High Country Lodge

Hotels
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Independent
7.8 (117 reviews)
1227 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, California, 96150 , South Lake Tahoe , US
1-530-6004411

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Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Picnic area
Downhill skiing nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good value
Cons:
Hard pillows
No food options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.57
Most reviews praised the cleanliness of the rooms.
Service
8.57
Guests mentioned the owner's friendliness and accommodating service.
Location
8.07
Great location near restaurants; easy to access.
Room Quality
7.58
Rooms are generally clean and large, but some found the pillows hard.
Amenities
7.58
Basic amenities provided; no food options available.
Value for Money
8.07
Good value considering cleanliness and service for the price.
Food and Beverage
6.08
No food options on-site; only cheap coffee provided.
Overall Experience
7.88
Overall a pleasant experience with some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:09

Property Description

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and relax in the picnic area. Plus, benefit from free self-parking on-site.

Comfortable Rooms: Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and microwaves. Watch your favorite shows on the 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable programming and stay connected with free Wi-Fi.

Nearby Attractions: Explore the area with ease, as you'll be within a short drive to popular sites like Heavenly Gondola and Lake Tahoe Balloons.

Book your stay at High Country Lodge for a convenient and comfortable experience in South Lake Tahoe!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 117 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.57
Service: 8.57
Location: 8.07
Room Quality: 7.58
Amenities: 7.58
Value for Money: 8.07
Food and Beverage: 6.08
Overall Experience: 7.88
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Jorge
10
Pros:

Friendly staff. Easy check-in.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Alison • partner
10
Pros:

Didn’t have food there bed and pillows were very hard not too comfy that was the only down fall

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Lester • partner
8
Pros:

It was a little small but prefect for two and very quiet

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Jodi • partner
10
Pros:

Check in was easy. Owner is very friendly. Beds were comfy. It was everything we needed for a one night stay. Refrigerator, coffee, blow dryer. Very clean.

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Bill
8
Good for overnight stay
Pros:

Nice motel style place for an overnight stay. Clean, comfortable. No food options; cheap coffee in room.

2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Hardeep
10
Pros:

Excellent

2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
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christopher
10
Pros:

I’ve stayed here In the summer a couple times. It is very easy to get in and out and the rooms are clean. There is a nice breakfast spot next door. The people who run it are nice and accommodating. For the money it works great.

2025-07-30 • via Nuitee
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Philip
10
Pros:

Great location, helpful staff, very clean! Thanks!

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Araceli
8
Pros:

It was clean no smell, the only thing was the pillows were a bit hard, we got there at 1:45pm the manager was nice and let us check in early. Overall it was a nice stay..

2025-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • family
8
Pros:

Our king sized room was quite large. The room was clean everything in good shape. The shower was awesome nice and big. Appreciated free parking and no resort fee. Close to restaurants didn’t have to go far.

2025-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Angelica
6
Pros:

Last-minute booking.
The area was nice—quiet and friendly, which I appreciated. However, I was surprised and disappointed to be charged an extra $40 for a late check-in. That detail wasn’t made clear up front, and it felt a bit unfair

2025-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Erica
8
Pros:

Clean and updated.

2025-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Sinh • family
6
Pros:

The staff was ok. The facility needs some up grades.

2025-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Sheryl • partner
8
Pros:

Great spacious room

2025-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • friends
10
Pros:

The rooms were very nice. The owners were even nicer. It was about a block to walk to pizza for dinner and a cafe for breakfast, both of which had great food. It was the last night of a ten day/nine night road trip, and it one of the nicest places we stayed, and for a reasonable price. Do recommend.

2025-05-23 • via Nuitee
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William • family
10
Pros:

Good service

2025-05-08 • via Nuitee
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christopher
10
Would stay here again!
Pros:

Very clean and friendly staff. Updated rooms and amazing price.

2025-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Clayton
10
Pros:

Excellent value. Clean and well managed. This is a renovated classic old-school motel. very comfortable bed. stayed 5-nights for a ski vaccation. Family owned and managed.

2025-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Eric
10
Pros:

Friendly staff

2025-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • family_with_children
10
Pros:

The property owner and management were very friendly and accommodating, gave great suggestions for activities even helped me out with some tools to fix our seat. The motel has a great location near food and activities. We would definitely stay here again.

2025-03-31 • via Nuitee