Desolation Hotel - South Lake Tahoe
38.95913, -119.94562
The 5-star Desolation Hotel South Lake Tahoe is situated a mere 7 minutes' walk from Heavenly Ski Resort and features a lift, a snack and drink vending machine. Featuring a saltwater swimming pool, this South Lake Tahoe hotel is a 10-minute ride from natural sights like Thomas F Regan Memorial City Beach.
Location
Located at a distance of 200 metres from Lakeside Marina, the property is approximately 3 km from South Tahoe Ice Arena. Places of worship to visit 10 minutes by car from the Desolation South Lake Tahoe include St Theresa Catholic Church. The accommodation is situated a few minutes' drive from Ski Run Marina, while Stateline Transit Center bus station lies only 10 minutes' walk away.
Desolation Hotel is within 10 minutes' walk of Heavenly Gondola cable car station.
Rooms
The rooms overlook the pool and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee and tea making equipment. Furnished with a sofa and a writing table, they also have a stone fireplace and soundproof windows. The separate bathrooms include a sauna and a hot tub along with dryers.
Eat & Drink
The hotel offers breakfast in the restaurant. The Jimmy's is just a short stroll from this South Lake Tahoe property.
Leisure & Business
Guests can request a sunbathing terrace and an outdoor swimming pool at extra charge. The Desolation has a steam room, a hot tub, and sauna facilities. Sports lovers will enjoy snow skiing, hiking, and horseback riding.
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:4 persons
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Essential information about Desolation Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 543 C$ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 3.6 km |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 8.6 |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 94.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Reno-Tahoe International, RNO |
Location
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Reviews of Desolation Hotel
What guests liked
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Unique amenities include balcony tubs, heated pool, Tesla chargers, and proximity to Heavenly and Lake Tahoe.
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missingWrote a review on 02 Decfriendly staffheated floorsamazing locationtight parking
Cozy vibes and good times!
What a stay! The front staff was super nice and chill. The sauna was a treat, and the balcony tub while it snowed? Just wow! Loved the comfy bed and heated bathroom floors. Plus, the kitchen setup made snacking easy. Only bummer was parking was a bit tight sometimes.
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missingWrote a review on 15 Novheated bathroom floorsalexa-enabled speakermodern cozy vibelimited parkingfull public parks
The stay was absolutely wonderful! The attention to detail in the room was impressive—from the heated bathroom floors to the Alexa-enabled speaker. The vibe of the hotel is a perfect blend of modern and cozy, making it a great place to relax. We also enjoyed the proximity to attractions like the nearby parks and casinos, which made our visit even more enjoyable.
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missingWrote a review on 08 Novheated pooldelicious diningsmall housekeeping issues
My wife and I had a fantastic stay! The heated pool and hot tub were perfect after our ski days, and the dining at Maggie's blew us away with its delicious options.
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missingWrote a review on 30 Octspacious roomattentive staffwell-designed amenitiesweak water pressureshower issue
our stay exceeded expectations this long weekend. the room was beautifully designed, spacious, and had all the amenities we needed. the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel welcomed throughout our visit.
the water pressure in the shower was weak.
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missingWrote a review on 03 Octcourteous staffprivate beach accessbalcony tub
Amazing Stay with Stunning Amenities!
A memorable getaway in a King Studio with a balcony tub! The attentive staff quickly answered all my questions. Enjoyed the private beach access and the sauna. Don’t miss trying out the complimentary bicycles to explore the area. Remember to stock up on extra tea early!
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missingWrote a review on 20 Septstunning roomoutdoor pool areasuper comfy bedstatic tv noise
The room was stunning with a super comfy bed and those heated floors were such a nice touch! I loved relaxing by the outdoor pool area and soaking in the jacuzzi after a long day. Just a heads up, the TV had some static when I turned up the volume, but it didn’t spoil my time at all! 🍷
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missingWrote a review on 17 Septbeautifully designed roomspacious roomcozy atmospheremissing coffee makermissing ironinconvenient coffee setup
The King Studio with Sofa Bed was beautifully designed and spacious, making our stay enjoyable. However, the lack of basic amenities like an iron and a coffee maker was inconvenient, and we experienced issues with the coffee-making setup. This hotel is great for couples looking for a cozy getaway but could benefit from attention to detail in room amenities.
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missingWrote a review on 09 Julhelpful staffquick fixes
Just a great fit for a city break in South Lake Tahoe with all in all brilliant value for money. The staff were helpful when the gym temperature was way too high. they fixed it quickly. Check the restaurant before deciding to eat. the food quality was hit or miss.
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