Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM, and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of $20.00, subject to availability.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in South Lake Tahoe (Lakeside Park), just steps from Heavenly Gondola and a 4-minute walk from The Shops at Heavenly Village. It is 0.3 mi from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and 0.4 mi from Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola, South Lake Tahoe

Average nightly price at Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$137
February	US$146
March	US$109
April	US$59
May	US$83
June	US$115
July	US$188
August	US$146
September	US$132
October	US$69
November	US$81
December	US$154

What guests think

Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola draws praise for its unbeatable walk-to-everything location and welcoming staff, while reviews repeatedly note very basic, older rooms with comfortable beds but inconsistent hot water, thin walls, and a lack of air conditioning.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, ranging from tidy, recently updated spaces to stained linens, musty odors, ants, and worn towels. Free parking and the ability to leave a car while skiing are appreciated, though spaces can be tight. Expect a no-frills, centrally located stay best for short, practical visits.

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Facilities

Free parking and the option to leave your car while skiing are highlighted, and several guests were allowed to park before check-in; however, parking can feel limited at busy times.

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James

28 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The stay was good and very convenient location to access the gondola or to walk to restaurants. The check in was easy and the staff was very helpful. It is a good budget hotel/motel. Plenty of hot water for the showers. Our stay was for a family ski trip. I like that there was free parking as some of the other places charge 20+ dollars a day in parking.

8

michael

25 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Best place for me to stay to ski and save $$. walk across street to the Gondola. comfy bed. very clean. good parking. microwave and fridge in room. very friendly staff-super nice. shower head was a bit whacky and water got on floor from shower.

10

Stephen

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location, location, location for the most reasonably priced, no frills basic accommodations, within a very short 1 block walking distance to the Heavenly Gondola, as the name of this place indicates is true. Friendly owner and manager. They will let you leave your vehicle parked after you check out on your last day if you are going our to ski or ride. If the Gondola is closed for wind during a storm you can take a shuttle to the California lodge or drive and park yourself on either Nevada (15 min) or California (5 min) base lodges of Heavenly. I've been staying here on average 5 ski trips per year for at least 15 years and a couple times in summer is an easy walk to the outdoor Harvey's concert venue.

8

Patrick

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was okay but the finishes were in dire need of repair. The floor separation from the bedroom to the sink area had flooring that was completely detached. This is an older property in need of repair/maintenance. Parking is also a potential issue as there are far more rooms than parking spots and on street parking is not available. But the staff and close proximity to the downtown area greatly make up for the motels short falls. My family will definitely keep this motel an option for our future trips to the area.

8

Ronald

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very welcoming; provided early check in and parking while skiing.

8

Tat-Sing

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

With parking now a problem at Heavenly because you can't park on Ski Run Blvd anymore, the free parking with walking to Gondola is great.

10

ALEXEI

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean room, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker. Plenty of parking.

8

David

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super convenient to the stateline! Very nice staff. Easy parking.

10

Brian

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location for Heavenly resort. Owner was extremely nice letting us park and check in early for a ski day.

10

Roy

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like this place for its location right across from the gondola of the Heavenly Ski Resort. It’s also right next to shops and lots of cafes and restaurants, needless to say the casinos. The place is nice and clean with amenities. Parking is easy. Internet connection is fast. Most of all, the staff cares. For example, on my last stay, I left my ski gloves in the room. Two weeks later, on my current stay, they kept them. I got them back. I do not hesitate in booking this place.

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Cleanliness

Feedback varies: many describe clean rooms, but recurring reports cite stained linens, musty odors, dirty or worn bathrooms, ants, and tired towels.

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Robert

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in process was fast and easy. Place is older but clean. Our room had a brand TV and bed was very comfortable.

4

Michele

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smell in the room. The sheets had hair on them. The sheets were yellowed. The Blanket had cigarette burns that appeared to have been painted over. We slept in our clothes and jackets so we wouldn’t have to lay on directly on the sheets.Cobwebs in the corners. Stains on the bathroom counter.Shower area was dark and dingy.

4

Amber

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The shower leaked all over the bathroom floor, the towels were stained or dirty, the shower floor was dirty, the shower curtain was orange at the bottom because it was so dirty, stains on my pillow case, stains in the carpet.

4

Jonathan

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed linens had blood stains and other stains on them. The chairs in the room were the same way. Bugs crawling out of the drain in the shower. It is the Budget Inn, so we expected poor quality, but yeah. It’s a place to sleep for one night.

