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The TrailHead

2.0 star property
Hotel near Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe

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King Bed w/ Spa | Bathroom
Family Suite
View from room
Snow and ski sports
Honeymoon Suite

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King - Jetted Tub

  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed w/ Spa | Bathroom

King Bed w/ Spa

  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

Near beach, shopping .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Heavenly Gondola and 2 miles (3 km) of Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe with a stay here. Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino and Bally's Lake Tahoe Spa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Stateline Brewery & Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The TrailHead

Hotel near Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe
As a guest of The TrailHead, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage. Public spaces have free WiFi. The TrailHead also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South Lake Tahoe hotel.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1949
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
The TrailHead offers 36 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

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 counter and sink
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 15.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 6:00 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 staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 100 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 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15.00

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
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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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. 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, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vagabond Inn Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn Motel Lake Tahoe
TrailHead Motel South Lake Tahoe
TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn South Lake Tahoe Hotel South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel
The TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

How close is The TrailHead to the airport?

The TrailHead is 6.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The TrailHead?

As of Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The TrailHead on Apr 12, 2026 start from CA $108, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The TrailHead have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The TrailHead.

How close is The TrailHead to the beach?

This hotel is 0.7 mi (2-min drive) from Lakeside Beach and 5 mi (10-min drive) from Zephyr Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The TrailHead offer free breakfast?

The TrailHead does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The TrailHead?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (15-min walk) and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino (17-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The TrailHead?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The TrailHead?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The TrailHead have a pool?

The TrailHead does not have a pool.

Does The TrailHead have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The TrailHead to downtown South Lake Tahoe?

The TrailHead is 1.7 mi away from South Lake Tahoe.

The TrailHead Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 648 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sai Teja

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Do something with the huge blind spots while coming out of the parking lot. Really hard to see who is coming
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Emilie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

eliud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fatima

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artemio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lori, South San Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and old
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CHARLOTTE

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gilbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is old, its unsafe. It really needs a full inspection by health and building inspectors. The place was clean, the girl working the desk was good. It was clean. 2nd floor, going up the stairs, there a 10 or 20 ton jack holding up the 2nd floor cat walk, so if an earthquake came and moved it ud be stuck. The bed, spring type, hard not good ., bathroom no CURTAIN, WHEN ITS LIGHT OUSIDE SAME INSIDE. The bathroom floor is really soft in the underlayment, theres gotta be holes in it. The shower, use at your own risk. Set the temp, but beware of someone else turning the water on in another room or somewhere. Itll be nice, THEN SCALDING HOT. I MEAN HOT. there is no swimming pool and appears to havent worked for some time. Its a cheap hotel. And is as such
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bed spread

The stay was good was given instructions how to get into my room. The room was clean but the bed soread had stains in it o e looked like snot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

francisco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It stinks like feet the roo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property looks very old they even have a hydraulic jack holding the stairs porch and there is a big whole in the pool like someone crashed into it from the street. Property is dirty with a strong smell of dog pee, specially at reception.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

Great value

Awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Disappointing

Terribly run down and dirty. Floor in room was caving in and slanted badly. Smell was awful. It was mixed with mold and cigarette smoke. The smell permiated on my clothes which were in my suitcase, zipped up. When I got home, all my clothes still smelled like the room and even the ones that were still clean had to be washed. Please note that Ive stayed in many cheap and run down hotels in my lifetime in many different cities and state, but this was the most awful hotel I have ever stayed at. the worst part is it wasn't cheap, so I didn't really save much by going there, and during all of this. the so called cable t v didn't even work, so we didn't have t v for the three ninth stay there. lastly, a dumpster outside where you had to walk up. The stairs was filled with dirty towelson sheets the whole 3 days. We were there 30000 sheets, just being thrown on and on and on to making it even higher. That's one of the nastiest things i've seen at a hotel. Typically they try to hide the dirty sheets, but these people just keep it out in the open for everyone to see right next to where people have to walk. and to conclude staff, there was not friendly and looked like tweakers. Just being honest.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, loved the spa!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Spa was a nice touch and Julie is the nicest, most generous lady I have experienced in a long time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvette

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Location, close to the casinos.

This is a basic hotel room close to the casinos. The room and shower could have been cleaner. But it worked for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got there after 4pm, so a key was in a lock box outside the room. Had a key inside as well very nice. The bed was very comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025