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Located in South Lake Tahoe, a 8-minute walk from Lakeside Beach, Desolation Hotel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The property has room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, an electric tea pot, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At Desolation Hotel all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around South Lake Tahoe, like hiking, skiing and cycling. El Dorado Beach is 1.4 miles from Desolation Hotel, while Tahoe Queen is 1.2 miles away. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 53 miles from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in South Lake Tahoe, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for South Lake Tahoe
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Melanie
    United States of America United States of America
    Overall customer service was good. Quality and value of stay was good as well.
  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was great and everything was in walking distance very clean and modern
  • Omar
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The location is great, the room is just stunning, the staff especially Ellen from front desk is great. She gave us the best recommendations of what to do in Lake Tahoe. We used the gym as well which was great!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Maggie's
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Desolation Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Steam room
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Desolation Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Desolation Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 75$ , per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 3 pets are allowed.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Desolation Hotel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Desolation Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Maggie's

  • Desolation Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Open-air bath
    • Neck massage
    • Movie nights
    • Steam room
    • Bicycle rental
    • Full-body massage
    • Bar crawls
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach
    • Head massage
    • Bike tours
    • Back massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness
    • Live music/Performance
    • Foot massage
    • Hand massage

  • Check-in at Desolation Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Desolation Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Desolation Hotel is 2.7 miles from the center of South Lake Tahoe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Desolation Hotel on this page.

  • Room options at Desolation Hotel include:

    • Studio
    • Family
    • Suite