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Bluelake Inn @ Heavenly Village - South Lake Tahoe - Building
Bluelake Inn @ Heavenly Village
South Lake Tahoe, CA
8.3Very good(2129)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$91+
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3 Peaks Resort And Beach Club - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
3 Peaks Resort And Beach Club
South Lake Tahoe, CA
7.9Good(1793)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$91+
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Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
8.6Very good(1445)
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Free Wi-Fi
$93+
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Heavenly Inn Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Heavenly Inn Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
7.7Good(760)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$104+
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Lake Ridge South Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Balcony
Lake Ridge South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
7.9Good(643)
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Free Wi-Fi
$109+
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The Lodge at Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Pool
The Lodge at Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
8.6Very good(56)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$110+
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Adventure Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
Adventure Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA
8.2Very good(89)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$111+
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Camp Richardson Resort - South Lake Tahoe - Building
Camp Richardson Resort
South Lake Tahoe, CA
8.0Very good(103)
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Free Wi-Fi
$117+
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The Alder Inn - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
The Alder Inn
South Lake Tahoe, CA
8.0Very good(979)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$127+
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The Jeffrey Hotel - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
The Jeffrey Hotel
South Lake Tahoe, CA
8.6Very good(1075)
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Free Wi-Fi
$135+
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Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Lobby
Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
8.7Very good(1341)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$143+
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Blue Jay Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Blue Jay Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA
8.4Very good(1831)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$144+
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Tahoe Mountain Inn - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Tahoe Mountain Inn
South Lake Tahoe, CA
7.8Good(31)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$149+
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Moose and Maple Lodge - South Lake Tahoe - Living room
Moose and Maple Lodge
South Lake Tahoe, CA
8.3Very good(147)
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Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$161+
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Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton South Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe - Bedroom
Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
8.4Very good(456)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$176+
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How much does a budget hotel room in South Lake Tahoe cost?

The average price for a budget hotel in South Lake Tahoe is $310 but this can vary depending on the season, the star rating of the hotel and when you’ve booked. In the last 7 days, the cheapest price found on KAYAK was $70.

How early should you book a budget hotel in South Lake Tahoe?

Book at least 55 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your South Lake Tahoe budget hotel.
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April
February
$139
$264
$62
Cheapest month to stay with an average 35% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 58% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest budget hotel room rate in the last 7 days

KAYAK's top tips for finding South Lake Tahoe budget hotel deals

  • Prices for budget hotels in South Lake Tahoe are cheaper in the low season, which is in April and January.
  • Budget room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally rooms cost less on a Monday. The most expensive night for a stay is Friday.
  • The cheapest budget hotel room in South Lake Tahoe found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $165. The most expensive cost $264.

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Hotels near airports in South Lake Tahoe

Sacramento Intl Airport
Reno Airport
Stockton Airport

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