Northstar California Resort
5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, 96160, United States
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 16:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 11:00 |
Breakfast | Breakfast not available |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Children | Children are welcome at this hotel |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Pool
Fitness centre
Restaurant
Non-smoking
More about Northstar California Resort
Northstar California Resort
Just 10 minutes’ drive from Truckee, the Northstar California Resort is a family-friendly located in North Lake Tahoe and offers a recreation center, multiple restaurants, and cable TVs in all accommodations.
Ratings and reviews
Cleanliness3.8
Location3.8
Service3.8
Facilities3.8
Traveller reviews
Group traveller
Comment: 24 Dec 2024
Stayed in: Dec 2024
Hidden Gem / perfect stay
It was really hard to find a hotel on Alishan because there aren’t many and a lot of them are small B&Bs with little to no information online, especially in English. There’s the option to stay in Fenchihu town but the hotel there looked dingy to me. Plus I wanted to experience staying on the mountain at a local tea farm.
I booked this place on Expedia but you can also book directly with the hotel, though this requires prepayment with more limited refundable options.
Prior to arrival, the hotel messaged me in the early evening asking if I had a driver. I’m guessing this is because it’s dark and they were worried about us making our way there on our own. I replied to them on Line app instead of via Expedia. They also asked if we needed dinner at their hotel. This is super nice since there aren’t any restaurants nearby. The staff wrote in Chinese, not sure if they know English.
Upon checkin we were upgraded to rooms with a view that were each individual cabins (not sharing a wall). The rooms were huge with a balcony. The sink was separate from the toilet and shower. There was shower gel and shampoo only and non-disposable slippers. I remember when I booked there was a huge alert message that single use toiletries are not provided. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the room and especially the bedding smelled so good. The bed just envelopes you and you don’t want to get back up again. The decor in the room was also super cute. Everything was so clean. There is a water filter machine in each room so you have an endless supply for water. The air up on the mountain is so cool and crisp and you can hear the sounds of nature. The view from our balcony was of the tea fields and mountain. It was so beautiful! Breakfast was quite good- hot soy milk and the congee were especially good.
This hotel is definitely one of my favorite hotels among all the places I’ve stayed at. I hope that more people discover this hidden gem on Alishan mountain. If you don’t have a driver like we did, make sure to contact the hotel and request transport.
I booked this place on Expedia but you can also book directly with the hotel, though this requires prepayment with more limited refundable options.
Prior to arrival, the hotel messaged me in the early evening asking if I had a driver. I’m guessing this is because it’s dark and they were worried about us making our way there on our own. I replied to them on Line app instead of via Expedia. They also asked if we needed dinner at their hotel. This is super nice since there aren’t any restaurants nearby. The staff wrote in Chinese, not sure if they know English.
Upon checkin we were upgraded to rooms with a view that were each individual cabins (not sharing a wall). The rooms were huge with a balcony. The sink was separate from the toilet and shower. There was shower gel and shampoo only and non-disposable slippers. I remember when I booked there was a huge alert message that single use toiletries are not provided. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the room and especially the bedding smelled so good. The bed just envelopes you and you don’t want to get back up again. The decor in the room was also super cute. Everything was so clean. There is a water filter machine in each room so you have an endless supply for water. The air up on the mountain is so cool and crisp and you can hear the sounds of nature. The view from our balcony was of the tea fields and mountain. It was so beautiful! Breakfast was quite good- hot soy milk and the congee were especially good.
This hotel is definitely one of my favorite hotels among all the places I’ve stayed at. I hope that more people discover this hidden gem on Alishan mountain. If you don’t have a driver like we did, make sure to contact the hotel and request transport.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 23 May 2025
Stayed in: May 2025
There are lots of steps to climb, even get to the main office to check in. I had to take my case and bags with me to walk along all stairs ( no elevator), this would be hard for seniors and people with disabilities. Plus, it is hard to find the place, we missed the way, then backed to find the tiny road to turn in…
Family traveller
Comment: 6 Apr 2025
Cozy Stay with Great Views, But Not Ideal Without a Car
This B&B-style hotel is clean with a lovely view and a peaceful location. They only serve hotpot for dinner, and breakfast is very limited.
The main issue is transportation—if you don’t have a car, you’ll be stuck, as it’s quite isolated. Alishan Forest is about a 40-minute drive away, so I’d recommend staying closer to that area if that’s your main destination.
The main issue is transportation—if you don’t have a car, you’ll be stuck, as it’s quite isolated. Alishan Forest is about a 40-minute drive away, so I’d recommend staying closer to that area if that’s your main destination.
Family traveller
Comment: 3 Apr 2025
The room is big, but cleanliness need to be improved, stain and mold found in the bathroom. Location is not really good, still need to drive about 40 minutes to reach Alishan.
Less variety of breakfast.
Less variety of breakfast.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 3 Feb 2025
Stayed in: Feb 2025
The property is inside a small village. It is equipped better than most of hotels that I had experienced, such as heated toilet seat. There is 30-40 minute walking distance from bus stop, the owner drives a Mercedes to pickup guests. Room is very clean, bed is large and comfortable. Breakfast is free. Dinner is Japanese style hot pot only.
Location
5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, 96160, United States|8.25 km from city centre
10 things to dowithin 1.60 km
Airportwithin 6.76 km
Check in and check out
Check in from:
16:00
Check out before:
11:00
Good to know
Children are welcome at this hotel
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.
Pets not allowed
Breakfast not available
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Northstar California Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. The office is not open 24/7. Please contact us directly after booking and provide contact information so we can inform you of arrival procedures. Our units do not have air conditioning.
Guests must provide own credit card which matches name of reservation when checking in. The hotel will pre-authorize your card and the pre-authorization will be released if there are no extra charges or damage to the room when checking out. Some hotels and room types have special policies, please check with the hotel for more information.-
This hotel accepts the following payment methods:
Cash
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