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Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

2.0 star property

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Garden
Interior
King Room Non - Smoking
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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966 La Salle St, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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King Room Non - Smoking

King Room Non - Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 King Bed Accessible Non Smoking

1 King Bed Accessible Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

With a stay at Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe (Lakeside Park), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe.

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wolf Restaurant By Lisa Vanderpump - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Azul-Latin Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

Slopeside hotel steps from Heavenly Gondola
Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include ski-in/ski-out access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Mini golf
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

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 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
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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Property Registration Number 006329

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Stateline Economy
Stateline Economy Inn
Stateline Economy Inn South Lake Tahoe
Stateline Economy South Lake Tahoe
Stateline Economy Hotel
Stateline Economy Inn Suites
Stateline Economy Inn Suites
Budget At The Heavenly Gondola
Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola Hotel
Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola South Lake Tahoe
Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 375 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and keep everything clean. Second time staying and will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nearly every piece if bedding on both beds were stained. The comforters and the decorative pillows were stained the most. The toilet paper that was on the roll was nearly empty but the first sheet was folded into a point so it looked "fancy" or clean. I was not comfortable using a mostly used roll of toilet paper. On the plus side, no bed bugs or noticeable bugs anywhere. The A/C worked well. Front desk staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

STEPHANIE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff and check in was nice , very friendly , unfortunately the bathroom was dirty and the pillowcases on the bed were dirty as well , in a good location , next to everyone but definitely not worth what I was charged for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had vouchers for 5$ beach access within walking distance. Loved that. Located right in the heart of south Tahoe. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smelly, uneven legs on chair, extra fee for ADA room, towels stiff and room in need of maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the casinos
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff easy to get to clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Works for me

For me personally it’s about location and value when staying in South Lake Tahoe this hotel has both. It’s walking distance to state line so casinos, restaurants and shops are all close. The rooms aren’t fancy but they are nice enough and serve their purpose which is a place to relax, rest and shower. The staff was also nice which is not always the case at other surrounding lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Newman

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masi, Livermore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made the reservation under my name, Adriana, for a Saturday to Sunday stay. However, my husband and I decided to arrive a day earlier. I called the property, and from the very first contact, we were treated with kindness and professionalism. The owner was incredibly helpful and allowed us to check in early without any problem. When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and felt immediately at home. The hospitality and friendliness we experienced were truly special. The room was clean and cozy, and the location is excellent — close to everything and peaceful at night. We had a wonderful experience and absolutely recommend this hotel. We will definitely be staying here again on our next visit to South Lake Tahoe. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great budget hotel! Clean, comfortable and managers (owners?) were very friendly and accommodating. Walkable to shops, restaurants, casinos and the lake. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rigoberto

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VERY overpriced, and rundown, cramped motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zefan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

robert, sayville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haifeng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5min walk to the ski lift, 15min walk to Lake beach. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little motel to spend a few nights when you go skiing in Tahoe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff personable. Accommodations basic but fine. No resort fee....that's a plus at Tahoe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Amenities
Great location. Lukewarm shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025