Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Mountain view
Lobby sitting area
Coffee service

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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985 Park Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(119 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

A stay at Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe places you in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, within a 5-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lakeside Beach.

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stateline Brewery & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drink Coffee Do Stuff - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 39-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include fans and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
This smoke-free hotel features snowboarding nearby, ski rentals nearby, and sledding nearby. Recreational activities include snow tubing nearby, downhill skiing nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby.
Featured amenities include express check-out and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily until 11:00 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 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Self check‑in is only available to guests arriving after 11 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Blackjack Inn
Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe
Blackjack South Lake Tahoe
Blackjack Tahoe Tahoe
Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe Hotel
Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe
Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 762 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1107 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely updated rooms, clean and comfortable. This is a modernized mom and pop motel. Each room has a heater-A/C unit. Set the fan to low or it will keep you awake as it cycles on/off. Some noise from other rooms. But a good value overall. Centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with space for 4 of us skiers to sleep, a short walk from the Tahoe Heavenly gondola, at a great price. Very convenient & parking on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Soham

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Friendly staff. Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always my go to place for my ski trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mr

Clean updated room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently renovated. Great location for Heavenly gondola access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room. They did a really good remodel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well done! Shower and bathroom were huge! Great location across from gondola.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abhijit

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mira

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Owner was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kamaljit

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and room was clean and well managed. Quick walk to heavenly. My new spot to stay in every time!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, clean room and nice staff. Would book for every ski trip to Tahoe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, tiny motel style place. For the price, you can’t beat it. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, was able to check in earlier than I thought, parking was simple, overall pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026