Blue Jay Lodge

Hotels
8.5 (1085 reviews)
4133 Cedar Avenue , South Lake Tahoe , us

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Ski storage
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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 1085 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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David solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Xinpeng family_with_children us
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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AVISHEK solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Location is great, next to the Casinos and shops.
Room decor was very nice, beds were comfy.
Free parking on the property.

Cons:

Pool wasn't heated.
No one was there at check-in to ask questions, everything was done remotely.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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YIJUN couple us
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

The property is located right in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, close to every where you’d like to visit.. Yet, the area is quiet and pleasantly to walk around. We had a king room that is large and has everything we needed. The bed is clean and comfortable and the shower has good hot water. The staff is very friendly and responsive. We spent three nights there and greatly enjoyed.

Cons:

When we arrived the first night and opened the designated room with key code provided, someone was in the bed! That was bizarre. The issue was quickly resolved after we called front desk assistant. The other day we could not open the door of the laundry room with the key code given in the guest book, and the issue was also quickly resolved after we texted the front desk assistant (Rain). Rain was very responsible and also sent someone to help explain how to operate the washer and dryer. Great staff!

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Walcom couple us
8
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Mimi couple us
10
Pros:

Property very clean.

Cons:

Property is nice and quiet.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Danielli couple us
10
Pros:

Everything! Great location!

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Jose couple us
10
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Robyn solo_traveller mx
9
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Katrina solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The location of the property and the amenities gave us everything we needed to have a relaxing time. Our favorite part was the spa bath at the end of a long night.

Cons:

The bathroom was hard to move around in.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Colleen extended_group us
8
All and all it was a great stay and great location
Pros:

They have done a beautiful job remodeling this lodge and it’s very close to walk to every thing . Short walk to the lake.

Cons:

What I did not like was the pillows on the bed were horrible. Someone bought the cheapest pillows available and then tore up the cotton in them so the were all lumps of bald up cotton pillows. These pillows aren’t good enough for the homeless. They must invest in better pillows or don’t even offer a so called pillows. Most nights everyone followed the quiet rule but Saturday night the guy above me woke me at midnight to two am playing ball with his dog. Sounded like thunder in my room. They do say in the beginning that the walls are very thin in this lodge so from 9 to 7 AM you were to be quiet. When they say the walls are very thin, they are very very thin.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Damir couple us
9
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Hammer couple us
10
It was a lovely stay. I loved seeing the view of the mountains and service was great!
Pros:

Of the main road, quiet, peaceful setting.

Cons:

Slow drain in the tub. Annoying, but not a big deal.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller us
7
Honestly, a bit disappointing from my previous experience…
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

As soon as I entered the room number 2 I found a piece of broken glass right on the floor…
One of the bed lamps was missing the shade

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Paul couple us
9
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Todd solo_traveller us
7
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Fabian couple us
10
Great budget friendly option with nice premium features.
Pros:

Great location and very fair price. The bed was super comfortable, and the in-room hot tub is a nice feature. The check-in experience is fully digital, but with real humans on the other end who are quick to respond to your questions and check in to make sure you have a good experience.
The hotel itself does not offer breakfast, but there are a few very nice spots within walking distance (highly recommend Maggie's around the corner on the same block).

Cons:

Would have loved on-premise overnight EV chargers, but I was aware of this and there are fast charge options in 10 min radius.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Zahra couple us
10
Pros:

The good experience for me and nice pet gift bag for my dog.🥰🎁

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Janisse couple us
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Perla solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-22 via Nuitee