Elevation Lodge

2.0 star property
Lodge near Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe

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Family room with 1 Queen Bed and 1 Bunk Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Family room with 1 Queen Bed and 1 Bunk Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Combined shower/tub, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3530 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Lakeside Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite with 2 Queen Beds, 1 Sofa Bed and Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family room with 1 Queen Bed and 1 Bunk Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

South Lake Tahoe

Close to the beach.You'll find Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe within 2 miles (3 km) of this South Lake Tahoe lodge. Bijou Golf Course and Ski Run Marina are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ski Run Marina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lakeside Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Heavenly Gondola - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Riva Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Heidi's Pancake House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Red Hut Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Artemis Lakefront Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Elevation Lodge

Lodge near Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This South Lake Tahoe lodge is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Elevation Lodge offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This South Lake Tahoe lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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 accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 75 will be collected before check-in.

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 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, 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 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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Elevation Lodge to the airport?

Elevation Lodge is 5.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Elevation Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Elevation Lodge.

How close is Elevation Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is 5.9 mi (13-min drive) from Zephyr Cove Beach and 1 mi (5-min drive) from El Dorado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Elevation Lodge offer free breakfast?

Elevation Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Elevation Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (3-min drive) and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Elevation Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Elevation Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Elevation Lodge have a pool?

Elevation Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Elevation Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Elevation Lodge to downtown South Lake Tahoe?

Elevation Lodge is 0.9 mi away from South Lake Tahoe.

Elevation Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 321 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Natalia

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible place, dirty bed, we had to grab sheets and our own pillows from our camping gear, the front desk is absolutely no help. I have never been to a worst hotel. If you care for your safety and health, don’t stay at Elevation Lodge!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant and helpful. An older tired facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Phuong

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hugh

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location, room needs some fixing up (carpet, bathroom) and mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s easier to name the things that are good about this property: comfy bed, soft towels, working fridge, space to park a trailer. Everything else is no bueno.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unhelpful staff (weird demeanors), broken A/C, and dirty/smelly rooms. Had to involve Expedia to get a room change. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

misook

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I haven’t enjoyed this property at all Staff isn’t staying in an office for check in at 4:20 pm and some other time as well You have to call to in front of office Room is small and not clean feeling Shower room is tiny and dirty Some Towels look old like trash I had never seen before this kind of motel Review said 10/10 mostly which is faked I give 2/10 that’s real honest review
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

narada

I was really disappointed with my stay at Elevation Lodge. The room was not clean — the floor was dirty, and the towel in the restroom still had someone else’s hair on it. There was also a bad smell in the room that didn’t go away. The toilet looked old and seemed to have plumbing issues. When I checked out, I mentioned all of this to the receptionist. He said he would let the manager team know, and while I believe he did his best, it felt like a useless response with no real resolution. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend this place based on my experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

simona

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy and great customer care
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deu

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was good. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location good, hotel…well, you get what you pay for. It was perfectly adequate for a single night, on a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fairy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a incredibly comfortable stay at Elevation Lodge. We loved our spotless room with amenities like tv. refrigerator and microwave which came handy for food. Lighting in room was adequate and desk came handy. Location of the hotel was great close to famous Heidi's restaurant and CVS store. Neighborhood was peaceful and hotel had an realxed atmophere specially at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taeiloa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tien

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The person was not in the front desk when we check in but we called and had the key in envelope to get in our room. The room is big and nice, we enjoyed it the first night until someone checked in next to our room in the second night. They talked loud and we could hear everything next door, that means the installation is pretty bad, the wall is thin. So if you have a hard time to sleep like us, I do not recommend this place but overall, the location is good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odilio

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about stay. The front desk staff was nice and very friendly and allow us to check in early. We loved our room it was clean and very comfortable. Atmosphere of the hotel was really . We had good night sleep and in morning it was very refreshing. Location of the hotel is also a plus for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and equipped with amenities like Flat Tv with multiple channels, Iron board, coffee machine and microwave. The staff was friendly and helpful with local recommendation which really helped. Location was nice and we really loved the quiet atmosphere of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amad

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival the temperature of the room was perfect. The room was spotless and very comfortable. Water pressure in shower was good and temperature was great. Location of the property was convenient, walking distance from beach and many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevyn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025