South Lake Tahoe is located on the northeastern border of California. It is 100 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento and 60 miles south of Reno, Nevada. All of the South Lake Tahoe hotels are near US 50 or the Heavenly Ski Resort.
South Lake Tahoe is located on the northeastern border of California. It is 100 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento and 60 miles south of Reno, Nevada. All of the South Lake Tahoe hotels are near US 50 or the Heavenly Ski Resort.
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"Great location just off the main drag. Close to the stateline, Heavenly, and the marina, but still very quiet. More like a resort than a motel. There were lots of activities, like ping pong, bikes, BBQ grills, music by the pool, and more. Ask for an activities schedule. The room was updated and clean, and the employees were friendly but not intrusive. There was a grassy area in front with picnic tables and benches. The atmosphere was really friendly.2019-08-01"
"Nice place to stay. The motel room was spacious and clean. The only issue was the limited parking.2019-07-31"
"This motel has it all. Attractive building and grounds, nice room, pool, sauna, and whirlpool. The staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive. Good breakfast. Parking was a bit of a challenge when I returned at night.2017-06-17"
"I loved the location of the motel. The staff was wonderful, and the amenities made it a valuable place to stay. We want to come back.2015-06-21"
"Convenient to everything. The room was amazing, the staff was helpful and friendly, and there were lots of activities for guests. This motel is a must-stay.2018-04-26"
"Nice, clean room with a comfortable bed. The motel staff was friendly. Good place to stay.2015-06-09"
"The motel was nothing to write home about. The room was small and overcrowded with furniture. The bed was comfortable enough, though, and the rates were pretty good. Excellent made-to-order breakfast at the restaurant.2018-06-06"
"No microwave in the room. Great breakfast. I had a great time at this motel.2015-04-29"
"The motel was better than we expected. It was safe and dog friendly. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the staff was accommodating and courteous. Breakfast was free, and there were plenty of restaurants nearby. Walk to Harrah's and the beach. Give it a try.2018-08-12"
3 buildings - 3 floors, 90 rooms and suites - elevator
Free shuttle to local attractions
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Jimmy's Restaurant - lounge - 24-hour room service
Full-service spa
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows up to 2 small dogs per room (up to 50 pounds combined) or 1 larger dog (up to 50 pounds) - $75 per night fee for each pet. - Aug 2019 < Less
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $35 per night - includes parking and WiFi.
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"The motel wasn't that clean. My room was run-down, the carpet was dirty, and there was no refrigerator. The mattress was as soft as a sponge. Don't stay here.2017-01-02"
"I expected a cleaner environment for the price, but the hotel and room were dirty.2018-07-17"
"Good little hotel near Harvey's and beaches. The room was clean except under the bed, and the employees were friendly.2016-07-29"
"Just a block from the main road and the water. The hotel staff was more than willing to get us plenty of towels, and they let us check in early.2015-05-22"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
