At Emerald Bay Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Heavenly Gondola and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Free self-parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby downhill skiing and snowboarding. Also, Heavenly Ski Resort and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
21 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 32 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Picnic area
Fireplace in reception
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Netflix
Hulu
Streaming services
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Selected Comfort mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Policies
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
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).
Also known as
Emerald Bay Lodge South Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay Lodge
Emerald Bay South Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay Lodge Lodge
Emerald Bay Lodge South Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay Lodge Lodge South Lake Tahoe
Frequently asked questions
Does Emerald Bay Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Emerald Bay Lodge 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Emerald Bay Lodge?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 32 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Emerald Bay Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Emerald Bay Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Emerald Bay Lodge?
No, this lodge doesn't have a casino, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (10-min drive) and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe (10-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Emerald Bay Lodge and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling. Emerald Bay Lodge also has a picnic area.
Emerald Bay Lodge Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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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
8/10 Very good
2 November 2024
Riley
Riley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 November 2024
Priscilla
Priscilla, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
7 September 2024
No AC No Screens on windows. Hot water takes over 5 mins to get and water presser poor. Bed mattress lumpy and soft.
Debra
Debra, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 September 2024
Rooms are really nice front desk reception very friendly and helpful would definitely boom again
silvestre
silvestre, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 September 2024
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.
Collin
Collin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
25 August 2024
Paper thin sheets, no extra blankets, heater didn’t work.
Tyler
Tyler, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 August 2024
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
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
23 August 2024
Josefina
Josefina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 August 2024
Wonderful staff.
Judeth
Judeth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
18 August 2024
The room look dirty . The wall paints look dirty and plus floor was broken stuff .
Leng
Leng, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 August 2024
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.
Piyarat
Piyarat, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
16 August 2024
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
Ankit
Ankit, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
15 August 2024
Doris
Doris, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 August 2024
Tanya
Tanya, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 August 2024
Jovana
Jovana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 August 2024
The price was good. Room was nice
Debra
Debra, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2024
The price was great. I would totally stay here again.
Erica
Erica, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 August 2024
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.
Bruce
Bruce, 3-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor
31 July 2024
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!!!!
Anna Michelle
Anna Michelle, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
29 July 2024
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.
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
29 July 2024
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.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
29 July 2024
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.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
29 July 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
26 July 2024
Disappointed
The room was super small, no ac, but the moment I touched the bed I knew we weren’t staying here. We spent less than 15 minutes there. We didn’t even take our things out of the car. I knew if we’d stay we wouldn’t sleep. It was for my birthday weekend and I didn’t care about the lose of money. As you can see we booked a different hotel the same day. The second hotel was way better.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
22 July 2024
Property was very run down and is in need of many improvements. Our stove was moved forward and had very old food behind it ie: hamburger meat. Lady that checked us in was extremely nice. Property and rooms need help. Our door would only lock half the time.