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Blue Jay Lodge

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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4133 Cedar Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Suite with Spa Bath

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Suite with Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

Blue Jay Lodge places you steps from Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino and within a short 5-minute stroll of Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Highlights at this beach hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and indoor private hot tubs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers in the lobby. Additionally, you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Lakeside Park hotel include Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village.

What's nearby

  • Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caesars Race & Sportsbook - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Beaver Bar and Casino - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Blue Jay Lodge

Blue Jay Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Blue Jay Lodge also features laundry facilities and room service (during limited hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel is smoke free.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1966
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Blue Jay Lodge offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary local and long-distance calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1966
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Jay Lodge?

Blue Jay Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Blue Jay Lodge?

Yep, Blue Jay Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Blue Jay Lodge?

Yep, Blue Jay Lodge is a short 8-minute walk from Lakeside Beach. Fun beach activities include parasailing and kayaking.

Is there a spa on site at Blue Jay Lodge?

No, there is no spa at this property. Bally's Lake Tahoe Spa is a short 8-minute walk away.

Does Blue Jay Lodge have a pool?

Blue Jay Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May to October.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Blue Jay Lodge?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Jay Lodge?

No, Blue Jay Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Jay Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Jay Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Blue Jay Lodge?

There isn't one on site, but Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is a short 16-minute walk away.

Blue Jay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff and reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was just an overnight trip but the room was comfortable and the service was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and bed comfortable, good location two blocks from the casinos
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, right next to Harvey’s!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for what I needed it for-
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Edin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel. Clean, convenient. Excellent for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for few nights. Brewery is located next door!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to everything and clean :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice spot

Have stayed here a couple of times. Easy walk to the casinos, heavenly gondola, friendly staff and a comfy room for a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic, Affordable, good location

Blue Jay was basic and affordable and that’s what we wanted - location excellent and felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, friendly staff. Walkable to the casinos. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pegi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean! Staff is very friendly and helpful. Would recommend and definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super clean, spacious rooms!

Super clean and great service!!! Huge room too, tons of space and looks like the rooms have been renovated!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good times!!

Fun trip..Location was wonderful..very short walk to the casinos and hot spots. Would recommend it!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely a bit pricey for a "motel" but I realize their terrific location allows them to charge these high rates.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Front desk was very friendly and smelled very clean. Everything is in walking distance but still very quit at night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spa Room

Super cute couple get away. The spa room is amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heavenly ski trip

It was an okay place to stay for a ski trip. However, its a shame there is no hot tub for the price of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They were very nice and the room was clean and pretty. Also, the property felt safe. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute and quaint

It was easy to check in parking was great small quaint place and was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute and quaint

absolutely loved this cute lil lodge.. will def. stay again.. :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATSUSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convienient
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vahid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great. Room quiet as requested on reservation. Staff, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022