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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Desolation Hotel
Comfortable Accommodations: Desolation Hotel in South Lake Tahoe offers family rooms with balconies, terraces, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, sauna, fitness centre, sun terrace, and open-air bath. Additional facilities include a hot tub, steam room, and electric vehicle charging station. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine for brunch and lunch. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere. Prime Location: Located a 9-minute walk from Lakeside Beach and 800 metres from Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Nearby attractions include Heavenly Ski Resort and an ice-skating rink.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness centre
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Giorgia
United Kingdom“Fantastic place to rest and relax. We only stayed one night but we plan on going back for longer to take a reset week.” 
Jo
United States“Stunning property and wonderful staff, really exceeded our expectations.”- Charles
Australia“Location, feng shui, room well designed and the overall structure blended into the local environment” - Martin United Kingdom“My wife and I stayed at Desolation hotel for 2 weeks. From the warm welcome on arrival to the wonderful facilities this boutique hotel is perfect. It is conveniently situated a 5 or so minute walk from the main ski gondola at Heavenly and a very...”
- Peter Australia“The Desolation Hotel is sublime! It lived up my expectations after a lot of research on the best places to stay in Lake Tahoe and based on all the expert reviews that I had read in advance. Amazing attention to detail across all aspects of the...”
- Oleg United States“The location of the property is fairly central with the strip/casinos nearby. The rooms have nice finishes with the balcony tub being a nice touch. Maggie’s restaurant for brunch is a must, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. We look...”
- Juanita
Colombia“Everything in this place is perfect! The rooms are super comfortable, great location, staff, amenities! We loved it and will absolutely come back!!! Complete kitchenete, top electrodomestics! Great place” - Wioletta United Kingdom“We loved the place ! Rooms were super comfortable and beautifully designed. Great location!”
- Lisa United States“The facilities were great, staff was very friendly and helpful. The space was well thought out even for a small room. I loved the kitchenette and awesome bathroom. Price was just right. Loved the free laundry room.”
- Twyla United States“I really loved this place. The guy at the front desk was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and friendly.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Maggie's
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 75$ , per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 3 pets are allowed.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
