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Desolation Hotel
4.5 star property
Winter wonderland with a ski shuttle
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
153 external reviews
Popular amenities
- PoolPool
- SpaSpa
- Hot tubHot tub
- Breakfast availableBreakfast available
- Parking includedParking included
- Free WiFiFree WiFi
Explore the area
933 Poplar St, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
- Heavenly Gondola6 min walk
- Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe7 min walk
- Lakeside Beach8 min walk
- Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)62 min drive
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About the area
South Lake Tahoe
Desolation Hotel is located in Lakeside Park, a neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe, and is in the entertainment district and near a private beach. Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Zephyr Cove Beach and Emerald Bay State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahoe Blue Event Center or South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
What's nearby
- Heavenly Gondola - 6 min walk
- Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 7 min walk
- The Shops at Heavenly Village - 7 min walk
- Lakeside Beach - 8 min walk
- Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino - 12 min walk
Getting around
- Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
- Base Camp Pizza Co. - 8 min walk
- McP's Taphouse Grill - 8 min walk
- Starbucks - 8 min walk
- Friday's Station Steak & Seafood Grill - 8 min walk
- Stateline Brewery - 7 min walk
About this property
Desolation Hotel
Luxury resort near Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Desolation Hotel is located close to Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Gondola, and provides a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace. With amenities like a free ski shuttle and ski storage, this resort is a great place to hit the slopes. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. The on-site restaurant, Maggie's, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like beach volleyball and beach yoga. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with a firepit and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this resort include:
- An outdoor pool with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
- Free self-parking
- Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
- Express check-in, a vending machine and a water dispenser
Room features
All guest rooms at Desolation Hotel have comforts, such as private outdoor hot tubs and fireplaces, as well as perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
- Changing tables and highchairs
- Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets and down duvets
- Heated floors, rainfall showers and separate baths/showers
- Furnished balconies or patios, eco-friendly cleaning products and kitchens
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
- In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
- Electric car charging station on site
- Free offsite parking within 2 metres
- Street parking available
- Free beach shuttle
- Free ski shuttle
- Free secured, covered self parking on site
- Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Food and drink
- Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 20 to 40 per person
- 2 bars/lounges
- A beach bar
- A poolside bar
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Couples/private dining
- Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
- Maggie's
Things to do
- Beach volleyball
- Beach yoga
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Ski storage
- Spa tub
- Steam room
Family friendly
- Changing table
- Children's games
- Fenced pool
- Highchair
- In-room kitchen
- In-room microwave
- In-room washer/dryer
- Laundry facilities
- Mini-fridge
- Outdoor pool
- Pool gate
- Snack bar/deli
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Vending machine
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets on request
- Change of towels on request
- Daily housekeeping
- Multilingual staff
- Proposal/romance packages
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
Business services
- Business centre
- Coworking space
- Meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
- Firepit
- Free pool cabanas
- In a nature reserve
- In the mountains
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas
- Rooftop terrace
Spa
- In-room massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Braille/raised signage
- No lift
- Visual fire alarm
More
- Fireplace in lobby
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Down comforter
- Frette Italian sheets
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
- Dressing gowns
- Hair dryer
- Heated bathroom floor
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Slippers
- Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
- Towels
Entertainment
- 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Streaming services
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Cleaning supplies
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Hob
- Kitchen
- Limited room service
- Local meal delivery service
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Spices
- Toaster
Outdoor space
- Furnished balcony/patio
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Desk
- Eco-friendly cleaning products available
- Electrical adapters
- Fireplace
- Heating (climate-controlled)
- Laptop workspace
- Laundry detergent
- Mobile key entry
- Phone
- Safe
- Soundproofed rooms
- Washer/dryer
Policies
Check-in
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Access methods
Staffed front desk, lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit: USD 400 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Does Desolation Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Desolation Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Desolation Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
Desolation Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
153 external reviews