Northstar California Resort
Hotel in Northstar Drive
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
Family-friendly ski hotel with a restaurant
Enjoy the slopes and a spa 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.
A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a golf course and a fitness center.
Enjoy the slopes and a spa 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 spa 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.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Map of Northstar Drive
Available Rooms
Condo, 1 Bedroom (Ski Trails, 1 Bathroom)
1 Queen • 590 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Condo, 2 Bedrooms (Mountain, 1 Bathroom)
1 Queen • 2 Single • 966 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Condo, 3 Bedrooms (Mountain, 2 Bathrooms)
2 Queen • 2 Single • 1269 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Studio (Mountain Condo)
1 Queen • 512 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northstar Village)
2 Queen • 336 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Ratings and reviews
0.5 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
Justin helped us with check in and helped make sure our stay was the best. He was polite, helpful and knowledgeable.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay 😃
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful and accommodating staff! Thank you to Richard and the rest of the lodge concierge!
2.0 / 5.0
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 $10 fee to use the recreation area, as we already paid a resort fee. The pool and hot tubs were listed as an amenity but there was no mention of an additional fee. Otherwise, I would consider returning to the resort. The property was lovely and overall clean and comfortable.
3.0 / 5.0
1st night broken bed, and they can not fix it, I have to move everything to another condo, after that no TV and No WiFi.. but they able to fix the TV, still no WiFi for that day
Otherwise is okay
5.0 / 5.0
Would come here again
1.5 / 5.0
Rooms have no air conditioning. The patio door and screen were left open prior to our check in, the thermostat was registering 92degrees in the room. Mini swamp cooler was not functioning. After 3 attempts, was able to contact customer service. They brought 2 additional fans. Achieved a decent temp by 11:00pm thanks to Mother Nature. We paid a 77 dollar resort fee, only to find out that to use the pool and facilities was an additional 10$ 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.
5.0 / 5.0
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..
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay. Close to kings beach
0.5 / 5.0
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.
3.0 / 5.0
Great condo. The day pass for the pool, gym, and other recreation was phenomenal. We went during the off season. While it was great there was no crowd, on the flip slide most establishments for food and entertainment were closed. That's not a reflection of the property, but more about the season. Great property and staff!
5.0 / 5.0
Close to golf.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved the recreation center with a couple of swimming Pools and a few hot tubs arcade and a jym with nice showers great place and our condo was perfect and the staff very nice 😀
1.5 / 5.0
Bathtub door would not open properly. Had to side step next to toilet. Track very dirty and part of the reason it wouldn't open.
Internet would not stay on, even after rebooting numerous times.
No way to clean coffee mugs/glasses for reuse. Bring your own soap.
1.0 / 5.0
About 30 minutes before our check in time, I received an email with check in instructions. On the email, it also mentioned for use of amenities, there’s an extra charge of $10 per person, per day. This includes pool area and gym. When I was looking for a hotel, the description said it had a pool and gym, but didn’t mention we’d have to pay an extra fee, so that was a disappointment already. We get to our room and we unpack all of our belongings, including our groceries we just purchased only to notice the unit doesn’t have an AC, the huge sliding door in the living room didn’t have a curtain, and also didn’t lock, and the dryer wasn’t working. Which being in Tahoe, we need a dryer due to being at the lake daily. We called the front office and said they would be able to assist us in the morning. They offered us two units to look at, which one didn’t have AC and it smelled horrible. The one we chose, still didn’t have AC, but there was a curtain and doors locked at least. We had to re-pack from the night before and move to the new unit. The next day, we noticed the fridge wasn’t working which caused our food to go bad and had to buy more daily. The overall resort area is not kept up and it looks almost abandoned. We were very unsatisfied with our stay here and spent a lot of money due to groceries having to be thrown out. The description says the amenities are included, and they aren’t. It also says they have AC, which the units don’t. We will never stay here again.
2.0 / 5.0
Went for one night and it was not comfortable for me and my guests to say the least. There was no direction as to how to handle hot weather as we were not made aware of the no A/C in the property. The homeowner and property need to know the summers are getting really hot and make guests aware of this and be prepared with portable units and additional fans. We had 5 children with us and the temperature was 86 degrees at 930 pm. That was completely unacceptable and made our stay unenjoyable as we were only there for the night. Luckily the maintenance was able to bring out extra fans but this did not get resolved until 1030 pm. A refund or another accommodation for a later date should be in order as we are really upset about this experience.
