Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG

2.5 star property
City-center hotel within walking distance of Heavenly Gondola

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In the heart of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Blue Hotel offers a refreshing retreat with in-room WiFi and seasonal outdoor pool. Enjoy beach towels, unwind at the vending machine or connect to work life at the business center.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Ski storage
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Walk-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
968 Park Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 15 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 62 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG

  • When you stay at Inn At South Lake Tahoe, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking are nearby. Also, The Shops at Heavenly Village and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe are within just a 10-minute walk.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 58 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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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 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 10.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Traveling with children

  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Canoeing nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Beach towels
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 39.27 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 10.00 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May 01 to October 31

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Does Inn At South Lake Tahoe offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Inn At South Lake Tahoe 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.

Is there a pool at Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 39.27 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 10.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Inn At South Lake Tahoe?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (9-min walk) and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino (10-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Inn At South Lake Tahoe and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like snowboarding and skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and ecotours. Inn At South Lake Tahoe also has a seasonal outdoor pool.

What's the area around Inn At South Lake Tahoe like?

Inn At South Lake Tahoe is in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, a short 5-minute walk from Heavenly Gondola and 10 minutes' walk from Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG Reviews

7.0

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, close to restaurants and main city area
Humam, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Location was great and room was good for the price. Older hotel definitely but has what we needed for the 2 night stay.
Matilde, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice spacious clean room, quiet area, off the free way
MARIA, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed for my birthday weekend and it was a cute little hotel. All staff were super sweet, rooms were clean, breakfast was lovely and great walking distance to shops and restaurants
Ashlyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

staff were so kind and amazing!
Evelyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Great location
Silvina, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean. Staff was courteous and friendly.
Barry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location to restaurants and casinos and Lake Tahoe, will be back.
Dave, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Staff was amazing
George, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Breakfast not good, rooms are old
Mohammad, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a calm and beautiful stay — fresh air, mountains, and total peace.
Makpal, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff are amazing. Furniture is really old. Don’t like the breakfast .
Tetiana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff nice and helpful.
peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Anyi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this spot!! The location is perfect, we were very comfortable and had an amazing Labor Day weekend with this as our home base.
Melissa, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff were great!
Kerri, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Decent hotel for a decent price! The hotel had somewhat of a rustic cottage vibe to it, which was pretty fitting given that we're in Lake Tahoe. It was a great walking distance to the shops at Heavenly Village, so that was amazing.
Jasmine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious and great rooms! The staff was great to work with and very kind.
Brynn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly
Michele, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was very convenient to everything we needed to do for our excursions and shopping
zelda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Room was nice! Bed super comfy.
Carrie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice, clean, friendly
Shauna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sweet retreat

Great hotel! Super mountainy vibe and walking distance to everything fabulous in slt!
Raegan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place! Close to the Casinos. Staff was super friendly. Had some great amenities. Room was cute. 10/10 all the way.
Jessica, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient stay for concert

Convenient and safe location. Walking distance to Heavenly Village, casino, amphitheater and lake.
Tamara, 2-night trip