Hopefully my recent first visit ~ a most enjoyable yet all too brief 1-night, mid-week stay ~ will not be my last. Super friendly and helpful service from Ashley at the front desk upon check-in. She gave me a quick but thorough lay of the extensive land and I was off. Checked out my comfortable upstairs standard king room. The Inn is just two floors, two wings, accessible via an elevator and a single tall flight of stairs from a lovely, light lounge area just off the front desk in the main lobby (and end-of-wing stairways). My room was clean, properly appointed and icy cold upon arrival. The bed was comfortable with plentiful covers and a variety of pillows, although the towels could use a refresh. I headed away from the Inn and up the hill to the two other main buildings: Altitude, the recreation center housing Middle Fork Bistro + Bar, and the Frank Lloyd Wright Lodge, hosting FIFTY44 Restaurant & Bar, spa, pro shop and nice view at the top of the mountain (5,044' elevation). While these are all connected by walking trails, I simply didn't have the time to walk there and back from the Inn, so opted to drive up the hill. Maybe my least favorite part about the property, is having to leave the premises of the Inn to take in the majority of the amenities. But they are quite nice and worth the effort of a quick drive (or maybe the longer uphill walk to reach, time permitting). After taking in the view at the top, I spent most of my time at the rec center, Altitude. This place rocks! So many fun things packed into a single wonderful space. Notably, perhaps the best stream room I've ever enjoyed, tucked into the back bath/locker/shower room. Don't miss it! Also a nice fitness room, 20-seat theater, children's room, and game room with foosball, billiards and shuffleboard, assorted Wii games and large TVs, and hang space. Board games to check out at the building's front desk. I would happily return whenever I'm in the general vicinity! read more

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Nakoma Resort is a beautiful property, and this was not my first stay here. The setting, facilities, and overall atmosphere are wonderful, which is why my recent experience was so disappointing. We arrived at night during a power outage. There were no lights available in the building, including no visible emergency lighting, and the elevators were not working. Our room was originally on the second floor, but because I have knee problems and cannot easily use stairs, the night staff member was very kind and helped us by finding a room on the ground floor. I truly appreciated her professionalism and willingness to help during a difficult situation. What left a negative impression was the interaction at checkout the next morning. Instead of acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the power outage, I felt as though we were expected to be grateful for being placed in a different room because it happened to be one of the resort's nicer accommodations. To be clear, the room change was necessary because of the resort's power issue, not a special favor. While the property itself remains beautiful, the lack of emergency lighting and the response from the front desk the following morning raise concerns about both guest safety and customer service. Unfortunately, after this experience, I'm not sure I would choose to stay here again. If this was other hotel chain I will be even refunded because the inconveniences!! read more

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This is a beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright building. I loved exploring it inside and out. The food was decent, but not to die for. The server was nice, but service is slow. Luckily, we weren't in a hurry...but we were getting hungry. LOL! I would try it again because I love the scenery and design. read more

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Last night, 7/2/2025, we had dinner at FIFTY44. The restaurant was 50% full when we were seated at 6:30. My sides were cool, but my steak was excellent and my husband's order was perfect. The issue is the incredibly poor service. It took over 30 mins to get our drinks, over and hour to get our meal. The table next to us mentioned that it took 45 mins to get their bottle of wine. Both tables agreed had the server communicated they were short staffed and acknowledged us during our wait it we would have felt better about the situation. We were at Longboards last week and they had just let a few employees leave early since they were not busy. Then the rush arrived. Our busboy brought us water and explained that they were a short staffed, but the server would get to us as soon as she could. Dinner took a bit longer than expected, but it was within a reasonable time frame. The one server and busboy were very attentive and our three cocktails arrived quicly each time we ordered. When paying our bill we complimented the service and noticed that the restaurant was full and there was only one server and one busboy. She mentioned that the busboy was the manager and he steps in anytime help is needed. Nakoma management needs to visit Longboards and take a lesson back home. read more

I cannot recommend this resort unfortunately. I booked two rooms for two nights on short notice for work for a coworker and myself. On our way up to the area we learned that the client we were working for was postponing by two weeks. So, upon check in I notified the front desk that we would only be staying the one night. Since we were over 24 hours until day two I expected to be charged only the one night. No Sir. They charged the full bill as if we stayed two nights. The front desk employees are not empowered to make decisions here so I asked to see the manager. She was off of course...for two days. Nobody could help me for two days. Finally after several calls the manager (Carrol Martinelli) worked up the courage to call me back. She would not budge and refund the one night and said that is their policy. This place is clearly hurting for business. Many of the rooms were not sold during our stay and this is in the middle of the summer. That I was able to get two rooms on such short notice should have told me there are issues with this resort. I don't understand how companies that do business like this expect to stay in business. I will not be booking business travel here, nor will I consider staying here with my family, though I would have come back otherwise. Please book your travel reservations with a different resort. This one does not value its customers. They are petty every chance they get. read more

Nakoma Resort - Mostly empty parking lot early in the morning in the middle of July. - Resorts Near Me - Clio, California

