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324 reviews

Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

966 La Salle Street, South Lake Tahoe, 96150, California, United States

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Skiing

Snorkeling

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Golf course

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola is a 2-star motel in South Lake Tahoe, United States. Located at 966 La Salle Street, it sits about 2.7mi from the city center. Rates start from $67 per night, and the property has 324 reviews from travelers.

Featured amenities include free private parking and free wifi, plus access to a beach, skiing, and snorkeling. A tour desk, 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, and soundproof rooms help ensure comfort, while extra long beds (>6.5 ft), free toiletries, and garden or landmark views add to the experience. A private entrance and occasional live music/performances are also available.

South Lake Tahoe, California, United States serves as the backdrop for this property, which offers a garden setting with garden and landmark views, a private entrance, and soundproof rooms to help ensure a peaceful stay.

Room choices range from family-friendly to compact and cozy. The Family room covers 410 square feet and comes with three double beds, accommodating 2 adults and 1 child. Deluxe, Twin offers a snug setup with a single Twin bed for two adults and a child. For groups needing more sleeping space, there’s Room - 2 Queen, Sea View with two Queen beds, listed for up to 4 adults and 3 children. Other available options include a Queen Room with one Queen bed and a King Room with one King bed, plus a Standard King Room for simpler stays.

Sea View options exist among certain room types, while non-smoking rooms are available across several layouts. Examples include King Room - Non-Smoking and Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking, among other non-smoking configurations.

Payment is card-only, with Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Visa accepted; cash is not accepted.

Closest airports

Reno/Tahoe International Airport

39.1mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Snorkeling

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Golf course

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Tour desk

Private entrance

Mini golf

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden view

Landmark view

Garden

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking in Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

310 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

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Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

King Room - Non-Smoking in Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

310 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

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x3

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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Family Room with Bath in Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

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Family

3 Double Beds

410 sqft

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Standard Queen Room in Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Family Room with Bath in Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

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Family, 3 Queen Size Beds

3 Double Beds

410 sqft

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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x4

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Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

King Room - Disability Access in Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

310 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

+

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Accessible Room

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Deluxe, Twin

1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe, 2 Bed

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

x4

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x3

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Quadruple Room, Sea View

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Triple Room, Sea View

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Guest reviews

7.6

324 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Hong

9.1

January 2025

The inn was greatly improved from its previous life before being Budget Inn at Heavenly Gondola. The renovation was excellent, with new beddings, furniture, bathroom. etc... (note: the chair and the ottoman have regretfully been abused and dirty from customer usage during the last 2 years). The best feature is the location: It's close to everything in the village. It's a bonus for us skiers/riders, walking to the gondola only a short distance. And parking is adequate for everyone at the inn. We will come back for our snow season time and again!

Time will tell, but right now, the inn is still well maintained and new.

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Sandra

8.2

June 2025

It was clean and location was great. Bed was comfortable.

The room I had wasn’t really being enough to have two queens, but they squeezed them in. You barely had room to walk past the second bed but you could walk by to get to the bathroom. The fridge fan rattled so loud that I had to unplug it to even relax. It is a bare minimum place, but very clean. For the cost, it worked.

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Alona

10

June 2025

The hotel is located in the very center, and the staff is polite. The area around the hotel is quiet and peaceful. The room had hot water, an iron, and a hairdryer.

The bed was dirty and covered in stains. I believe the hotel owner could afford to provide proper clean bedding. There was dust on the bedside tables and lamps. Everything else was clean and had no unpleasant odors.

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Philipp

10

September 2024

Unbeatable for the price! You can't complain and I'm glad I stayed there! The rooms were as expected for this price category and I felt comfortable. My girlfriend, who is usually fussy, was also satisfied. It was quiet, you didn't hear any car noises. The beach was quite close. It's awesome to walk everywhere. And we loved the location, everything is close by. I would definitely come back again. Best regards from Berlin

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Scott

8.2

March 2025

I really liked the location for my trip. The hotel is located across the street from the Heavenly Gondola and the parking at the hotel was included in the cost of the room.

