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Just 160 metres from the Heavenly Gondola.

Free Wi-Fi is included in all guest rooms.

A cable TV with HBO, microwave, small fridge and coffee-making facilities are included in each air-conditioned guest room at Bluelake Inn @ Heavenly Village. Select rooms offer spa baths or fireplaces.

The hotel is very simple. it’s not noisy. it’s very clean and the bed is comfy. It’s close to lake and casinos.

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8
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Price from
$68
per night

Situated at the California/Nevada border, this motel is 1.6 km from Lake Tahoe. It features non-smoking rooms and a 24-hour front desk for guest convenience.

A microwave, a TV and a fridge are provided in each air-conditioned room at Black Jack Inn.

We booked a room for disabled and it was exactly that, they had thought about everything. From the peek-hole in the door to the clothe rack that was in reach sitting in a chair.

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8.4
Very Good
990 reviews
Price from
$62
per night

All guest rooms in the motel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Moose and Maple Lodge the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The room was nice and clean, recently remodeled. I loved how easy it was to get into the room. I got the room # and the door code before the check in time. The bed was very comfortable. It was a very nice experience, I definitely will go back to this place!

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8.9
Excellent
16 reviews
Price from
$45.05
per night

Set in South Lake Tahoe, 1.1 km from Lakeside Beach, Adventure Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 1.3 km from Tahoe Queen, 12 km from Washoe Meadows State Park and 12 km from Lake Tahoe Golf Course. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.4 km from El Dorado Beach.

Guests at the motel will be able to enjoy activities in and around South Lake Tahoe, like hiking, skiing and cycling.

We loved our convenient stay here! Would definitely stay again. And our fur baby was so happy that they allowed dogs. So so clean too idk why there are reviews there are bugs because the room was exceptional in our experience.

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8.2
Very Good
22 reviews
Price from
$76.11
per night

Pine Tree Place - Unit 6 is situated in South Lake Tahoe, within 2.1 km of El Dorado Beach and 13 km of Washoe Meadows State Park. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. This pet-friendly motel also has free WiFi.

I like it because it is close to the casinos and restaurants and it's in a good location.

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8.3
Very Good
7 reviews
Price from
$131.50
per night

This pet-friendly motel in South Lake Tahoe, California is steps from the shopping, dining and entertainment of Heavenly Village.

Big Pines Mountain House features an outdoor swimming pool and guestrooms with free high-speed wireless internet access. Guests can also take advantage of coin laundry facilities, then relax beside the fire in the lobby.

To whom it concerns: we came to the Big Pines late at night tired and travel worn from a long day.. We were greeted by Iftee and his wife. Can't say enough about how professional both he and his wife were and how quickly we were accommodated to our room! Our stay at your motel was very pleasant and we can't say enough for Iftee and his wife who were kind enough to bring extra towels, and answer all are questions. Thank you, we will be back. David and Carla McAdams

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5.4
Review score
1,130 reviews
Price from
$57.60
per night

Located 5 minutes' walk from Heavenly Village, this boutique South Lake Tahoe motel offers guests rooms equipped with a cable TV featuring HBO film channels.

Free parking and local telephone calls are offered to guests of Motel Paradice.

Great location! Good price. Very helpful staff.

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7.7
Good
268 reviews
Price from
$58
per night

The rustic rooms at this South Lake Tahoe Motel all feature cable TV. A 24-hour reception is available.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at Pinewood Inn. A seating area is included and most rooms boast a small fridge.

The receptionist who greeted us was amazing with such a good energy. Shout out to Gurpreet singh! What a guy

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6.5
Review score
248 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Located near the California/Nevada stateline, this hotel is a half-mile from Lake Tahoe Beaches and Tahoe Crescent V Shopping Center. It features an outdoor pool with a hot tub and free Wi-Fi.

A mini-fridge and microwave are equipped in all rooms at Tahoe Hacienda Inn. The simple rooms also provide a TV and telephone.

