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The TrailHead

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Heavenly Gondola

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Lake view
Honeymoon Suite | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Family Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
View from room
Property entrance

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King - Jetted Tub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed w/ Spa | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

King Bed w/ Spa

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lakeside Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The TrailHead

Hotel near Heavenly Gondola
Located close to Lakeside Beach and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, The TrailHead provides a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a vending machine
  • A nature reserve and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 counter and sink
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1949
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 15.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15.00

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vagabond Inn Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn Motel Lake Tahoe
TrailHead Motel South Lake Tahoe
TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn South Lake Tahoe Hotel South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel
The TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

Is The TrailHead pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The TrailHead?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The TrailHead?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The TrailHead?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 15.00.

Where is The TrailHead located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Lakeside Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The TrailHead Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 553 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Staff was so nice. We were allowed to check in 3 hours early.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cleaning crew missed an inhaler on the floor. So I have to wonder how well they actually cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great location for skiing. good condition for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in helpful staff and the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Julio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute reservation. Cheapest option. Property is old and had issues with the shower clogging up. Staff was great and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication and easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Perfect for quick overnight

It was perfect for our stay. We just came for the night to see a comedy show and the price was right! We had a huge hot tub and even brought the dog! Check-in was simple, room was clean, bed was big and comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly🫶 wiu nice ❄️🥶❄️❄️🌨️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yamileth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 138 second floor very quiet place. We stayed just for one night. The front desk lady was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jenny Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room is really dirty the bathroom still has poop in it when we checked in. Not safe specially with kids. Terrible place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location, just ok hotel.

It was a good location. The hotel is a bit older and not really kept up. The room was fairly clean and comfortable. Mostly it's an affordable room in a great location. We were able to walk to heavenly village and had an incredible dinner and a good weekend. The room was just a place to sleep. Recommend for people looking for a basic room at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

NAOUFEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelling weed all the time. There are NO Smoking signs on rooms doors but people are smoking weed and cigarettes anyway. The carpet was stinky and shower was so small i barely fit in it. Wifi kept dropping alaso
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Edith

Liked: Staff & service
The bedding ( comforter) was smelling so bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice location, walking distance to watch July 4th Fireworks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eryc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
. Good spot to crash for a quick weekend visit. Close to everything you need and doesn't break the bank.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really friendly reception

Its nice place to stay everything nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place has a terrible cleanness, the only thing that it did look clean where the towels and the garbage that had new bags, after looking inside the room I try to geet another room at some other place, but I wasn't able to find one, so I had no choice, lucky brought my own blanket and pillow, I could not take a shower, the stand up shower was so nasty I could not stand bare feet on it, find some place else to stay definitely, not here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

The trailhead is great value

Great central location, quiet, clean, friendly staff, easy parking, food and entertainment close by. Great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room for the price was ok. There was chipped paint all over the carpet from the bathroom to the closet side. The nightstand was sticky and dirty. The bathroom floor was not swept, by the bathroom window it was dusty and the window was hard to open. We also found a big hardware nail on the carpet next to one of the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Homeless at a nearby gas station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really nice stay. Owner is super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great hotel. Very quaint and inviting. Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Julia at the front desk was a fountain of information. She directed me to a place nearby to walk the beach, find the Safeway, and the Red Hut Café. The room had a microwave and refrigerator, very helpful. Nothing fancy, but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024