Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge

Hotels
Independent
9 (117 reviews)
1850 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, California, 96145 , Tahoe City , US

Facilities

Free breakfast
Parasailing nearby
Fireplace in lobby
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Ski storage
Continental breakfast
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Picnic area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Nice place
Very helpful customer service
Cons:
Dirty, worn out
Overpriced

Categories

Cleanliness
6.85
The lodge/property was described as a dump and dirty.
Service
10
Customer service and manager were described as very helpful.
Location
10
Location is the best, right on the lake.
Room Quality
8.82
The room was comfortable and had fantastic shower.
Amenities
9.36
Good complimentary breakfast emphasized.
Value for Money
8.31
Overall value was considered overpriced for some aspects.
Food and Beverage
9.34
Good complimentary breakfast noted.
Overall Experience
9.3
While there were issues, the overall experience was largely positive due to location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:40

Property Description

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Tahoe City at Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge, where luxury meets natural wonder.

Picturesque Balconies
Relax in one of our 23 uniquely designed rooms, each featuring a private furnished balcony that opens up to stunning views. Enjoy modern comforts like down comforters, iPod docking stations, and complimentary Wi-Fi for a delightful stay.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey at Lakeside Dining Room, one of our two exceptional restaurants. Pair your meal with a drink from our bar/lounge, or opt for convenient room service during limited hours. Don't forget to savor our complimentary continental breakfast to start your day right!

Event and Business Amenities
Whether you're planning a wedding or a corporate event, we offer 1496 square feet of versatile space. Our business center and 24-hour front desk ensure you have everything you need for a successful gathering.

Book your unforgettable stay at Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge today!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 117 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.85
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 9.36
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 9.34
Overall Experience: 9.3
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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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Brook couple us
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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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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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
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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
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Charles solo_traveller us
8
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Shefqet couple us
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Salvatore & Kristen couple us
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Kerry solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Location to bike trails and right on the lake.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Ron extended_group us
7
Pros:

View and location

Cons:

Breakfast could be better. Nothing hot or better than average.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee