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High Country Lodge

2.0 star property
South Lake Tahoe hotel in Gardner Mountain area

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1227 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Pope Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Fallen Leaf Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

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

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

Gardner Mountain stay.Your stay at this Gardner Mountain hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Barton Memorial Hospital and Magic Carpet Golf. Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel and Washoe Meadows State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Pope Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 12 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Bert's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪My Thai Cuisine - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Lake Tahoe AleWorX - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Cuppa Tahoe - ‬1 min drive

About this property

High Country Lodge

South Lake Tahoe hotel in Gardner Mountain area
As a guest of High Country Lodge, you'll find a picnic area and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of High Country Lodge was completed in January 2020.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1973
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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.

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

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 elevator (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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 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.

  • 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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

High Country Lodge South Lake Tahoe
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High Country Lodge Hotel
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High Country Lodge Hotel South Lake Tahoe

High Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 703 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 703 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 703 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 703 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 703 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great spacious room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt, Orinda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice. The owners were even nicer. It was about a block to walk to pizza for dinner and a cafe for breakfast, both of which had great food. It was the last night of a ten day/nine night road trip, and it one of the nicest places we stayed, and for a reasonable price. Do recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

Mariah

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylea

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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