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Blue Jay Lodge

2.5 star property
Beach hotel near Lakeside Beach

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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4133 Cedar Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lakeside Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Suite with Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

South Lake Tahoe

Lakeside Park stay.A stay at this Lakeside Park hotel places you steps from Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and a 5-minute walk from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Also, Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino is within half a mile (1 km) and Heavenly Ski Resort is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪American River Café at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McP's Taphouse Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Blue Jay Lodge

Beach hotel near Lakeside Beach
Blue Jay Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Blue Jay Lodge also features laundry facilities and room service (during limited hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel is smoke free.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1966
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Blue Jay Lodge offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary local and long-distance calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Jay Lodge to the airport?

Blue Jay Lodge is 6.8 mi (15-min drive) away from the Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue Jay Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Jay Lodge.

How close is Blue Jay Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Lakeside Beach and 4.5 mi (11-min drive) from Zephyr Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Jay Lodge offer free breakfast?

Blue Jay Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Jay Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe (5-min walk) and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (5-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Blue Jay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Blue Jay Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Jay Lodge have a pool?

Blue Jay Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Blue Jay Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blue Jay Lodge to downtown South Lake Tahoe?

Blue Jay Lodge is 2.2 mi away from South Lake Tahoe.

Blue Jay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They were just changing ownership so the place was a but of a mess. The staff was very nice and friendly, but I'm glad I got there early to check in because it took over an hour for them to find my reservation through expedia, and to send me a new link and have me pay via another link.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark, Rio Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Edin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel. Clean, convenient. Excellent for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Went to an event at Harvey’s and opted to stay here because that night a room at Harvey’s was 300. I was very surprised how nice the rooms were for the price. I would definitely stay here again. Everything was updated except the fan/ac unit. When turned on it sounded like there was a motorcycle in the room with us. So we just slept without it and opened the window. It was cool at night. So no big deal. Definitely recommend, it’s very close to the whole strip and there’s a little Mexican restaurant next to it. Very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Autumn

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

Bluejay

Hotel was walking distance to the casinos. Tiny pool, NO HOT TUB. Room was small but cozy. Clean. Heater worked great. Tiny shower, no tub. No counter space in bathroom. Had everything else needed.. refrigerator, microwave, TV, iron & board. Desk with rolling chair. Check in was quick & easy, friendly. No one at front desk several times when needed. Have a beach voucher, was not told by hotel. Would have saved us $50! Overall, was a good stay. My son loved the hotel. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sergio

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Threatened by management

Such an unfortunate experience. The owner double charged me (seemed to be on purpose) then locked me out of the office when I went to go ask if he could refund the one half. He ignored my calls for 3 weeks until I finally had to file a dispute on my credit card. He left me a voicemail today threatening me because I filed a dispute. His threats will be taken seriously and have already been sent to local police, Hotels.com, and American Express so he can’t be a merchant with them for much longer. His threatening voicemail will be posted on yelp and anywhere else that it can be posted to save others from this scam. Also the hotel was very dirty upon arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spa Room

Super cute couple get away. The spa room is amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to casinos, food and shopping. Easy/fast check-in. Parking for small/normal sized vehicles. If you drive a large suv or truck you’ll be parking elsewhere. Some self entitled person found this out after parking a 4x4 camper van that blocked everyone else in the lot. The van was towed away….

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for few nights. Brewery is located next door!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Harry

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay somewhere else

I checked into the hotel and the pictures aren’t an accurate representation of what you’re getting. We were planning on staying there for two nights but after walking in I immediately went back to the office to request a refund. The lady working there said we couldn’t get a refund for the first day, but she would refund us for the second night after checkout the morning after. It’s been two weeks and still no refund. The experience we had while staying there wasn’t great either. The bed is hard as a rock, pillows are really thin, and the bathroom wasn’t great either. Attached are pictures of my girlfriend being funny showing how much space is between the floor and door. You can hear everything in there 🙃
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harinder

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good times!!

Fun trip..Location was wonderful..very short walk to the casinos and hot spots. Would recommend it!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mapawee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chonburi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corine, Brooklyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, friendly staff. Walkable to the casinos. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conve!nient location and clean

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jesse

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

Nice spot

Have stayed here a couple of times. Easy walk to the casinos, heavenly gondola, friendly staff and a comfy room for a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Prerak

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heavenly ski trip

It was an okay place to stay for a ski trip. However, its a shame there is no hot tub for the price of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff and reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023