3.0 / 5.0
The pictures online and what condo we were in were totally different. We were suppose to be at Timber Creek next to the Village but they put us in Aspen Grove. I had a one level booked with Expedia but we were in a 2 story which was terrible because I am handicapped and can’t do stairs. So I had to stay in my room downstairs the whole time.
2.0 / 5.0
Everything good except air acondicion
1.0 / 5.0
Check in staff was horrible
1.5 / 5.0
Never received the code to check in. Never received the QR code for the pool. Was never told you had to also pay for pool access.
2.0 / 5.0
The rooms are old, and the bathrooms are woefully outdated. The shower dripped all night long.
1.0 / 5.0
No air conditioning- room temp was over 80 degrees. Room was filthy
1.0 / 5.0
No one to help me and could not find my lodge for a long time because how confusing it was to find and almost had a heart attack. Will never stay here again!!!!! and will not recommend to friends & family.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything
4.0 / 5.0
Property was a bit dated.
2.0 / 5.0
It was dirty and stained. Simple that’s it , dirty and stained.
Kitchen was great!
Everything else not so much.
5.0 / 5.0
My family and I had a great time at your facility. I appreciate that you had a little village in back that we could do several activities.
1.0 / 5.0
The room was very nice, but I had some issues. First, there were dishes left in the dishwasher from the previous guest. Next, I couldn’t get the dishwasher to work so that I could wash said dishes. Then, I couldn’t get the water to come out of the shower head. Very strange. I tried turning the valve every possible way. I tried pulling the valve out and pushing it in. I finally just gave up. And, yes, I know I could have called someone, but I just didn’t feel like dealing with anymore inconvenience. I was also charged an $84 “resort fee” which was not mentioned when I booked the room. (Maybe it was stated somewhere, but i wasn’t clearly made aware of it until I checked in). There was no pool available, and the jacuzzi was cordoned off. So the only “resort “ amenities are through Northstar. (I live in Northstar and already pay for Northstar through my HOA fees. I told the guy this at check in, and he just slightly apologized and said it was a “bundle.”) And finally, I was told when I checked in that if I didn’t return the plastic parking pass or the plastic room key card, I would be charged $100 for each item. They said these items were “privately owned” and that was why. I was not planning on losing these items, but I was uncomfortably aware that I must know where they were at all times.
4.0 / 5.0
The area and resort are nice. Nothing spectacular. The 1 bedroom condo that we stayed in was quite comfortable but the finishes and furnishings were outdated and need updating. Location is convenient to downtown Truckee which is nice.
2.5 / 5.0
Amazing! Everything went smooth. Shuttle service super easy and efficient. Great trip!
5.0 / 5.0
It is ski in ski out property located on the slopes of Nortstar resort. Very beautiful views, cabin was modestly cozy and comfortable.
2.0 / 5.0
The beds were absolutely horrible. We checked out a day early they were so bad. We tried to get an upgrade and pay extra but that didn’t really materialize.
If I returned to timber creek lodge it would only be with the option to change rooms based on the condition of the beds.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing
0.5 / 5.0
Weather conditions prevented travel and roads were closed
1.0 / 5.0
Bed was terrible. Felt every spring in the bed. Did not sleep.
3.0 / 5.0
The down stair heating ducts need restrictors, the rooms downstairs heat to 80 degrees and then 15 minutes later all the heat has gone upstairs. So the temperature swing between 55 degrees to 80 degrees downstairs.
1.0 / 5.0
The property they gave us was far away from village and not at all matching how it was advertised. We actually had to take shuttle to the village which again was not at all mentioned anywhere. Complained to Expedia but they are blaming the Northstar resort and saying the resort is not responding. The place was old and noisy. It was not at all worth it for the high price we paid thinking we will be in the village.
2.0 / 5.0
No WiFi, lights not working , too far away from village and way too expensive
2.5 / 5.0
The stay at Northstar was awesome. Room was great. Would do it again!
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Northstar Drive?
The average price for a rental in Northstar Drive is $410 per night. This rental is $229 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Northstar California Resort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Northstar California Resort. Enjoy the water!
Is Northstar California Resort pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Northstar California Resort?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and hot tub or spa.
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