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Reviews of Avalon Lodge South Lake Tahoe 4 stars

4075 Manzanita Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, United States

#51 of 59 hotels in South Lake Tahoe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 127 hotel reviews

6.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.7

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    6.3

  • Staff

    7.1

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No A/C)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water gets everywhere in the bathroom, gets the whole floor wet. The soaps were empty. No staff on site

    The fire place Access to the casinos Walking distance to the beach

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    7.0
    Great nights rest!
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfortable, outstanding value for the price.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    5.0
    just ok
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night

    pool was empty, could be more clean

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    6.0
    Lacks costumer service but great value when needed a place in Tahoe
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check in in process at first lacked customer service. First impression was not great. It did get better some.

    The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    5.0
    Avalon Lodge in South Lake Tahoe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not as clean as it could have been. There was no air conditioning, only two fans in the room and this was in July! It was very warm, in the upper 80s at least! It was very uncomfortable. We had issues getting hot water in the shower. The handle was loose and difficult to get to the correct position. The bathroom was also quite small. The pool was empty and there was a cover on the hot tub.

    The owners, a husband and wife, were friendly. It was close to the beach, although too far for me to walk, but I'm out of shape. It was close to the entrance to Harvey's Casino. I felt safe, lots of people out walking.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amenities and no pool or hottub. The bed was rough, pillows were flat, and we could see the box springs. The fire pit ran out if gas.

    The staff attempted to accommodate our needs and was friendly. Location was accessible and nice for family activities and food.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    5.0
    You get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was dark (painting the walls a lighter color would help). I prefer rooms without carpet.

    Decent location, near clubs

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    7.0
    Good location, what you would expect from a small hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower could have used a new handle, hard to keep from dripping

    Great location, bed was comfortable

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    7.0
    Overall it was OK.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unleveled ground, and no effort to clear snow, hard to maintain tractions even with proper tires on packed snow/ice, but it was a snowy day.

    Basic services, which is OK.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2023

    7.0
    perfect location ok room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    what I didn’t like about the property is how thin the walls were, we could hear other people staying in other rooms, the room above us we heard every stomp and steps they did.. our room was nice but it definitely is out dated.

    the great thing about this property was the location, you could literally walk to anything and everything you need without having to use your car.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reached the hotel with the bad reviews in mind, but exceeded the reviews. Overall a hotel with a cleab bed and a good shower. Glad they have taken the past review into consideration. Keep it up

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I overall liked the food in the area

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2022

    7.0
    It met our need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bath towels were small, refrigerator in room had mildew smell since it was unplugged.

    Pool nor hot tub were not usable. Room heater was turned off for summer.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    5.0
    It was just for a night so we did not mind...
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need more cleaning and A/C

    It was close to all major activities that I was looking for, facility did not have A/C but at night we it was OK as weather was better and had fan...once A/C gets installed it would be a good place for all weather.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    7.0
    nice comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s not a proper hotel so the check in area is not a hall or anything like that, but just a little window through which you talk to a person to get your keys. the facility itself was a bit run down but still ok.

    room was clean and spacious, quiet at night.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The firepit was not working

    Location was good.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Stairs and general outside condition of motel needed work.

    size of the room was good.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2022

    5.0
    I again appreciate the staff and we did leave behind and item and it was found thank you 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like the loud fighting.

    The staff was amazing! The only thing was we were fast asleep (I traveled with children) and the late night arrivals were extremely loud- I got no sleep! There was a scary domestic dispute that I almost called the police bc it sounded violent. And was I think next door- I just wish someone stopped the situation.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    People in room next to me were loud and partying late

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty, hair on drain. Random hairs around....shower not clean

    Location....tile in shower

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    1.0
    Due to the attitude Demeter and stubbornness and lack of compassion by the front desk attendant I ha
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lack of a customer service ethic at the front desk when I appeared. negativity. Stubborn attempt to deny the legal right to Ada with service animal and the front desk person raising its voice at me arguing with me and threatening with me. I chose to leave not knowing that it was posted when I booked by Tahoe accommodations which has shown me a history of such behavior and I had to walk away in below freezing temperatures in the dark which caused me to have extremely cold legs in spite of wearing very warm winter leggings and a jacket and gloves and a hat and I was suffering from exposure when I got to a motel for twice the budget but at least I was welcomed with dignity a clean room with a heated bathroom floor and no rebuttal no arguments no raised voices no threats.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    2.0
    Never again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old and run down, however good for one night. However, the rudest most inconsiderate human beings were outside our doors until 5 in the morning .. non stop talking as loud as they could and banging. NO ONE did anything about it. They deserve the worst. Horrible people. Someone who runs the place should have done something, in fact we should have called the cops.

    Check in was easy and manager was friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    2.0
    I never wil back sorry very bad experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (No A/C)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was broken no soap shampoo or nothing no towels it was a very bad experience we really don’t going back anymore it was something on the beds that bite me it was horrible night. I pay a lot for the very poor quality of the hotel very bad staff and very bad service too.

    Just the location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room (No A/C)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location very convenient

    Stayed in January 2024

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