Excellent location and really helpful staff - we had a rough morning with car trouble (burst tire). When the fridge in our room wasn’t working on arrival, we were upgraded to a wonderful suite. It was clean, well equipped, and comfortable. The repairman helped us with our car and we had a comfortable stay. The desk staff were so helpful letting us use their landline phone to sort out a replacement car because we didn’t have American numbers. We Liked having a microwave and fridge in the room and the spa was lovely!

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7
Good
791 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Located along Highway 50, this Lake Tahoe hotel is a 2-minute walk from Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture. It features free Wi-Fi and cable TV.

A microwave and a fridge are provided in every room at Beverly Lodge. The simply styled rooms also include a work desk and a clock radio.

The staff at the hotel were very friendly and accommodating. I am very grateful to their maintenance department for the assistance we received in removing a snow chain from one of my tires that had gotten jammed and wasn't comming off.

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6.7
Review score
756 reviews
Price from
$42
per night

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  • Bluelake Inn @ Heavenly Village
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,328 reviews

    Just 525 feet from the Heavenly Gondola. Free Wi-Fi is included in all guest rooms.

    good location. very close to gondola. staff are very friendly.

  • Adventure Lodge
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 22 reviews

    Located in South Lake Tahoe, a 13-minute walk from Lakeside Beach, Adventure Lodge has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    keypad instead of key, modernized room that was inviting and comfortable, good sized bathroom, nice decorations, clean

  • Pine Tree Place - Unit 6
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

    Pine Tree Place - Unit 6 is located in South Lake Tahoe, within 1.3 miles of El Dorado Beach and 7.9 miles of Washoe Meadows State Park.

  • Pine Tree Place

    Pine Tree Place provides rooms with free WiFi in South Lake Tahoe, conveniently set 1.2 miles from Tahoe Queen and a 11-minute walk from Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

  • Pine Tree Place - Unit 7
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10 reviews

    Located in South Lake Tahoe and within a 5-minute walk of Lakeside Beach, Pine Tree Place - Unit 7 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Pine Tree Place - Unit 2
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 1 review

    Pine Tree Place - Unit 2 is located in South Lake Tahoe, 1.3 miles from El Dorado Beach and 7.9 miles from Washoe Meadows State Park.

  • Pine Tree Place - Unit 5
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 9 reviews

    Pine Tree Place - Unit 5 provides accommodations in South Lake Tahoe.

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  • Pinewood Inn
    Budget options available
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 248 reviews

    The rustic rooms at this South Lake Tahoe Motel all feature cable TV. A 24-hour reception is available. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at Pinewood Inn.

    Overall very nice. Staff/Owners are very nice.

  • Tahoe Hacienda Inn
    Budget options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 791 reviews

    Located near the California/Nevada stateline, this hotel is a half-mile from Lake Tahoe Beaches and Tahoe Crescent V Shopping Center. It features an outdoor pool with a hot tub and free Wi-Fi.

    The bed was really comfy, I had an amazing night's sleep!

  • Beverly Lodge
    Budget options available
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 756 reviews

    Located along Highway 50, this Lake Tahoe hotel is a 2-minute walk from Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture. It features free Wi-Fi and cable TV.

    Fit for purpose, clean, friendly staff, would stay here again.

  • Thunderchief Inn
    Budget options available
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 47 reviews

    This South Lake Tahoe, California motel is a 6-minute walk from Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort. Thunderchief Inn offers free Wi-Fi and spacious guest rooms with cable TV with HBO.

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  • Moose and Maple Lodge
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 16 reviews

    Located in South Lake Tahoe, within a 6-minute walk of Lakeside Beach and 1.2 miles of El Dorado Beach, Moose and Maple Lodge has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi...

    Location, cleanliness, access to property and 24 text message support line. Very helpful and supportive!

  • Black Jack Inn
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 991 reviews

    Located at the California/Nevada border, this motel is 1 mi from Lake Tahoe. It features nonsmoking rooms and a 24-hour front desk for guest convenience.

