Sunnyside Resort and Lodge

Hotels
8.9 (449 reviews)
1850 West Lake Boulevard , Tahoe City , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent lakeside location and water views
Large outdoor deck/restaurant
Friendly front-line staff and bartenders (Heather mentioned)
Pastries, granola and yogurt positively noted
Tea nook and pleasant lakeside atmosphere
Cons:
Lodge and rooms described as dated; worn carpets and faded wood
Noisy portable air conditioning unit in rooms
Breakfast service often poorly stocked or items missing
Restaurant food sometimes cold, overcooked or poorly served
Management issues: rude manager and unresolved refund/duplicate charges
Bed size misrepresented (queen advertised as full), room-specific problems (room 22)
Small parking lot; difficulty with luggage to room
Inconsistent service at the management/host level (dirty tables, long waits)

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Guests report worn carpets, faded wood and some dirty tables in the bar area; maintenance and cleanliness are noted as needing improvement.
Service
9.8
Front-line staff and bartenders are frequently described as friendly and helpful (specific praise for Heather), but there are notable management issues (rude manager Ashley, unresolved refund promised by a manager).
Location
9.8
Repeated praise for an excellent lakeside location, large deck and beautiful water views; proximity to the lake is a clear strength.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms are described as dated with worn carpets, loud portable A/C, and some misrepresented amenities (bed size, missing fireplace); room quality is below expectations.
Amenities
9.3
Positive mentions for the large outdoor deck, tea nook and outdoor restaurant; however breakfast service and small parking are drawbacks.
Value for Money
8
Several guests felt the price did not match room condition or food quality; duplicate/resort charge and an unresolved refund claim negatively affected perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Mixed feedback: pastries, granola and yogurt received praise, but breakfast items were often empty or poor (inedible/soft-boiled eggs) and restaurant meals were described as cold or overcooked.
Overall Experience
10
A mixed overall experience: great location and helpful staff made stays enjoyable for some, but dated rooms, inconsistent F&B and management/billing problems significantly impacted others' stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 02:11

Property Description

Lakefront Location
Located on the picturesque west shore of Lake Tahoe, Sunnyside Resort offers stunning views and direct lake access for a truly immersive experience.

Dining Experience
Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at our Lakeside Dining Room serving American and steakhouse cuisine, or enjoy a more casual atmosphere at the Mountain Grill with a selection of light bites and drinks.

Convenient Amenities
With daily continental breakfast, afternoon tea, and free Wi-Fi, Sunnyside Resort and Lodge ensures a comfortable stay for guests looking to explore the nearby attractions like Squaw Valley Ski Resort.

Book your stay at Sunnyside Resort now for an unforgettable Lake Tahoe getaway!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and a credit card upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

During summer time, the partial view rooms may be impacted by noise from Sunnyside Marina, High Sierra Water Ski School and Boat Rentals, and the parking lot.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RNO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 449 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 10
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Lynn couple us
8
Sunnyside is a lovely location on Lake Tahoe reminiscent of days gone by
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Check in time

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Kenneth couple us
5
Lodge is worn and in need of renovation
Pros:

Location is amazing. Restaurant and bar has large deck with beautiful water views. Staff is friendly.

Cons:

Lodge is very, very dated and in need of maintenance and renovation. Carpets are completely worn, wood is faded and in need of refinishing. The air conditioning in our room was not built in and was a portable standalone unit which was very loud and not efficient.

Our stay included breakfast. Unfortunately, even though we were there before 9 am, the food and drinks were almost all empty and need of replacement (which never came). No coffee, orange juice, eggs, or lox.

Lastly, upon checkout we were charged a resort fee and taxes for our stay. When we returned home we found these fees and taxes were already included in our booking and previously paid. I have requested a refund of these duplicate charges.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Katrina couple us
8
Lovely
Pros:

Pastries were delicious.

Cons:

More healthy options - hard boiled eggs were inedible.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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F8142YNcindys Friends getaway
2
Poor management
Pros:

Manager, Don, promised refund after needing to cancel due to covid.
Never saw a refund. Even after I emailed him. Nothing!
He lied. I'm out $700 and I'm sure they were able to rent my room.