The hotel does not have a elevator ; This could be a problem if you need to carry lots of stuff up the stairway

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Alessandra

8.2

August 2024

LOCATION! you are literally 10 minutes to a beach, and across from Heavenly village, where you can find restaurants, a movie theater and many more. If your plan is to spend the majority of your time outside exploring, this would do.

We couldn’t access the WiFi at all and air conditioner didn’t work (there was a fan though) but in summer that little fan isn’t enough for the whole room.

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John

8.2

September 2024

The discount card to the local beach was very useful. I travel by bus/coach to South Lake Tahoe - so the location is convenient for me. The staff were friendly and helpful and very efficient - and gave very good advice about the discount card for the local beach.

There is no breakfast. The TV remote "guide" did not seem to work - not critical Packets of shower location hard to open

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Robin

8.2

May 2025

Check in was a breeze and the owner was very nice. Bed was comfy, we slept so good. It was also very quiet. So close to everything at Stateline so we were able to walk to everything! Also got a voucher for $5 entry for lakeside beach (entry is $20 without that) per person!! Waking distance to there too!

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Evans

10

September 2024

Thier friendly staff is always available and are willing to help accommodate you and your love ones. The location and the price, the comfortability, the MLB TV and other good channels for entertainment. I really like that it's quiet, I can get a restful night sleep.

On the weekends the price increases.

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Sau

10

July 2024

The location is prime! Walk to everything. Including state hopping! No need to drive for food,bars,shopping. The room was very clean and comfortable. Comfortable bed which is important to us. The staff was EXCELLENT. Very sweet and friendly! Helpful, attentive. Love her

Points of Interest Around Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

Attractions

Heavenly Gondola

0.1mi

M.S. Dixie II

3.5mi

Vikingsholm Castle

4.8mi

South Lake Tahoe

6.6mi

Fallen Leaf Lake

7.3mi

Eagle Falls

8.3mi

Lake Tahoe

16.7mi

Tahoe City

18.3mi

Emerald Bay State Park

19.8mi

Sand Harbor

20.3mi

Squaw Valley

22.8mi

Northstar

24.1mi

Virginia and Truckee Railroad

29mi

Virginia City

29.1mi

Emigrant Trail Museum

29.8mi

Amenities of Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

Skiing

Snorkeling

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Golf course

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Tour desk

Private entrance

Mini golf

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden view

Landmark view

Garden

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola

What are the check-in and check-out times at Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola?

The timetable for guests at Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola is to check in post 03:00 PM and check out prior to 11:00 AM.

Does Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola provide parking options?

Yes, there is convenient and free private parking available at Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola. You can easily park your vehicle at a nearby location without the need for a parking reservation.

What are the rates at Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola?

At Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola, prices have a starting point of $67. It's essential to note that rates might adjust based on room choice and your stay dates. Input dates for accurate rate checks.

Which room categories can I book at Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola?

The Budget INN offers a variety of room types including a Family Room with Bath that accommodates 6 adults and has 3 twin beds, a Queen Room with Two Queen Beds that accommodates 4 adults and has 2 queen size beds, a King Room that accommodates 2 adults and has 1 king size bed, and a Standard King Room that also accommodates 2 adults and has 1 queen size bed. All rooms do not allow smoking and have a room size of 312 sqft.

How can guests spend their time at Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola?

Guests at the Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can hit the slopes and go skiing, or relax by the beach. For those who love golf, there is a golf course available at the hotel. Tennis enthusiasts can play a few sets on the tennis court, or enjoy a game of mini-golf. The hotel also offers live music and performances for entertainment. In addition to these amenities, guests can participate in activities like bingo, aerobics, archery, and movie nights. For the adventurous ones, there are options like snorkeling, diving, hiking, canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing to explore. If guests prefer indoor activities, they can enjoy stand-up comedy or go bowling. With such a wide range of options available, guests can keep themselves entertained and make the most of their time at the hotel.

Does Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola accept credit cards and cash payments?

No, Budget INN At The Heavenly Gondola does not accept cash payments. They only accept credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.