Went there for a wedding. I was in the bridal party. For such an elegant resort it was lacking. PROS- It was absolutely beautiful. The food was good. CONS- Many of the staff where simply rude. There was not the greatest communication between the bar staff and wedding party and we felt we were treated poorly and the guys got more drinks than we did and when I inquired because we hadn't been served anything in hours and we all were parched I was snapped at. It was rather odd. And I thought for the most part, of the few drinks I had, they weren't great. The hotel rooms SUCK! Who thought it was a good idea to put a window thingy from the bathroom into the room?!! How utterly stupid. If someone has to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, or shower when someone is sleeping, the light from the bathroom shines into the room! why?! There is nothing special about these rooms. They may as well be at the Best Western Plus. The bridal suit is nothing special either. When we got there, our room had no screen door. It was off and just laying on the ground. When I asked the front desk people if that could be fixed (we were there two nights and the AC is not good so we wanted to be able to keep the door open without bugs getting in. I think that's understandable. The front desk lady was kind of rude and dismissive but a maintenance guy walked by and heard so he kindly fixed it for us. The three buildings (hotel, altitude (pool and rec stuff), top wedding venue/restaurant/bar), are all uphill and you can walk it, but not all can/should do it. But there is no food in the hotel, so you have to either walk, drive or rent a golf cart (at the top of the hill). It's an odd setup. We had drunk people walking back to the hotel and getting lost and walking into bushes and in the street to get back. Not safe and not fun. All in all this place was a very beautiful disappointment. I left the weekend feeling confused and not at ease. read more

Nakoma Resort - Picture of the light coming into the bedroom from the bathroom "window" Sooooo weird! - Resorts Near Me - Clio, California

Don't let the website fool you. All the amenities are scattered throughout their property and are NOT walking distance. Their "lodge" is better described as a clean, quiet convenience hotel. I completely agree with other reviews - who thought a window in the bathroom was a good idea? My roommate used the bathroom in the night and the light woke me up! Stupid design! The pool, fitness center, and casual dining are in a building about 1 mile up the road. Unfortunately, they don't open early so the in-room Keurig coffee maker is all you have. We were there for a 2-day golf tournament played at Graeagle and Plumas Pines with a 7:30am check-in, so we had to drive to Portola to find a place for to-go breakfast and coffee. We had to double back to the golf course. Nothing in this area is close. Cars are a must, so if someone is golfing early and takes your only car, the rest of you are stranded! Up the hill further is the main lodge. The beamed ceiling room in all their photos is their restaurant. The food was very good. Local vacationers shared it is one of the two really good restaurants in the area (Iron Door is the other, btw.) Get an early reservation if you want to sit outside or at a view table. More than 1/3 of the tables don't have a view. The bar, adjacent to the pro shop in that building is tiny and has no view at all. Not much of a 19th hole! It appeared most golfers rejoin their families by the pool, where the casual dining/bar is. The pro shop for the Dragon had lots of souvenirs and men's golf merch. There was very little women's golf merch. Nakoma appears more interested in selling lots. There are a number of gates to neighborhoods that appear empty. If this area develops, they have plans for a Market on the property, but it's TBD. If you are used to mid to high end resorts, it will disappoint. If you want a clean non-rustic hotel room, this place works. All the other local options are either very rustic or vacation rentals. read more

Nakoma Resort - Ceiling in the restaurant. - Resorts Near Me - Clio, California

I've been wanting to visit this resort for sometime now and finally got the chance to visit in August. I'm going to give 4 stars for the entire experience including food, golf, activities and lodging. First - the "Inn at Nakoma" it was clean and room was ready when we arrived. Richard at the front desk was awesome. Very friendly and offered lots of information regarding activities in the property and surrounding area. Dark haired woman who worked in the afternoon never bothered to look up from the computer to say hello/good bye. I don't know her name as she didn't engage with us at all. Room was just ok in my opinion. The bathroom has a stained glass panel in it so if someone has to use restroom at night it lights up the entire room. I also didn't care for the bathroom sink to be outside of the restroom - same complaint - you wake up anyone sleeping when you wash your hands. Bed was comfortable enough but could use another chair in the room so you don't have to sit on the bed. The Lodge at Nakoma is where you will find their main restaurant FIFTY44 - when we visited they were only open Thursday - Monday. We were able to have dinner on a Monday night and it was fantastic! We started with a small charcuterie board and some ceviche. For our main, we ordered pan seared elk tenderloin, it came with house-made labneh, blackberry port reduction, cacao & peanut crumble, and smashed potato. We also ordered the Chilean Sea Bass - pan seared, blistered tomatoes, grilled leeks, oven roasted fingerling potatoes, sauvignon beurre blanc. We were so stuffed. Dragon Golf Course - what an amazing course!!! My hubby was in heaven playing here. Luckily - there weren't that many people playing the day we went out. Felt like we had the entire course to ourselves. All the staff in the pro shop were very friendly. We especially enjoyed talking to Bob! FIFTY44 Bar - right outside of the pro shop. Fun spot to grab a drink and eat. They serve breakfast and lunch "to go" but you can eat on premises. I ordered the avocado toast with poached eggs everyday - it was that good. We also had the burger and fries. Hands down best fires I ever had!! Great outdoor seating area with tables and sofa looking over the course. Stacey and Athena were great, friendly and funny!! Altitude Activity Center and the Middle Fork Bistro. The pool is beautiful and I was happy to enjoy sometime there. Water was a little chilly for my liking but I still got in! The Bistro was just ok. Seemed like they were out of things each time we were there. I did have a wonderful heirloom tomato salad with Burrata. The flatbread was thumbs down for me - too "doughy" Our waitress Beth was super sweet!! There are in the process of building some sort of "store" on site by the Inn. That would be nice so you don't have to drive off sight to get some snacks, wine etc. Overall it was a great visit and I will definitely recommend and will return. It is a pet friendly hotel and currently they only have to pet friendly rooms but Richard let us know that they will be expanding that soon. Ps- great for families as well because they have some rentals on their property instead of staying at the Inn. read more

