Southside Highlands Travel Guide

Truckee

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Things to do


Top hotels in Southside Highlands

Lakefront Cabin with private pier on Donner Lake

Lakefront Cabin with private pier on Donner Lake

Truckee CA
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Truckee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State ...
10/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
"A warm home with an incredible view. We felt like we were at summer camp and were sad to have our stay end. Beds are super comfortable, kitchen well appointed, and the dock and decks are perfect for relaxing. Would definitely stay again. One caveat, stairs down to the house are a workout, pack accordingly. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Lakefront Cabin with private pier on Donner Lake
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

4.5 out of 5
111 Country Club Drive Incline Village NV
The price is Β£249 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Β£249
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Incline Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Pepper Tree Inn

Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
645 N Lake Blvd Tahoe City CA
The price is Β£96 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Β£96
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tahoe City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The location was perfect! Staff very nice and room clean. The elevator and washer was not working and outdoor stairway very dirty but otherwise it was good."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Pepper Tree Inn
Northstar Resort by Vail Resorts

Northstar Resort by Vail Resorts

3 out of 5
100 Northstar Drive Truckee CA
Stay at this ski hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and Northstar Golf Course ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
"The Northstar resort Village was a nice stay. Not too shabby, I would have appreciated a better coffee maker and cleaner living spaces"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Northstar Resort by Vail Resorts
The Village at Palisades Tahoe

The Village at Palisades Tahoe

4 out of 5
1750 Village East Rd. Olympic Valley CA
Fully refundable
The price is Β£134 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Β£134
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Olympic Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 out of 5
10527 Cold Stream Rd Truckee CA
The price is Β£103 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Β£103
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Truckee Donner Lodge
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Where to stay in Southside Highlands

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

Northstar

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

Northstar Village

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

Ponderosa Palisades

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ponderosa Palisades and surrounding area, you can visit Commercial Row and Ponderosa Golf Course.

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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