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Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3961 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Heavenly Gondola
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has Access to hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre and dry cleaning are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG offers 89 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Satellite televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Heavenly Gondola. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG. Self parking is free.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 26 May and close on 01 October.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel South Lake Tahoe
Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Lake Tahoe
Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe Hotel South Lake Tahoe
Holiday Inn Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe Hotel

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

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

Great place to stay!

Fantastic location, very clean rooms and property. The bed was comfy and the pool/hot tub area was great. Buffet breakfast had a variety of hot and cold food, as well as drinks. We will definitely stay here again! *Side note…we learned that Lakeside beach, (which is walking distance) is a gated, private beach that charges $30 per adult for a day pass. They were sold out that day so we had to bike a little farther to find a public beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krysta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful Friendly raccoons
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No receipt provided at Check-Out and got a charge of CAD $166 with no detail or notification by Hotel staff. The stay was paid in advance. A deposit guarantee for any damage in property ?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

YISEL

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the breakfast clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MOHSEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean and comfortable. The person in the front desk was very helpful to us. He easily changed our room to the main building.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Salah

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Good

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eleanor

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service

Horrible customer service! Guests beware!

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!! Booked on line and paid in full thru hotels.com. When I gave my credit card for incidentals I was charged again full price for hotel when I checked out. I brought this to staffs attention who said this was "negative" charge. I was not! Working all week to get charges reversed. I have receipts for both charges. Keep getting run around from holiday inn... no manager available, I don't have code, I'll have to look into this..... excuse after excuse!!! No choice but to take this up further and report fraud to credit card company and report them to the Better Business Bureau. While hotels.com staff have tried to help, still no resolution after a week.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Suhas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ali, Modesto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
No wifi Keys to the room were not scanned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sona

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin, Tinley Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a suite with 3 beds for a 1 night stay. Very conveniently located near downtown South Lake Tahoe. Scooters across the street were a bonus for getting around. Breakfast was great, parking was very easy. Clean Rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was a very pleasant stay. I was a little apprehensive because my experience staying at the Holiday Inn in Carson City was atrocious but because of the reviews I decided to give it a try. Very glad I did. The staff was friendly and accommodating, the room was clean and comfortable. Not fancy but very nice and the location convenient and walkable to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mehrdad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping, restaurants and casinos are all just a few minutes walk away. You can even walk to a private beach within 15 minutes walk. Good breakfast included with your reservation. I have stayed at the hotel several times and quality has been consistently good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great hotel

This is a great hotel in a great location. Staff was very friendly which is always a big plus. The room was clean and in great condition. Bathroom was a nice size. We also enjoyed the pool and the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central to everything and walkable. Only downside for my son especially was the WiFi connection wasn’t very good (but only because he’s a gamer). Overall I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Saket

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, the property is extremely old and poorly maintained. The room we were given had a strong, unpleasant odor that made it uncomfortable to stay in. To make matters worse, our room was located directly above the reception area—an odd placement that offered no elevator, which was quite inconvenient, especially with luggage. The worst part of the experience, however, was the front desk staff. The person on duty was incredibly rude and dismissive. When I requested a room change due to the smell and location, he flat-out refused. Strangely, when my wife made the same request shortly afterward, he complied. This behavior felt like blatant gender discrimination, and it's completely unacceptable in any service-oriented business. Despite having prepaid for the stay through Expedia, the hotel placed an additional $945 hold on my credit card. When I called to inquire, the same front desk agent told me to “talk to my manager” and then hung up on me. I’ve tried following up several times, only to be given different excuses with no resolution. Overall, this was one of the most unpleasant hotel experiences we’ve ever had. Between the outdated facilities, the smelly room, the unprofessional and discriminatory behavior from staff, and the unexplained credit card hold, I would strongly advise others to stay away from this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

L Monique

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trees pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taleen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room size worked great for my group and the beds were very comfortable. The location was close to so many food and shopping areas and within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025