Nakoma Resort - Flatbread at Middle Fork Bistro - Resorts Near Me - Clio, California

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Mimi, you did a beautiful job creating such a wonderful, relaxing experience. We have 6 weeks in the villas. It's a beautiful place to have a wedding or other special event. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking and so serene. If anyone is looking to escape the noise and congestion of the city, you should check it out! It's a beautiful drive up to the Lodge and villas from Sacramento and from Reno. read more

This is such a beautiful resort filled with activities for the whole family or a perfect romantic getaway. We stumbled across this beautiful resort while attending a girlfriend's wedding in Graegle. I'm so glad we didn't stay with the wedding party. They offered rock climbing, trails for dirt biking with bike rentals, and golf. I can't recall off the top of my head what other activities were offered. There is fine dining and a beautiful bar. We enjoyed our stay in our suite and breakfast before making our way back into town. It was such a treat to wake up and enjoy my coffee with views of mother nature. I highly recommend this resort if you're in Clio, Ca. Graegle is a hidden gem, and somewhere, I like to go for a closer getaway or family camping. There are a ton of hiking trails near. Now is a perfect time to hike and catch views of waterfalls. I can't wait to return! I recommend booking way in advance; they book up fairly quickly. read more

This is a chic and new place for a family vacation! We stayed here traveling from the Lassen National Park to Lake Tahoe. Nestled in nature, the resort feels like a mountain chalet with modern amenities. There are plenty of activities to do such as rock climbing, basketball, game room, hiking trails and swimming in the heated pool and enjoying the hot tub. In addition to that, this hotel has a state of the art golf course. There are two restaurants, a bistro and a more formal restaurant. The food tastes homemade, fresh and delicious. The architecture of the restaurant is designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The staff are friendly, happy and hospitable. The hotels feels new and everything is kept very clean. For 320.00 a night the value outweighs the services and experiences received. read more

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Absolutely stunning! This is a beautiful, quiet, secluded place if you need to come recharge in nature while having all the amenities of home. Amazing views, stunning sunsets, great places to hike, and you can visit the world famous "Dragon Golf Course" or just simply relax by the pool and enjoy the private villas. The restaurants are 5 star food with a variety that changes weekly. Serene atmosphere but close to Truckee if you are into gambling and a faster pace environment. If your looking for some prime real estate, this place also has open houses with lots you can purchase and custom build your dream home or vacation investment. The pictures don't do it justice. This place is truly magical read more

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Wonderful staff, a beautiful golf course and amenities. Enjoyed our peaceful time-out.

Secluded location with great staff. The ladies at the front desk were top notch with excellent customer service skills. The room is nice although the windows on the second floor do not open and hot days the hotel air-conditioning cant keep up with the demand. The hotel is situated across the street and down the hill from the actual recreation area and pool. This alone can be a deal breaker for some. Nice quiet location and if your lucky you get a view of the golf course. Some other issues is that the restaurants are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday so if you want a meal you need to drive in to town that really doesn't have anything upscale. Do your research before booking a room to make sure to have your expectations met. read more

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Wow! A hidden gem in the Sierra mountains! Stunning area with a newish beautiful and well maintained hotel. Large rooms with pretty views of the trees and golf course. The nearby club house/lodge is exceptional - gorgeous architecture with huge heated swimming pool, impressive gym, rock climbing wall, pool table, games room, big fireplaces and more. Don't miss out on a meal at the nearby Nakoma restaurant--the building was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and the chef was exceptional. I don't golf but the course is beautiful and we'll maintained. read more

Nakoma Resort - Clubhouse/lodge in the background-- huge swimming pool - Resorts Near Me - Clio, California

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Stayed 1 night for business. The lodge was beautiful and the beds oversized. Temperature control was perfect and tall ceilings give the room a spacious feel. In room has fridge and 2 complimentary waters . Microwave in the vending are. Front desk is staffed 8 to 8. The coffee is my personal way to choose a re stay location. It was "ok" coffee. If you want to eat you have to drive to a separate facility across the highway. That was disappointing, I didn't make my way there. Overall peaceful, clean and lovely for a nights stay. read more

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It's modern place but runs by one of so called " owner" the women in her retirement age, who seemly came. From 1950 want pull Jesus cross on you if you do anything that is not her liking. If you visited the place. You see The pool is like extension of the fitness. But if you wear bikini top out pool area. Do any fitness that is not yoga or in yoga out fit, that cause " get out here, you are inappropriate" treatment! Aggressive and unkind! I am passionate about empowering women in modern areas.as we all went through so much to get here. I simply don't want anyone impose their own personal beliefs or values on to others! Especially I am in my vacation. I was mind my own business and Practice my floor dance alon while use my camera. In space that is no one sleeping the entire floor all by myself! She interrupted me and shouted at me. Words exchanged and I said to her why you treat me like I am shameful and I am here fuckin someone? She said back to me: do you want fuck someone? That was so rude and uncalled for. I get that she is so out of touch. But to gone so far...to attacking me. Women dance and women use selfie stick and women by herself! Alone! Not inviting anyone but want by herself. Because I likes dance more than lifting weights! That's crime? After cooling her self down. She came by and try to make peace. I asked her .., please expend your meaning of " inappropriate " she look stunned and couldn't answer. Later she apologized I think she realize I am a guest and here enjoy vacation with my partner, still such shame. Beautiful property one lousy encounter! Please find peace and stop attacking other women do not look like you or dress like you. Either have the same beliefs. World still goes around! read more

