Pros

  • Timeshare property with cabin-like, spacious villas
  • Room details include full appliances and gas fireplaces on the balcony
  • Ski-in-and out access from Northstar Mountain
  • Heated outdoor pool with swim lanes and an adjacent hot tub
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Secure, heated, indoor parking lot
  • Household supplies provided by property
  • Billiards and foosball table
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Cons

  • Daily resort fees cover Wi-Fi, parking, pool use, and more
  • Room cleaning unavailable for stays shorter than a week
  • No restaurant on site (though many within walking distance)
  • Adjacent village offers little in the off-season
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Bottom Line

The Northstar Lodge, Hyatt Residence Club is a 15-minute drive from Lake Tahoe, and located within walking distance of North Village gondola. The hotel is an excellent alternative to area properties because of its large and tricked out apartment-style guest rooms, and its close proximity to local attractions. The hotel is a timeshare property that's open to guests so villas are equipped with amenities suitable for longer visits, including washer and dryers and an extensive array of food preparation implements, though these may vary slightly from room to room. Outdoor fireplaces are great features. The clean and elegant fitness building is next door to the hotel, and there is a pool with swimming lanes and adjacent whirlpool with gorgeous surrounding views. Note that there are no restaurants or bars on the property.

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Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Northstar Lodge by Welk Resorts

Scene

Timeshare property popular with families

The property is spread out over several adjacent four-story buildings nestled among towering pine trees. The general feel in the common areas, with their high-beamed ceilings and flagstone tiles is that of an alpine ski lodge. A second-floor lounge has a fire pit, and there are comfy armchairs spread throughout the lobby. Board games and foosball are available. Several guests have noted that the adjacent village, which is lively in the winter, may be somewhat of a dead zone in the off-season.

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Location

Inside the ski community of Northstar Village, next to gondolas

The Northstar Lodge, Hyatt Residence Club is situated within Northstar Village, a small skiing town. The hotel is within walking distance of several restaurants, as well as a skating rink (turns into a roller rink in the summer), miniature golf course, mountain bike rental, and coffee shops. The hotel is about a 40-minute drive to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Even though the property is situated in Truckee, it is in fact closer to North Lake Tahoe, which is a 15-minute drive away. There's a charge for parking at the hotel.

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Rooms

Two and three bedroom villas furnished with natural wood accents

Two and three bedroom villas are part of a luxury time share scenario at The Northstar Lodge, Hyatt Residence Club, so accommodations can range slightly from unit to unit but overall these rooms are very comfortable and attractive. Real wood floors, flagstone-covered walls, soft-close sliding drawers, and marble island counters are just some of the homey features. Bathrooms have walk-in showers with a sitting area and hinged glass doors, along with separate full bathtubs. Kitchens are well-equipped for cooking: lots of counter space, a modern refrigerator, separate island with sink and dishwasher, oven, and microwave. Private balconies can include outdoor gas fireplaces -- ideal for roasting marshmallows. Note that room cleaning is only provided for stays longer than one week.

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Features

Rentable 16-person theater, fitness center, small outdoor pool

The main draws at The Northstar Lodge, Hyatt Residence Club are skiing and the villas, but there are some convenient and fun features to be found as well. There's a year-round heated swimming pool with a sectioned off lap area and adjacent hot tub. Indoors, billiards, board games, and foosball are fun for families. The fitness center and small business center are both open 24-hours. A 16-person home theater is available by reservation, and has its own supply of DVDs for guests' use. Expect to pay a daily resort fee. There aren't any restaurants or bars on the property, though there are several within walking distance.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Northstar Lodge by Welk Resorts

Scene

Timeshare property popular with families

The property is spread out over several adjacent four-story buildings nestled among towering pine trees. The general feel in the common areas, with their high-beamed ceilings and flagstone tiles is that of an alpine ski lodge. A second-floor lounge has a fire pit, and there are comfy armchairs spread throughout the lobby. Board games and foosball are available. Several guests have noted that the adjacent village, which is lively in the winter, may be somewhat of a dead zone in the off-season.

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Location

Inside the ski community of Northstar Village, next to gondolas

The Northstar Lodge, Hyatt Residence Club is situated within Northstar Village, a small skiing town. The hotel is within walking distance of several restaurants, as well as a skating rink (turns into a roller rink in the summer), miniature golf course, mountain bike rental, and coffee shops. The hotel is about a 40-minute drive to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Even though the property is situated in Truckee, it is in fact closer to North Lake Tahoe, which is a 15-minute drive away. There's a charge for parking at the hotel.

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Rooms

Two and three bedroom villas furnished with natural wood accents

Two and three bedroom villas are part of a luxury time share scenario at The Northstar Lodge, Hyatt Residence Club, so accommodations can range slightly from unit to unit but overall these rooms are very comfortable and attractive. Real wood floors, flagstone-covered walls, soft-close sliding drawers, and marble island counters are just some of the homey features. Bathrooms have walk-in showers with a sitting area and hinged glass doors, along with separate full bathtubs. Kitchens are well-equipped for cooking: lots of counter space, a modern refrigerator, separate island with sink and dishwasher, oven, and microwave. Private balconies can include outdoor gas fireplaces -- ideal for roasting marshmallows. Note that room cleaning is only provided for stays longer than one week.

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Features

Rentable 16-person theater, fitness center, small outdoor pool

The main draws at The Northstar Lodge, Hyatt Residence Club are skiing and the villas, but there are some convenient and fun features to be found as well. There's a year-round heated swimming pool with a sectioned off lap area and adjacent hot tub. Indoors, billiards, board games, and foosball are fun for families. The fitness center and small business center are both open 24-hours. A 16-person home theater is available by reservation, and has its own supply of DVDs for guests' use. Expect to pay a daily resort fee. There aren't any restaurants or bars on the property, though there are several within walking distance.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Cabanas

  • Concierge

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Laundry

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

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