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The TrailHead

2.0 star property
Mountain hotel within easy reach of Heavenly Gondola

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Close to Lakeside Beach and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, The TrailHead offers a tranquil retreat with a picturesque terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi, park your car with ease, and enjoy the natural surroundings of this hotel near Heavenly Gondola.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Ski facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Near the beach
  • Ski storage
  • Terrace
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
The current price is CNY420
CNY508 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King - Jetted Tub

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King - Jetted Tub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Bed w/ Spa

King Bed w/ Spa | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

King Bed w/ Spa

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 14 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 60 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The TrailHead

When you stay at The TrailHead, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Gondola. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. Also, Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Ski Resort are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1949
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Low-height counter/sink

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15.00

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Vagabond Inn Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn Motel Lake Tahoe
TrailHead Motel South Lake Tahoe
TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn South Lake Tahoe Hotel South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel
The TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

Does The TrailHead offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The TrailHead does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The TrailHead?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The TrailHead?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The TrailHead?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 15.00. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The TrailHead?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (15-min walk) and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe (17-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The TrailHead and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. The TrailHead also has a picnic area.

What's the area around The TrailHead like?

The TrailHead is a short 15-minute walk from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and 17 minutes' walk from Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe.

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Reviews

The TrailHead Reviews

6.8

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing, loved the spa!
Amier, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was super easy to access the rooms! The rooms were cozy but a little outdated
Alivia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bed spread

The stay was good was given instructions how to get into my room. The room was clean but the bed soread had stains in it o e looked like snot.
Raquel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good Location, close to the casinos.

This is a basic hotel room close to the casinos. The room and shower could have been cleaner. But it worked for the price.
Yvette, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

It’s says in the add that it’s non-smoking and why it’s smells
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, close to casinos

2/10 Poor

It was so terrible we checked out 5 minutes after our arrival, terrible smell in room, wires hanging from ceiling, other tenants had chairs and couches outside their rooms, we couldn't stay in that kind of neglect
Ken, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very friendly🫶 wiu nice ❄️🥶❄️❄️🌨️
Quang, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok. Amenities match the low prices aka you get what you pay for. TV was non functional. No electrical outlets to charge devices.
KIRAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

That had a cool system for late check-ins and very easy checkout. Perfect spot along the way for a road-trip.
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfection

Amazing, walking distance to the casinos. We loved it and will be back soon!
Efrain, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The cleaning crew missed an inhaler on the floor. So I have to wonder how well they actually cleaned.
Pam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Run down place but the location is good. 1 star hotel with a 4 star location is it
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience. The staff was amazingly friendly. Check in was a breeze and the hotel is clean. Love how close it is to everything near the casinos and Heavenly village. We will be back.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, just ok hotel.

It was a good location. The hotel is a bit older and not really kept up. The room was fairly clean and comfortable. Mostly it's an affordable room in a great location. We were able to walk to heavenly village and had an incredible dinner and a good weekend. The room was just a place to sleep. Recommend for people looking for a basic room at a good price.
Larry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the friendly check-in service from Amy. She was also very accommodating with our unexpected late check-out. 👍
Sonia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cute and clean inside.

Had a great experience with the front desk. Amy was great.. we will be back.. Plus BEST PRICE AROUND.
Aimee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Arrived late and late checkin was a breeze. It was close enough to the hub of South Lake tahoe and nearby places were very walkable.

10/10 Exceptional

Homeless at a nearby gas station
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All worked really well!
Agustin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were super friendly. Check in was super easy. Room was decent for the price point. South Lake Tahoe is easily walkable. Public beach is an 8-10 min walk.
Catherine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a decent place. It was being worked on so lots of debris around. I loved the easy check in after hours. Price was a little high for the worth but I would definitely stay again to save money.
Genevieve, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Front office are nice and courteous. Friendly staff. Place may not look updated from the outside but the room is not bad at all.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I like an old-style hotel, and this one is good. It's not fancy (though I was pleasantly surprised by the hot tub in the room!), but it is clean and comfortable. It's easy walking distance to the casinos if that's your thing. My only complaint is that I found the front desk receptionist to be a bit on the condescending side, but nothing that would keep me from going back.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Neeraj, 2-night trip