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Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe

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A rustic interior with wooden benches and a stone wall.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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968 Park Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Walk-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

South Lake Tahoe

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

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lakeside Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stateline Brewery & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG

Hotel near Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 39.27 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 39.27 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 cash
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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 01 and close October 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG is 6.6 mi (15-min drive) away from the Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Lakeside Beach and 5 mi (9-min drive) from Zephyr Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (9-min walk) and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino (10-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG to downtown South Lake Tahoe?

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG is 2 mi away from South Lake Tahoe.

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 676 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 676 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 676 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 676 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 676 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Humam

Nice hotel, close to restaurants and main city area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Matilde

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great and room was good for the price. Older hotel definitely but has what we needed for the 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious clean room, quiet area, off the free way
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty nice basic breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for my birthday weekend and it was a cute little hotel. All staff were super sweet, rooms were clean, breakfast was lovely and great walking distance to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were so kind and amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Silvina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to restaurants and casinos and Lake Tahoe, will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Varinka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

pravin kumar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff was courteous and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Makpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a calm and beautiful stay — fresh air, mountains, and total peace.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is decent and alot of parking , breakfast is edible 😋 close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Mohammad

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast not good, rooms are old
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place, I really liked the location and I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this spot!! The location is perfect, we were very comfortable and had an amazing Labor Day weekend with this as our home base.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ankush

Liked: Staff & service
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Tetiana

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing. Furniture is really old. Don’t like the breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , staff was personable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy little place good enough for our short trip. Easy beach access, restaurants and shopping within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel for a decent price! The hotel had somewhat of a rustic cottage vibe to it, which was pretty fitting given that we're in Lake Tahoe. It was a great walking distance to the shops at Heavenly Village, so that was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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