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Playpark Lodge

2.5 star property
Mountain hotel in South Lake Tahoe

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Nestled near Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Playpark Lodge offers a cozy retreat with an inviting firepit and lively outdoor entertainment area. Unwind in the fresh mountain air, stay connected with WiFi, and enjoy convenient express check-in.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Near the beach
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Pets allowed
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Netflix
The current price is CNY1,047
CNY1,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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1184 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • Magic Carpet Golf - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 2 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 76 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cascade Kitchens - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Lake Tahoe AleWorX - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Playpark Lodge

  • At Playpark Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino. 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, Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • 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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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls and off-leash area available
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 46.80 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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

Aerie Lodge Lake Tahoe
Aerie Lodge
Aerie Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Lodge South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Lodge
Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe
PlayPark Lodge Hotel
At the Lake A Tahoe Lodge
PlayPark Lodge South Lake Tahoe
PlayPark Lodge Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Playpark Lodge?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 46.80 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Playpark Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Playpark Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Playpark Lodge?

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

What is there to do at Playpark Lodge and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and segway rentals. Playpark Lodge also has a picnic area.

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Reviews

Playpark Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Very Clean, great shower, comfy bed, easy parking, easy check in and check out, dog area, great location for Sierra Tahoe.
Bethany, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Its amazing lodge! Iam in love! Easy access and instructions. Love the view and the cabin is so modern and cozy!!! Dog friendly too.
Lizbeth, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were super clean and had recently been remodeled. It was so nice to have parking right outside the room too. The bed was super comfortable.
Tim, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was clean and spacious. The noise of the heater woke us up a couple times over night.
Sina, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Property was clean and comfortable. The staff was excellent!
William, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience

This hotel is very clean and cute ..Owners are extremely helpfull and frienldy....We will definitely be staying there again
christopher, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location and easy parking. Rooms were very clean! Will definitely stay again.
Ashwini, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice location for Ski in Sierra at Tahoe
Fang-yu, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was good to stay .clean room ,room smell like clean
AR, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Convenient location and recently updated
Sam, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Another Excellent Stay

Staff and the contactless process works PERFECT. Rooms are tastefully decorated and spotless clean.
steven, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great dog friendly stay

We loved Playpark’s accommodations for our dog. When we arrived we were welcomed with a dog treat, dog bowl, dog towel and sheet that our dog could lay on without being on the actual bed sheets. The bed was comfy and the room had everything we needed for a weekend stay in Tahoe.
Alexandrea, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room has been renovated and had everything I needed. I appreciated small things - paper towel, paper plates and cups, utensils, and working outlets (it's frustrating when your chargers don't stay in the outlets at some motels). Even though the motel is located on a busy road, the road noise did not bother me at all. There is no staff on site and you get the entry key code remotely, which worked just fine.
Kumiko, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It is a basic place to stay for the night - nothing fancy or upscale. Clean, fairly conveniently located, good outdoor space and facilities, it meets all the basic requirements.
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was a pleasure residing at the Play Park Lodge. We came to celebrate my husbands birthday and it was super convenient for food areas and things to do. We went exploring and didn’t have to worry about a long drive because it was RIGHT THERE !!! 10/10 I recommend!!!!…
Jenesis, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Check in process very simple
Faiza, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and neat property with plentiful room amenities. Check in was done remotely and room access was via a code. 4 restaurants within 5 min walking distance. Very comfortable stay. $40 per night fee for my dog. I would return.
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms have been upgraded with new doors & electronic locks, sinks, showers, tables, chairs, beds, coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. So even though the rooms are small (the motel itself is old) it's still a good value given the upgrades. One improvement we would suggest is to install some kind of rack in the rooms to be able to hang clothing (such as wet ski clothes).
E. Andres, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic find!

This hotel was such a great find! It’s very family friendly, and so conveniently located! We were there in March for a snowshoeing trip. What first attracted us to it was the fact that it is dog friendly! And I mean, dog friendly! Right inside the door was gear for the dog plus a biscuit! We had the king suite which was wonderful. The bed was comfy and the room had so many thoughtful extras: a flashlight, a power strip, picnic ware, and plenty of fluffy white towels! We’ve already booked our next stay!
Kathryn, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Not bad, not good either

The room in the pictures for booking was nice. Unfortunately, that may have been a remodeled room, the one stayed in was nowhere near what the picture showed. Very outdated, the front porch was under construction which made for a large step into the room and constant banging / loud noises outside the room. May be a nice place to stay if you have kids to utilize the outside play area.
Kenneth, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Basic but well-maintained

The rooms have no a/c which is typical in an area where it's usually not needed. It had fans, coffee maker, mini-fridge and microwave. There was a shower, no tub. Rooms are well-maintained. A great pizza restaurant next door and a fancy restaurant across the street. They emailed my door code within 24 hours of checking in. Room is acceptable for those who will spend more time sightseeing than staying in. I had trouble with the plumbing, but they sent a plumber the very next day. That's quick. Management heard my concern and responded right away.
Kelly, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Nice quiet location, with a pretty interesting patio setup outside. The pizza spot next door was good after the drive into Tahoe. There are a lot of other food options and a grocery store within walking distance. The room was generously provisioned with cups, plates, bottles of drinking water, towels, soaps, and even 3 portable fans for the room, something that most other hotels would not provide as much of. The text only check-in and check out was unique and convenient. However where the property fell short on was bedding, as each bed (there was 3 total in the family room setup) only had 1 thin sheet and 1 small microfiber blanket that would not fully cover an average sized adult. On a normal summer night this would only be a minor inconvenience as I actually think less laundry is better for the environment, however this weekend it actually rained and was cold, so we were missing having the extra layers. Adding on top of this, the gas wall heater was not working, so the temps were dipping into the lower 60’s in the room. This is where having on-site staff would have been helpful to either help troubleshoot the heater or at least provide a few extra bedding layers, but we improvised by using towels as blankets.
Jeff, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A good value for a decent room

A good value compared to many of the overpriced hotels and motels the weekend after Presidents Day weekend. The room had a primary bedroom, a secondary bedroom with a bunk bed for the kids (though with no door), a small common room with a small refrigerator (but no freezer section), microwave, coffee maker, and disposable plates/cups/utensils/paper towels. The primary bed was only double sized but had a comfortable foam mattress. The bathroom was pretty small with not much counter space to put things down, and a small shower stall (with an absurdly tight knob to turn on the water and adjust the temperature) with a curtain that didn't quite stretch the whole way across. The walls were thin and we could hear the TV and conversations from the next unit though muffled and primarily from the common room and not as much from the primary bedroom. The room (unit 2) was one of the closer ones to highway 50, but it was far away enough and the road is not traveled by vehicles at very high speeds so road noise was not really an issue the way it can be with motels near highway 80 in Truckee. So, various little complaints, but overall a good value and I would consider staying there again. Having said that, friends got a last minute room at the Hilton for like $50 more/night and I would guess that would be much better overall, but I don't believe that was available when I booked months in advance and likely the result of late cancellations.
Stephen, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It’s always a pleasure!
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and good communication 👌
Tisha, 1-night trip