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The Lodge At Blue Lakes

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Business services

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5135 W Highway 20, Upper Lake, CA, 95485
  • Place, Blue Lakes
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Running Creek Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lakeside

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lakeside | Lake view

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Lakeside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Lakeside

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Lakeside

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Upper Lake

Located in Upper Lake, The Lodge At Blue Lakes is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Blue Lakes and 8 minutes from Upper Lake Main Street. .This beach hotel is 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Russian River and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Upper Lake Library.

What's nearby

  • Blue Lakes - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Upper Lake Main Street - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Running Creek Casino - 10 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino - 12 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Clear Lake - 23 min drive - 20.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Double D's Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Treasure Cove Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Wing Saloon & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Judy's Junction Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Lodge At Blue Lakes

Beach hotel in Upper Lake with a private beach
The Lodge At Blue Lakes offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a private beach or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out and a vending machine. Planning an event in Upper Lake? This hotel has 5995 square feet (557 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Pedal boat
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Business services

  • Conference centre (5,995 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1950
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 8:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 70 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 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 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 70 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (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 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests planning to bring dogs must contact this property in advance. Please note that this property does not allow the following breeds: Pit Bull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Presa Canario, Cane Corso, Mastiff, Bull Dog, Chow, and Akita.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Blue Lakes Lodge
Blue Lakes Upper Lake
Lodge Blue Lakes
Lodge Blue Lakes Upper Lake
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Hotel Upper Lake
Hotel At Blue Lakes
Resort At Blue Lakes
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Lake County, CA - Upper Lake
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Hotel
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Upper Lake
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Hotel Upper Lake

Reviews

The Lodge At Blue Lakes Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 707 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 707 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 707 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 707 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 707 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Eychelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sagesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller

Not for Me

I booked this from hotels.com using the reserved now pay later option. I reserved using my personal card but plan on using my business card when I checked in. When I checked in, I tried to put my business card down to pay and cover any incidentals but was told I couldn’t do that and they took payment from the card on file already. This is inconvenient because I have to wait days to get reimbursed. The room was clean but the mattress was hard as rock and whatever scent they use is over powering and made my eyes water the air conditioning unit was at bed level so it was blowing in my face or my back. My business meeting ended early I decided return home and asked if I could get refunded for the night I wasn’t going to stay but they said no which is fine just thought I’d ask. When I received my itemized receipt i noticed that room rate was different than the one I booked in Hotels.com. I asked the manager via phone since they were not on site why couldn’t changed the card on file when I checked in and she stated it was because they processed the payment 7 days in advance. I checked my bank statement and they did not charge me until I checked in on 7/27 and even my itemized receipt says charged on 7/27 so that reason was not true. I also inquired about the room rate difference and she told me I needed to take it up with hotels.com. This has been escalated with hotels.com but just a heads up if you book through a 3rd party you might be surprised at the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Karina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great place for the kids little beach with sand good fishing rent boats one great place rooms are great love the place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isabela

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Checked in saw the amount of mold in the shower and lack of pool and left to go to another hotel. Room itself was okay,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have been going to LBL for almost 20 years now. This is the first year I’ve been disappointed in almost everything. It used to be that LBL was a resort and now it’s almost a glorified motel 6 on the water. First the price is the same as before- pricy but doable. We even added a night because we love to fish and they were on fire this week. The process of adding a night was easy from Expedia was fast, but I went to the office and asked if we could get a deal on another night. I was given a huge “Sigh”, and it will be $full price+tax. Plus the kitchenette rooms are not really set up for complete usage. The beds are the worst! Even our bathroom needed plunging on the first night. The office was closed and we had to wait till the next morning to get handed a crappy plunger. Also come to find out when it’s check out time you have to leave. You’re not able to stay the day without paying $$ for day use. WTH we stayed all week over $fifteen hundred and we couldn’t swim on checkout day. Btw during check in I stated I was paying cash and they had cards on file from previous visits that they tried running EVERY card on file for full price. SHADY!!! I’m so disappointed and deflated over our yearly family vacation that I will spend my hard earned money with another lodging on Blue Lakes for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Don

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I Got No Room Service as far as cleaning replenishing the the bathroom towels got no visit from the housekeeping crew soon as I checked in that was it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

poor customer service

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The property is dated and in need of some maintenance, website shows a pool and it looks like it hasn’t been operational for some years. Staffing hours are incorrect and too many inconsistent answers, no one can give you a straight answer other than the person doing the housekeeping or the guy working the boat rental who is working very hard. We won’t be returning to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliya, san francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great stay. Looking forward to return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly customer service, very clean rooms. Property was well kept up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort

Pretty spot but i won’t be back

There’s something “off” about this property & feels like there’s no real oversight or understanding of what hospitality means in this business. It’s billed as a lakefront resort- but there are extra charges to use the bbq grills that are on the property, use of floaties, etc. There’s no beach although the lawn is nice. Staffing seems to be another issue with various people traipsing back & forth, a leaf blower going for over 5 hours one day- we finally begged him to stop. Started again the next day at least for a shorter time. The manager is doing the best she can but this place needs dedicated full time hands on attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

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

Avoid This Place! Rude Staff, Terrible Service!

Rude Staff, and Run-Down Property We live 25 minutes away and stay on Blue Lakes every summer. Everything else was booked, so we gave this place a shot. Big mistake. We reserved two rooms, one for my husband, baby, and me, and one for my adult son and his girlfriend. We arrived at 1pm (check-in is 3). In the past, they let us use the lake early or charged a small fee. But the new owners were rude from the start. The office was locked, and once I found someone, she said it would be $30 per person or $50 per room just to sit by the lake until our room was done. I asked them to call when our room was ready and I'd pay for early check-in ($50). They never did. 2 hours with a baby... At 3pm, check-in was slow and chaotic. Other guests were upset too. We were finally given one room, but the second wasn’t ready for another hour. When I expressed how inconsiderate it was to leave us sitting in the heat with a baby, the woman got defensive and rude, then made a snide remark about “one-day stays.” as if we weren’t welcome. When the second room was finally ready, she told my husband, “This isn’t a 5-star hotel or a resort.” No kidding, but basic courtesy still matters. The rooms were outdated and poorly maintained. Soap dispensers were broken, no recycling, and everything felt cheap. We weren’t expecting luxury, just kindness and competence. Instead, we paid $579 for a truly unpleasant experience. I feel bad for anyone else who ends up here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betania

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My service dog and I had an amazing time at the Lodge. The front desk staff was welcoming and kind. We'll come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

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

Horrible experience

Safety hazards ,horrible management and literally charge you extra for everything...wanna use 1 of the bbq grills? They charge you..wanna use the fire pit? Yup they charge you..eanna use tge pool? Closed and watch where you walk and dont expect a railing to hold you up lol i wont even get started on the management when they dont like you they charge your cc then tell you before you even get to your room that they can kick you out and keep your money!! Used to be a great place but since new owners,management 2 years ago i guess this is whats left of a great spot :( $430 for a room i so expected more...hopefully they get inspected soon so nobody gets hurr on that deck or electrocuted with exposed wires
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The on site manager was very rude and disrespectful. We were hoping to enjoy a family weekend including our daughter and grandchildren. The rooms in general were not clean and the furnishings were broken and dirty, as well. The swimming pool was empty and unusable. We reserved a boat for usage on the lake but due to the high winds the manager deemed it unsafe and refused to refund our $699.07 rental fee. She offered to allow us usage of a gazebo and gas bbq and a “gift certificate” instead. When we refused her offer she became enraged and began insulting us. Needless to say we will never return to or refer anyone to this property. Please beware!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a roadside motel that backs up against a small part of the lake. It could use a coat of paint. I got a lot of mosquito bites over night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Must stay!!

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

The room was very clean, combed and it was quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025