Nestled in the mountains, Sierra Woods Lodge offers a cozy retreat with a grocery/convenience store, firepit, and coffee shop/cafe. Enjoy sledding activities or savor meals at The Rusitc Table restaurant while taking advantage of free WiFi and garden views; previous guests have praised the helpful staff.
Northstar California Resort - 60 min drive - 61.3 km
Getting around
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 10 min drive
The Rustic Table - 1 min walk
Lake Valley Reservoir - 13 min drive
About this property
Sierra Woods Lodge
Sierra Woods Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Emigrant Gap. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Rusitc Table, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and restaurant.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
Children's menu
Changing table
What to do
Sledding
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Window screens
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Highchair
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
The Rusitc Table - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Rusitc Bean - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Sierra Woods Lodge Hotel
Sierra Woods Lodge Emigrant Gap
Sierra Woods Lodge Hotel Emigrant Gap
Frequently asked questions
Does Sierra Woods Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sierra Woods 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sierra Woods Lodge?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sierra Woods Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sierra Woods Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sierra Woods Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with onsite winter activities like sledding. Sierra Woods Lodge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sierra Woods Lodge?
Yes, The Rusitc Table offers American cuisine.
What's the area around Sierra Woods Lodge like?
Sierra Woods Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Tahoe National Forest.
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Sierra Woods Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Family friendly lodge
Friendly staff, delicious food, cozy room.
Chi Seng
Chi Seng, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2025
Perfectly nice for what it is
I needed a place to crash after a ski day. This is essentially a motel. It's not at all fancy but the beds are clean and comfortable, the small shower was hot and had good pressure and the attached restaurant makes a very good burger and milkshake (and breakfast). One warning - no liquor license. If you are looking for a quaint mountain retreat this is not the place. If you are looking for a comfortable base while skiing or exploring this places is solid.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Great Americana place to stay.
Very friendly and professional staff in the office and restaurant and coffee bar. Great restaurant menu. Kid friendly. Rooms are old school knotty pine. We'll be back!
kirk
kirk, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Great service and awesome restaurant
Amazing. The service is great and the restaurant is awesome.
Chi Seng
Chi Seng, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Excellent service and the food portions were very large.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2025
Not perfect but worth it
Traveling with my family of 4 and arrived on a Tuesday @ 8:30p. Check in was pleasant but our room with 2 queen beds was not made. The guys at the front desk apologized and addressed it, while my boys played in the snow outside a bit, marveled at the boar’s head, and attempted to convince me to buy candy from the small store area next to the checkin counter. Room was made in ~25min and they offered a couple breakfast vouchers which was a nice gesture. The room smelled strong of air freshener, bed was comfortable, overall a quiet overnight stay.
At some point of the stay my husband made the observation “this place is run by dudes.” Turns out it is a Christian-based men’s rehabilitation program. We used our breakfast vouchers early next morning for to go items. Was it a perfect stay? No. Would we stay there again? Absolutely yes would support these men.
Yunwen
Yunwen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 21, 2024
We loved the place, the only thing we only have a few tv channels .
Miguel
Miguel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Quiet place in the middle of nowhere, felt safe. The hotel and one restaurant owned by the hotel are the only 2 things there.
Deepinder
Deepinder, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Great quick getaway or just passing through.
The staff were so helpful. We loved the convenience of having a restaurant to walk to. We ate dinner and breakfast at the restaurant which made for a more relaxing mini vacation. Plus the food was great and a great price. We will return again.
Alisa
Alisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
Was a quiet and cozy visit. Diner right next the the hotel was awesome. Good prices and good food. All staff were nice and helpful.
Ron
Ron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Such a cute little lodge right off 80, tucked back into the trees.
Staff was beyond accommodating and so friendly. The bed was very comfortable.
I ate dinner at the Rustic Lodge and it was great, as well. Prices are incredibly reasonable.
Hidden gem
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Beautiful “backyard “ for my dog and me to explore.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2024
Wonderful staff!
Marian
Marian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
Beautiful location and friendly staff
Amit
Amit, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 24, 2024
Raw sewage
The room was overtaken by horrible raw sewage smell. I told the manager but they did nothing about it
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
The staff was beyond helpful! They super accommodating when I made a mistake with my booking dates, helped us with late check in, and helped us print some documents we needed for our vacation. It was so easy to get to the hotel and the bed was incredible comfortable. There’s a cute little cafe attached to the hotel and the free coffee for hotel guests was a nice touch!
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2024
Nice location, beautiful and rustic lodge, clean rooms.
Setu
Setu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Best Get-away for a single woman (me) or a family
Sierra Woods Lodge is not just a lovely, forested place to dine and spend the night in a comfy, clean room, it is also a non-profit for a very, very good cause. I didn't know that when I booked my stay, but now I do know, I'll be even more inclined to come back.
The food at the "Rustic Cafe" was so, so good. The grounds were lovely, lots of places to sit and view nature. My room was scrupulously clean.
The staff was so kind, thoughtful, funny, friendly.
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2024
Convenient, Clean, Great Breakfast
Mario
Mario, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2023
Great stay, accommodating staff
Ruslan
Ruslan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
Amazing staff! Thank you!
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2024
Great work
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2023
Great location, friendly staff.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2024
Friendly and helpful staff! Easy access off the highway. Very nice to have a restaurant on site with courteous staff and hearty meals.
Hayley
Hayley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2023
Great stay
Very comfortable, clean with a great restaurant next door.