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
5
508cheryli Friends getaway
2
Mgr with a bad attitude!
Pros:

Sunnyside has fallen so far. We waited forever in the bar. The positives were the friendly bartenders who gave us great service. We kept checking on our deck table and were told a few times it was being cleared. Only to be led to a dirty table. A rude manager name Ashley was so disrespectful telling us do we want the table or not? She kept asking us if we made reservations or not? Hello we had a pager and had been waiting over an hour. I cannot understand how she could be a mgr. The young hostess seemed in shock by her attitude. We ended up walking next door and enjoyed a marvelous night with good food and great service. Sad as we’ve always had great times at Sunnyside but this was it for us!

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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Dorit couple il
9
Pros:

מקום מקסים!! חדר ממש על האגם.
ארוחת בוקר טובה, על האגם!

Cons:

היה קשה לסחוב את המזוודות לחדר… למרות שהציעו עזרה.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Brook couple us
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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stevelein1 Couples Concord, California
6
Could have been so much more.
Pros:

Location was great - very nice deck, outdoor restaurant. Were there on a Taco Tuesday, but they wouldn't let us order tacos - go figure. They said we would have to go inside to get them. Something about "the kitchen would be overwhelmed if everyone ordered tacos". What? The rooms were subpar, the bed advertised as Queen was only a full. This created lots of discomfort, my wife ended up sleeping on the couch in the room. Stay away from room 22. We didn't have a fireplace.
The "breakfast" was pretty weak, the hard boilded eggs were soft boiled and cold - Yuk. When I alerted the staff he kind of shrugged it off and left them there for the next unwary traveler. Very disappointing line up based on expectations and price of the room. Granola and yogurt were fine. Everything else was pretty bland. The following day we went out for a real breakfast.

2026-07-14 via Tripadvisor
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claremM2822FI Family
2
Could be better
Pros:

We had dinner here recently as a large group, the food was terrible, long wait, cold and over cooked when it eventually arrived, our starters didn’t arrive at all, could be better for the prices charged, the view is spectacular, maybe the chef was on holidays!

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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Eric solo_traveller us
10
It was a very pleasant experience, and I’d likely return.
Pros:

I liked the feel of the place. I also really liked the tea nook, even though I didn’t utilize it. Proximity to the lake was definitely a win. I also thought Heather was especially helpful in helping me sort out issues I had before my arrival.

Cons:

Well, my lunch wasn’t exactly hot at the restaurant the first day, and I wasn’t a fan of the pasta I ordered from room service. Also, the parking lot was very small and so I didn’t drive anywhere while I was there for fear of losing my spot.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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kim solo_traveller us
7
Easy last minute place to stay lakeside
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

The rooms are modest for the price

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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René couple ch
9
Pros:

Aufgrund eines Dreieckfensters oberhalb der Balkontüre konnte das Zimmer nicht richtig verdunkelt werden.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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U6743UEdavidb Friends getaway
10
A wonderful experience at the restaurant
Pros:

Wonderful restaurant experience.
We (2 couples) stopped in to the Sunnyside Restaurant after a day of driving around the lake and experiencing the beauty of Lake Tahoe. Our food was wonderful. Our server, Madison, was delightful. And the setting along the lake was magnificent.

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
K
Korbe couple us
8
Great birthday celebration
Pros:

Location and restaurant

Cons:

No sandy beach

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Lada family_with_children us
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Thomas family_with_children us
10
Really great spot for Lake Tahoe vacation
Pros:

We really loved staying at Sunnyside. Room was super clean, comfortable, nice balcony. Great breakfast and restaurant with amazing views over Lake Tahoe. Nice hotel guest area with amenities such as water, coffee, cookies in the afternoon

Cons:

Nothing to mention.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
C
Charles solo_traveller us
8
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Shefqet couple us
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
S
Salvatore & Kristen couple us
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
K
Kerry solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Location to bike trails and right on the lake.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-06-07 via Nuitee