Blue Jay Lodge

Hotels
8.5 (1045 reviews)
4133 Cedar Avenue , South Lake Tahoe , us

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Ski storage
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Convenient check-in
Cons:
Dirty bed sheets
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.83
Several guests reported issues with dirty bed sheets and overall cleanliness in their rooms.
Service
9.3
Guests appreciated the convenient check-in process and communication through text messages, though in-person contact was lacking.
Location
9.84
The hotel is close to ski resorts, restaurants, and casinos, which guests found very convenient.
Room Quality
7.79
Rooms were described as comfortable, but some amenities were missing or limited.
Amenities
7.32
Limited amenities were noted, such as no breakfast or lobby facilities.
Value for Money
9.28
Many guests felt they received good value for the price, especially for the location and space.
Food and Beverage
8.83
No specific feedback on food and beverage options, rated as standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall guests had a good experience despite some issues, citing comfort and location as highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:46

Property Description

Convenient Location in South Lake Tahoe

Modern Amenities for Comfort

Nearby Attractions and Activities

Experience the perfect getaway at Blue Jay Lodge in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, and free private parking. Explore nearby Lakeside Beach, El Dorado Beach, and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. With easy access to attractions like Tahoe Queen and Washoe Meadows State Park, there's never a dull moment. Whether you're here to relax or explore, Blue Jay Lodge has everything you need for a memorable stay. Book now and start planning your Lake Tahoe adventure!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1045 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.84
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 7.32
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Packy • solo_traveller • us
8
Had a great Snowboard trip.
Pros:

Room was clean and updated. Able to walk to the Heavenly gondola. Contactless check in was easy.

Cons:

Heater/AC in room made a "tick" noise every 4-5 secs. louder than the running fan. Very annoying, much like a leaky faucet drip. Had trouble sleeping until I got earplugs.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • us
8
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Celine • couple • us
9
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Kadeja • couple • us
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • us
10
Pros:

Very spacious room, newly remodeled. Walkable distance to the Gondola.

All the communication with the staff is via text incl. checking in using the door code. This saves a lot of time during the check-in and check-out.

Also very helpful staff, quickly responsive in case of any issues. I've got issues with WiFi and they helped resolve it in minutes. Also we accidentally damaged the bedside lamp. After notifying the staff via text, they asked us to reimburse $20, which was fair. All communication was via text - very quick and efficient.

Cons:

There is a huge construction site just across the road, but it is far enough and not disturbing, also there was no work ongoing during the weekend.

The pool/spa were not operational during our visit. Maybe closed entirely during winter months?

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Jayson • couple • us
9
Excellent
Pros:

Clean
Easy check in and checkout
You text the staff and they respond immediately

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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unsynced • solo_traveller • us
9
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Kathryn • couple • us
8
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Yecenia • extended_group • us
7
Great stay
Pros:

Clean it has a microwave extra pillows it. Provides shampoo etc

Cons:

The beds are a lil noisy when you toss

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Ebone • solo_traveller • us
10
Excellent
Cons:

All the ice and snow in the parking lot

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Lesli • couple • us
10
It was very relaxing.
Pros:

Nice laundry area and had a gas grill.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Mimi • couple • us
10
Property is at a great location.
Pros:

Very quiet place to stay.

Cons:

Very slippery do to ice.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Anais • couple • us
10
my favorite comfy destination spot in the perfect location.
Pros:

clean and tastefully decorated. amazing bathtub and shower. really comfy bed. dog beds provided! Really close to town, but not on a main road. perfect location.

Cons:

nothing!!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rudolf • family_with_children • us
5
great location and nice weather, room amenities not great
Pros:

The beds were comfortable and the room was clean.

Cons:

The shower faucet was wobbling, the TV did not work and the AC did not maintain the temperature set at. Granted I informed them past 10 pm on m last day about these things and they did call me and wanted to see if they can resolve it that night.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
10
Pros:

Comfortable. Great location. Good communication with host

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sophia • couple • de
8
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
9
Really friendly people that run this place very helpful and knowledgeable. This is the kind of service you just don’t ge
Pros:

Great location really close to everything.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Alysha • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very clean rooms, excellent location

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Misa • couple • us
5
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Brendon • solo_traveller • us
1
Inaccurate Advertising
Pros:

The location was conveniently close to dining, lake, and the main highway.

Cons:

The hotel sent several emails prior to arrival, frequently stating that there is ample parking, yet be sure to place the parking pass which is located in the room on your vehicle. However, there was no parking available—anywhere, including the street. Several spaces were occupied by concert attendees at a nearby venue. But the hotel did not enforce their “restricted parking” signs. Had to phone management, who did not do anything to rectify the situation. When traveling great distances, one needs to be able to park, especially when the hotel advertises free, available parking. Staff verbally told me that parking is “first come first served”, contrary to their emails and hotel advertising. Also, the bed was hard as a rock!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee