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Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

2.0 star property

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Garden
King Room Non - Smoking
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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966 La Salle St, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lakeside Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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King Room Non - Smoking

King Room Non - Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 King Bed Accessible Non Smoking

1 King Bed Accessible Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

With a stay at Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe (Lakeside Park), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe.

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Gondola - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McP's Taphouse Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Stateline Brewery & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

Slopeside hotel steps from Heavenly Gondola
Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include ski-in/ski-out access.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Mini golf
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 10 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:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (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 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 cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Property Registration Number 006329

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Stateline Economy
Stateline Economy Inn
Stateline Economy Inn South Lake Tahoe
Stateline Economy South Lake Tahoe
Stateline Economy Hotel
Stateline Economy Inn Suites
Stateline Economy Inn Suites
Budget At The Heavenly Gondola
Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola Hotel
Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola South Lake Tahoe
Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Reviews

Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 373 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rigoberto

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VERY overpriced, and rundown, cramped motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

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

2/10 Terrible

Karina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zefan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

robert, sayville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haifeng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5min walk to the ski lift, 15min walk to Lake beach. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little motel to spend a few nights when you go skiing in Tahoe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff personable. Accommodations basic but fine. No resort fee....that's a plus at Tahoe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Amenities
Great location. Lukewarm shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Kensington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here before and returned because it was comfortable and a great location. It’s still good but we checked in and tried to take a late shower and water was mildly warm. Didn’t report it because we thought it was a fluke. Stayed two night and on morning of check out tried for a shower but water was dead cold. Tried turning on the sink and shower to draw hot water but no chance. I’m sad because I liked this place. The manager acted like I was the first person to tell her this and said I should have called front desk. The timing didn’t work for complaints and we pretended we were camping instead and were so happy to return home to a warm shower. Bummer, as it really changed my feelings about this place and there’s too many other options to stay there again. Good management would have made it right by offering a slight discount on our next stay or anything to show they care.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spot to stay. Great owners and quality rooms and close to everything in town. Definitely will be staying here again. Quality motel with a hotel feel inside the rooms. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy, Palo Alto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this place for its location right across from the gondola of the Heavenly Ski Resort. It’s also right next to shops and lots of cafes and restaurants, needless to say the casinos. The place is nice and clean with amenities. Parking is easy. Internet connection is fast. Most of all, the staff cares. For example, on my last stay, I left my ski gloves in the room. Two weeks later, on my current stay, they kept them. I got them back. I do not hesitate in booking this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Clean and quiet room. Lots of places to eat and things to see close by. Located in main town area S Lake Tahoe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, El Paso

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved our stay here - quiet and clean, with very attentive staff. Not fancy, but great value!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hong

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Great stay for our weekend ski trips

The motel is great for its location within walking distance to everything (gondola, casinos, shopping, restaurants...). It’s been renovated, and the room looks clean, has no odor. The room is decent in size, but the shower stall is a bit tight for tall, big people. The lady at the front desk,Lisa, is friendly and accomodating, allowing us to have early check in when there was rooms ready. But she's not always there if you need for anything. You have to ring the bell and hope she's inside to come talk to you. One thing we'd like improved: some pillow cases may not have been changed for new arrival, they stink from previous sweat or odor even though they look smooth. The beds have 4 pillows each, so I had to pick another one to sleep on. Other than that it's a great place to stay at for our weekend ski trips. We'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025