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Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG

2.5 star property

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A reception desk with a telephone, a framed abstract painting, and a wooden wall panel.
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A rustic interior with wooden benches and a stone wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a view through a large window.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "South Lake Tahoe Inn."

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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968 Park Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Walk-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features self parking, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG, you're just a quick walk from Heavenly Gondola. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a business center.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 39.27 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 39.27 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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 May 01 and close October 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 677 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 677 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 677 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 677 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 677 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Humam

Nice hotel, close to restaurants and main city area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matilde

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great and room was good for the price. Older hotel definitely but has what we needed for the 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious clean room, quiet area, off the free way
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty nice basic breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for my birthday weekend and it was a cute little hotel. All staff were super sweet, rooms were clean, breakfast was lovely and great walking distance to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were so kind and amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to restaurants and casinos and Lake Tahoe, will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Varinka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pravin kumar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Makpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a calm and beautiful stay — fresh air, mountains, and total peace.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff was courteous and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place, I really liked the location and I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is decent and alot of parking , breakfast is edible 😋 close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this spot!! The location is perfect, we were very comfortable and had an amazing Labor Day weekend with this as our home base.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Mohammad

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast not good, rooms are old
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy little place good enough for our short trip. Easy beach access, restaurants and shopping within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , staff was personable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel for a decent price! The hotel had somewhat of a rustic cottage vibe to it, which was pretty fitting given that we're in Lake Tahoe. It was a great walking distance to the shops at Heavenly Village, so that was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ankush

Liked: Staff & service
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025