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Desolation Hotel

4.5 star property

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Deluxe Studio, Balcony | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
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Exterior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa
  • Hot Tub

Explore the area

Map
933 Poplar St, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • The Shops at Heavenly
    6 min walk
  • Heavenly Gondola
    6 min walk
  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe
    7 min walk
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, Balcony | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio, Balcony

  • 365 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Grand Suite, Balcony | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Grand Suite, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, Balcony | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio, Balcony

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium Townhome, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Townhome, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms

  • 475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

South Lake Tahoe

A stay at Desolation Hotel places you in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, within a 10-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe. .This luxury resort is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 6 min walk
  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 7 min walk
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 7 min walk
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 7 min walk
  • Lakeside Beach - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪American River Café at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McP's Taphouse Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Desolation Hotel

Winter wonderland with a ski shuttle
Desolation Hotel offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature outdoor private spa tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star resort have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include washers/dryers and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 21 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and outdoor private spa tubs. Your bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 43-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and gift shops/newsstands. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Grab a bite to eat at Maggie's, a poolside restaurant where you can take in the pool view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Maggie's - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 20 to 50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Maggie's

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Free pool cabanas
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Flexipass mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 59 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool access
  • Ski storage
  • Spa access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 50 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Desolation Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brennen

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Man

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024