Desolation Hotel
933 Poplar Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, United States – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 118 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Clean, great sauna and heated swimming pool, good restaurant

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Set in South Lake Tahoe, 700 metres from Lakeside Beach, Desolation Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Desolation Hotel provides certain units with pool views, and rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at Desolation Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around South Lake Tahoe, like hiking, skiing and cycling. El Dorado Beach is 2.2 km from the hotel, while Tahoe Queen is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 86 km from Desolation Hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Gondola - 450 yards
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

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See what guests loved the most:
- Riccardo
United States
“Clean, great sauna and heated swimming pool, good restaurant” - Ella
United Kingdom
“Maggie's was amazing. Had dinner and breakfast, both were delicious!” - Nicole
United States
“We had a beautiful stay at Desolation hotel. The rooms were clean, well appointed and stocked with everything we needed. The modern, higher end feel of the room was comfortable and relaxing. We enjoyed the unique fireplace and soaker sub on the...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Maggie's
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
Facilities of Desolation HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.6
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Spa bath
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
- Ski storage
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/performanceAdditional chargeOff-site
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Movie nightsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Pub crawlsAdditional charge
- Beach
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- SkiingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Fireplace
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Baby safety gates
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Pet bowls
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Salt-water pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Steam room
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open-air bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cash is not accepted
Desolation Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Desolation Hotel
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Desolation Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Open-air bath
- Neck massage
- Movie nights
- Steam room
- Bicycle rental
- Full body massage
- Pub crawls
- Horse riding
- Beach
- Head massage
- Bike tours
- Back massage
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness
- Live music/performance
- Foot massage
- Hand massage
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Desolation Hotel is 2.7 miles from the centre of South Lake Tahoe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Desolation Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Room options at Desolation Hotel include:
- Studio
- Family
- Suite
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Desolation Hotel on this page.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Desolation Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Maggie's
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The prices at Desolation Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.