Blue Jay Lodge

2.0 star property

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Property grounds
Interior
Property grounds
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4133 Cedar Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lakeside Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Blue Jay Lodge

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
This smoke-free hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, gas grills and free self-parking.
Blue Jay Lodge offers 40 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include baths or showers. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
During your stay at Blue Jay Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. You'll find features such as free self-parking and a seasonal outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of Blue Jay Lodge, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Expedia Mobile App mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Guests are recommended to download the property's Expedia Mobile App mobile app before check-in. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Blue Jay Lodge Hotel
Blue Jay Lodge South Lake Tahoe
Blue Jay Lodge Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Blue Jay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 178 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was easy and the shops were at a walkable distance. The room was clean and cozy. We had no issues during our stay. Will definitely book for future dates.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Property Management Team I had a wonderful experience at this property, thanks to their very helpful management team. It's a cold and snowy morning, my car stalled, the property staff came to my rescue and gave me a jump start. When I checked out, I accidentally left behind my AirPods. To my surprise, I received an email from the management team about the forgotten item as soon as I got home. I'm extremely grateful for the property team. I will definitely be returning to this property again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

helen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Decent one night stay.
Got the deluxe suite hoping to relax in the soaking tub but the jets were dirty. Bit of dirt or build up came out of the tub. So couldn't use the tub. This hotel doesn't have a front office. Communication was through text and they responded pretty quickly. The room itself was comfortable and spacious. I really like the electric fireplace. Besides the tub, the only thing that was uncomfortable was the noise. You can hear everything, they did some war plugs for us. This hotel is walking distance to all the restaurants, casinos and shopping areas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. Convenient and easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot. Great location, staff was super friendly, well-maintained. Lots of stuff close by. Can be noisy, not too bad for the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberley

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
I hated that there was no front desk person
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon, FRESNO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice decor, updated and thoughtful touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and simple for the price, very dog friendly. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danyel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carolina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay. The floor was a dirty. Really loud area, couldn't sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Blue Jay lodge is a hidden gem! Don’t miss out on this property. Perfectly positioned for walkability near the casinos and the heavenly village. I stayed here for a few days, as a local, while my house was being renovated. I can say after working at many of the high end hotels in town that the Blue Jay Lodge does it right! While the property may be quaint, The rooms are clean and comfortable. The shampoo and conditioner places in the shower is very nice as well. I loved that the TV was a smart TV so I could wind down after work by watching my favorite shows. They also have laundry on site which can be a huge plus for those long trips! They are dog friendly and the neighborhood is great to walk your pup around. Many of the nearby restaurants and breweries/bars are dog friendly too! Can’t recommend this play enough, especially if you need a reasonably priced stay in the South Lake Tahoe area!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kuber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great Property. Cleaniness could be better but for the price, it was an outstanding stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Khellaf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anastasia, Fremont

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was nice and the hotel was conveniently located BUT there is NO SERVICE WHATSOEVER. You get a text a couple of hours before you check in with the code to your room and there's a sign by the lobby making it clear that you don't have to check in (translation: don't come in, we don't want to talk to you). There's a book in your room telling you where to go to get extra linens/supplies if you need them, how to put out your trash and - this absolutely floored me - a note that IF YOU WANT YOUR ROOM CLEANED YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY FIFTY FIVE DOLLARS PER CLEANING. What the heck is that? This isn't a Vrbo rental, it's a hotel - clean my room and give me some customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no service. Walls were paper thin. We could hear upstair toilets being flushed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dixie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to everything! Checked in and out totally by text and keyless entry.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can hear outside noise but generally not too bad depending on the neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have lupus and highly susceptible to disease. Toilet water leaking from upstairs unit through light fixture onto our floor. Not talking about a small drip. Contacted management Friday night asking for refund so we could stay elsewhere. It is Monday morning and I still have not gotten any response other than they are “waiting for management” to respond and thanks for my patience. Buyer beware.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great! Friendly and extremely quick to handle & give a solution to every little issue that came up! Parking was a little issue on the weekend, & when i sent a text, a quick solution was handled & worked out just fine! The room was very comfortable & conveniently located! We werent really bothered by any noise! The only thing that wasnt great, was there was not a closet in our room or a place to put our hanging clothes!? We ended up just hanging them on the wooden rafter! Luckily we are tall people! Other than that, it was an amazing experience and we would stay there again! The location is great, close to restaurants, heavenly & right at state line!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024