Desolation Hotel

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Desolation Hotel in South Lake Tahoe offers family rooms with balconies, terraces, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, sauna, fitness center, sun terrace, and open-air bath. Additional facilities include a hot tub, steam room, and electric vehicle charging station. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine for brunch and lunch. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere. Prime Location: Located a 9-minute walk from Lakeside Beach and 2625 feet from Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Nearby attractions include Heavenly Ski Resort and an ice-skating rink.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in South Lake Tahoe, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lauren
United States United States
“Perfect location. Everything you would want to do in the area is walking distance. Ability to rent bikes. The bed is very comfortable. Outdoor bathtub. Complimentary reusable water bottles and champagne.”
Mathilde
France France
“Beautiful small hotel with high quality amenities. Excellent bedding.”
Raymond
United States United States
“best experience in facilities and designs frette towls and ropes dyson slippers(thank you) the swirling flame heater and the wind way for steam to escape in shower i guess you have everything just missing a japan toilet seat”
Anne
United States United States
“location was great, staff are super friendly and helpful.”
Lisa
United States United States
“The facilities were great, staff was very friendly and helpful. The space was well thought out even for a small room. I loved the kitchenette and awesome bathroom. Price was just right. Loved the free laundry room.”
Twyla
United States United States
“I really loved this place. The guy at the front desk was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and friendly.”
Melanie
United States United States
“Overall customer service was good. Quality and value of stay was good as well.”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“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!”
Shbjeffrey84
United States United States
“Contemporary design and the room is really cozy. The staff is friendly”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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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.