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The TrailHead

2.0 star property
Hotel near Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe

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Lake view
View from room
Snow and ski sports
Property entrance
King Bed w/ Spa | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Lakeside Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King - Jetted Tub

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King - Jetted Tub

  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

King Bed w/ Spa

  • 350 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Honeymoon Suite

  • 398 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

South Lake Tahoe

Near beach, shopping .You'll find Heavenly Gondola and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe within a 15-minute walk of this South Lake Tahoe hotel. Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Lakeside Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lakeside Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The TrailHead

Hotel near Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe
As a guest of The TrailHead, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage. Public spaces have free WiFi. The TrailHead also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South Lake Tahoe hotel.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1949
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
The TrailHead offers 36 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 15.00
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 100 per stay

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15.00

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

How close is The TrailHead to the airport?

The TrailHead is 6.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The TrailHead?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The TrailHead on Jul 16, 2025 start from $79.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The TrailHead have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The TrailHead.

How close is The TrailHead to the beach?

This hotel is 0.7 mi (2-min drive) from Lakeside Beach and 4.9 mi (9-min drive) from Zephyr Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The TrailHead offer free breakfast?

The TrailHead does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The TrailHead?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (15-min walk) and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe (17-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The TrailHead?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The TrailHead?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The TrailHead have a pool?

The TrailHead does not have a pool.

Does The TrailHead have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The TrailHead to downtown South Lake Tahoe?

The TrailHead is 1.8 mi away from South Lake Tahoe.

The TrailHead Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 583 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group
Staff was so nice. We were allowed to check in 3 hours early.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

henry

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Julio, Del Rey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute reservation. Cheapest option. Property is old and had issues with the shower clogging up. Staff was great and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great location for skiing. good condition for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

NAOUFEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelling weed all the time. There are NO Smoking signs on rooms doors but people are smoking weed and cigarettes anyway. The carpet was stinky and shower was so small i barely fit in it. Wifi kept dropping alaso
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication and easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Edith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The bedding ( comforter) was smelling so bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place has a terrible cleanness, the only thing that it did look clean where the towels and the garbage that had new bags, after looking inside the room I try to geet another room at some other place, but I wasn't able to find one, so I had no choice, lucky brought my own blanket and pillow, I could not take a shower, the stand up shower was so nasty I could not stand bare feet on it, find some place else to stay definitely, not here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room for the price was ok. There was chipped paint all over the carpet from the bathroom to the closet side. The nightstand was sticky and dirty. The bathroom floor was not swept, by the bathroom window it was dusty and the window was hard to open. We also found a big hardware nail on the carpet next to one of the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jenny Lynn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room is really dirty the bathroom still has poop in it when we checked in. Not safe specially with kids. Terrible place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

marco, Cotati

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in helpful staff and the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly🫶 wiu nice ❄️🥶❄️❄️🌨️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Perfect for quick overnight

It was perfect for our stay. We just came for the night to see a comedy show and the price was right! We had a huge hot tub and even brought the dog! Check-in was simple, room was clean, bed was big and comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uiseung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

shrada

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
BED BUGS BE AWARE!!!!!!!!!! I liked that we didnt have to check in and they sent us the instructions to check in when we were driving. They did send us the wrong code to the lock box but someone came immediately to our door to give us the right code when we got there. Overall, the location was good and the hotel was quiet. We had gotten the room with the tub which was nice to hang out in. We had no problem checking out. Everything changed however once we got home. I had multiple bed bug bites on my back and legs. When we contacted the property, the person on the line was rude and basically accused me of getting bit by something else and they use bed bug liners. Mind you it was snowing in tahoe and i have 3-4 layers of clothes on so no skin was ever exposed aside from my pjs that i slept in. Bug bites were in the area that was not covered by my pjs. When expedia contacted they, they said the same thing to expedia. I have not slept in anything or anywhere else aside from my bedroom when i noted the bed bugs. Just cuz u have liners doesnt mean they dont stop bed bug infestation. And the receptionist being uncaring about this is truly sad. Please dont stay here unless you want extra souvenir gifts that continues to itch like crazy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yamileth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 138 second floor very quiet place. We stayed just for one night. The front desk lady was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Phyllus

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Going off the pictures online made the place look a lot nicer than it actually was the carpet was filthy. The room smelled of cigarette smoke to the point where I had to burn incense we had to go out and buy it. We were next to people who had a child that screamed, all night kids being allowed to run across the top stairs and balcony was crazy very deceiving. I would not stay here again, but I did like the lady that lives upstairs in the corner. The manager came into the room for a second and was very abrupt and rude and look like she needed to take a nap , but the state left a lot to be desired. Good day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marlon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon check in the lady at the front desk shared they were having plumbing issues and would need to shut the water off.....red fleg #1 The carpet smelled horrible, I have never been to a hotel where the beds had miss matching covers, The covers didnt smell clean The wall near the closet was pealing. Long story short me and my family checked in and 20 minutes later checked out. The lady at the front desk was very professional and respectful. She was apologetic and made it easy to recieve my refund.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Waxahachie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Homeless at a nearby gas station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not updated. Had old 70's shag that was stained. Comforters were dirty. There was no one around to switch room. Left after just 1 night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024