Bluebird Day Inn & Suites

2.0 star property

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Family Room, Mountain View | View from room
Family Room, Mountain View | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes
Property grounds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$100
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8

Explore the area

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3496 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Ski Run Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Campground by the Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, Mountain View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Bluebird Day Inn & Suites

South Lake Tahoe hotel close to Heavenly Gondola
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has laundry facilities and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a vending machine.
Bluebird Day Inn & Suites offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Bluebird Day Inn & Suites features a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers concierge services, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2020.

Bluebird Day Inn & Suites is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1970
  • Renovated entire property - May 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.0 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Budget South Lake Tahoe
Budget Inn Lake Tahoe
Budget Inn South Lake Tahoe CA
Budget Inn South Lake Tahoe Hotel Lake Tahoe (California)

Bluebird Day Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 320 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacklynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall, it is a good place to spend our weekend. will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanjeev

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Beatriz

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute decision to go to Tahoe and booked here. There is no front desk to check in with, everything is done via text and online which was nice. You retrieved your key from a lock box towards the front of the building. Solo female traveler and I felt a little unsafe here. The hotel is in need of some TLC. It was summer time and the linens were extremely hot! Air conditioning went on and off all night so it would wake me when it went back on and I would go from freezing to really hot. Bathroom, shower and sink were tiny. I guess that is pretty common in places like this in Tahoe. Overall it was a place to sleep. I've gone back since and did not opt to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Navkirat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Disliked: Amenities
Good sightseeing around the lake which is near the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanchu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price, clean, and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Staff & service
Easy checkin. Needs upgrade remodel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay for three night's it was nice I love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devarajan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was enthusiastically kind. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for affordable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ivy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
l The sign at the entrance is not seen when one arrives at night
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great 👍

Great value for money, I would stay at this hotel again, no complaints, but don't expect anything too modern or new.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

It's budget and did the job

This hotel did the job. This is a basic motel with car parking and beds and good cable TV. It's old and could use a renovation. Staff was friendly and it was nice to have a morning coffee in the office before heading out, although the coffee wasn't available until 9am. Thankfully the room wasn't too cold overnight as the heater was turned off for the summer. Across the street from a small public beach and a fun tiki bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what was advertised

I rarely ever cancel a stay, but I had to here. The room was unsanitary, and the condition of the property raised safety concerns. The door didn’t close or lock properly, with visible daylight coming through the large gap. The table fan was bolted to the side of the wall, and overall, the space did not feel secure or comfortable. The parking situation was also VERY tight. I have a small car, but I wouldn't bring a truck anywhere near there. I would caution anyone considering this property—it is not what I would consider a safe, sanitary, or comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yury

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean ,close to stores ,nice quiet area the only downside it’s that it not a walking distance to the casinos but a very short drive .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025