High Country Lodge

Hotel in South Lake Tahoe with free parking

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

High Country Lodge, a short walk from Heavenly Gondola, offers a cozy mountain retreat. Enjoy practical amenities like free in-room WiFi, self parking, and express check-out. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the stay experience.

Very good

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 19 - Sept 20

Tomorrow

Sept 20 - Sept 21

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

17 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

17 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

17 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

About the area

Gardner Mountain, a neighbourhood in South Lake Tahoe, is home to High Country Lodge. Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Emerald Bay State Park and Zephyr Cove Beach. Magic Carpet Golf and Lake Tahoe Balloons are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and snow tubing.

Visit our South Lake Tahoe travel guide

1227 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Pope Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
Heavenly Gondola - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
The Shops at Heavenly Village - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
Fallen Leaf Lake - 12 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's
Cascade Kitchens
‪Starbucks - ‬1 min drive
‪Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - ‬1 min drive
‪Bert's Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

High Country Lodge

Hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe

Located close to Heavenly Gondola, High Country Lodge has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

Free self-parking
Express check-out and smoke-free property
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at High Country Lodge feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Fridges, microwaves and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

Picnic area

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
No lift (single-level property)
Raised toilet seat
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

2 buildings
Built in 1973
Renovated entire property - January 2020
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Desk
Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 200 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This hotel will place an authorization for the full cost of stay and incidentals for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

High Country Lodge South Lake Tahoe

High Country South Lake Tahoe

High Country Lodge Hotel

High Country Lodge South Lake Tahoe

High Country Lodge Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

Is High Country Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at High Country Lodge?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High Country Lodge on 1 Oct 2025 start from NZ$184.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at High Country Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at High Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at High Country Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is High Country Lodge located?

Located in Gardner Mountain, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Barton Memorial Hospital and within 3 miles (5 km) of Magic Carpet Golf and Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel. Washoe Meadows State Park and Lake Tahoe Balloons are also within 3 miles (5 km).