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Blue Jay Lodge

2.0 star property

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Standard Room
Seasonal outdoor pool
Interior
Standard Room
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

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4133 Cedar Ave, 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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Blue Jay Lodge

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe
This smoke-free hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, gas grills, and free self parking.
Blue Jay Lodge offers 40 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

During your stay at Blue Jay Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe. You'll find features like free self parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Blue Jay Lodge, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and ski storage. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Expedia Mobile App mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per stay

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Guests are recommended to download the property's Expedia Mobile App mobile app before check-in. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Blue Jay Lodge Hotel
Blue Jay Lodge South Lake Tahoe
Blue Jay Lodge Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Reviews

Blue Jay Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 258 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Yong

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, limited amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms are very clean and nice. It’s just the outside looks like old hotel from years ago.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Had to wait over an hour in my vehicle for room to be ready. Hotel office closed. Very poor service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just plain but clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our 2-night stay here with our fur baby! The property offers contactless check-in and check-out, and it’s in a great location—just a 5–10 minute walk to a private beach, restaurants, and more. I accidentally left my wedding band behind and immediately texted their customer service number. A live person responded right away, reached out to their housekeeping team, and quickly confirmed they had found it. Exceptional customer service! Highly recommend this place—we’ll definitely be coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful hotel to choose. It is a contactless hotel, but I could easily call for any assistance that I needed. Our room was clean and it looked recently remodeled just like it was in the pictures. We chose this hotel because we wanted to stay in Southlake Tahoe on a budget, but still be close to all the casinos and restaurants. It was literally a 3 minute walk up to the main strip . We were not disappointed. There is a refrigerator microwave and coffee pot in your room. There are plenty of towels and soaps and shampoo, but you have access to get more if you need it. The bed in the hotel was one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept .The hotel stresses a quiet stay and we did not hear a peep from anyone. There is a small pool which we did not use. We would definitely stay here again. **Some things to just keep in mind when going there some of the parking spaces are a little small on the edge of the parking facility, which might be difficult for someone with a large vehicle. Also at night, be sure to have your flashlight. The short walk from the main strip does not have any street lights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay with your pet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If had known the Bluejay was so dirty and had long term Tennants, we would have stayed elsewhere. Expedia's ratings were overrated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I planned a special trip to Tahoe to propose to my girlfriend and booked the Blue Jay Lodge because of the jacuzzi tub and how nice the room looked online. When we walked in, I noticed earplugs on both nightstands—didn’t think much of it at the time. Later that night, my girlfriend went to take a bath and found a hair stuck in the jet. I pulled it out—it looked like a pubic hair. Once the tub filled, there were hundreds of small hairs floating in the water, like someone had shaved in it. She immediately refused to get in. On top of that, only 3 of the 6 jets worked. That night, we were woken up at 5 a.m. by someone pacing in the room above us for an hour. Then came the barking from the dog next door. So now I knew why they provided earplugs. The mattress was also cheap and very uncomfortable. I contacted the office and explained everything—the dirty tub, barking dogs, loud upstairs neighbors, and poor-quality bed. After checking with the manager, Rob, they allowed me to cancel the next two nights, but refused to refund the first, even though we couldn’t use the tub we paid for. I was told Rob wouldn’t budge and that I should “take what I can get.” So thanks, Rob, for ruining what was supposed to be a memorable weekend. I wished i took more pictures but was only able to take 2.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERICK

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cody

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Dog friendly, friendly staff. Good prices
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thisbplace is clean,quiet, and comfortable It was close to everything. We would stau again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cute little place! Well updated and accommodating! The bed was a bit softer than my back can stand but otherwise it was a great stay! The location is super convenient and parking was easy. My children enjoyed the pool greatly and I appreciated the contactless check in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice and convenient place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

Noisy but good

The staff were wonderful! The room was spacious and clean. It was also well-equipped and comfortable. The room was dog friendly and had no animal smell, which is a plus. I would have given a 4.5 (9) if it were an option, but it isn't. The only negative was the noise. We had a downstairs room, and it sounded like there was literal construction going on above us from the early morning until evening. Otherwise, it was great, and I'd stay again but in an upstairs room ideally.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

julian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Next

Thin walls and not super clean, beds are lumpy. Parking is hard with a big truck, and they want you to clean up after your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jumana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

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

OVERALL OK STAY WONT COME BACK

The price was amazing and the front desk is attentive. But there is a LONG list of to do you must take out your trash, put towels in bathtub that are used, etc etc. . The low price isnt worth poor maid service. If the maid doesnt like cleaning dont own a hotel. The pillows are hard too. Overall OK. Will not use them again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICKAEL LOVE

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife & I loved our stay at Blue Jay. Thanks Blue Jay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025