Bluebird Day Inn & Suites

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area
Front of property
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3496 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Ski Run Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Campground by the Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, Mountain View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

With a stay at Bluebird Day Inn & Suites, you'll be centrally located in South Lake Tahoe, within a 5-minute drive of Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola. .This beach hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino.

What's nearby

  • Ski Run Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Campground by the Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • El Dorado Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Heidi's Pancake House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Red Hut Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Riva Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Pine Bakery - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bluebird Day Inn & Suites

Sandy fun near Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village
Bluebird Day Inn & Suites offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. 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 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. 42-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. 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

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1970
  • Renovated entire property - May 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra 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 150.0 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • 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, 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Budget South Lake Tahoe
Budget Inn Lake Tahoe
Budget Inn South Lake Tahoe CA
Budget Inn South Lake Tahoe Hotel Lake Tahoe (California)

Bluebird Day Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 314 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Navkirat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Disliked: Amenities
Good sightseeing around the lake which is near the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanchu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price, clean, and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Staff & service
Easy checkin. Needs upgrade remodel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay for three night's it was nice I love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devarajan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was enthusiastically kind. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for affordable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ivy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
l The sign at the entrance is not seen when one arrives at night
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great 👍

Great value for money, I would stay at this hotel again, no complaints, but don't expect anything too modern or new.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

It's budget and did the job

This hotel did the job. This is a basic motel with car parking and beds and good cable TV. It's old and could use a renovation. Staff was friendly and it was nice to have a morning coffee in the office before heading out, although the coffee wasn't available until 9am. Thankfully the room wasn't too cold overnight as the heater was turned off for the summer. Across the street from a small public beach and a fun tiki bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what was advertised

I rarely ever cancel a stay, but I had to here. The room was unsanitary, and the condition of the property raised safety concerns. The door didn’t close or lock properly, with visible daylight coming through the large gap. The table fan was bolted to the side of the wall, and overall, the space did not feel secure or comfortable. The parking situation was also VERY tight. I have a small car, but I wouldn't bring a truck anywhere near there. I would caution anyone considering this property—it is not what I would consider a safe, sanitary, or comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yury

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean ,close to stores ,nice quiet area the only downside it’s that it not a walking distance to the casinos but a very short drive .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location. Super close to the SafeWay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wei Wei, Rowland Height

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The 3 bed suite was perfect for our needs. Quiet complex and a short, scenic 2 mile walk to the casino's
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

balasaheb

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rummenigge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025