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The TrailHead

2.0 star property
Hotel near Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe

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Photo gallery for The TrailHead

Lake view
View from room
Courtyard view
Snow and ski sports
Property entrance

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Heavenly Valley
    1 min walk
  • Heavenly Gondola
    9 min walk
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village
    10 min walk
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King - Jetted Tub

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed w/ Spa | Bathroom

King Bed w/ Spa

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Dec - 2 Dec
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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

Near beach, shopping .You'll find Heavenly Gondola and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe within a 15-minute walk of this South Lake Tahoe hotel. Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Bally's Lake Tahoe Spa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 9 min walk
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 15 min walk
  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 17 min walk
  • Lakeside Beach - 2 min drive
  • Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The TrailHead

Hotel near Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe
As a guest of The TrailHead, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage. Public spaces have free WiFi. The TrailHead also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1949
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
The TrailHead offers 36 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby

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
  • Low-height counter and sink

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 15.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 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 staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15.00

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

The TrailHead Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 528 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floor is creeky, bed a bit bouncy, the shower is very small and the toilet is extremely close to the wall. The TV is tiny. it's an older hotel that can use updates for sure. never needed any staff help. you get into the room with a lock box an text. There were items by the stairs that looked to be junk, but not sure what it was. The balcony seemed a bit slanted. It was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Location and price were great but there were other visitors and guests on the property who made the facility as a whole feel unsafe. The pool is not in working condition so if that matters, this place doesn’t have a pool. It’s walkable to the touristy shops and across the street from the bath path. The property itself was decent but definitely at best motel quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold in the shower. Ventilation fan not working. Transients living there. Very small room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rat poop in the room . Lipstick on plastic coffee cups when we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Elyse

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was extremely helpful and very nice. The property itself was old and run down. The floor was creaky. I felt bad for the people below us. we only needed the room to sleep and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

TASHIA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
SAD
The place was dirty and should be Closed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The trailhead is great value
Great central location, quiet, clean, friendly staff, easy parking, food and entertainment close by. Great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nataly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake was close you can walk in 10min ur their . Shopping and Dining also Everything was close enough i didnt even drive
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

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

10/10 Excellent

binta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, Cabin Vibe with Great Staff!
This hotel was exactly what me and my ladies needed with the cabin vibe for an affordable price during this crazy summer season. The staff made it the best stay with their high energy, helpful demeanor, and very friendly attitudes. They were awesome to say the least! Amy at the front desk was outstanding & amazingly friendly, Julian in maintenance was so sweet and helpful, and everyone there was so cool to talk to. We had a small electrical issue and they did all they could to fix it and make us comfortable. This may not be a 5 star hotel but they treat everyone live a 5 star guest! They are literally a 5 minute walk from Heavenly, the shops, food, movie theater, and even the ski lift! I loved and appreciated our stay here. Thank you for all the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj, Milpitas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Pasakorn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista, tonopah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good, inexpensive option. It's only a short walk to Harveys and everything else in State line.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly reception
Its nice place to stay everything nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

thomas, Tac

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at the facility after hours, so we did have a chance to talk to the staff until the morning. We rented two rooms. Both rooms had distinct odors, one smell of pot smoking and the other smell of wet dog, nasty musty smell. There was no toiletries: No soap, shampoo or plastic cups in the room. There were black stains on the carpet. There was no window screen on one of the units. The gal in the office said that the newly hired a room cleaner is still getting used to the job. They offer no compensation. There were several derelict vehicles that did not move the entire time were there. One even had items for sale in the back of a truck. The derelict graffiti covered pool deck was full of trash and old construction materials. People were loud in the late hours of the night. Overall, a terrible experience and I can't believe this place is listed on Expedia. No staff at night. The place is run down. They keep a dog in the office so every time we try to go and talk, they have to put the dog away, not very professional demeanor. There are transient shady looking cliental who rent long term rooms. There was severe damage a couple years ago supposedly from heavy snow loads and it look like they have not made progress on repairs and temporary scaffolding is holding up the building. Also, in front of our room all of the night security lights were missing. Do not stay here unless this is all you can afford. We did get a good night’s sleep after we bought air fresheners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adriana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. The staff was amazingly friendly. Check in was a breeze and the hotel is clean. Love how close it is to everything near the casinos and Heavenly village. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimbria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wison

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk person Amy was a great help. This was the first time we came to Lake Tahoe during the snow season. She helped my wife when she arrived in the hotel. Thank you Amy for your assistance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great hotel. Very quaint and inviting. Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Smelled like a dog.
Our room smelled like dog. As soon as we walked through the door the smell hit us. The bedding smelled like dog, the curtains. The room was clean, check-in was easy, and the decor was nice. Overall fine, but the smell was unpleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024