Blue Jay Lodge

Beach hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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November 2025

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December 2025

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Blue Jay Lodge in South Lake Tahoe offers an outdoor pool for relaxation after a day of exploration. Amenities include laundry facilities, free WiFi, complimentary newspapers, and self-parking. Guests love its convenient location, with casinos within walking distance.

Good

Popular amenities

Room service
Parking available
Pool
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Tomorrow

Nov 5 - Nov 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Pillow menu

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Pillow menu

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

31 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LED TV

Pillow menu

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

35 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

King Suite with Spa Bath

Highlights

Fireplace

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Pillow menu

Pillow-top bed

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

4133 Cedar Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Heavenly Gondola - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
The Shops at Heavenly Village - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Lakeside Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Harvey's Sports Book - ‬2 min walk
‪Lucky Beaver Bar and Casino - ‬7 min walk
‪Landshark Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
‪Wolf Restaurant By Lisa Vanderpump - ‬4 min walk
‪Fridays Station Steak & Seafood Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Blue Jay Lodge

Hotel near Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe

Close to Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Gondola, Blue Jay Lodge provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine and smoke-free property
Free newspapers
Guest reviews give good marks for the walkable location

Room features

All 64 rooms feature comforts such as private indoor hot tubs and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and cable channels

Similar properties

Pool
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking available only on request
Free uncovered self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

Built in 1966
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Pillow menu
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Entertainment

Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator

More

Air conditioning
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October

Property is also known as

Blue Jay Lodge

Blue Jay Lodge Hotel

Blue Jay Lodge Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Blue Jay Lodge South Lake Tahoe

Blue Jay South Lake Tahoe

Blue Jay Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Blue Jay Lodge Hotel

Blue Jay Lodge South Lake Tahoe

Blue Jay Lodge Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Jay Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Blue Jay Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Jay Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Jay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Blue Jay Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Blue Jay Lodge located?

Located in Lakeside Park, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village are also within 10 minutes.

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Blue Jay Lodge Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

26 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect place for few nights. Brewery is located next door!!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic, Affordable, good location

Blue Jay was basic and affordable and that’s what we wanted - location excellent and felt safe.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corine, Brooklyn

9 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Very clean, friendly staff. Walkable to the casinos. Easy parking.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

24 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super clean, spacious rooms!

Super clean and great service!!! Huge room too, tons of space and looks like the rooms have been renovated!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jack

26 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely a bit pricey for a "motel" but I realize their terrific location allows them to charge these high rates.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cloe

2 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spa Room

Super cute couple get away. The spa room is amazing!!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

19 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute and quaint

absolutely loved this cute lil lodge.. will def. stay again.. :)

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Refija

5 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean,updated room with hardwood floors, coffee maker, fridge and microwave, half the price and nicer room than Harvey’s.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

26 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute little room

The staff was friendly. The room was a bit outdated but very clean! I love the refridgerator, microwave, and coffee maker in the room, that was nice!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

charles

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Is it pricey for a motel. Yes. But for Tahoe it’s a good choice. I’ve stayed here multiple times and am never disappointed. When I can walk a block and avoid the ridiculous resort fees of the casinos and now their paid parking, I will stay her anytime

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

crystal

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you

So very grateful for these owners/operators. I could’ve had a terrible evening and they made sure I was safe!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Josefina

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Location was perfect Only complain was the bed Was super Uncomfortable. Only time I used the room was to sleep and shower and didn’t sleep Comfortable so probably will Not stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Steven

22 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a nice clean simple room, close to the beach and Stateline activities. The bed was comfortable enough and the little refrigerator was very convenient for groceries. The pool was open and clean. I was able to park right in front of my room. The only improvement would be to add a small couch or lounge chair since there's no comfortable place to sit in the room. I also cracked me knee on the sharp hidden edge of that metal bed about 10 times... (laugh) ... my fault. I would stay here again, and I would recommend this place to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

House shoes needed

Second time staying here. 2012 was first outdated rooms. July 2022 newly Renovated rooms are very nice. Platform beds and nice pillows. Laminate flooring is nice but NOT clean. Our feet were black and had to wash. Two days of wearing shoes while in room 😒. Pool area was very nice clean and updated since last time as well. Would stay here again just pack my house shoes next time. Easy walk to have pizza, coffee and mexican on each side of hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

