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Desolation Hotel

Updated on Jul 20, 2026

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Located in: SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA
Jump on the free ski shuttle for a day on the slopes before returning to Desolation Hotel for a meal at the restaurant and comforts including an outdoor pool and a steam room.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Desolation Hotel offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature outdoor private hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star resort have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include washers/dryers and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.


An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Located in Lakeside Park, a neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe, Desolation Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a private beach. Heavenly Gondola and Heavenly Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lakeside Beach and Zephyr Cove Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tahoe Blue Event Center, or consider a night out at The Hangar. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowshoeing.
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Popular amenities
  • ac
  • bar
  • breakfast available
  • business services
  • elevator
  • fireplace
  • fitness equipment
  • hot tub
  • internet
  • kitchen
  • laundry
  • microwave
  • no smoking
  • outdoor space
  • parking available
  • pets
  • pool
  • restaurant
  • room service
  • soundproof room
  • spa
  • washer and dryer
Property amenities
Food and Drink
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 20-50 per person
  • Room service available
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free offsite parking within 5 ft
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Street parking available
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Things to do
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bike storage
  • Fitness center
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa services
  • Steam room
Family Friendly
  • Children's games
  • Fence around the pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer
Conveniences
  • Elevator
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
Guest Services
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
Business Services
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms
Outdoor
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
Language Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Activities Nearby
  • Boat tours
  • Casino
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Health/beauty spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding
  • Ice skating
  • Jet skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Marina
  • Motor boating
  • Outlet shopping
  • Parasailing
  • Private beach
  • Ski area
  • Ski lifts
  • Ski runs
  • Skiing
  • Sledding
  • Snow tubing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Swimming
  • Water skiing
More
  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
Bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels
Entertainment
  • Digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services
  • 43-inch Smart TV
Food and Drink
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
More
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Fireplace
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Private outdoor hot tub
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Washer and dryer
Policies
Check-in
  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Early check-in is available for a fee
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Express check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Check-out before 11:00 AM
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability
Pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Special check-in instructions
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property payment types
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
Important Information
Optional extras
  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 50 per personUncovered self parking fee: USD 20 per nightPet fee: USD 75 per pet, per nightService animals are exempt from feesEarly check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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 may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
 

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