlights
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Freezer
Stovetop
Mountain view
Sleeps 30
1 Single Bunk Bed
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5 Bed Bunk Style Room
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Heating
2 bathrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 5
5 Single Beds
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Men Only - 12 Bed Bunk Style Room
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Heating
2 bathrooms
Sleeps 12
12 Single Beds
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Private Efficiency Style Room
Highlights
Heating
2 bathrooms
Sleeps 2
15 Single Bunk Beds
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6 Bed Bunk Style Room
Highlights
Heating
2 bathrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
6 Single Beds
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10 Bed Bunk Style Room
Highlights
Heating
2 bathrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 10
10 Single Beds
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With ski-in/ski-out access, Clair Tappaan Lodge allows you more time for sledging, plus you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Donner Lake. Free perks such as WiFi and self-parking mean that guests have more money for fun in the snow. Skiers will appreciate access to ski storage and rentals.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
28 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Water dispenser
What to do
Sledging
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Wedding services
Ski equipment hire
Ski storage
Snow sports gear
Facilities
ATM/banking
Library
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Lockers available
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Ski
Ski-in/ski-out access
Ski storage
Ski hire
Snowshoeing
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
2 bathrooms
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Clair Tappaan Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Soda Springs
Frequently asked questions
Does Clair Tappaan Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Clair Tappaan Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Clair Tappaan Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Clair Tappaan Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Clair Tappaan Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Clair Tappaan Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with on-site winter activities such as snowshoeing, sledging and skiing.
What's the area around Clair Tappaan Lodge like?
Clair Tappaan Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Tahoe National Forest.
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Clair Tappaan Lodge Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
22 Feb, 2025
Didn’t get what I paid for
It is not the room l booked and we couldn’t stay. so we left and find another hotel.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jul, 2024
Claire Tappen is a gem - for those seeking respite from the craziness of our busy world, community, beauty, quiet...
connie
connie, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
2 Jan, 2025
I was sad to return to Clair Tappaan after many years of visiting throughout my childhood. The facility was still beautiful, but advertised amenities such as the hot tub and kitchen are no longer available. The meals are expensive and meh.
Tessa
Tessa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jul, 2024
Great
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
24 Dec, 2024
There are not even blankets to sleep with, it was freezing cold out side
Venkat Ravi Teja
Venkat Ravi Teja, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
2 Jan, 2025
Heater outside the single dorms is very loud Not able to get proper rest at night.
verginia
verginia, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
2 Feb, 2025
If your planning to come to the Sugar Resort in the winter do not book at this location. They will close the hotel without telling you but worse off all they don’t even own a snow plow to clear their entrance. Bad service and bad management. Their rooms are non refundable too, garbage
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul, 2024
It did the job.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul, 2024
Wonderfol spot located in Soda Springs' CA. Large commons room, quite library, various accommodation options. Affordable.
Excellent hiking or skiing right out the front door.
Meals are freshly cooked and accommodate dietary needs. Meal plan is extra, ask for meal plan if its not offered.
Remember to take your own bedding. Pillows are provided.
Wonderful place to create memories.
Katrina
Katrina, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
20 Aug, 2024
This is a lovely lodge nestled in beautiful landscapes and they provided exactly what I was looking for - a quiet, rustic place to stay for a few nights while enjoying some time outdoors.
There was a bit of confusion with what services were included with my stay since I booked through Expedia rather than directly through the lodge's website and that detracted from my experience a bit. I would recommend that Expedia and Clair Tappaan smooth out those bumps to improve future stays!
Sabina
Sabina, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
2 Sept, 2024
Reservation screwed, so that I needed to look for a place for that night despite late night. (I put special note telling my arrival would be late though.) The Expedia booking system should not indicate “available room” when the host office is closed.
Hibiki
Hibiki, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
15 Sept, 2024
Bad experience
Olivia
Olivia, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
9 Feb, 2025
Icy outside, and cold inside!
They’ve got a driveway they don’t maintain well, and a parking lot they don’t maintain well, that are the slipperiest we’ve ever experienced! And it was not clear there was no point to driving up the crazy driveway / no parking up there.
Sometimes one factor can ruin an experience no matter how nice everything else is, and in this case it was two factors.
1) Every time we were in our moving vehicle on their property, I was afraid the vehicle was going to be damaged by sliding off the road or into another vehicle in their parking lot. The public roads were fine, it was only their driveway and parking lot that were horribly maintained and thus icy af.
2) The window in our room did such a horrible job blocking the cold, and no heat in the room, that we were cold all night even after renting blankets since they don’t provide ANY with the room! Crazy.