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At the motel, every room has a terrace. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Moose and Maple Lodge the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Loved the location, jacuzzi and warm heating unit in the room. Kept us toasty while the blizzard raged outside for the weekend.

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9
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

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.

Great location, resonable price , comfortable bed

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8
Very good
1,306 reviews
Price from
£64
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.

-Perfect for the cheap price -Good location -Nice staff

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8.4
Very good
990 reviews
Price from
£64
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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8.1
Very good
21 reviews
Price from
£99
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
£138
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
1,128 reviews
Price from
£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.

The owners were incredibly friendly and helpful. They give the impression that they do everything for their guests. They even stopped a family who damaged our rental car with their electric scooter from escaping, saving us a lot of trouble👍🏻. Thank you so much for being such Great Hosts!

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7.7
Good
266 reviews
Price from
£55
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
247 reviews
Price from
£44
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.

I liked everything, it is in a very good location

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7
Good
793 reviews
Price from
£44
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.

It has microwave for us to heat up our left over foods. I like the way their staff clean our room.

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6.6
Review score
755 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

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  • Bluelake Inn @ Heavenly Village
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,306 reviews

    Just 160 metres from the Heavenly Gondola. Free Wi-Fi is included in all guest rooms.

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

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

    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.

  • Pine Tree Place

    Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Pine Tree Place is situated in South Lake Tahoe, 2.1 km from El Dorado Beach and 1.9 km from Tahoe Queen.

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

    Located in South Lake Tahoe and within 500 metres 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 set in South Lake Tahoe, 2.1 km from El Dorado Beach and 13 km 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 is set in South Lake Tahoe, 27 km from Balloons Over Lake Tahoe and 2.7 km from Bijou Golf Course.

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  • Moose and Maple Lodge
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews

    Set in South Lake Tahoe, within 600 metres of Lakeside Beach and 1.9 km of El Dorado Beach, Moose and Maple Lodge offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout...

    Loved the location, jacuzzi and warm heating unit in the room. Kept us toasty while the blizzard raged outside for the weekend.

  • Black Jack Inn
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 991 reviews

    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.

    -Perfect for the cheap price -Good location -Nice staff

  • Adventure Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 21 reviews

    Set in South Lake Tahoe, 1.1 km from Lakeside Beach, Adventure Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

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

  • Big Pines Mountain House
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 1,129 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.

  • Paradice Motel
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 266 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

  • Travel Inn
    Budget options available
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 407 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 6.4 km from the property.

    Clean room, very friendly staff and reasonable prices.

  • 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.

  • Secrets Inn Lake Tahoe
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 752 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.

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  • Bluebird Day Inn & Suites
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 570 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

  • Tahoe Hacienda Inn
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 794 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
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 755 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.

  • Pinewood Inn
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 247 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.

  • Thunderchief Inn
    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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  • Avg. price/night: £164.30
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,606 reviews
    It's a great motel in a good spot. The pool is wonderful and warm. The staff are wonderful and friendly. We had a great time there. The beds are really comfortable. We had a great stay.
    anna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £64.41
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 991 reviews
    Free parking near room. Great location. Great heating system.
    Surjit Singh
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £94.36
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 657 reviews
    This hotel is walking distance to everything (2mins). The room we stayed in was modern. Self check in can be tricky but works very well. Free parking on site. Would definitely stay again!
    Laura
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £453.18
    5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 528 reviews
    Motel has a friendly staff, rooms are nice location is near stores and restaurants. Very reasonably priced
    john
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £89.60
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 304 reviews
    I loved the owner! What a nice family-owned motel! Very sweet and quick to answer any questions.
    Avery
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £122.80
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,957 reviews
    Close to many shops, walking distance. We enjoyed the hot tub in the room . I also enjoyed the coffee in the morning that was provided by the motel
    Keila
    Young couple
  • 6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 766 reviews
    Not much other than the fact that management was willing to comp me one night for my lousy check in experience. This was not enough to make up for the many downsides of this particular Motel 6 facility. It did not meet the standards of Motel 6.
    Khoa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £64.41
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,306 reviews
    The motel was very clean,quiet and had nice staff.
    HAITHAM
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £60.02
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 80 reviews
    Nothing. This place was horrible. Motel 6 would have been better.
    Eric
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £145.04
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 586 reviews
    The Elet Hotel is modern and good looking motel type of accommodation with newly equipped rooms and free parking in the property's private parking lot. Breakfast wasn't included however small snack was prepared to our room what was enough for fast start in the morning. Staff was very nice and helpful. I wish to visit this place during winter.
    Andrej
    Young couple

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