See all properties

Desolation Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury beach resort with free beach shuttle, near Heavenly Gondola

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for Desolation Hotel

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
Reception
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Reviews

9,4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Ski facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Private beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private spa tub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Washer/dryer
The price is R8 219
R10 375 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 January 2025

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Balcony

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio, Balcony

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, Balcony

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Grand Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Balcony

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio, Balcony

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Townhome, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Premium Townhome, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Similar properties

Property grounds

Edgewood Tahoe Resort

Pool
Spa
Parking available
Restaurant
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
The price is R11 441
R14 141 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 January 2025
Edgewood Tahoe Resort
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
933 Poplar St, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 6 min walk
  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 7 min walk
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 7 min walk
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 7 min walk
  • Lakeside Beach - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 15 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 62 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 63 min drive
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪American River Café at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McP's Taphouse Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Desolation Hotel

Desolation Hotel features a free ski shuttle and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe. Guests can indulge in spa services, and Maggie's serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor pool at this luxurious resort, along with in-room conveniences like kitchens and washers/dryers. Ski storage is also available.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 21 units
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • 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
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's Flexipass mobile app before check-in
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Free off-site parking within 5 ft
    • Street parking available
DONE

Off-site

    • Free beach shuttle
    • Free ski shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Pool gate
  • Stair gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Beach yoga
  • Beach volleyball
  • Private beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Ski storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Braille signage
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Ski

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Washer and dryer
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Private outdoor spa tub
  • In-room massage
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Fireplace
  • Heated floor (bathroom)

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and free wired internet
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Dining

Maggie's - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 59 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Beach access
    • Beach towels
    • Bicycle storage
    • Fitness center access
    • Housekeeping
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Laundry facilities
    • Pool access
    • Ski storage
    • Spa access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 to 50 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Frequently asked questions

Does Desolation Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Desolation Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Desolation Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Desolation Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Desolation Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Desolation Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Desolation Hotel?
No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe (7-min walk) and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (7-min walk) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Desolation Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like volleyball, beach yoga, and cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Desolation Hotel also has 2 bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Desolation Hotel?
Yes, Maggie's offers alfresco dining and pool views.
Does Desolation Hotel have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a private outdoor spa tub.
Does Desolation Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.
Does Desolation Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Desolation Hotel like?
Desolation Hotel is in Lakeside Park, a short 6-minute walk from Heavenly Gondola and 7 minutes' walk from Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe.

Desolation Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9,4

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9,0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Brennen, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jonathan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Man, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review