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The TrailHead

2.0 star property

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Lake view
View from room
Courtyard view
Snow and ski sports
Property entrance

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3892 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Heavenly Valley
    1 min walk
  • Heavenly Gondola
    9 min walk
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village
    10 min walk
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    15 min drive

Room options

View all photos for King - Jetted Tub

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King - Jetted Tub

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed w/ Spa | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

King Bed w/ Spa

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Honeymoon Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is CHF 84
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

The TrailHead

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Heavenly Gondola
This hotel features express check-in, express check-out and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine.
The TrailHead offers 36 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The TrailHead. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Heavenly Gondola. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include a terrace, a vending machine and TV in a common area
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of The TrailHead, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage. Public spaces have free WiFi. The TrailHead also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South Lake Tahoe hotel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: USD 15.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 4:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vagabond Inn Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn Motel Lake Tahoe
TrailHead Motel South Lake Tahoe
TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
Vagabond Inn South Lake Tahoe Hotel South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel
The TrailHead South Lake Tahoe
The TrailHead Hotel South Lake Tahoe

The TrailHead Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 531 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this place, right up until I got into the room and got the whiff of old stale cigarettes. It gave me a migraine. I only got this room because it said there was a hot tub (only thing I enjoyed the most). Didn't sleep here, was at a party till dawn. Thank God
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Arif

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Julia at the front desk was a fountain of information. She directed me to a place nearby to walk the beach, find the Safeway, and the Red Hut Café. The room had a microwave and refrigerator, very helpful. Nothing fancy, but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bob

Very outdated, curtain too small for window, no hot water for showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floor is creeky, bed a bit bouncy, the shower is very small and the toilet is extremely close to the wall. The TV is tiny. it's an older hotel that can use updates for sure. never needed any staff help. you get into the room with a lock box an text. There were items by the stairs that looked to be junk, but not sure what it was. The balcony seemed a bit slanted. It was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Location and price were great but there were other visitors and guests on the property who made the facility as a whole feel unsafe. The pool is not in working condition so if that matters, this place doesn’t have a pool. It’s walkable to the touristy shops and across the street from the bath path. The property itself was decent but definitely at best motel quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold in the shower. Ventilation fan not working. Transients living there. Very small room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rat poop in the room . Lipstick on plastic coffee cups when we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Elyse

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was extremely helpful and very nice. The property itself was old and run down. The floor was creaky. I felt bad for the people below us. we only needed the room to sleep and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Leah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

TASHIA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
SAD
The place was dirty and should be Closed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The trailhead is great value
Great central location, quiet, clean, friendly staff, easy parking, food and entertainment close by. Great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiping

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice location, walking distance to watch July 4th Fireworks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nataly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake was close you can walk in 10min ur their . Shopping and Dining also Everything was close enough i didnt even drive
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

binta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, Cabin Vibe with Great Staff!
This hotel was exactly what me and my ladies needed with the cabin vibe for an affordable price during this crazy summer season. The staff made it the best stay with their high energy, helpful demeanor, and very friendly attitudes. They were awesome to say the least! Amy at the front desk was outstanding & amazingly friendly, Julian in maintenance was so sweet and helpful, and everyone there was so cool to talk to. We had a small electrical issue and they did all they could to fix it and make us comfortable. This may not be a 5 star hotel but they treat everyone live a 5 star guest! They are literally a 5 minute walk from Heavenly, the shops, food, movie theater, and even the ski lift! I loved and appreciated our stay here. Thank you for all the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj, Milpitas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Pasakorn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista, tonopah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good, inexpensive option. It's only a short walk to Harveys and everything else in State line.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024