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Playpark Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Gardner Mountain

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Deluxe Suite
Front of property
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
View from property
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1184 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course
    3 min drive
  • The Lake House
    1 min walk
  • South Y Transit Center
    14 min walk
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    2 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

Gardner Mountain stay.Your stay at this Gardner Mountain hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Barton Memorial Hospital and Magic Carpet Golf. Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel and Lake Tahoe Balloons are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course - 3 min drive
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 6 min drive
  • Pope Beach - 7 min drive
  • Heavenly Gondola - 9 min drive
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Verde Mexican Rotisserie - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cuppa Tahoe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Playpark Lodge

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Gardner Mountain
Playpark Lodge offers its guests a picnic area, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Playpark Lodge also features express check-in and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Playpark Lodge was completed in December 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South Lake Tahoe hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Playpark Lodge offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Aerie Lodge Lake Tahoe
Aerie Lodge
Aerie Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Lodge South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Lodge
Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe
PlayPark Lodge Hotel
At the Lake A Tahoe Lodge
PlayPark Lodge South Lake Tahoe
PlayPark Lodge Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Playpark Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 198 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alexandrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great dog friendly stay
We loved Playpark’s accommodations for our dog. When we arrived we were welcomed with a dog treat, dog bowl, dog towel and sheet that our dog could lay on without being on the actual bed sheets. The bed was comfy and the room had everything we needed for a weekend stay in Tahoe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I normally love this little place. This time I didn’t care for the room I was placed in and the shower wasn’t working correctly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert, San Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a basic place to stay for the night - nothing fancy or upscale. Clean, fairly conveniently located, good outdoor space and facilities, it meets all the basic requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
response from management is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another Excellent Stay
Staff and the contactless process works PERFECT. Rooms are tastefully decorated and spotless clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in SLT!
This was our second stay here and once again it did not disappoint!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan, Walnut Creek

I didn't stay. When I got there, there was construction materials and multiple pickup trucks - I did not feel safe, and drove several hours to get home instead of staying.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

You

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family
The property is old but inside is quite nice. The floor is crooked
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
terrible
whether was great, but the place if you love your family please don't take it there, the hotel is but too small,old, not clean i found a spider in my bed, and more hanging by the door, we check in on Wednesday and we suppose to get out Saturday but we can't the place was really but, i check out Friday morning and they suppose refuse for Saturday night but i email on Saturday and they change their mind, but please please never go there is really really terrible place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic find!
This hotel was such a great find! It’s very family friendly, and so conveniently located! We were there in March for a snowshoeing trip. What first attracted us to it was the fact that it is dog friendly! And I mean, dog friendly! Right inside the door was gear for the dog plus a biscuit! We had the king suite which was wonderful. The bed was comfy and the room had so many thoughtful extras: a flashlight, a power strip, picnic ware, and plenty of fluffy white towels! We’ve already booked our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
"Renovated" is a loose term. The stone floor in the bathroom was icky, crumbling, dirty in the grout between tiles and freezing cold. Walls are paper thin. There are nicer hotels in the South Lake Tahoe area for less.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good value for a decent room
A good value compared to many of the overpriced hotels and motels the weekend after Presidents Day weekend. The room had a primary bedroom, a secondary bedroom with a bunk bed for the kids (though with no door), a small common room with a small refrigerator (but no freezer section), microwave, coffee maker, and disposable plates/cups/utensils/paper towels. The primary bed was only double sized but had a comfortable foam mattress. The bathroom was pretty small with not much counter space to put things down, and a small shower stall (with an absurdly tight knob to turn on the water and adjust the temperature) with a curtain that didn't quite stretch the whole way across. The walls were thin and we could hear the TV and conversations from the next unit though muffled and primarily from the common room and not as much from the primary bedroom. The room (unit 2) was one of the closer ones to highway 50, but it was far away enough and the road is not traveled by vehicles at very high speeds so road noise was not really an issue the way it can be with motels near highway 80 in Truckee. So, various little complaints, but overall a good value and I would consider staying there again. Having said that, friends got a last minute room at the Hilton for like $50 more/night and I would guess that would be much better overall, but I don't believe that was available when I booked months in advance and likely the result of late cancellations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenesis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure residing at the Play Park Lodge. We came to celebrate my husbands birthday and it was super convenient for food areas and things to do. We went exploring and didn’t have to worry about a long drive because it was RIGHT THERE !!! 10/10 I recommend!!!!…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christoper

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Eddie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ae-Jung

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024