Lake Ridge Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (199 reviews)
4120 Manzanita Ave, South Lake Tahoe, California, 96150 , South Lake Tahoe , US

Facilities

Express check-out
Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Free newspapers in lobby
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Private beach nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Easy check-in
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Rude staff

Categories

Cleanliness
6.3
Multiple reviews indicated filthy conditions including stained sheets, sticky floors, and unclean bathrooms.
Service
8.77
Some reviews mentioned rude and dismissive staff; however, there were instances of helpfulness during check-in.
Location
10
Great location, short walk from the concert venue and near various attractions.
Room Quality
8.31
Multiple reviews indicated old furnishings and issues like noise from adjacent rooms and plumbing problems.
Amenities
7.26
Amenities were described as either broken or nonexistent, leading to low impressions.
Value for Money
7.29
Many guests felt it was overpriced for the condition and services provided.
Food and Beverage
10
Not explicitly mentioned in the reviews, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.25
Mixed experiences with several positive mentions of ease during check-in but marred by cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:47

Property Description

Convenient Amenities:
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet and easy access to a vending machine during your stay. The hotel also offers express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Comfortable Accommodations:
Relax in one of the 24 guestrooms equipped with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary wireless internet. Each room features a desk, microwave, and a bathroom with a bathtub or shower and hair dryer.

Ideal Location:
Situated in South Lake Tahoe, Lake Ridge Hotel is just a short walk from popular attractions like Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. With Heavenly Gondola and Lakeside Beach nearby, the hotel offers convenience and comfort for your Lake Tahoe getaway.

Book your stay at Lake Ridge Hotel for a memorable Lake Tahoe experience!

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 199 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.3
Service: 8.77
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.31
Amenities: 7.26
Value for Money: 7.29
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.25
R
Robert
8
Pros:

We got to see a bear in the parking lot.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
B
Bryan
10
Pros:

Super smooth experience

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
R
Rachelle Ann
6
Pros:

Had complication checkin in due to property not having any staff on property. Check in was supposed to be self check in via Was supposed to get a code for the door via text, but never received a text. Had to call the hotel for help and someone came to help me and other guests who were having the same problems.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
K
Kristine
6
Pros:

Clean bedding and sheets would have been nice. We had to put T-shirts over the pillows because they smelled like body odor. The sheets and pillow cases were wrinkled. Bedding was dingy and had a brown hue suggesting they haven’t been cleaned in who knows how long. I’ve been wanting to try this place as I frequent the area for skiing and work, but was sadly disappointed at the condition of the bed, which is essentially the most important part of travel accommodations. The check-in was a breeze though and extremely efficient and no fuss. The TV was one of the best I’ve experienced-it was super clear and we got the football games; a plus since I’ve never been able to get NFL games at the places I’ve stayed in SLT.

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
A
Allan
4
Review
Pros:

Not a good value for what you got. Air condition was noisy bathroom was dirty you had to go through a weird door to get to the room.There was a coffee maker but no pot.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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april friends
4
Pros:

room is extremely old and dated furnishings. Are Walmart quality very cold room we could not get the heater to turn on limited towels just very cheap could hear people in the room above us in their room on the side of us talking. I don’t really have anything good to say other than it was very easy to check in and check out

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
G
Galen
2
Pros:

This place was an absolute nightmare from start to finish. The room was filthy — stained sheets, sticky floors, and a bathroom that looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in weeks. The staff were rude, dismissive, and completely uninterested in helping with even the simplest requests. The so-called “amenities” were either broken or nonexistent, and the noise level at night was unbearable. I wouldn’t wish a stay here on my worst enemy. Save yourself the money and the misery — there are plenty of better places to stay

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
D
David
10
Pros:

Very easy

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Great price and great location. No frills. A little run down. Near everything. Quite and bed was comfy

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
H
Harold partner
10
Pros:

Easy, comfortable room!

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
G
Geoffrey
10
Pros:

Exactly as described. Newly renovated room interior was nice.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
L
Lauren
6
Pros:

Stay was good. You’re able to get

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
B
Barry
6
Good location, but overpriced.
Pros:

We chose this hotel because it’s a short walk from the Harvey’s concert venue and it had three beds in the room (there were three of us on this trip).

All communication was done virtually. There was zero human interaction, which felt odd and impersonal. The room was a good size, but was basic. For $200+ per night (after tax), we expected more.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
J
Jake
6
Pros:

Wouldn't stay here again. First room they gave us had crumbs on bed, we thought maybe just on outside so we pulled back covers and there was food crumbs, hair, and a plastic part of fork and some kind of pin. Sheets clearly not washed. We called and manager apologized and immediately put us in another room. That room was better. However the air-conditioner leaked all over the floor, so did the fridge. We had to use our towels for that and only have 1 each to ourselves. The shower had no water pressure either it sucked. The room itself was spacious, nice bed, newer decor. If it wasn't cheapest room we could find we would have stayed somewhere else. Easy check in/out process and quick response to my issues. But wet floor and crappy water pressure was deal breaker.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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IAN
6
Pros:

Good things:
- when I found out that our room was on the second floor, and I phoned the hotel to see if they could change it to a 1st floor room (because I have problems with stairs) they were very helpful.

Bad things:
- The front desk was totally unmanned

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
P
Patrick family
8
Pros:

Excellent location, great bang for your buck, walkable to beach and main area of downtown. Stayed 1 night and was ideal for our situation. Outside is a bit weathered, but rooms were clean and tidy. Only issue was tap in bathtub was a bit wonky.

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
J
Japkirat
6
Pros:

The per night rate was great, property had a EV charger so that was a huge plus, the room wasn’t cleaned out which made the experience bitter.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
M
Moises family
8
Pros:

Good place for families.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
H
Heather
10
Pros:

Close to activities

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
Y
yasmin
2
Dirty Room, bad service
Pros:

Huge safety issue with the door lock missing screws on both sides, broken latch to lock the door and i was given a DIRTY room. I was told by the manager at 4:30p that our room wasn't ready and i could either wait until she got to our room because the cleaners didn't show up, or i could drive around and come back later..well it wasn't ready even after 6pm. When we finally get inside after calling and leaving a message on the hotels doorbell ring camera to get the key because our room wasn't keyless and No One was on site i received a message on how to get the key, and our room hadn't been cleaned at all. Dirty bed covers, All mirrors had fingerprints and the one over the sink had toothpaste splatter, dirty toilet, dirty tub, the shower curtain had a horrible smell, the microwave was dirty and missing a knob, the fridge was dirty on the outside and inside it had some sticky brown stuff, and even the window blinds had stains. When i called the manager she said she had cleaned it herself and she was sorry it wasn't up to my standards. After telling her i had taken pictures of how dirty it was she said she could clean it "again" the next day because she wasn't on site anymore or we could cancel the room and said the door wasn't a safety issues at all...unfortunately i was unable to cancel and i had to clean the room myself(Toilet, tub, restroom floor, microwave and fridge) and used our OWN blankets and sheets to cover all the beds to be able to sleep on.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee