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September 2025 by Alan Criswell
Riders, listen up. Just got back from a killer run with our motorcycle riding group, and our layover at the Best Western Topaz Lake Inn, September 12th through the 14th, 2025 was as smooth as a freshly paved road. We booked eight rooms and every one of them was perfect.
This isn't your average pit stop. The place is run right, and that starts at the top. Had to give a shout-out to the soft-spoken and respectful manager, Shawm, who made sure our group was set up without a hitch. And his front desk counterpart, Shelley, was an absolute delight. Nothing but good people running the show.
The rooms themselves were spotless and big—plenty of space to stretch out and store all the gear. But the real score is the view. Waking up to a clear shot of Topaz Lake was something else. After a day on the road, hitting the hot tub felt just right, and that quiet gazebo overlooking the lake was a great spot to kick back. For those looking to work out the road kinks, there's even a gym.
Before rolling out, a satisfying breakfast was a highlight. The hot options were hearty and fulfilling, going beyond typical cold cereal with items like eggs, sausage, and waffles. The coffee was robust, providing a good kick to start the day. If you're traveling through the area and looking for a place to stay, we highly recommend Best Western Topaz Lake Inn.
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August 2025 by I Perez
Its one of the only major branded hotels in the area so they charge outrageous prices for the quality of the place. Your better off camping or staying in gardnerville.
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July 2025 by Neerja Dave
Great location, friendly staff … felt like a resort… great place to do a staycation
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July 2025 by Karl Sonnenberg
First of all, I’d stay here again if coming through the area because it’s the only choice. While “OK“ it certainly isn’t up to the level of say a Hampton Inn or Holiday Inn Express.
First, the good news. The rooms have a great view, see photograph. They’re nice rooms though a little dated interiors. The guestrooms were also quite spacious . The rooms were clean with one noticeable exception, the toilet had long encrusted urine all around the seat hinge, gross! The public areas are not well kept. windows are dirty & breakfast area/lobby looked like my frat house living room on the morning after a party (not good, stuff not picked up). The breakfast food was “OK” but the scrambled eggs tasted a little odd, but it was edible and we didn’t get sick. I also doubt the fire marshal would like to see the stuff piled up at the bottom of exit stairs, see photograph . The staff with the exception of one very helpful housekeeper seem to be going through the motions of hospitality, period. That included the front desk person.
I also felt the website was a bit misleading about having a dining room room. What they meant is that the casino up the hill in a little ways down the highway has a dining room room.
The hotel did well work well for my wife on a knee scooter, but the casino with the steakhouse certainly did not so we ended up going 15 minutes away to find a very good Mexican restaurant
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June 2025 by Linda Barker
Very spacious rooms to move around in for this old grandma. Lovely view of the Topaz Lake and surrounding mountains. I walked around and noticed a Big gazebo on the far end with a BBQ, I wish I knew that, I would have brought dinner outside and dined alfresco.
The Hot tub looked very inviting, and there were gorgeous rose bushes blooming all over.
Breakfast was very adequate with eggs, sausage and waffles and assorted breads and yogurts. It was fine for my gluten free diet, and as a plus, it was very nice to see almond milk.
Check in was pleasant and suggested the casino next door for dinner...I don't do casinos due to cigarette smoke, but I heard another guest say their meal was excellent.
I will definitely stay here again when I come to visit family and friends.
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June 2025 by shaun baker
The owners and employees were very disrespectful the whole stay from check in until we left the next morning, the TV didn't work for about 4 hours of our stay, they made us parkin the back parking lot, and when it was time for us to check out they would not unlock the back door, so we had to carry all of our belongings up the hill and around the building. Will never stay here again
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June 2025 by Linda Scoggin Naeger
I just want to let you know, you can not have a cat. I looked up cat friendly hotels and Topaz came up. Just so you cat owners will know. So another hour to carson with a grumpy cat!
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May 2025 by Richard Schoenbaum
on arrival, Shelly was very nice and courteous. Discovering there was no pool, we informed her that we will be definitely be taking advantage of the Jacuzzi which she assured us was ready to use. However, as soon as my gal went to get into it a couple of hours later, your staff rushed out to clean it and the area around it pulling up a piece of the drainage plastic seal between the concrete slabs. She tripped on this and fell badly spraining her thumb and bruised her ankle and leg. Later the next day, no one even asked how she was doing or if she was alright. To make matters worse, when we ran into the owner at the Community Center, he did not say anything about it or even apologize. Our attorney said we could file personal injury case but we live in California and logistically would allow for this. I expect you to provide a response here but I probably won't get one. Expect a Expedia review in a few days.
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May 2025 by Zachary C
What a great little hotel. Stayed here May 25’. The staff at the front desk was very friendly and even offered to let us use the hot tube after hours. Our room was absolutely spotless and clean, fridge and microwave in the room and the bed was firm but good enough for us. You’d be hard pressed to wake up to a better view as well.
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May 2025 by Andrew Gutierrez
Right off 395, clean rooms, good rate and right around the corner from the Topaz Lodge.
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April 2025 by Shirle Ternan
The owner is very friendly and made sure that the eggs and sausage were hot from the microwave! Better that than cold ! The room was very large, clean, and pet friendly. The hotel is in a lovely area with a great view. The bedding could have been a bit more (I like a bit of weight in the bedding), but it was clean. Beautiful location above Lake Topaz and economical.
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January 2025 by Pranav Patel
Clean. Elegant.
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December 2024 by Rae Johnson
Can't really speak to the quality of the rooms as we didn't make it too far past the front desk after being put in the wrong room and then treated very poorly when we asked to get it fixed. The hotel receptionist was rude, kept talking over me, argumentative, and uncooperative. Don't bother.
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November 2024 by Sean Peacock
I’m sure I’d have a more nuanced impression in summertime but pricey for a standard stay
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October 2024 by Cindy Grunert
Could use some update .