10

Angela

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owners are very sweet, the wife even told us about a Hozier concert that was going to happen near the hotel that same night. We were unaware of it and we are glad she told us. We got last minute discount tickets and attended that amazing concert! The place is not luxurious but it is clean, organized, and very cozy. It seems like the bathrooms were remodeled, they look nice. I’d go back to this hotel in the future.

10

William

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed and clean room!

4

Felicia

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The only good thing about this place is that it is right next to Heavenly gondola and the internet is fast. They advertise that it's quiet, but we had people on either side of us and above us and it was so loud. Also, the bathroom and shower were gross and they don't give you that many towels. The room itself also felt dirty. There were stains on my "clean" bedding. I'm glad I brought slippers because I did not want to touch the floor.

6

Kelsey

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nearly every piece if bedding on both beds were stained. The comforters and the decorative pillows were stained the most. The toilet paper that was on the roll was nearly empty but the first sheet was folded into a point so it looked "fancy" or clean. I was not comfortable using a mostly used roll of toilet paper. On the plus side, no bed bugs or noticeable bugs anywhere. The A/C worked well. Front desk staff was nice.

2

Sandra

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very limited parking, rooms were dirty and not well maintained. Beds were comfortable but sheets had some stains. The location is great, there's lots of places nearby so it's sad to see it's not as maintained.

8

Devin

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location within heavenly village. Walking distance to everything. When we arrived we noticed hair on the sheets. Contacted the front office and they provided us with clean sheets. Other than that the stay was pleasant. Would recommend and stay again.

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Rooms

Rooms are older and no-frills with very comfortable beds; some feel spacious or lightly updated. Common drawbacks include no air conditioning with loud fans, inconsistent hot water or pressure, thin walls, and spotty Wi-Fi or few outlets.

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Laura

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Employees were so nice. Room was big with a ton of TV channels. Love the location!!!! Bed super comfortable!!! Great price!

6

Margaret

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here before and returned because it was comfortable and a great location. It’s still good but we checked in and tried to take a late shower and water was mildly warm. Didn’t report it because we thought it was a fluke. Stayed two night and on morning of check out tried for a shower but water was dead cold. Tried turning on the sink and shower to draw hot water but no chance. I’m sad because I liked this place. The manager acted like I was the first person to tell her this and said I should have called front desk. The timing didn’t work for complaints and we pretended we were camping instead and were so happy to return home to a warm shower. Bummer, as it really changed my feelings about this place and there’s too many other options to stay there again. Good management would have made it right by offering a slight discount on our next stay or anything to show they care.

4

David

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and staff. Dirty motel. No AC so you have to open the window and use a super loud fan. Houseman was in my room trying to strip it down before I was ready or checked out.

6

Whitney

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to Heavenly gondola with restaurants and shopping. Pretty bare bones but clean and comfortable. Only problem is it took a long time to get hot water.

6

john

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No air conditioning. Fan was annoying and not user friendly. Couldn’t access wifi. We were beside the stairs which were noisy with guests checking in late. We had the window open since there was no AC. On the positive side, the staff was very friendly. The price was very reasonable compared to other properties.

8

Gary

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Location Availability Room setup Fridge & microwave Cons: Thin walls, hard to sleep No a/c or heater, was disabled Weak WiFi Overall good for the price

8

William

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not hotel room but u a bad stay. Price was a little high for a typical hotel room but this is South Lake Tahoe. The place was a little small but is kept very clean. Shower and sink faucet water was slow to warm. Bed was very comfortable with plenty of pillows if you don't like to sleep flat. Location is excellent next to shops also Harrah's and Caesars Republic Casinos are about 430 steps away on the sidewalk. I booked with Hotels.com for $208 for 2 nights. I may call the hotel directly the next time I stay there if I do not have comp stay at Harrah's.

6

Matthew

22 Aug 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy walk to shopping. Tired property. Bed was very soft, amenities are few, and few outlets for charging. Overpriced for a minimal room. No view.

6

Philip

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Lukewarm shower.

6

Veronica

19 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and quiet but kinda outdated. I was disappointed that our room did not have Air conditioning. What we had was a fan attached to a wall pointed at the bed. This place would be great in the winter but I won’t come back in the summer.

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Service

Service is generally warm, helpful, and accommodating with quick check-in and occasional early check-in or upgrades, though a few guests reported brusque interactions, housekeeping miscommunication, or difficulty reaching staff.

