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Emerald Bay Lodge

3.5 star property
Beach lodge in South Lake Tahoe with free parking

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Exterior
Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Cabin

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Kitchen Suite

Highlights

Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
735 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • Valhalla at Lake Tahoe - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Pope Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Heavenly Gondola - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Verde Mexican Rotisserie - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cuppa Tahoe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Emerald Bay Lodge

Lodge near Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay Lodge provides a fireplace in the lobby and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, outdoor furniture, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Emerald Bay Lodge offer comforts such as pillow menus.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Premium channels, ceiling fans, and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 70 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property has a strict no-smoking policy. Violators will be subject to penalties (350 USD).

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Emerald Bay Lodge South Lake Tahoe
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Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Bay Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 70 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Emerald Bay Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Bay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Emerald Bay Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Bay Lodge located?

Located in Y Area, this beach lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Barton Memorial Hospital, Magic Carpet Golf, and Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel. Pope Beach and Lake Tahoe Balloons are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Emerald Bay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 375 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Amenities
Close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Geovany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was a great size for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness
Good experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Fred

Liked - location, beds. Disliked - musty odor,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Nice and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is okay. But bit over priced
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and clean room. The only issue was the walls were paper thin. We could hear everything our neighbors said and were kept up all night our first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Radha

It is similar to a camping cabin. It is not a hotel. There is no front desk help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Easy to use. Feels like you are in the forest. Picked this out of convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful, simple rooms. Staff was pleasant to work with.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Salvador

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nusrat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no staff, no towels, and the bed was bed was dirty. Someone’s exfoliating glove was on the lamp. There was dog hair. and no iron
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice. But I had a problem with my outlet in the bathroom not working, there was a hole in the wall leading to outside for a pipe going through the room which let in yellow jackets to our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

Great price!

Clean place, small room but perfect for a night stay. Small fridge with microwave. Overall happy for cleanliness and price!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was incredibly uncomfortable. Walls were paper thin so you could hear every conversation and action next door. No AC. Bare minimum furnishings. No side tables in the bedroom. No screen on the bathroom window looked out onto an alley. Stick on decorative frostings on the windows that weren’t fully stuck. No shades. Shower door was from 1956. The pool was filled with mud. Not a great experience at all and certainly not worth the money. The coffee was good at least.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here and will stay here again when we go to Lake Tahoe!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Vincent d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was okay. It was cheap, and I got what I paid for. The lone staff member whom should have been at the front desk for my check in was at wal mart. He left his number taped to the desk and was able to provide the code for room entry at least when I called him. That’s a first for me. Also the front desk office area wreaked of pot. Not a big deal to me, but frankly extremely unprofessional. Just smoke a bowl out back buddy. The AC was too small and had trouble cooling the room, the room was clean though, and aside from that it was fine. It was a $250 room, but on a very busy weekend, and it was the cheapest thing around. It was worth no more than $100 on a typical weekend though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location very close to Pope Beach, which is what I wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tatila

Disliked: Amenities
The only issue I had was that the stove was not working and they only had 1 fork. The pots and pans were quite old.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Celine

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is small and smell. Not as the pictures posted. The posted pictures look clean and nice. But in the reality it’s not. The environment around the room is good and relax, but very dirty for the table and chair outside. Maybe there is a bear at night time, that’s why the lady in the office told us not to put food in the car, bear will break the car windows. I saw food prints in my car in the next morning. Don’t know is it bear’s food print or not. It looks big like a man food print. Price is high. Not really like it. Will not stay the second time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

erwina

The room was nice. Basic amenities. Conveniently located. We wished the window has curtains. People can see us from outside if we have the lights on. Noise level was high. We can hear next door’s tv and people voices.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

silvestre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are really nice front desk reception very friendly and helpful would definitely boom again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Billie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was extremely overpriced. The kitchen cabinets had most of the hardware missing off of them. There was a hole in the wall in the kitchen where you could see outside the large sliding window the lock was missing so anyone could come in at any time. It was so small that you barely had room to walk past the bed to get into the bathroom. There was no lights that worked the breaker tripped so we woke up to no coffee machine in the refrigerator had went off. It had a nice pool, but there was no water in it. The property outside was very pretty had large trees in a nice sitting area in the staff was nice but again this is $100 a night hotel that I was charged 250 a night for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing location, less traffic noise, room was comfortable and cozy, and the manager very pleasant, helpful and kind we look forward to our return stay in August.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024