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Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

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Located close to Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village, 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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a patterned floor.

King Room Non - Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a patterned floor, and a window with curtains.

Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a telephone, a patterned headboard, and a patterned floor.

1 King Bed Accessible Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a patterned floor, and a mirror with a circular design.

Family Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Lakeside Park, a neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe, Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola is near the airport and near a private beach. Heavenly Gondola and Ski Run Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lakeside Beach and Campground by the Lake. The Shops at Heavenly Village and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing lessons, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and snow tubing. Visit our South Lake Tahoe travel guide
Map
966 La Salle St, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • A cable car at Heavenly Lake Tahoe, surrounded by buildings and a field of white flowers.
    Heavenly Gondola
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A building with a red roof and a stone wall in front.
    The Shops at Heavenly Village
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • An aerial view of a town with dense forest in the background, a mix of commercial and residential buildings, and a main road running through the center.
    Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A beach with a mountain range in the background and the sun setting over the water.
    Lakeside Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Base Camp Pizza Co.
    4 min walk
  • Caesars Race & Sportsbook
    7 min walk
  • Lucky Beaver Bar and Casino
    8 min walk
  • Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    9 min walk

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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

  • Free beach shuttle
  • 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
  • Boat
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 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
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Renovated entire property - October 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)

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

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 478 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alex

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are so sweet and friendly! They really make you feel welcome. The rooms are clean and they do everything themselves. The location is perfect to all the casinos, concert venues, and eateries. Can't beat the price, cleanliness and location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance to the music venue and a couple of blocks to the lake. Lots of food choices and shopping very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location walk to the village
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is right behind main street which is perfect to stay close, cleanliness was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my stay at the Budget Inn, owner/front desk personnel very accommodating and helpful. Very much enjoy the peace and quiet of this establishment, away from So Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel is old and a bit dated. However, the bed was comfortable and the room clean. The managers were very friendly and helpful. We just needed a place to sleep at a reasonable price since we weren’t in the room except to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Access and location were top notch. You get what pay for in amenities. Recommend staying here, just pack your own towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, great price, convenient location - right across the plaza from the Heavenly gondola! Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jensen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing about this place is its location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here while in a hiking trip for Van Sickle Park. The location was a shirt wlk away fron the park entrance making it ideal. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. There is a Mexican restaurant just around the corner but plenty of food options are within walking distance. I ended up extending my stay by an extra day (decided midway through the first day) and the staff made it easy, although this was off season so they had availability. I had an issue with the microwave malfunctioning and beeping during my stay but I was told to just unplug it and that solved the issue. Again the staff was very helpful and easy to work with. The room was quiet, with the exception of some noisy neighbors during their unloading. I will definitely book here again in the future and highly recommend it for the reasonably priced rooms as well as everything else I’ve listed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelent service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rolled in late on Sunday for a room to stay the night. Check in was quick and friendly. Room was to be expected for the price. Clean and orderly but nothing luxurious. Great value for what it is and not a dump at all. Very close to main attractions. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bed and clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Li-ter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pleasant stay with family at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Arlene

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pros: comfy bed, heater, hot water. Cons: extremely dirty, candy wrappers on the floor, hair and stains on the bedding and sheets, water bottle behind one of the beds, paper thin walls, extremely small towels, too overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tianyang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful owner and crew, if bedding and sheets can be newer, that's 5 stars. An affordable place with walking distance to Gondola. I appreciate you host and offer us a room during the new year with short notice. Happy new year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

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

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Zhongkui

Excellent location, friendly host
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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