We live in Tahoe and Nakoma is our new favorite getaway destination. We stayed in the studio villa and it was an incredible experience complete with private hot tub, stocked kitchenette and a nice BBQ. The studio villa has a circular design that's super cozy and elegant. It's perfect for a romantic getaway but could easily work for a family or small group with the pull out couch. The Villa has such a nice blend of humble luxury and outdoor access. The staff was totally delightful and everything was clean and easy. We'll be staying in a Villa for all our future special occasions, but it sounds like the new hotel is super nice too. I can't recommend Nakoma enough for a getaway in any season. We really enjoyed visiting in the winter, we spent the day backcountry skiing nearby. But we look forward to returning in any season for hiking, biking and general serenity in the great outdoors. Unless you have an affinity for traffic and crowds, Nakoma is a far superior mountain vacation experience than Tahoe Truckee. read more

Nakoma Resort - Pulling up to our secluded mountain villa in a winter wonderland. - Resorts Near Me - Clio, California

We love Nakoma Resort! My wife and I went here 2 years ago for our anniversary and really enjoyed it - a small, quiet resort in the mountains with great hiking trails, an amazing restaurant, and a beautiful clubhouse with awesome amenities. We returned this past weekend for a 2-day trip for my birthday and brought the whole family (5kids). There are rental villas that are large enough for our family - we stayed in a 3BR that had tons of space to spread out, watch movies in the evenings, enjoy the hottub on the deck. It was right across the parking lot from the clubhouse, which was our favorite part of this weekend. Our family enjoyed the gym, the climbing wall, basketball, pool table, foosball, video games, and of course the pool and the hot tub. The restaurant at the clubhouse was perfect for poolside snacks. The service was amazing - the staff greeted us warmly and helped us enjoy everything there was to offer. We were able to go on a couple of hikes right from our villa. The beautiful golf course made me wish I was a golfer! A wonderful Resort that we can't wait to visit again! read more

We have come to this resort yearly and unfortunately this year the customer service was subpar. To start off, Richard at the front desk was fantastic, but beyond that things went downhill. We were sent to the wrong room and told it was "our fault" that was the room we ordered when we clearly had our reservation confirmation that had the correct room. We were given the correct room and walked in and the toilet paper holder was hanging off of the wall. We then went to turn on the bedside light and it was burned out, which happens, however I asked two different ladies on two different days at the front desk for a new bulb and as of our check out it still did not have a new bulb. Next we were unable to get reservations at the resort restaurant which we usually eat at, and restaurants in town were all booked as well. Cuccia's which we usually love didn't even return our call and when I called back later was told abruptly that reservations were full for the evening. Luckily we were able to find Mountain Pizza in rundown Portola which the owners were so sweet and the pizza very good. It would be very helpful when making reservations to be told that restaurants in town close at 6:30 and only take reservations so we could plan ahead. Our vacation was saved by the natural beauty and great swimming area. I hope this is just a disappointing visit and not a trend in service going downhill. read more

This is one of the best hotels we have stayed at in some time. The rooms are comfortable and well organized for our family of four with generous counter space. We especially liked the sports center with kids playroom, bar, climbing wall, and hot tub. We will definitely be back. read more

This review is for the Event Sales Team. I reached out to multiple event venues this week as we are kinda in a pickle with our current venue elsewhere. Nakoma's team was the quickest with response times & information. I'm all about prompt responses. Additionally, we've eaten here multiple times and the view is stunning! Definitely sit out on their deck. In fact. I've never sat inside because I love the views too much from the deck. read more

