Desolation Hotel - South Lake Tahoe

Desolation Hotel - South Lake Tahoe

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Desolation Hotel - South Lake Tahoe
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Overview

The 5-star Desolation Hotel South Lake Tahoe is nestled within 3 km of South Tahoe Ice Arena, offering 22 rooms and featuring a sunbathing terrace and a golf course. With Heavenly Ski Resort merely 7 minutes' walk from and a sporting attraction like Bijou Municipal Golf Course nearly 25 minutes' walk away, this South Lake Tahoe hotel boasts a steam room, a hot tub, and sauna facilities.

Location

Located merely 9 minutes' walk from Marcus Ashley Gallery, the property is also very close to entertainment venues like Lakeside Marina. From the Desolation South Lake Tahoe it will take around 20 minutes to walk to Tahoe Rim Trail Association. Standing nearly a 10-minute drive away, St Theresa Catholic Church is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.

Desolation Hotel is around a 10-minute walk from Stateline Transit Center bus station.

Rooms

The rooms overlook the pool and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee and tea making facilities. Furnished with a sofa and a writing table, they also have a stone fireplace and sound-proofed windows. Bathrooms have a hot tub and a sauna, along with a dryer.

Eat & Drink

Guests can have breakfast in the restaurant. Nearby restaurants, including Jimmy's is on the doorstep of the hotel.

Leisure & Business

At the property you may pay for an outdoor pool area and a picnic area. The Desolation also has a heated pool. The area is popular for snow skiing, hiking, and horseback riding.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-20:00
from 10:00-11:00
Building
Number of rooms:21
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
King Studio
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Fireplace
Studio
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Shower
  • Fireplace
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Heated swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Playpen
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Desolation Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 1083 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre 3.6 km
🗺️ Location rating 8.6
✈️ Distance to airport 94.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Reno-Tahoe International, RNO

Location

Address
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933 Poplar St, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States, CA 96150
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933 Poplar St, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States, CA 96150
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
1001 Heavenly Village Way
Heavenly Ski Resort
500 m
Gallery
Pacific Crest Gallery
420 m
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd Bldg A Unit 3
DeRubeis Art Gallery
460 m
1001 Heavenly Village Way
Heavenly Village Ice Rink
430 m
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Borges Sleigh & Carriage Rides
330 m
Night club
Peek Nightclub
430 m
Gallery
Sun Art Gallery
490 m
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd Ste 7
Tahoe Sports
600 m
Gallery
Benko Art Gallery
520 m
3979 Lake Tahoe Blvd Unit 2 across from Heavenly Village
Benko Contemporary Art Gallery
510 m
Restaurant
South of North Brewing Company
310 m
Restaurant
South of North Brewing
320 m
Restaurant
Ace High Saloon & Smokehouse
520 m
Restaurant
Stateline Brewery
580 m
Restaurant
Poke Rok
550 m
Restaurant
Base Camp Pizza Co
600 m
Restaurant
Mc P's TapHouse Grill
550 m
Restaurant
19 Kitchen Bar
420 m
Restaurant
Creative Crepes
580 m
Restaurant
Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Lake Tahoe
570 m

Reviews of Desolation Hotel

8.4 /10
Great
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Top rated Dining

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Rooms and cleanliness9
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms feature heated bathroom floors, upscale decor, kitchenettes, and stunning balcony tubs.”
Location10
Here's what guests said:
“5-minute walk to Heavenly Village, beaches, and casinos; convenient access to outdoor activities.”
Dining10
Here's what guests said:
“Maggie’s offers gourmet dishes, praised for unique flavors like prosciutto-wrapped scallops and handmade pasta.”
Price and service9
Here's what guests said:
“Prices comparable to upscale hotels; staff provide exceptional, personalized service, enhancing the experience.”
Guest reviewsWrite a Review
  • S
    Scott
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 02 Dec
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    10
    friendly staff
    heated floors
    amazing location
    tight 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.

    King Studio With Sofa Bed
  • E
    Elaine
    United States
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 15 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining5.0
    10
    heated bathroom floors
    alexa-enabled speaker
    modern cozy vibe
    limited parking
    full 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.

    King Studio With Sofa Bed
  • R
    Robert
    United States
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 08 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    heated pool
    delicious dining
    small 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.

    King Studio With Sofa Bed
  • E
    Edmund
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 30 Oct
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service9.0
    Dining10.0
    9.0
    spacious room
    attentive staff
    well-designed amenities
    weak water pressure
    shower 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.

    King Studio With Sofa Bed
  • G
    Gary
    United States
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 03 Oct
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    10
    courteous staff
    private beach access
    balcony 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!

    King Studio With Sofa Bed
  • C
    Carl
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 20 Sept
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    9.0
    stunning room
    outdoor pool area
    super comfy bed
    static 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! 🍷

    King Studio With Sofa Bed
  • G
    George
    United States
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 17 Sept
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service7.0
    Dining6.0
    8.0
    beautifully designed room
    spacious room
    cozy atmosphere
    missing coffee maker
    missing iron
    inconvenient 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.

    King Studio With Sofa Bed
  • J
    John
    United States
    left 20 reviews
    Wrote a review on 09 Jul
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service7.0
    Dining5.0
    6.0
    helpful staff
    quick 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.

    King Studio With Sofa Bed

FAQ about Desolation Hotel

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the 5-star Desolation Hotel?
During their stay at the 5-star Desolation Hotel guests can visit South Tahoe Ice Arena (3 km), Bijou Municipal Golf Course (2.2 km) as well as Tahoe Rim Trail Association (1.6 km) among others.
Which landmarks are closest to the Desolation Hotel?
Guests of the Desolation Hotel can visit Lakeside Marina (merely 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Marcus Ashley Gallery placed 9 minutes' walk away.
Is there free parking in Desolation Hotel hotel?
Yes, Desolation Hotel hotel provides parking spaces for free.
Does the 5-star Desolation Hotel hotel provide any food & drink options?
Guests are welcome to enjoy dishes of African cuisine served in the à la carte restaurant Maggie's located at the 5-star Desolation Hotel hotel.
Are there any dining facilities close to the hotel?
For an evening meal near the hotel, guests can go to Jimmy's restaurant placed within arm's reach of the property or Sushi Samuri Restaurant restaurant located 450 meters away).
Can I eat breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the Desolation Hotel hotel?
Guests of the Desolation Hotel hotel can check in from 16:00 to 20:00 and check out from 10:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the 5-star Desolation Hotel?
At the 5-star Desolation Hotel, guests can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the hotel comprise?
The hotel offers such room types as Deluxe Suite, King Studio, and Family Suite.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 5-star Desolation Hotel?
All rooms of the 5-star Desolation Hotel feature coffee and tea making facilities as well as an individual safe, some of them boast a work desk.
Is the 5-star Desolation Hotel hotel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?
Yes, the 5-star Desolation Hotel hotel provides wheelchair access, rooms with accessible facilities, and accessible bathrooms to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.
Which facilities are provided in the 5-star Desolation Hotel?
Top locations of the 5-star Desolation Hotel include baggage storage and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
Does the 5-star Desolation Hotel hotel feature any spa facilities?
Pampering amenities in the 5-star Desolation Hotel hotel include a steam room, a hot tub, and sauna facilities.
Do you have a pool at the 5-star Desolation Hotel?
Yes, the 5-star Desolation Hotel features a heated pool.
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