I love to downhill ski and have a season pass at Sugarbowl, and I often drive up from Davis one day, ski all day, then stay overnight at Clair Tappaan Lodge. While not fancy, the lodge is comfortable and warm. The staff is always friendly and helpful, the hot tub great, and the food is excellent and plentiful! It's enjoyable... More

CTL is a great place to stay for a hiking trip. There are many day hikes within a 10 mile radius of the Lodge. The food provided is plentiful and good. THe staff is very knowledgeable about places in the area to see.

When you stay at CTL you do it because it’s set amid some of the most beautiful mountains on earth and is the gateway to almost unlimited recreational opportunities, you don’t do it because of the interior amenities. The rooms are small, the lodge is noisy and funky. If you expect grand accomodations like those at the Ahwahnee then you... More

You need to understand what you are getting. This is a "lodge" in the sense of a sprawling old place in the mountains with bunk beds and communal dining, not like The Lodge at Pebble Beach. And if your expectations are right you will find a lot to like about this place. My wife and I stayed for 6 nights... More

I have stayed at this lodge at various times of the year for over twenty years. The lodge is an either love it or hate place. If you are a camper or outdoorsy type, then the bunk bed accommodations, central restrooms and showers should present no problem. A great time to go is in the middle of the week as... More

We are a family of four, just went to Clair Tappaan for our 6th year in a row and loved it. But then again I can see how it can be a good fit for some folks but not for everyone. When we're on vacation, we don't spend time in our room, we're out and about enjoying our destination. Our... More

We stayed one night in order to link two days of fun at Sugar Bowl. Perfect location near Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Soda Springs, or Royal Gorge. Also would be great for snowshoeing or hiking in the Donner Summit area. Considering 3 meals are included, it is the best value around short of camping out. It is much more... More

Great Location even for Summer fun! I brought a group of 15 people. We went on fantastic hikes - Including Mount Judah. We fished and swam in Donner Lake--( every day we were lucky enough to secure a free public mini dock for our group). Some of our group went kayaking, others rock climbing, while others just hung around the... More

Not a luxury resort but a kind of funky european-style hostel (it does have a nice hottub). Slap on your snowshoes or cross country skis and start your outdoor adventure from the Lodge's back door. We had a fabulous time hiking off trial in snow shoes, and climbing ridges for outstanding views. All meals included, yes, it is institutional cooking,... More