We had a 2BR villa at Nakoma Resort. It is billed as a Frank Lloyd Wright design and the unit itself was beautiful, just gorgeous. However, it was severely lacking what you would expect in a premium resort. E.g. No amenities. They have a wonderful facility on site with a pool, workout area, hot tub and sauna, but we were told that these amenities were not available to us by management. They did not even offer it to us for a fee. Not good for families as there were no organized activities at all. Staff was not welcoming upon arrival. There was a golf course, but they didn't even bother to tell us about it or ask us if we wanted tee times. There was no Internet in the unit. We had wifi, but it would not open a simple web page (like google.com) so it was impossible to use. This situation alone was TERRIBLE because we needed to do some remote work while on vacation. Management said they would reset the wifi, but that did nothing (I assume they did not reset it anyway) and they did not follow up with us to see if it got any better. We had to walk outside in 20 degree temps to get an internet signal. The only way to get wifi is to walk over to the facility that we were told was not available to us or to walk down the hill and across the highway (About ¼ mile?) in order to get Internet. Not convenient when you need to check work email!! The kitchen lacked necessities. E.g. no pizza cutter or a spatula. We had to use a huge BBQ grill spatula with holes in it. We had one sticky frying pan. No salt or pepper. No storage containers. 1 huge pot. The heating system was strange. One BR stayed at about 50 degrees the whole time, the other one was about 80. The air in that bedroom was extremely dry and hot. We got bloody noses from sleeping there after a few days. They need some humidity controls. We could not block the heat vents in that room and get the temperatures to balance out any better. The other room just stayed cold, felt about 50 in there. My wife slept on the couch 2 nights because she could not sleep and she is not a complainer. She sleeps like a rock everywhere we go. Squirrels (I assume, we did not see them and they could also have been rats) had infested the roof area and they freaked us out at night as they scampered in and out of gutters and scratched around in closet, walls, and roof areas. We had a sauna within our unit, but the heat did not work. We had a hot tub within our unit, which also did not work, the water leaked out onto the ground and the heater and pump would not shut off. We notified staff/management 3 times and they said the maintenance guy would come by and look at it. He never showed up. It continued to leak throughout our stay and we tried several times to turn off the motor, but it could not be turned off. The switch did nothing. When we left it was almost out of water and the pump was about to burn out. We again informed management, who apologized, but seemed unconcerned. Nakoma resort has an onsite restaurant. We didn't use it. We decided not to give them any money because they looked at us like we were "not members" and should leave when we went to check it out. There wasn't a menu in room to order takeout either. In fact there was no information on the resort or the golf course in the villa at all. We asked management for a menu and they told us to go over to the facility that was "off limits" and that they should have a menu over there. The resort should be a one star based on the amenities that were available. As for the location, you could use the resort as just a headquarters and sleeping area to launch excursions, day trips, and hikes. Be aware though that Nakoma Resort was over an hour away from most decent hikes. We did some hikes that were 45 minutes away minimum and the location was just to far from other things you might want to do while on vacation. E.g. there is no town with a theater within 30 minutes. There is a tired mexican restaurant in a nearby town (Portola, very poor economy and run down) and an old bar or two in another direction. Again, loved the unit. Nice view, lots of windows. It did lack lighting in many areas, but was nicely decorated and aesthetically appealing. It was a beautiful, remote area. We hiked 5 or 6 miles daily and I liked the hiking we did, but keep in mind that this was after driving an hour away. Overall, I think any random 2 star resort near Tahoe would be a much better place to stay. I would never come to Nakoma Resort with a family and I personally will never go back. I would give it a 1 star out of 5. read more

This is a incredible place! I landed at Reno Airport and drove an hour to get to this golf resort. The clubhouse was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and is the most unique clubhouse I've ever run across. As for the course it's awesome. The resort was taken over last year and the the starter informed me the course was shortened and several bunkers were taken out. Every hole has spectacular views and several holes have doglegs, deep bunkers and uphill green placements which make this a challenging and fun golf experience. I dined here before teeing off and the food was also exceptional with good service and quality. The employees at the golf shop were really friendly. I booked my tee time directly on their website and received a energy bar and several bottles of water which were included in my golf fee. Carts here were dated with no GPS but overall a great golf experience. If your interested they offer stay and play golf rates for single or double occupancy. Here's their website: http://www.nakomagolfresort.com/Home/tabid/2376/Default.aspx read more

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Beautiful place. The golfing looks amazing however we did not visit during golf season. The greens were still ver much green with the snow covering most. Great views and the restaurants provide delicious food and a great atmosphere. We will visit again read more

Welcome to Nakoma. Now you are on your own. We stayed at a timeshare villa, which was stunning. It was a lovely little home impeccably decorated. At check in, we were told we could not use the pool, fitness facility, hot tub, etc as our time-share did not include those amenities. However, our villa had it's own private hot tub and sauna. Which indeed it did. We enjoyed the hot tub the first night and looking at the stars. The next day, the hot tub was half empty, bubbles would not turn off. We would never use it again and reported it 4x over the course of the week. Response, "Oh, maintenance did not show up?" Leak plus motor burning out was not concern. The sauna did not work. No main switches we could find to remedy on our own. Nakoma is lovely, secluded, and nearly empty in late October. The weekend we arrived, a wedding took place on the grounds so there were people around. The remaining days of our vacation, there were maybe 5 rooms/villas being used. I suspect there is no "maintenance" on staff to check our hot tub. Our villa was on the golf course and we never saw anyone golfing. We were not offered to use the Altitude top notch fitness -stunningly beautiful facility pool/hot tub when our own hot tub was not fixed, which we badly needed after hiking each day. Taking the initiative myself, we were granted permission. We also had to go to Altitude to get an internet connection and check emails, and work daily. Check Nakoma's website- they do not mention internet. They have it at the hotel "Lodge" and "Altitude", but not in the villas. In no way did Nakoma attempt to market us. No info in the villa for: golf course, Frank Lloyd Wright designed restaurant (half the reason we selected the place), new model homes, Altitude fitness facility. I wanted to eat at the restaurant but could not get their webpage to load to view the menu. You can get on their internet for about 5 seconds before it kicks you off. Besides, I now have to question if I want to eat a restaurant with no one there, how do they keep all that food fresh just in case 2 people come to dinner? Is the hostess also the waitress and the cook and the dishwasher? The location is geographically beautiful. But you are 90 min from Tahoe, and nearly an hour from good hikes. I suspect in summer that Nakoma caters to their guests as it is financially more feasible, but in October- fend for yourself. The entire time, I question myself, how is this beautiful place going to make it? No people, no amenities even when there ARE amenities, no internet, no care attitude about guests. So many good things about the place. If there are only 2 villa units being occupied, why not ask them to buy in for a fee each day as long as you are already paying all the utilities to keep the place open?!? Doesn't make sense. Or throw it in for free to ensure those people want to return to your place next year? Maybe I need to research the strategy as to why hotel guests can have amenities but if you are staying at a villa as a time-share guest you do not. I had high expectations. We will not go back based on 1) No internet, and 2) Lack of guest care. If you want to go there, don't go in the off season, and stay at the hotel. read more

