Emerald Bay Lodge

3.5 star property
Beach South Lake Tahoe lodge in Y Area with free parking

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Exterior
Reception
Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette
Exterior
Family Cabin

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cabin

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Kitchen Suite

Highlights

Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
735 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • Valhalla at Lake Tahoe - 5 min drive
  • Pope Beach - 5 min drive
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 6 min drive
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 8 min drive
  • Heavenly Gondola - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Verde Mexican Rotisserie - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cuppa Tahoe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Emerald Bay Lodge

Lodge near Heavenly Gondola
Emerald Bay Lodge provides a fireplace in the lobby and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a banquet hall, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Emerald Bay Lodge offer comforts such as pillow menus.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Premium channels, ceiling fans, and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 70 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property has a strict no-smoking policy. Violators will be subject to penalties (350 USD).

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Emerald Bay Lodge South Lake Tahoe
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Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Bay Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 70 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Emerald Bay Lodge?

As of Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald Bay Lodge on Dec 23, 2024 start from CA $169.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Emerald Bay Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Bay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Emerald Bay Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Bay Lodge located?

Located in Y Area, this beach lodge is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Barton Memorial Hospital and within 3 mi (5 km) of Magic Carpet Golf and Lake Tahoe Balloons. Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel and Pope Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Emerald Bay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 314 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Noriko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Gas heater wasn’t working. The room was cold and blanket was thin. We had to wear outer wear to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. Love the family cabin. Someone trying to get in at night… I’m assuming was a bear… was a little alarming . Other than that I had a relaxing , quiet, peaceful stay at Emerald Bay Lodge!!! Will definitely stay again. Thank you for making my vacation great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Debra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No AC No Screens on windows. Hot water takes over 5 mins to get and water presser poor. Bed mattress lumpy and soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

silvestre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are really nice front desk reception very friendly and helpful would definitely boom again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place overall. No ice machine and the pool has no water. Shower is beyond tiny and has a not stating to run it for a while as it takes time to get hot. After 20 minutes it was still only room temp. and could not be adjusted.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paper thin sheets, no extra blankets, heater didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not as presented on the website
1. Shower is very poor, small and inconvenient 2. Reception was not available morning and late evening, and could not reach on the phone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Josefina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Leng

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room look dirty . The wall paints look dirty and plus floor was broken stuff .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Piyarat

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room is big and nice specially the bath room. But the floor was very dirty and the bed is not comfortable. It’s wasn’t steady and shaking when you move.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ankit

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst place to stay in Tahoe
The mattress has broken springs, the door was already unlocked when we arrived. The heater was broken and the room smaller than advertised. The staff who checked us in was grumpy. I can go on and on
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Doris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jovana

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was good. Room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica, Carson city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was great. I would totally stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They could do SO much better…
Old squeaky bed, crappy sheets, pillows and towels. You get what you pay for so there is no point in going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anna Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The worst place I’ve stayed on a vacation ever!!! No housekeeping, the room is too small, I can ever hear the people next door talking and snoring at midnight. They didn’t change linens, the bulbs are not working, the electric fan was too noisy to use, if you are tall and big you won’t fit it the shower. Terrible terrible place!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth it
I didn’t expect much going into it as I knew it was a lower rate, but it was probably the worst room we have stayed in. Our non-smoking room smelt so heavily of smoke and some sort of fragrance spray they had tried to use to cover the smell. All of our allergies were out of control the entire weekend when we were in the room because of that so we were miserable. There were spiders in every corner of the room, including the shower. The shower needed a good scrubbing as you could see mildew build up on corners, no ac in the room and all the screens were either broken or there weren’t one. No counter spaces. Luckily we had no plans to use the pool as it was empty with only about a foot of black water left in it. During check in no one was there and was advised to lift the tissue box and to grab a certain card # but all the other cards also under the tissue box displayed room #s and the codes to enter those rooms so not the most safe way to go about. Would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Cabin
We really liked the family cabin. It had it's own entrance which was nice. You could tell it was an old building but had a modern day vibe. There's a burger place right next door in case you get hungry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon, Oakdale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No room to put anything had to move the coffee machine to plug it in bc no outlet. Ceiling fan was wobbly and loud, so turned it off.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the stay
Smelled like there was a gas leak. Stove did not work. Heater did not work. Missing corbon monoxide detecter. Kitchen and bathroom windows did not have screens. There was missing floor boards. Floor was dirty. Shower floor had loose grout. Door code took a few tries to work and door nob felt very loose. Walls were different colors, did not look estheticly pleasing. When we went to take our dogs out we spotted a bear in the parking lot. We were unaware of this danger. Very outdated facility. Not worth the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024