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Playpark Lodge

2.5 star property
South Lake Tahoe hotel in Gardner Mountain with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
Front of property
View from property
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom sink

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
1184 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Pope Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 15 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Verde Mexican Rotisserie - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cuppa Tahoe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Playpark Lodge

Hotel rejuvenated in 2024 and located near Heavenly Gondola
Playpark Lodge provides amenities, such as a firepit and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a TV in reception
  • Concierge services and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Fridges, microwaves and digital channels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 27 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Aerie Lodge Lake Tahoe
Aerie Lodge
Aerie Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Lodge South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Lodge
Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe
PlayPark Lodge Hotel
At the Lake A Tahoe Lodge
PlayPark Lodge South Lake Tahoe
PlayPark Lodge Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

Is Playpark Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 27 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Playpark Lodge?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playpark Lodge on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$185.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Playpark Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Playpark Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playpark Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25.

Where is Playpark Lodge located?

Located in Gardner Mountain, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Barton Memorial Hospital and within 3 miles (5 km) of Magic Carpet Golf and Tahoe Mountain Wedding Chapel. Lake Tahoe Balloons and Mt. Tallac Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Playpark Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 196 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location and recently updated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and neat property with plentiful room amenities. Check in was done remotely and room access was via a code. 4 restaurants within 5 min walking distance. Very comfortable stay. $40 per night fee for my dog. I would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I normally love this little place. This time I didn’t care for the room I was placed in and the shower wasn’t working correctly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong

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

8/10 Good

Robert, San Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a basic place to stay for the night - nothing fancy or upscale. Clean, fairly conveniently located, good outdoor space and facilities, it meets all the basic requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
response from management is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another Excellent Stay
Staff and the contactless process works PERFECT. Rooms are tastefully decorated and spotless clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in SLT!
This was our second stay here and once again it did not disappoint!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan, Walnut Creek

I didn't stay. When I got there, there was construction materials and multiple pickup trucks - I did not feel safe, and drove several hours to get home instead of staying.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

You

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family
The property is old but inside is quite nice. The floor is crooked
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
terrible
whether was great, but the place if you love your family please don't take it there, the hotel is but too small,old, not clean i found a spider in my bed, and more hanging by the door, we check in on Wednesday and we suppose to get out Saturday but we can't the place was really but, i check out Friday morning and they suppose refuse for Saturday night but i email on Saturday and they change their mind, but please please never go there is really really terrible place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic find!
This hotel was such a great find! It’s very family friendly, and so conveniently located! We were there in March for a snowshoeing trip. What first attracted us to it was the fact that it is dog friendly! And I mean, dog friendly! Right inside the door was gear for the dog plus a biscuit! We had the king suite which was wonderful. The bed was comfy and the room had so many thoughtful extras: a flashlight, a power strip, picnic ware, and plenty of fluffy white towels! We’ve already booked our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
"Renovated" is a loose term. The stone floor in the bathroom was icky, crumbling, dirty in the grout between tiles and freezing cold. Walls are paper thin. There are nicer hotels in the South Lake Tahoe area for less.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good value for a decent room
A good value compared to many of the overpriced hotels and motels the weekend after Presidents Day weekend. The room had a primary bedroom, a secondary bedroom with a bunk bed for the kids (though with no door), a small common room with a small refrigerator (but no freezer section), microwave, coffee maker, and disposable plates/cups/utensils/paper towels. The primary bed was only double sized but had a comfortable foam mattress. The bathroom was pretty small with not much counter space to put things down, and a small shower stall (with an absurdly tight knob to turn on the water and adjust the temperature) with a curtain that didn't quite stretch the whole way across. The walls were thin and we could hear the TV and conversations from the next unit though muffled and primarily from the common room and not as much from the primary bedroom. The room (unit 2) was one of the closer ones to highway 50, but it was far away enough and the road is not traveled by vehicles at very high speeds so road noise was not really an issue the way it can be with motels near highway 80 in Truckee. So, various little complaints, but overall a good value and I would consider staying there again. Having said that, friends got a last minute room at the Hilton for like $50 more/night and I would guess that would be much better overall, but I don't believe that was available when I booked months in advance and likely the result of late cancellations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenesis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure residing at the Play Park Lodge. We came to celebrate my husbands birthday and it was super convenient for food areas and things to do. We went exploring and didn’t have to worry about a long drive because it was RIGHT THERE !!! 10/10 I recommend!!!!…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christoper

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Eddie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024