This place is perfect for the complete leave the city getaway. Keep in mind there is nothing and I mean nothing open after 8pm. Even the front desk closes when they have everyone checked in. There is a swimming pool, walkable from the Inn. It's called the Altitude. It's beautiful. Full bar, light food and snacks. Pool, basketball, rock climbing, theatre, shuffleboard, video games. Anything and everything you could think of. It's nice. No real nightlife. Just sit, enjoy the view, have a glass of wine type of stay. The swimming pool was full of kids and parents alike. It's huge so it didn't interfere with my day at all. The restrooms are cleaning and the locker room is really nice. The lounge chairs were nice but with all the parents and kids it needed a few more. The jets on the spa weren't working and full of kids so I didn't use it. The missing star was the beds. The beds seemed older and well used. I woke up both days with my back aching. We did eat at the restaurant Fifty44, which is named after its elevation. It was delicious. Best ribeye ever. To me this place is the place you go when you absolutely want to get out of town in the mountains, slow down and don't want to go anywhere, except when you want to go on a hike, swim or park at home the stars in darkness. I'd go again, but I'd be better prepared food wise. read more

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I can't say enough good things about Nakoma Resort. This was our third time going in the past two years. We have two small children and this is probably the only place where I really get to relax. The whole complex is geared towards families and nothing is too difficult for them to accommodate. We stayed at the lodge the past few times, but will probably stay at one of the villas if we go with family or friends the next time. They have a shuttle that will take you from the lodge to Altitude, the recreation center. We really enjoyed the recreation center. It is so thoughtfully built that I don't think there is anything more that I could have suggested. Everything is enclosed by glass with high ceilings so it feels so spacious and clean. From the helicopter mom perspective, the glass allowed me to locate and see the children easily while allowing them the space to play independently. The outdoor pool is amazing and because it is so large, it doesn't ever feel crowded. My husband was able to lap swim and the children were able to play to their hearts content in the pool. I am not much of a swimmer so I stayed in the jacuzzi, which is very large and because it is outdoors and feels so clean and refreshing. Besides the pool, my children's favorite part of the resort is the play rooms. There are three, one for small children 10 and under, a larger room for teenagers and adults and then a rock climbing/basketball room. The smaller play room has every toy imaginable and a small outdoor space with a climbing structure. There is a large children's bathroom inside that has a small toilet and sink so that they can go to the bathroom by themselves. Our children were in there for hours, if not days. There isn't a tv in the play room, which I really appreciated. It was great that it was just focused on play. They even made friends with some of the other children that were staying. The older children's play room has a foosball table, billiard table and shuffle board along with computers, game consoles and a large tv. It is much more tech centric. We didn't spend that much time there, but it was fun to teach the children shuffle board and foosball. Even though this room is clearly intended for teenagers/adults- everyone was fine with us using it with the younger children. The last play room is the rock climbing/basketball room. Everyone can use it. They have rock climbing equipment for all ages- including my two year old. There are two pulley systems that are similar to how a seat belt operates and allows you to self belay so that both of our children could go at the same time. I could hook up the children to the system and they could practice going up and down safely by themselves. (I was of course in the room with them but I didn't have to belay both of them sequentially, so it was much more inclusive.) I went up a couple of times. They have different routes based on color to indicate the level of difficulty. They have a pretty healthy menu at Altitude. They have tried to appeal to both parents and children so there are plenty of yummy salads and then of course pizza, wraps, paninis and sandwiches. A lot of it is organic and can accommodate gluten free and nut free items. There is another restaurant close by in the club house, which is a Frank Lloyd Wright designed building. It is a short walk up the hill or shot drive. The food is really good there. They were really accommodating to the children and happily split adult meals and steamed up fresh vegetables for them even though they weren't on the menu. Overall a fantastic place for a true family vacation! read more

This review is strictly about the "Spa" or lack there of. When I called I was told the spa is open. It is NOT. It was 2 women waiting to take us downstairs into 2 massage rooms, where my husband and I had very different experiences. My husband has a great 90 minute massage. I, on the other hand, was suppose to have a 90 minute massage/facial combo. The woman was not a certified therapist or an esthetician and had no business providing this service. It's bad enough that the session was awful but what was really upsetting was her 90 minutes of talking. She rudely gave her opinion on everything from my skincare, sunscreen, spraying perfume on my neck, going to a chiropractor, on and on... all unsolicited as I asked her zero questions! She even stated at one point that she's "self-taught", leading me to believe she has no actual training. There are no amenities either and I had to ask to shower afterward. She looked absolutely put out by the request but allowed me to use the shower. There's no blow dryers, literally NO amenities to get ready in the "locker room" where you can't even use the lockers. I was clearly upset and quickly dressed, went upstairs and cancelled our dinner reservations at Fifty44 (which I had been looking forward to all week) and immediately left the property. What I would ask someone from Nakoma Management, if anyone called, is who vets these people? Was this a waitress pulled off to the side to do a massage and make a little extra money? For a property like Nakoma, aspiring to be a high end resort, this should never have happened. It really makes you wonder what else slips through the cracks, leaving a poor customer experience? read more

