Hotel Elevation

2.5 star property

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
$74
$63 nightly
$74 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30

Explore the area

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3489 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Ski Run Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Campground by the Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Family Suite, 3 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View, Non Smoking

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Family Suite, 3 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Family room with 1 Queen Bed and 1 Bunk Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

South Lake Tahoe

When you stay at Hotel Elevation in South Lake Tahoe, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola. .This motel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino.

What's nearby

  • Ski Run Marina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Campground by the Lake - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Heavenly Gondola - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Red Hut Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Heidi's Pancake House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Pine Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Artemis Lakefront Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Elevation

Motel with free parking, near Heavenly Gondola
Hotel Elevation offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free motel features snowboarding nearby, snow tubing nearby, and boat tours nearby. Recreational activities include downhill skiing nearby, bicycle rentals nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Elevation has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Hotel Elevation Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 946 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 946 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 946 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 946 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 215 out of 946 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are simple but spacious, and the location is a major win—just minutes from the lake, ski lifts, and nightlife. A solid pick for travelers looking to explore Tahoe without the fuss.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was simple but clean and spacious, with a comfortable bed and all the basics I needed — mini-fridge, microwave, good Wi-Fi, and cable TV. The heating worked well, and I appreciated the easy check-in process.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is all about location and value. It's perfectly positioned for an easy walk to the lake, Heavenly Village action, and great dining, making it an ideal base camp. A true gem for travelers on a budget!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable rooms and super friendly staff! Perfect location near the lake and Heavenly Village — I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Doug

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For what you get at this price, I found the stay very fair. It might not have all the luxury bells, but if you want convenience, comfort, and proximity, this is hard to beat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Urvi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Elevation was clean, comfy, and super close to all the Tahoe action. The staff made us feel welcome. Perfect spot for a laid-back stay without the high price tag!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinivasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

julianna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

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

DO NOT BOOK HERE!!!!!

I paid over $200 and this place is a run down former super 8 motel, not a hotel. The carpet was stained, the walls were patched and not painted/fixed. There is no staff but rather someone who appears to live there. No hair dryers. Ice machine and bucket were disgusting. This place is awful and should not even be listed on hotels.com. DO NOT GET A ROOM HERE!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia

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

Nice quiet place

Excellent location near good restaurants. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

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

Sketchy hotel, fire exit door won't open

I did not stay here because I did not feel safe when I tried to go out the fire exit door next to my room and it jammed. In addition, there were no rooms available that had windows looking out onto the parking lot-- I wanted to be able see my car. I requested a refund, but the manager refused. Hotels.com understood why I felt unsafe and gave me a credit for the value of what the motel charged me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Willow

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

sara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dirtiest hotel I have ever stayed at. Dirty bathroom, dirty blankets, stained floors. Gross.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awsome right near beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Saeed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty place to sty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply disgusting and run down
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fushia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast place right next-door and fantastic location close to the lake. When we checked in, there was two dogs barking in the room next-door. Staff moved us to a different room with no problem. When we got to the new room, the smoke alarm was beeping and for some reason the alarm went off at 4 AM in the morning and then again at six. Despite this, I’d probably stay here again due to price and proximity to lake
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property photos and description weren't representative of my visit. The facility was old, sidewalks in poor condition, room condition ok, but small bath with small shower. Staff needs customer service training. They only provide a room. House keeping or any service had to be requested.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025