What I liked about this property was that it was very close to Harvey's. The refrigerator had a nice size freezer. What I didn't like about this property...carpet in room filthy and left black marks on the bottom of your foot, one of the nightstand lights did not work, tile not completed in bathroom along baseboard, room had a smell, air conditioner very loud, bathroom sink had lots of cracks in the bowl, outlet in bathroom looked a bit scary - loose on wall and you had to hold it to plug and unplug the blow dryer. Overpriced for a two night stay totaling $425 with the outdated condition of the rooms. It was a busy summer weekend, not much near Harvey's available so we went with what was the most affordable.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Zach

12 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Around midnight power went out from what I assume is because of the snow storm. It was about 20 degrees outside and I had no heat all night long or lights. It was freezing. When I approached hotel staff about it they told me it happened to a few hotels on the block. Hotel should have a generator for this types of weather conditions as this is a very regular occurrence in this town. Also they provided no help in the morning when it came to plowing the parking lot. They went over the same spot for hours and when I asked them if they could come plow over by me so I could leave the hotel as I’ve already checked out they told me “when they had a minute”. Well I ended up having to dig myself out

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

loretta

8 Oct 2019

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One star is all I could muster for this place.

I normally dont give bad reviews, but to save someone else from the disappointment of staying here,well I just had to give an honest review of this place. Pros: With in walking distance to the main casinos and Lakeside beach. Cons: Room 112, Thin walls where you can hear everything said in the next room as if they were in your room. Literally! Hard,uncomfortable bed. Like a rock! I had to turn on heater and it burned my throat from the smell ,so I had to open windows just to breathe. Horrible continental breakfast consisting of old fruit ,cheap cereal, tang and gross pastry. Older property with cracked fixtures in my room. Dirty pool. Only one night and that was enough. Spend the extra money for a nicer updated place to stay. Front desk was nice to me, that was a plus amid all the minuses.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

3 May 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Threatened by management

Such an unfortunate experience. The owner double charged me (seemed to be on purpose) then locked me out of the office when I went to go ask if he could refund the one half. He ignored my calls for 3 weeks until I finally had to file a dispute on my credit card. He left me a voicemail today threatening me because I filed a dispute. His threats will be taken seriously and have already been sent to local police, Hotels.com, and American Express so he can’t be a merchant with them for much longer. His threatening voicemail will be posted on yelp and anywhere else that it can be posted to save others from this scam. Also the hotel was very dirty upon arrival.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica

8 Jul 2023

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

They were just changing ownership so the place was a but of a mess. The staff was very nice and friendly, but I'm glad I got there early to check in because it took over an hour for them to find my reservation through expedia, and to send me a new link and have me pay via another link.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Edin

10 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice small hotel. Clean, convenient. Excellent for families.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sancy

7 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Went to an event at Harvey’s and opted to stay here because that night a room at Harvey’s was 300. I was very surprised how nice the rooms were for the price. I would definitely stay here again. Everything was updated except the fan/ac unit. When turned on it sounded like there was a motorcycle in the room with us. So we just slept without it and opened the window. It was cool at night. So no big deal. Definitely recommend, it’s very close to the whole strip and there’s a little Mexican restaurant next to it. Very convenient!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Autumn

4 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bluejay

Hotel was walking distance to the casinos. Tiny pool, NO HOT TUB. Room was small but cozy. Clean. Heater worked great. Tiny shower, no tub. No counter space in bathroom. Had everything else needed.. refrigerator, microwave, TV, iron & board. Desk with rolling chair. Check in was quick & easy, friendly. No one at front desk several times when needed. Have a beach voucher, was not told by hotel. Would have saved us $50! Overall, was a good stay. My son loved the hotel. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

William

30 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Close to casinos, food and shopping. Easy/fast check-in. Parking for small/normal sized vehicles. If you drive a large suv or truck you’ll be parking elsewhere. Some self entitled person found this out after parking a 4x4 camper van that blocked everyone else in the lot. The van was towed away….

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

11 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location and very clean

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Harry

9 Apr 2023

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay somewhere else

I checked into the hotel and the pictures aren’t an accurate representation of what you’re getting. We were planning on staying there for two nights but after walking in I immediately went back to the office to request a refund. The lady working there said we couldn’t get a refund for the first day, but she would refund us for the second night after checkout the morning after. It’s been two weeks and still no refund. The experience we had while staying there wasn’t great either. The bed is hard as a rock, pillows are really thin, and the bathroom wasn’t great either. Attached are pictures of my girlfriend being funny showing how much space is between the floor and door. You can hear everything in there 🙃

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023