This was our first visit to Nakoma Resort. The Lodge room was spacious and comfortable. The WiFi is severely inadequate. When we asked about it the excuse was " we are in the mountains ". They need to add a repeater to their router so the signal will reach the rooms down the hall. We had a problem with the guests in the room next to ours which escalated the second night of our stay. But once I called night security they took care of it by asking those guests to vacate the premises. We were surprised that the restaurant and the activities lodge including the pool were about a 10 minute walk away or you can drive. The layout was quite odd. We ate one dinner at the Wigwam restaurant which was excellent. Breakfast there was also very good. But service was spotty. The evening of the dinner we weren't told about the specials. And didn't think to ask as they weren't posted anywhere. We tried to eat an early dinner at Altitude their bar at the recreation center. But after waiting 30 minutes for our order we walked out. We were the only 2 people in the bar who ordered food. There were 3 people in the kitchen. I was very disappointed in this resort and mostly likely won't return. read more

Thanks so much for hosting an Elite Event earlier this year. We had so much fun we had to return. We had made reservations to try out the new lodge we toured in April, but it was still two weeks from being finished. Next time we will try again. They did offer us the same fabulous studio villa we had earlier since the lodge wasn't ready- how nice. The Dragon IS quite the beast for a golf course. The ultimate setting in the mountains with tons of pine trees. I have never played a course that was so utterly quiet and calm. We seldom saw or heard other players or any traffic. Just one large bullfrog on #6 and the rustling of the trees as the morning breeze came thru them. Truly just like their radio ads- come enjoy and relax. It has incredible views and was very challenging. Up and down some very large hills and lined with a pine timber. Plenty of sand traps to keep you on your toes. The fairways were incredibly green and maintained considering the drought for the area. The greens- well fast doesn't really describe them. Wait till you get to 17, it's just a little vicious if the pin is in the back. My uphill put wasn't quite hard enough and it was like the clown at miniature golf spitting it back down the hill at me. Sand traps are never fun, thank heavens I found only one all day, here they are kinda deep and very powdery. Swing a little harder than usual. The back nine had a couple of little canyons to tee across that was exciting. Each hole has a name which is very original to me, but was fun to read then figure out why the hole was named that way. Every sprinkler head has the yardage on them to help guide you in. I'll let my pictures show the course. Hospitality at the Dragon Is wonderful. Greeted immediately when we arrived, easy to check in and help with the cart. Love their electric carts- they are so quiet and smooth. Staff was already cleaning up our clubs as we finished putting on 18, how nice. If you're not a golfer, this area is still heaven for bikers and hikers. It amazed me at how much there is to do in this area. Give the Dragon a try, but take your time and really ENJOY the round. Don't be intimidated. read more

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Wonderful getaway - absolute gem of an experience any time of year (not just the most popular time in the summer months) We love going in the winter read more

+ Nice staff + clean, comfortable room (though bed was very soft and pillow flat) + new rec area with gym, pool, climbing wall and bistro - we ate at the bistro which had a limited menu. Got a burger and was told it could only be served well. Also, server forgot to bring waters. - $25 resort fee read more

We had a golf reservation for two at 8:30am on Wednesday June 16th. Traveled from Sacramento just to play The Dragon. Arrived at 7:30am to check in, hit the range and putting green for some warmup before an enjoyable round of golf at a beautiful course. When we checked in, we were informed they had a tournament scheduled and the course was closed. They asked where the reservation was made. It was made on their website ... had the printed confirmation with us. They seemed surprised that we had a reservation and then told us they attempted to contact us via phone and email. According to them, the phone number was disconnected. The phone number works just fine and we never received an email. A very disappointing experience is putting it mildly. Not what I would call good customer service. It has been awhile since I've played this course ... it will be some time before I play it again, if ever. There's a number of nice golf courses available that do a better job of taking care of the customer. Also, I'm a member of a golf club in Sacramento and we come to this area on a multi-day golf trip every third year. We won't be adding this course to the rotation. I will be sharing my experience with the other members and recommending that they not play here. read more

We can't recommend this lodge enough. We had booked 3 nights at our favorite place in Tahoe City but arrived in town to find it far more crowded than expected and with not nearly enough mask-compliance for us to be comfortable. We get it- a bunch of people had the same idea as us in running away to Tahoe to try to kill the C-19 boredom- but the crowds and lack of mask usage on the street was a buzzkill because we are at risk. We called The Lodge at Nakoma as a last-ditch effort to avoid canceling the whole trip and driving back down the hill to home and the heat. We were looking for something quiet, in an area with far fewer people than Tahoe, and we SO found it in the little town of Clio, at the lodge that accommodated us so kindly for the next 3 nights WITH our 45lb dog! The rate was absolutely reasonable at an average of $225/night plus a $50/night K9 fee, especially being last-minute. The accommodations were top-notch. The lodge is new, clean, modern and incredibly quiet and intimate. Our room was down a very isolated hallway where we felt like the whole wing was ours. The room was very clean, smelled amazing, had a comfortable bed and a spacious bathroom with separate toilet area and a massive shower. It could not have been easier to have our dog with us, as the sliding door at the back of the room had a little patio that opened onto numerous areas for him to potty and wander a bit without having to go far from the room. They even provided him with dog cookies as we came and went and a big fluffy dog bed. The staff was amazing; friendly but not chatty, and the Altitude restaurant with fresh food and gorgeous pool was also quiet and so relaxing. The staff there observed every safety recommendation in distancing themselves and wearing masks. It was the most unexpected and amazing place that we were so lucky to stumble upon. We will absolutely be back. *Also very highly recommended is a tour of the lakes basin area; Long Lake in particular is a gentle hike to a stunning lake that is tucked away from the crowds.* read more

