DESOLATION HOTEL, South Lake Tahoe
Hotel Details
Desolation Hotel - A modern eco-luxury resort with saltwater pool, Japanese-inspired spa, and private balcony soaking tubs
Located near Heavenly Village, this 5-star South Lake Tahoe hotel combines Japanese tranquility with Scandinavian design across its Alpine Studios and El Dorado Townhomes. Each air-conditioned accommodation features a private balcony with soaking tub, kitchenette, flat-screen TV with streaming services, and soundproof walls. Desolation Hotel maintains 20 EV charging stations and offers free bikes and private parking. Wellness facilities include a saltwater pool, Japanese-inspired hot tub, sauna with cold plunge, and a fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes and free weights. The property houses Maggie's Restaurant for seasonal dining and Velma's Pool Bar for casual fare. A dedicated workspace by Untethered overlooks Lake Tahoe. The hotel sits 2 miles from Heavenly Ski Resort and 1 mile from Tahoe Queen.
Pros
Plants one tree in the Tahoe area for each guest night booked through Sugar Pine Foundation
Features eco-friendly infrastructure with high-efficiency appliances and sustainable materials
Welcomes dogs throughout the property and wilderness areas
Offers the highest concentration of EV charging stations in the Tahoe area
Cons
Located 53.5 miles from the nearest airport (Reno-Tahoe International)
Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms
Select room type
Check Availability & Prices
Getting around
Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Ski storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor