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The Lodge At Blue Lakes

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with kayaking

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Business services

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5135 W Highway 20, Upper Lake, CA, 95485
  • Place, Blue Lakes
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Vichy Springs Hot Springs
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lakeside | Lake view

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Lakeside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Lakeside

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Upper Lake

On the beach.Stay at this Upper Lake hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Blue Lakes and 9 miles (15 km) of Upper Lake Main Street. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Upper Lake Library and Running Creek Casino.

What's nearby

  • Blue Lakes - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Running Creek Casino - 10 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino - 12 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Clear Lake - 23 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Vichy Springs Hot Springs - 31 min drive - 47.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Double D's Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Treasure Cove Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Wing Saloon & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Judy's Junction Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Lodge At Blue Lakes

3-star beachfront hotel with kayaking
Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. Have fun in the sun at The Lodge At Blue Lakes with summer activities like kayaking and rowing/canoeing.

Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Upper Lake hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 5995 sq ft of conference space
  • 557 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1950
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Lodge At Blue Lakes offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

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  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Pedal boat
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 70 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 70 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Guests planning to bring dogs must contact this property in advance. Please note that this property does not allow the following breeds: Pit Bull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Presa Canario, Cane Corso, Mastiff, Bull Dog, Chow, and Akita.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Blue Lakes Lodge
Blue Lakes Upper Lake
Lodge Blue Lakes
Lodge Blue Lakes Upper Lake
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Hotel Upper Lake
Hotel At Blue Lakes
Resort At Blue Lakes
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Lake County, CA - Upper Lake
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Hotel
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Upper Lake
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Hotel Upper Lake

The Lodge At Blue Lakes Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 708 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 708 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 708 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 708 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 708 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Images on website do not reflect reality. They have day use available and our room was next to the “port a potty”. The property is a bit worn down, the access to the lake is over grown and the beach area is small. The property has seen better days
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and management very unprofessional. Would never stay there again . Customers beware. More management untrained staff. The girl at check end had a hard time making change for $10. Manger had hard time printing up receipts at check out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Annette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
False advertising. I paid $168/night and there was no pool and no beach. I was willing to pay the price because the photos and description called it a “Lodge”. This place was a roadside motel. We were next to the road so loud we couldn’t sleep. Although we paid for 2 nights we left in 18 hours. It showed a dining room that was not there. The beach access was sand about 3ft wide in the middle of reeds. Couldn’t even swim. I want a refund or at least a credit from expedia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is always one of my favorite places to stay. The one thing I did not find convenient is that non of the b
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the hotel is not fancy, the rooms are prepared nicely with coffee pots, microwaves, and refrigerators. They have AC. The beach area is rather disappointing; it's very minimal and can quickly be overcrowded. I wonder if some landscaping might provide more access to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

CARLA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No food options at all. Beds were ok, mold in the shower. The horrible smell from disinfectant they used when they cleaned our room. We had to air the room out before we could sleep there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eychelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sagesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller

Not for Me

I booked this from hotels.com using the reserved now pay later option. I reserved using my personal card but plan on using my business card when I checked in. When I checked in, I tried to put my business card down to pay and cover any incidentals but was told I couldn’t do that and they took payment from the card on file already. This is inconvenient because I have to wait days to get reimbursed. The room was clean but the mattress was hard as rock and whatever scent they use is over powering and made my eyes water the air conditioning unit was at bed level so it was blowing in my face or my back. My business meeting ended early I decided return home and asked if I could get refunded for the night I wasn’t going to stay but they said no which is fine just thought I’d ask. When I received my itemized receipt i noticed that room rate was different than the one I booked in Hotels.com. I asked the manager via phone since they were not on site why couldn’t changed the card on file when I checked in and she stated it was because they processed the payment 7 days in advance. I checked my bank statement and they did not charge me until I checked in on 7/27 and even my itemized receipt says charged on 7/27 so that reason was not true. I also inquired about the room rate difference and she told me I needed to take it up with hotels.com. This has been escalated with hotels.com but just a heads up if you book through a 3rd party you might be surprised at the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Karina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great place for the kids little beach with sand good fishing rent boats one great place rooms are great love the place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isabela

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Checked in saw the amount of mold in the shower and lack of pool and left to go to another hotel. Room itself was okay,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have been going to LBL for almost 20 years now. This is the first year I’ve been disappointed in almost everything. It used to be that LBL was a resort and now it’s almost a glorified motel 6 on the water. First the price is the same as before- pricy but doable. We even added a night because we love to fish and they were on fire this week. The process of adding a night was easy from Expedia was fast, but I went to the office and asked if we could get a deal on another night. I was given a huge “Sigh”, and it will be $full price+tax. Plus the kitchenette rooms are not really set up for complete usage. The beds are the worst! Even our bathroom needed plunging on the first night. The office was closed and we had to wait till the next morning to get handed a crappy plunger. Also come to find out when it’s check out time you have to leave. You’re not able to stay the day without paying $$ for day use. WTH we stayed all week over $fifteen hundred and we couldn’t swim on checkout day. Btw during check in I stated I was paying cash and they had cards on file from previous visits that they tried running EVERY card on file for full price. SHADY!!! I’m so disappointed and deflated over our yearly family vacation that I will spend my hard earned money with another lodging on Blue Lakes for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Don

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I Got No Room Service as far as cleaning replenishing the the bathroom towels got no visit from the housekeeping crew soon as I checked in that was it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

poor customer service

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The property is dated and in need of some maintenance, website shows a pool and it looks like it hasn’t been operational for some years. Staffing hours are incorrect and too many inconsistent answers, no one can give you a straight answer other than the person doing the housekeeping or the guy working the boat rental who is working very hard. We won’t be returning to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliya, san francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great stay. Looking forward to return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly customer service, very clean rooms. Property was well kept up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort

Pretty spot but i won’t be back

There’s something “off” about this property & feels like there’s no real oversight or understanding of what hospitality means in this business. It’s billed as a lakefront resort- but there are extra charges to use the bbq grills that are on the property, use of floaties, etc. There’s no beach although the lawn is nice. Staffing seems to be another issue with various people traipsing back & forth, a leaf blower going for over 5 hours one day- we finally begged him to stop. Started again the next day at least for a shorter time. The manager is doing the best she can but this place needs dedicated full time hands on attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

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

Avoid This Place! Rude Staff, Terrible Service!

Rude Staff, and Run-Down Property We live 25 minutes away and stay on Blue Lakes every summer. Everything else was booked, so we gave this place a shot. Big mistake. We reserved two rooms, one for my husband, baby, and me, and one for my adult son and his girlfriend. We arrived at 1pm (check-in is 3). In the past, they let us use the lake early or charged a small fee. But the new owners were rude from the start. The office was locked, and once I found someone, she said it would be $30 per person or $50 per room just to sit by the lake until our room was done. I asked them to call when our room was ready and I'd pay for early check-in ($50). They never did. 2 hours with a baby... At 3pm, check-in was slow and chaotic. Other guests were upset too. We were finally given one room, but the second wasn’t ready for another hour. When I expressed how inconsiderate it was to leave us sitting in the heat with a baby, the woman got defensive and rude, then made a snide remark about “one-day stays.” as if we weren’t welcome. When the second room was finally ready, she told my husband, “This isn’t a 5-star hotel or a resort.” No kidding, but basic courtesy still matters. The rooms were outdated and poorly maintained. Soap dispensers were broken, no recycling, and everything felt cheap. We weren’t expecting luxury, just kindness and competence. Instead, we paid $579 for a truly unpleasant experience. I feel bad for anyone else who ends up here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betania

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My service dog and I had an amazing time at the Lodge. The front desk staff was welcoming and kind. We'll come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

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

Horrible experience

Safety hazards ,horrible management and literally charge you extra for everything...wanna use 1 of the bbq grills? They charge you..wanna use the fire pit? Yup they charge you..eanna use tge pool? Closed and watch where you walk and dont expect a railing to hold you up lol i wont even get started on the management when they dont like you they charge your cc then tell you before you even get to your room that they can kick you out and keep your money!! Used to be a great place but since new owners,management 2 years ago i guess this is whats left of a great spot :( $430 for a room i so expected more...hopefully they get inspected soon so nobody gets hurr on that deck or electrocuted with exposed wires
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025