Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 Bedroom
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
3961 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lakeside Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 28.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Heavenly Gondola
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG offers 89 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Heavenly Gondola. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG. Self parking is free.
Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 26 and close October 01.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect stay

Loved how spacious our room was! The staff is wonderful and service is excellent. Loved our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great Holiday Inn with a nice breakfast layout! However, the prices were high, but that’s something the area suffers from on the weekends.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

This is NOT holiday Inn

It did not meet my expectation on a Holiday Inn though the overall experience was not too bad. It started with an impatient phone call when I confirm my arrival time. Some of them are unwilling to explain anything even for a second time. But some agents are really nice. Compared to those hotels below $100, the room is definitely cleaner. However it is still a bit old. The air conditioner begin to make a very loud noise like electric drill 5am in the morning. The hair dryer has a smell of burned rust. And the room’s car key is very easy to degauss. If on the same budget for my next trip, I’ll probably NOT choose it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

remonda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Travelled with family and small children
The location of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tan, San Francisco

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nhan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are very responsive and fast to respond to any requests. Willing to help with anything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jovelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

NORMA

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yacine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viridiana Gomez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen ladies were sweethearts. Did not get the name of the receptionist that checked us in but she was so helpful and very nice. Overall we loved everything. Definitely coming back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Heavenly Ski Resort and Tahoe Village! You can walk to shops, restaurants, and gondola. It’s only a few miles from California Heavenly parking lot. Free hot breakfast before skiing was a plus. Our room was updated and clean. Perfect for our ski trip to Tahoe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel was good and in a great location for restaurants, shops and ski lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

uvaldo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick work trip, Easy check in, Chill place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

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

Noisy buzz sound outside front window

I paid extra to be in a larger room and there was loud noise outside the room during the evening. At first, we thought it was the heater but was able to eliminate that when we turn it off. I called the front desk told them about it, he said they he had no idea what the problem was. I asked if they could send someone up. After waiting about an hour, they sent someone up and he determined it was the light outside our window. Noise was very loud! The gentleman that came up to check it out said he would tell the front desk to move us to another room. Waiting & waiting for phone call from front desk to get back to me, no communication! I had to call after about 45 minutes, finally we were able to switch rooms at about 9:30-10:00 pm (in our pajamas) in the cold (Tahoe). Had to make several trips to carry skis, boots , luggage to new room on lower floor after I had to walk back to get new key. It was quite an inconvenience. When I asked the night front desk employee, how do we get compensation for the inconvenience, his answer was "Not Me" I think we deserve some kind of rebate / compensation. At least the difference between a standard room & the upgraded larger room. Also, Holiday Inn Express advertises a hot tub. This is the 2nd time in a row that hot tube wasn't unavailable. Thank you. Disappointed, Ken Dempsey 831-227-5080 kendempsey14@gmail.com
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Diamond Bar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front and support staff was great. Breakfast option was delicious. I would definitely come back and stay at the Holiday In Express again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kangming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
no hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kyaw

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have to fix shower and toilet plumbing,water leaking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Navneeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

ka yiu

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025