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This resort is essentially 3 separate components. The Nakoma Lodge is a better than average 2 story hotel. Nice facility, mediocre continental breakfast. The staff was pleasant, the room was clean. No real issues except there are no amenities at the hotel. My personal pet peeve is that there are no EV charging stations. This is a no brainer for an upscale hotel, especially one in the middle of nowhere. The Altitude is the athletic facility about 100 yards up a hill. Nice new facility with a pool, spa, climbing wall, etc. There is also a bar/restaurant area which would be great if there was anyone there. When we went there for dinner, there was one lady performing hostess, waitress, cook and bartender duties. I'll just say she tried. Fortunately, no one else was there. Not sure what's going on, but our stay from Sept. 14-18 was apparently between seasons. Everything was deserted. The Resort, another 50 yards or so up the hill, is a Frank Lloyd Wright design from a building intended for Wisconsin, but never built there. It's an amazing piece of architecture (I am an architect) but again, it was nearly deserted at this time of year. The most activity was around the golf pro shop and adjacent bar. It's a beautiful setting and the food at the moderately expensive restaurant was acceptable. No specials, and no soup but the Salmon was pretty good. Then there is the golf course, the Dragon. Beautiful setting but annoyingly difficult course. We were told it was made easier because it was too difficult which is hard to imagine because it's a bitch. I'm a typical high handicap senior and this course made me want to quit golf forever.....but it's really beautiful. read more

Perfectly nice, but for me there were two irredeemable issues. 1) No comfortable chair in the bedroom. 2) The window in the bedroom doesn't open. Every morning I found myself in the lobby at 6:00am, slouched in a chair, because there was no place to sit and read the paper. Coffee service starts at 8:00, so it would be a long morning. Otherwise, the hotel room was nice, if a little overly beige. And the staff were great. read more

In the midst of covid, we were looking for a vacation option that was off the beaten path. Nakoma is a little gem in the beautiful and scenic county of Plumas,(one hour from Truckee). The food, accommodations and amenities were amazing. Joanna and her team at the Altitude Recreation Center were fabulous and responsive to any needs that arose. The Wig Wam and golf offerings were great. I would give it a 5 but the cabin that we stayed in had an issue and we were without a sink and had maintenance in and out for days. I highly recommend.!!! read more

Bottom line: Great overall experience, stunning location, friendly staff; one area of improvement could make it even better. We recently stayed at the Nakoma Lodge while in the area for an annual cycling event. First of all, the overall experience was great and positive! In addition to offering a really cool & thoughtful event package (lodging + meal) -- meaning they're "in touch" with the area's event calendar and creative about their offering -- the staff was super friendly, accommodating, and overall everything went smoothly (for the most part). The place is also stunning, especially the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Clubhouse. The only big area of improvement was in some of the bar/restaurant staffing. The staff themselves were great/friendly/doing their best, but the place actually seemed a bit understaffed (esp. for knowing about the cycling event that weekend(. It culminated in a very confusing dinner at the Altitude Bistro, where a chef/cook was going off shift for the night despite food orders still coming in. But overall this place is a gem in the Lost Sierra, and it's so cool to see some creative development in that area as it continues to become more and more popular for folks looking to get out of the busy Tahoe scene. read more

This is the first review I have ever written, given our experience I felt compelled. We just returned from a two night stay at the resort. I'm not sure how long they have been back open due to COVID restrictions, but they are not ready for prime time. We had dinner at the resort on Friday night, we all felt sorry for our server as she spent all night apologizing for the many issues in getting drink orders out of the bar, dinner orders out of the kitchen (a very long wait, orders not correct and of questionable quality). It took us 3 hours to get through 2 rounds of drinks, an appetizer and dinner. It was a sub par experience, and the prices are not cheap. The next night we drove into the town of Portola and found a great hole in the wall Mexican place. Our room included 2 rounds of golf. We played two other courses in the area before teeing it up at the Dragon. The other courses were in great shape. The Dragon was not. Many of the tee boxes were dead or had sparse grass and many were closed. The greens had dirt spots and several had as much mold as grass, they were spongy and were not smooth. We wound up pairing up and playing a scramble rather than playing a "real" round. The bunkers still had sand washed out from either the last winter or the last thunder storms. It was in very rough shape. We decided to not play out second round the next morning and headed home early. The room was OK but there was no cleaning service provided, not a big deal but not having any coffee the second morning was a bummer. The front desk staff leave relatively early and come back later in the morning thus there was no coffee to be had. Unfortunately, all 4 of us were disappointed with our experience at the Nakoma resort, but we had a great time playing the other two local courses! read more