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The TrailHead

The TrailHead
The TrailHead – South Lake Tahoe, CA
The TrailHead – South Lake Tahoe, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The TrailHead

Amenities<br /><br /> Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area, a picnic area, and a vending machine.<br /><br />Business Amenities<br /><br /> Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.<br /><br />Rooms<br /><br /> Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.<br /><br />Attractions<br /><br /> Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. <br /> <p>Van Sickle Bi-State Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi <br /> Serenity Spa - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi <br /> Heavenly Village Mini Golf - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi <br /> Heavenly Village Ice Rink - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi <br /> Heavenly Gondola - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi <br /> The Shops at Heavenly Village - 1 km / 0.6 mi <br /> Ski Run Marina - 1 km / 0.6 mi <br /> Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi <br /> Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi <br /> Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi <br /> Bally's Lake Tahoe Spa - 1.6 km / 1 mi <br /> Lakeside Marina - 1.6 km / 1 mi <br /> Lakeside Beach - 1.6 km / 1 mi <br /> Tahoe Blue Event Center - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi <br /> Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi <br /> </p><p>The nearest airports are:<br />Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 10 km / 6.2 mi<br /> Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 65.8 km / 40.9 mi<br /> Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 90.8 km / 56.4 mi<br /> </p><p>The preferred airport for The TrailHead is Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO). </p><br /><br />Location<br /><br /> When you stay at The TrailHead in South Lake Tahoe, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Heavenly Gondola and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lakeside Beach and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino.<br /><br />Headline<br /><br /> Near Heavenly Gondola

Amenities

  • Express check-in / check-out

Reviews

3.4 / 5
Good 663 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    With all the money you guys want to charge for staying the night you would want to have clean respectable rooms and customer service. We work on the roads around you and work night shift

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Horrible place to stay at. Looks like it’s family owned but the office/check in desk is nasty and dirty. They keep a dog there as well. The staff who checked me in was extremely unhelpful. The checkout staff was a little better. The place stinks though and looks like people live in some of these rooms. One room had 2 cats some cars that did not move. Looked like apartments more than a hotel/lodging. Raccoons came because of all the mess due to people who live there. 100% do not recommend staying here at all. Save your money and your well being. Bunch of crackheads I think.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The jacuzzi had some issues. We had to wait to fill it because the got water ran out. Also, the air from the jets smelled bad.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Consider no internet. No antenna and when it does connect, it is so slow it doesn’t even load a page. No coffee maker in the room. Ok clean but the old look will throw you off. Staff were nice.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The rooms were clean just had a weird smell but nothing to bad the ac was working so room was nice and cold working tv and microwave with a mini fridge it was nice and cozy the only thing is that the stairs are a bit old and need work staff was great they communicated perfectly no issues

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    great stay, had to figure out how to get my keys, finally saw the hotel sent checkin instructions in the app to retrieve my key

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    This place sent a message my credit card was invalid I have receipt. Then accused me of hitting a car in parking lot and said police came. Left a note on car saying come to office about the accident. The guy who owned car would not listen. Then came out 1 hour later as we were packing and talking to police on phone and said oh sorry we checked cameras it was not you. Don't stay here RUN. HORRIBLE CRAP TO WAKE UP TO.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    I am pretty upset as the pictures show the room in a MUCH improved state and that is what I expected. It was embarrassing, I booked the "honeymoon suite" and it legitimately felt like a dingy room you take a hooker to. The oddly positioned couches did not help with this sense either. My wife, upon entering, said it looks like they shoot pornography videos here. Embarrassing for a special night, right? I am a working class local and I do not have exceeding expectations for a room in SLT but this was really sub par.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    I've stayed in most of South Lake's "cheap" hotels over the years for 1-nighters between ski days, and this one was probably the best for the price. Spacious with a good bed and good shower. No frills, but thoughtful decorative touches made Trailhead feel fresh, mountain-y and welcoming.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Staff went above and beyond to occomadate for our needs place was very nice

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    A great deal for a short stay in Tahoe. My wife and I hooked the room with the private jetted tub. It was a decent, clean on our arrival. It's a basic room for a standard price. It is a five star stay for the staff! My wife forgot her inhaler and they were kind enough to call us after we checked out so we could grab it. What service! We will be staying here again next time we are in town.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Got text checking us in, told there’s lockbox with key, front desk open the next day at 8am. Doubt they change the codes to lockboxes so anyone can open and get key to room. And no front desk on a sat? There was a lot of trash around the complex. Back yard, pool. Lots of smokers and wear and tear in the room. Location was good.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    The room was very clean, I felt super comfortable! The staff was amazing and super welcoming! I loved it!

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    The staff were so friendly and helpful and the price was unbeatable!

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    When we checked in 2nd night, carpet was wet , tv signal was terrible, no chair to sit in the room, commode was dirty, etc

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Everything was perfect

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Filthy filthy filthy. Stink stink stink. Has to be the worst room in Lake Tahoe. Disgusting. Putrid smell throughout the room. The carpet looked to have dog vomit, urine and feces not cleaned. The room advertises unique decor. I guess a pine light bar and toilet paper folder constitutes decor. The room literally has a bed and a floor light. No chairs to sit down. Stay away from this motel regardless of it's low price. I took photos of the carpet but there's no link to upload.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    This is a tale of two cities. Our first night was awful. We were assigned a room that we learned later had not been used in a "couple of months." Noone was there after hours (it's a 8:30-5:30 situation & you get the key from a lock box). The room we were assigned was a paired down version of a hotel room, basic uncomfortable beds, was not cleaned well (wax and stains on the comforters, hair in bed sheets, dirty sink) and it reeked of cat urine. Two of the lamps were not working, and the floor creaked badly and had obvious depressions near the closet. The cat smell was overwhelming, our kids cried and we were near abandoning ship and going somewhere else but all other options were $420+/night at last minute, so we suffered it out and send an email through hotels.com to the management. To their credit, they called us the next morning as soon as they got into the office, reassigned us to a new room and were very apologetic and gave us a discount on the stay. The new room was like a whole new world- clean, more comfortable beds, no odor of pets/cats, functioning lights and appliances, wall decor, nice newer bed covers, and felt more like what we had experienced the first time we stayed here back in 2021. So I pumped up my review based on this change- I think we were assigned that room as an oversight. We did learn that there are people living in this motel full time as residents, and we suspect it is being used as transitional housing, be aware if your travelling with kids.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Room was dirty, smelled and there was people smoking outside. Didn't feel comfortable having my kids at the hotel. We ended up getting a different hotel down the street.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Muy buen ssrbvicio

Frequently asked questions about The TrailHead

Does The TrailHead have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The TrailHead offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The TrailHead offer parking?
Yes, The TrailHead offers free parking on-site.
Does The TrailHead have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The TrailHead does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in South Lake Tahoe, see business hotels in South Lake Tahoe.
Does The TrailHead have a fitness center?
The TrailHead does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The TrailHead located, and how walkable is the area?
The TrailHead is located at 3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. With a Walk Score of 68, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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