Desolation Hotel

933 Poplar Street, South Lake Tahoe, United States - Heavenly Valley Gondola

The 5-star Desolation Hotel South Lake Tahoe, located just a 7-minute walk from Heavenly Ski Resort and only 0.6 miles from Van Sickle Bi-State Park, features a swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Featuring 21 rooms with views of the pool, the hotel is approximately 5 minutes' drive from Tahoe Rim Trail Association.

Location

This South Lake Tahoe hotel benefits from a lakeside setting just near Lakeside Marina. Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is 0.5 miles from the Desolation in South Lake Tahoe. The Heavenly Gondola cable car station is not far from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International, which is 60 miles from this hotel.

Rooms

The property offers rooms with a balcony and a seating area featuring air conditioning, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms at Desolation Hotel are equipped with an electric kettle, coffee and tea making equipment, and a fridge provided for quest comfort. Bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, also include a hairdryer and bathrobes.

Food & Drinks

You can sample American cuisine in the American restaurant Maggies.

Leisure & Activities

The Desolation South Lake Tahoe has a sundeck, a summer terrace, and spa therapy as well as a steam room, a Jacuzzi bath, and a hot tub provided for guests' relaxation. In order to promote physical wellness, this South Lake Tahoe hotel offers a fitness studio where guests can participate in fitness classes.

Why choose Desolation Hotel South Lake Tahoe

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  • Saltwater pool and jacuzzi access

  • Eco-conscious luxury accommodations

  • EV charging stations available

  • On-site fine dining restaurant

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Swimming Pool

  • Private beach

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • Spa and relaxation

  • On-site Dining

  • Child-friendly

  • Wheelchair access

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

  • Pets

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Swimming Pool
  • Private beach
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • Spa and relaxation
  • On-site Dining
  • Child-friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • On-site car park

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Business facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Cots
  • Playpen
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Recreation

  • Saltwater pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Shallow end

For disabled guests

  • Handicap parking
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

In the bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Parquet floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 16:00 until 20:00
Check-out:
from 10:00 until 11:00

Enter dates to see availability

From USD 647 per night
Check-in 7 Mar 2026
Check-out 8 Mar 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

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933 Poplar Street, South Lake Tahoe, United States

 -  Heavenly Valley Gondola
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    933 Poplar Street, South Lake Tahoe, United States

    Important information
    Desolation Hotel
    Check-in:
    from 16:00 until 20:00
    Check-out:
    from 10:00 until 11:00