When you stay at Elevation Lodge in South Lake Tahoe, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola. .This lodge is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino.
South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Heavenly Gondola - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
Getting around
Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 8 min walk
Sugar Pine Bakery - 4 min walk
The Red Hut Café - 9 min walk
Heidi's Pancake House - 1 min walk
About this property
Elevation Lodge
Elevation Lodge offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This South Lake Tahoe lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 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 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free lodge features boat tours nearby, bicycle rentals nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
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
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
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
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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
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
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
A damage deposit of USD 75 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Elevation Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Elevation Lodge is a cozy and comfortable spot in South Lake Tahoe. The rooms are clean, the vibe is relaxed, and the location is super convenient for getting around. A great place to unwind and enjoy everything Tahoe has to offer.
Weston
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
Jan 27, 2026
Great service
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
william
Jan 25, 2026
william
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
2/10 Terrible
Dat
Business traveler
Jan 25, 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is not great. The bathroom need to be upgrade. A specially the shower is too dark. The bathroom door have hole and chair missing the wheel. The room is not fresh.
The room was old, heater was noisy, beds and pillows very uncomfortable, bathroom felt like if I was in the 70's, management doesn't invest in this place they just want the profit
BENITO
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Patrick
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room clean. Staff can be a little more attentive. Reserved room and wanted some extra pillows, they told me they didn't see the request and would bring them in a little bit. Needless to say they never showed up
Patrick
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Traci
Traveled with family
Jan 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Couldn’t get Wi-Fi and room clean a little outdated but worked for one night for the price
Traci
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Jason
Jan 14, 2026
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Pablo
Jan 9, 2026
Pablo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Chen Jeremy
Traveled with family
Jan 9, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
While I understand it was a busy week for the hotel, I was disappointed that my room wasn't ready until nearly 8:00 PM. Additionally, there were significant maintenance issues: the toilet water supply was non-functional, and the shower pan was incorrectly curved, causing water to pool rather than drain properly.
Chen Jeremy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ave
Jan 9, 2026
Ave
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
David
Traveled with family
Jan 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was clean but you can tell it's an older facility. The noise at night from conversations didn't let me sleep well.
Lack of staff, didnt get check in right on time need to wait room to be cleaned, room was dirty with pet hairs & food on the floor, fridge was not clean bathroom was terrible. NEED A LOT OF IMPROVEMENT!!
The rooms were clean, and comfortable. The location made it easy to enjoy everything nearby. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the overall vibe was relaxed and cozy. I’d definitely stay here again!