High Country Lodge

2.0 star property

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Desk, free WiFi
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom

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
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pope Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basic Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

With a stay at High Country Lodge in South Lake Tahoe (Gardner Mountain), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Gondola. .This hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Heavenly Ski Resort and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe.

What's nearby

  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Pope Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

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

Hotel in South Lake Tahoe with free parking
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

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 lift (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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1973
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

High Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 675 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

10/10 Excellent

christopher

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

Would stay here again!

Very clean and friendly staff. Updated rooms and amazing price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Clean and well managed. This is a renovated classic old-school motel. very comfortable bed. stayed 5-nights for a ski vaccation. Family owned and managed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner and management were very friendly and accommodating, gave great suggestions for activities even helped me out with some tools to fix our seat. The motel has a great location near food and activities. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Fair price, odd smell

Check in was easy, hassle free. As soon as we entered the room we were hit with the smell of, still not too sure, garbage that needs to be taken out? septic tank? but it was gross the whole time, even after opening a window. Other than that things were good! Bed was comfy, firm pillows, tv fridge shower toilet were all in functioning and clean condition. Nothing too fancy, just right for the price...although I'd definitely have paid a little more for the place across the street if it didnt smell like a fresh fart...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yiwei

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joey

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shuhui

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

6/10 Okay

Min Ching

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

2/10 Terrible

Adrian M

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

Place is tired/worn down

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024