Inn At South Lake Tahoe

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Heavenly Gondola

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Lake
Standard Quadruple Room | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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968 Park Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room - Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

South Lake Tahoe

Inn At South Lake Tahoe places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village. The 58 rooms at this hotel include coffee makers and flat-screen TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lakeside Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Landshark Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stateline Brewery & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Inn At South Lake Tahoe

Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Heavenly Gondola
Guests of Inn At South Lake Tahoe enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Self parking is offered for USD 10.00 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. This smoke-free hotel also has a vending machine.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Coffee makers, free long-distance calls, and free local calls are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 39.27 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 39.27 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-3:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 01 to October 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Tahoe Blue Hotel
Inn At South Lake Tahoe Hotel
Inn At South Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe
Inn At South Lake Tahoe Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

Inn At South Lake Tahoe provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

As of Jan 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn At South Lake Tahoe on Jan 20, 2026 start from $83.59, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

This hotel in South Lake Tahoe is within a 10-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola, The Shops at Heavenly Village, and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. You'll also find Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino and Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 10.00 per day. Though parking is limited per unit, accessible parking is also available. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Inn At South Lake Tahoe have a casino at the property?

No, Inn At South Lake Tahoe doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM and the seasonal pool will be open from May 01 until October 31.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, free breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Inn At South Lake Tahoe have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Inn At South Lake Tahoe offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Inn At South Lake Tahoe allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Inn At South Lake Tahoe for a fee of USD 39.27 per pet, per night.

Does Inn At South Lake Tahoe have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

The closest major airport to Inn At South Lake Tahoe is Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL), which is 6.6 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), which is around 27.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Inn At South Lake Tahoe.

Inn At South Lake Tahoe Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 643 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anyi, Corona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Affordable but dirty. Hair in the bathtub, stains in the carpet, mold in bathroom plus the hot water was intermittent. Not coming back that’s for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Once we arrived, we were given keys to a dirty room. Went back to the front desk and received keys for another room and there was trash left in the trash can from a previous guest. The light in the sink was out and the hall carpets were dirty and full of trash. I requested wash clothes and was advised it would take 5 minutes, and the towels were never received. I wasn’t pleased with my stay, and there weren’t any remorse or action to rectify the situation. I wouldn’t stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was not clean except the bed, carpet torn, the hallways were filthy, our heater was broken which required maintenance to repair it, no ice in the ice machine, and one of the queen beds light was missing from the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and quiet

Clean quiet room. Old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Yamile

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Deposit that i was charged has still not been refunded. We left the place with no damage. I keep calling the front desk and no one ever answers. The first time we checked in, the receptionist gave us an occupied room and I walked in on people being intimate. The front desk lady was nonchalant about it and gave us another room and said " i think this one should be empty".
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a calm and beautiful stay — fresh air, mountains, and total peace.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were put into a room that hadn’t been cleaned. When I called to notify the front desk - no one answered. I went down and had to wait for 30 minutes for someone to show up and assign a room that was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Oh how I hesitated to write this review. For the price, it’s “you get what you paid for”. The bathroom sink is in the main room, annoying. The carpet is old and musty, and, well you get the picture. The parking is a challenge, there are strange cement posts at the bottom of the support beams which separate each spot that look like they’ve been hit and scraped by many a guest over the years. On the upside, it’s in an ideal location. They allow dogs but we didn’t hear any barking until about 9am one morning out of the three nights we stayed here. The staff is very nice and the morning coffee was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar, Santa Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

wadih

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The room was good, the building is in a poor condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fanjarivo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to access and stay. Pretty accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Fanjarivo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kerri, SPARKS

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In our bathroom there was yellow jackets and when I mentioned it to the front seat their tone was they could care less. Glad my son and I are not allergic to bee's.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was not clean, walls were dirty and discolored, the sheets were dirty or stained (not sure which) the shower was moldy and did not drain well (so we showered with our feet in standing water) the AC/Heater did not work properly, the T.V. would work for awhile then get jumbled and distorted. The only plus is the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamaljit

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025