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The TrailHead

2.0 star property
Mountain hotel within easy reach of Heavenly Gondola

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Close to Lakeside Beach and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, The TrailHead offers a tranquil retreat with a picturesque terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi, park your car with ease, and enjoy the natural surroundings of this hotel near Heavenly Gondola.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Ski facilities

Main amenities (6)

  • Near the beach
  • Ski storage
  • Terrace
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
$59 nightly
The total price is $71
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Honeymoon Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King - Jetted Tub

  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed w/ Spa | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

King Bed w/ Spa

  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 14 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 68 min drive
  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stateline Brewery & Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The TrailHead

When you stay at The TrailHead, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. Also, Heavenly Ski Resort and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1949
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Low-height counter/sink

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15.00

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Vagabond Inn Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn Motel Lake Tahoe
TrailHead Motel South Lake Tahoe
TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn South Lake Tahoe Hotel South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel
The TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

Does The TrailHead offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The TrailHead 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.

Are pets allowed at The TrailHead?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The TrailHead?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The TrailHead?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 15.00. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The TrailHead?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (15-min walk) and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino (17-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The TrailHead and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. The TrailHead also has a picnic area.

What's the area around The TrailHead like?

The TrailHead is a short 11-minute walk from Heavenly Gondola and 12 minutes' walk from The Shops at Heavenly Village.

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Reviews

The TrailHead Reviews

6.8

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A great deal for a short stay in Tahoe. My wife and I hooked the room with the private jetted tub. It was a decent, clean on our arrival. It's a basic room for a standard price. It is a five star stay for the staff! My wife forgot her inhaler and they were kind enough to call us after we checked out so we could grab it. What service! We will be staying here again next time we are in town.
Angelica, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect
Miriam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’ was perfect
Anthony, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Got text checking us in, told there’s lockbox with key, front desk open the next day at 8am. Doubt they change the codes to lockboxes so anyone can open and get key to room. And no front desk on a sat? There was a lot of trash around the complex. Back yard, pool. Lots of smokers and wear and tear in the room. Location was good.
Cody Haven, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfort
Mahsa, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Room was clean but the mattress was deplorable. Like sleeping in a taco shell, no support. Staff was incredibly friendly and polite. Without them our trip would have been miserable.
michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing, loved the spa!
Amier, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff, great location, good parking and the room is comfortable and has everything I need.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Room was dirty, smelled and there was people smoking outside. Didn't feel comfortable having my kids at the hotel. We ended up getting a different hotel down the street.
Amber, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was very good experience staying there for two nights with family.
Nilanjan, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Didn’t get 2 rooms check in details, forced us to find alternate hotel first night When we checked in 2nd night, carpet was wet , tv signal was terrible, no chair to sit in the room, commode was dirty, etc
Nagendra, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Was fantastic, staff was super caring .
Austin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Overall good.
Rahul, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Was really great
Samuel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place in a great location Raymond was a good host Very helpful no hassles at all
James, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Small showers, good bed.
Mauro Cesar, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Do something with the huge blind spots while coming out of the parking lot. Really hard to see who is coming
Sai Teja, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Large room, clean
CHARLOTTE, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spa was a nice touch and Julie is the nicest, most generous lady I have experienced in a long time!
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great value

Awesome
Bradley, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in.
Rodrigo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was super easy to access the rooms! The rooms were cozy but a little outdated
Alivia, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The location
ariand, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff excellent. Check in excellent
mark, 1-night trip