What is Southside Highlands like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Truckee's Southside Highlands neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Donner Lake as part of your Southside Highlands travel plans.

How many hotels are there in Southside Highlands?

With 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Southside Highlands to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Truckee area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southside Highlands, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Southside Highlands.

What is there to do in this Truckee neighbourhood?

Donner Lake is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Southside Highlands. When you're sightseeing in Truckee, Donner Memorial State Park and West End Beach are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Southside Highlands Hotels of 2026

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A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area with a counter and pendant lighting.

1. Truckee Donner Lodge

3.6 km from Southside Highlands

Ben

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A restaurant with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a fireplace. There are tables and chairs, and a television is mounted on the wall.

2. The Inn at Truckee

5.1 km from Southside Highlands

Sherri Lynn

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe

8.3 km from Southside Highlands

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hot tub surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a pool in the background.

4. Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10.1 km from Southside Highlands

Eric

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern log cabin with a large porch, surrounded by tall trees.

5. Donner Lake Inn

1.7 km from Southside Highlands

AMBER

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a sign advertising 'Best Western PLUS'.

6. Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel

9.3 km from Southside Highlands

Katherine

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A wooden lodge with a covered porch and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

7. Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

8.7 km from Southside Highlands

wayne

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A two-story building with a dark facade and white trim, featuring a balcony with a metal railing and a decorative metal bench. The number "10101" is displayed on the front door.

8. West River House

Downtown Truckee, 7.3 km from Southside Highlands

Veronika

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

Two wooden chairs in a snowy outdoor setting with a fire pit in the background.

9. Clair Tappaan Lodge

7 km from Southside Highlands

Jonathan

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

10. Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

13.9 km from Southside Highlands

CELIA

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A mountain lodge with a steep roof, surrounded by autumn foliage and a rocky mountain backdrop.

11. Olympic Village Inn

13.3 km from Southside Highlands

YaelandAri

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A snow-covered building with multiple balconies and a lit entrance.

12. The Village at Palisades Tahoe

13.8 km from Southside Highlands

Catriona

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, balconies, and a landscaped area with trees and a wooden fence.

13. Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Northstar Village, 13.6 km from Southside Highlands

Shreya

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel with a large outdoor ice rink, a waterfall, and a snowy mountain backdrop.

14. Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe

13.9 km from Southside Highlands

Susan

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A modern living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a television.

15. Basecamp Tahoe City

19.6 km from Southside Highlands

Tony

includes taxes & fees

3 Dec - 4 Dec

A view through a glass door with a fire feature and wicker hanging chairs.

16. evo Hotel Tahoe City

19.7 km from Southside Highlands

ROSITA

includes taxes & fees

3 Dec - 4 Dec

A multi-story hotel with stone and wood exterior, outdoor seating area, and a directory sign.

17. One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

Northstar Village, 13.8 km from Southside Highlands

Syed

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A waterfront property with a beach, a covered patio, and a building with a deck.

18. Crown Motel

22.7 km from Southside Highlands

carla

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a lodge with a ski lift.

19. The Cottages at Old Greenwood

11.2 km from Southside Highlands

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of the outdoors through large glass doors.

20. Firelite Lodge

21 km from Southside Highlands

Annette

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Southside Highlands

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Truckee Donner Lodge	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,011 reviews	View
Donner Lake Inn	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 87 reviews	View
Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 994 reviews	View
Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 931 reviews	View

Where to stay in Southside Highlands

Find the best Southside Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A calm lake with two paddleboarders, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and dense forest.

Northstar

If you're spending some time in Northstar, Northstar Golf Course and Northstar California Resort are top sights worth seeing.

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A large lake surrounded by dense forests and snow-covered mountains.

Tahoe Donner

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A wooden cabin with a wooden deck overlooking a forested valley and a lake.

Northstar Village

While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Big Springs Express Gondola and Northstar California Resort.

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A town with mountains in the background, surrounded by greenery and buildings.

Downtown Truckee

If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.

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A coastal landscape with a clear blue sea, dense pine trees, and rocky terrain.

Gateway

While there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Commercial Row.

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Top Southside Highlands Hotel Reviews

Cedar Glen Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Cedar Glen Lodge is amazing. Charlie the general manager is very caring and helpful. Sean is great too. I highly recommend this hidden gem. No complaints, we will be back!"

Olympic Village Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful property and breathtaking setting. Nestled up against the mountain, nature is up close. You can even see the High Camp tram from the property. The building encloses on three sides a beautiful park/courtyard with paved walkways, mature trees, and various seating, outdoor games and recreational features, including a swimming pool and three hot tubs. The Olympics history is also seen and felt. The Tyrolian-style building was built as lodging for the 1960 Olympics athletes, and shows its age a little bit, but that adds to the charm. The genius of our wing's room arrangement gives you a window to the outer natural setting and on the opposite side, you have a small balcony looking out over the park. This is to say nothing of all the outdoor opportunities at your doorstep. We loved staying here and would definitely come again."

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Our top choices for Southside Highlands hotels

1. Truckee Donner Lodge

2. The Inn at Truckee

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe

4. Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Donner Lake Inn

6. Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe Hotel

7. Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

8. West River House

9. Clair Tappaan Lodge

10. Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

11. Olympic Village Inn

12. The Village at Palisades Tahoe

13. Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

14. Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe

15. Basecamp Tahoe City

16. evo Hotel Tahoe City

17. One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

18. Crown Motel

19. The Cottages at Old Greenwood

20. Firelite Lodge

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Where to stay in Southside Highlands

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Downtown Truckee

Gateway

Top Southside Highlands Hotel Reviews

Cedar Glen Lodge

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