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Carol

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady was really nice, fast check in. Wish I could have checked in earlier, wouldn't have minded paying a fee but the guy just yelled at me to come back at 3:00pm. Ended up going to a restaurant nearby to sit down and eat. Lots of shops and food spots nearby! The room was clean and spacious. There was a leak on the ceiling on the bathroom, that made an annoying noise at night. I was still able to sleep though. Check in and check out was smooth.

10

Felicia

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was located near all the shops and casinos, and also had a very family-friendly atmosphere, and the staff were very friendly and helpful

10

Kristal

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was such a quick check in experience , and checkout just dropping key in box . The beds were super comfortable and great location to the main drag of Tahoe and casinos and beach !

4

Emilia

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we first got there Javier the front receptionist kept saying we did not have a reservation even tho I showed him our confirmation he told me multiple times there is no reservation so we asked for a manger and right away the manager found our reservation also we haves for the room to be cleaned in the morning and left the hotel when we returned the sign of do not disturb was hung on the door that we did not put there and the room was not cleaned we called again for them to clean the room and all they did was make the beds very terrible service they didn’t even restock when they cleaned the room we had to come down and ask for supplies

10

Adriana

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I made the reservation under my name, Adriana, for a Saturday to Sunday stay. However, my husband and I decided to arrive a day earlier. I called the property, and from the very first contact, we were treated with kindness and professionalism. The owner was incredibly helpful and allowed us to check in early without any problem. When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and felt immediately at home. The hospitality and friendliness we experienced were truly special. The room was clean and cozy, and the location is excellent — close to everything and peaceful at night. We had a wonderful experience and absolutely recommend this hotel. We will definitely be staying here again on our next visit to South Lake Tahoe. Thank you for everything!

8

Melissa

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Family run and very pleasant. We were up for a day event and they allowed us to park onsite before check in since we were so early. Clean room and they even upgraded us to a King at no extra cost. Convenient to shopping, dining and night life. Would definitely stay again...

10

Jeanne

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great budget hotel! Clean, comfortable and managers (owners?) were very friendly and accommodating. Walkable to shops, restaurants, casinos and the lake. I would stay here again.

10

Dale

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is very friendly and keep everything clean. Second time staying and will definitely be back

6

Chuyang

26 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I booked this hotel, thinking it is close to the beach and didn't expect to have to pay to go to the Lakeside Beach as in Hawaii beaches are publicly accessible and free. The hotel conditions and facilities are kind of old and don't really match the price it charges. We were told the room cleaning has to be requested and pay extra fees. That doesn't make sense and the hotel page didn't say that. The staff told us we can go to the office to get clean towels etc if we need, but several times we went to the office, the door was locked and no staff was there.

8

Daniel

13 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute booking had very friendly staff adjust my room to a first floor option. Easy and quick checkin and checkout. Card held only for incidentals; no removal charge to check on later.

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Location

Exceptionally central and walkable - steps from the Heavenly Gondola and within easy reach of casinos, shops, restaurants, and the lake - ideal for ski trips and short stays.

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Stephen

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Thumbs up for location can't be beat at this price if you like to walk to the Heavenly Gondola.

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Tomasz

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location.

10

Stephen

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location, location, location for the most reasonably priced, no frills basic accommodations, within a very short 1 block walking distance to the Heavenly Gondola, as the name of this place indicates is true. Friendly owner and manager. They will let you leave your vehicle parked after you check out on your last day if you are going our to ski or ride. If the Gondola is closed for wind during a storm you can take a shuttle to the California lodge or drive and park yourself on either Nevada (15 min) or California (5 min) base lodges of Heavenly. I've been staying here on average 5 ski trips per year for at least 15 years and a couple times in summer is an easy walk to the outdoor Harvey's concert venue.

10

Brian

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location!

10

Laurie

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Love the staff. Very friendly. Hotel is within walking distance of gondola, shopping, bars and restaurants, as well casinos.

8

Ken

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to Heavenly Gondola

6

Steph

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to casinos and shopping

10

Roy

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like this place for its location right across from the gondola of the Heavenly Ski Resort. It’s also right next to shops and lots of cafes and restaurants, needless to say the casinos. The place is nice and clean with amenities. Parking is easy. Internet connection is fast. Most of all, the staff cares. For example, on my last stay, I left my ski gloves in the room. Two weeks later, on my current stay, they kept them. I got them back. I do not hesitate in booking this place.

10

michael

27 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, nice room, walk to shops and gondola

10

Haifeng

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

5min walk to the ski lift, 15min walk to Lake beach. Clean room

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