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Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

2.0 star property
Slopeside hotel steps from Heavenly Gondola

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Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola places travelers by the Heavenly Gondola for easy mountain access. Skiers love the shuttle service for hassle-free slope access. After a day outdoors, guests can enjoy mini golf, relax in the garden, or use the in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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King Room Non - Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

King Room Non - Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 King Bed Accessible Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

1 King Bed Accessible Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
966 La Salle St, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lakeside Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Landshark Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

Hotel near Heavenly Gondola
Located close to The Shops at Heavenly Village and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola provides mini golf and a garden. With amenities like ski-in/ski-out access and a ski shuttle, this hotel is a great place to hit the slopes. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Mini golf
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (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 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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Property Registration Number 006329

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Stateline Economy Inn
Stateline Economy Inn South Lake Tahoe
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Stateline Economy Hotel
Stateline Economy Inn Suites
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Budget At The Heavenly Gondola
Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola Hotel
Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola South Lake Tahoe
Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

Is Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM–5:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out hotel in Lakeside Park is within a 5-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village and close to winter sports such as skiing lessons and snow tubing. Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 390 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was warm and comfortable. The bed was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The heater worked well and the bed was very comfortable..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect for what we needed, a budget hotel for one night within walking distance to the events center. Tons of shopping, restaurants, and bars within walking distance. Easy check in. Room was clean but a bit run down, didn't bother us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location! Nice staff. Updated rooms. Did need new sheets (very pilly) but overall clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lisa the maintanance staff is the best, she is kind and helpful, helped us with our last minute booking. Thanks to her we had a good trip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all stay very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was located near all the shops and casinos, and also had a very family-friendly atmosphere, and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an awesome place to stay and be able to walk everywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Everyone was kind! Clean room. Great visit!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff hospitality was excellent. The rooms were clean and the hotel location was within walking distance from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and keep everything clean. Second time staying and will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location. Noisy A/C
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in process was fast and easy. Place is older but clean. Our room had a brand TV and bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, staff was nice and helpful, good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A true Mom & Pop!

Clean room, comfy beds and decent shower! Walking distance from everything and passes to a private beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great budget hotel! Clean, comfortable and managers (owners?) were very friendly and accommodating. Walkable to shops, restaurants, casinos and the lake. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff. Very friendly. Hotel is within walking distance of gondola, shopping, bars and restaurants, as well casinos.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Centrally located

Staff very nice. Old motel centrally located. Overpriced for condition
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees were so nice. Room was big with a ton of TV channels. Love the location!!!! Bed super comfortable!!! Great price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff easy to get to clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the casinos
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very limited parking, rooms were dirty and not well maintained. Beds were comfortable but sheets had some stains. The location is great, there's lots of places nearby so it's sad to see it's not as maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay , inexpensive and close to the gondola
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little motel to spend a few nights when you go skiing in Tahoe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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