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High Country Lodge

2.0 star property
South Lake Tahoe hotel in Gardner Mountain area

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Desk, free WiFi
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1227 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Pope Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Fallen Leaf Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Basic Room

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

South Lake Tahoe

Gardner Mountain stay.Your stay at this Gardner Mountain hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Barton Memorial Hospital and Magic Carpet Golf. Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel and Washoe Meadows State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Pope Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Heavenly Gondola - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Verde Mexican Rotisserie - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cuppa Tahoe - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - ‬1 min drive

About this property

High Country Lodge

South Lake Tahoe hotel in Gardner Mountain area
As a guest of High Country Lodge, you'll find a picnic area and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of High Country Lodge was completed in January 2020.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1973
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
High Country Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 200 per accommodation, 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM

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
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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. 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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

This hotel will place an authorization for the full cost of stay and incidentals for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

High Country Lodge South Lake Tahoe
High Country South Lake Tahoe
High Country Lodge Hotel
High Country Lodge South Lake Tahoe
High Country Lodge Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

How close is High Country Lodge to the airport?

High Country Lodge is 1.2 mi (2-min drive) away from the Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does High Country Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at High Country Lodge.

How close is High Country Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 5.7 mi (13-min drive) from Lakeside Beach and 9.9 mi (21-min drive) from Zephyr Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does High Country Lodge offer free breakfast?

High Country Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at High Country Lodge?

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

What time is check-in at High Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at High Country Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does High Country Lodge have a pool?

High Country Lodge does not have a pool.

Does High Country Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is High Country Lodge to downtown South Lake Tahoe?

High Country Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Tahoe Valley.

High Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 682 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joey

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

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Nice little motel

Well kept fun little mitel. Management very friendly. Comfortable bed. Remodeled bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yiwei

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for snowboarding in south lake tahoe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAIYUAN

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

8/10 Good

NAHIR AGOSTINA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Asiah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at High Country Lodge multiple times and the staff has always been friendly and helpful. The rooms are well maintained, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a decent place. The inside is actually better than the outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Betty

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, warm, and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuhui

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Min Ching

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adrian M

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Place is tired/worn down

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

HASSAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No clean is not good I want to add the picture but I cannot upload I don't know why
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhihao

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

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property looked like it would be an older property, worried it would not be acceptable. Room was nicely updated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Well done

Excellent family motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024