    Great location. Clean bathroom Comfortable beds.

  • Bluebird Day Inn & Suites
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 583 reviews

    The Bluebird Day inn & Suites hotel is 5 minutes' drive to Heavenly Ski Resort. Thomas F Regan Memorial City Beach is 1.5 miles away.

    Comfortable beds, good air conditioning, great staff

  • Paradice Motel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 268 reviews

    Located 5 minutes' walk from Heavenly Village, this boutique South Lake Tahoe motel offers guests rooms equipped with a cable TV featuring HBO film channels.

    the host was above and beyond friendly and helpful

  • Secrets Inn Lake Tahoe
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 763 reviews

    This adults-only lodge on the south shore of Lake Tahoe features rooms with fireplaces and spa baths. Heavenly Ski Resort and gondolas are a quarter of a mile from the inn.

    The hot tub in the room, bed wax really comfortable.

  • Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 265 reviews

    Located across the street 650 Feet Heavenly Resort’s Gondola and Ski , this motel offers rooms with free WiFi.

    Sehr freundliches Personal schönes Zimmer, gute Lage.

  • Travel Inn
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 401 reviews

    This motel is located one block south of Lake Tahoe in Eldorado National Forest. Travel Inn offers rooms with free WiFi. Lake Tahoe Airport is 4 mi from the property.

    Clean room, very friendly staff and reasonable prices.

  • The Trailhead
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 47 reviews

    Located in South Lake Tahoe, minutes from Stateline casinos and the beaches of Lake Tahoe, this hotel offers guest rooms with free WiFi access. Morning coffee and pastries are offered in the lobby.

    I liked how quiet it was and the location was close to everything.

  • Big Pines Mountain House
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 1,131 reviews

    This pet-friendly motel in South Lake Tahoe, California is steps from the shopping, dining and entertainment of Heavenly Village.

    Location was close to venue within walking distance.

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Motels that guests love in South Lake Tahoe

  • Avg. price/night: $86.43
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 583 reviews
    One of the most comfortable beds I have slept on in a hotel/motel. Room was very nice and clean. Definitely going to stay here if we are in the area again!
    Darlene
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $80.16
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,328 reviews
    motel is great location for skiing
    Lonnie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $86.43
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 583 reviews
    I had a delightful stay at this motel! The staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and were exceptionally friendly. Their warm hospitality truly made my experience memorable, and I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a cozy and welcoming accommodation.
    Elena
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $148.74
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 649 reviews
    Loved the location and coziness of the motel. The brewery and coffee shop were convenient! Beers and entertainment were great! Staff was friendly and welcoming!
    Elise
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $148.48
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 916 reviews
    Really well located to the lake and bar and restaurants whilst being on a quiet, restful street. Spacious rooms. Ample free parking.
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $88.52
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 958 reviews
    Location and free parking
    Celeste
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $98.30
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 431 reviews
    The rooms were as pleasant as possible given its an older motel style conversion. The managers communication was very good and friendly.
    Anthony
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $86.32
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 1,131 reviews
    To whom it concerns: we came to the Big Pines late at night tired and travel worn from a long day.. We were greeted by Iftee and his wife. Can't say enough about how professional both he and his wife were and how quickly we were accommodated to our room! Our stay at your motel was very pleasant and we can't say enough for Iftee and his wife who were kind enough to bring extra towels, and answer all are questions. Thank you, we will be back. David and Carla McAdams
    The Wanderer.
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $148.48
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 916 reviews
    They had muffins and coffee in the lobby for breakfast and Monday-Thursday beer and wine for happy hour. The front office workers were very friendly and answered questions. The pool was a nice place to sit and relax. They had books and games in the lobby which was a nice touch. It is an older motel in a good location very close to restaurants and casinos but there is quite a bit of street noise even though it’s tucked away in a neighborhood
    janine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $68.96
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 268 reviews
    The location, and free parking
    Tayla
    Young couple

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