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Blue Jay Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel near Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe

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Deluxe Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
BBQ/picnic area
Property grounds
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Deluxe Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4133 Cedar Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite

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

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

South Lake Tahoe

Lakeside Park stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Lakeside Park hotel, you'll find Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Heavenly Gondola - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lakeside Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Beaver Bar and Casino - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caesars Race & Sportsbook - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Blue Jay Lodge

Hotel near Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe
As a guest of Blue Jay Lodge, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and ski storage. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Ski equipment storage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Blue Jay Lodge offers 40 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Expedia Mobile App mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Blue Jay Lodge Hotel
Blue Jay Lodge South Lake Tahoe
Blue Jay Lodge Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Jay Lodge to the airport?

Blue Jay Lodge is 6.9 mi (17-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 Blue Jay Lodge?

As of May 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Jay Lodge on May 5, 2026 start from $98, including 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 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 4.6 mi (8-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 Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino (5-min walk) and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (6-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Blue Jay Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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 a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 350 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated room. Great location and value. Easy contactless check in and code access for rooms. No front desk staff, but very responsive via text when I had questions. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Great mattress!! Heater really worked, which was great since it was 14 degrees. Close walk to casino's and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laurentiu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms have been upgraded, new laminate floors, bathroom modernized, spotless soft bedsheets, accommodations for dogs, large screen TV. We were really impressed, we'll definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, nicely decorated and plenty of towels and blankets available
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was cozy. Not only that, the contactless check in was great. They had a great magazines inside the room for us to check out local shops. Overall, the stay was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielli

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

keith

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, nice room space, the most comfortable beds that I have found in a hotel. They are amazing. This it’s my new to go place when visiting Tahoe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We never saw the stsff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tameron

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carly

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The check-in process is different than we’d ever experienced, there’s no one at the front “lobby” it’s all through text/digital. Which was fine other than a slight delay in check-in, but was corrected quickly. The room was nice, clean and has just what you need. Nothing super fancy but I knew that going into the stay. Beds are really comfy, and the air is easy to set for desired temp. Bring a sound machine because if you’re on the first floor, your upstairs neighbors may be very loud!! We had what sounded like a bunch of children jumping around and constantly making noise. I did reach out to the hotel owners and they tried to make them quiet down, but it only worked for a short period. You really can’t beat the location though, which is really why we chose this place. We parked our car and didn’t use it again until we checked out. That in itself was worth the noise upstairs! Would recommend this place if you’re looking for location and decent pricing, but remember there’s no extra frills. Suggestion for hotel owners: I would have a shoe shelf at the door that has a drip pan. We had to use a towel to keep from tracking in snow and water into our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
To start , I’m a very easy person to please . I don’t expect unrealistic expectations so my review is my honest opinion on the property. I Booked this hotel for New Year’s Eve without realizing it was contactless . Some people are fine with that but personally I would much rather someone be in an office holding people accountable for being a nuisance . I know it was New Year’s Eve and people are there to have fun but fireworks in the parking lot at 1am was just inconsiderate . We had three children with us (10,1.5,and 2 months of age) none of us got any sleep with people walking by at all hours up until 5am when we chose to just pack up and go back home . I know it should be expected with the holiday but honestly had there been staff on site that wouldnt have been. Thankfully I was on the property 2 hours before everyone’s check in because parking was very scarce if you don’t own a compact car. This was a dog friendly hotel which is nice but some people left their dogs in their room to enjoy nye and they barked for hours. The beds were extremely uncomfortable . The pillows were very flat and almost non existent . The bathroom shower pressure was too strong so the skinny streams of water felt like you were being stabbed . Mold was present in the paint above the shower as well . it was a cheaper price point given the holiday but for almost $300 I would have rather sucked it up and drove home instead of staying a night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nichol

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival the beds looked sloppy so we were afraid the sheets weren’t changed. The hotel gave us chips and crackers to say I’m sorry and the manager refused to call me. Also, the parking is terrible. They have about 4 guys out there trying to pick the ice all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very clean and comfortable, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. The heater worked very well
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

lily

Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

skylar

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really clean and comfortable rooms, parking right outside the door, good heater, love the fridge and the microwave and the bed is super comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025