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Ambassador Lake Tahoe

2.0 star property

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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4130 Manzanita Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

ADA Queen

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Standard Double Room

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Grand Suite

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Single King

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Double Queen Suite

  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Double Queen Kitchenette

  • 425 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

King Suite

  • 425 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

Ambassador Lake Tahoe

Hotel in Lakeside Park
This smoke-free hotel features a beach bar, self parking, and a lobby fireplace. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ambassador Lake Tahoe offers 56 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Premium digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2024.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
This South Lake Tahoe hotel has its very own private beach. Ambassador Lake Tahoe features a fireplace in the lobby. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A beach bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Ambassador Lake Tahoe is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A beach bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (32 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (26 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1965
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 45 and a deposit of USD 25 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Parking

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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day plus USD 45 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 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; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Ambassador Lake Tahoe Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 128 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 699 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness
Too much noise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Praneeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Praneeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People were very helpful and informative
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wichelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

adam

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Heat did not work, many other reviewers saying heat has not worked. Extra 80$ in service fees, parking fee is bogus. Would not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great property. It had everything that i needed and the staff was super helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Natividad

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cole

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

I was the only guest when all surrounding hotels were full. Made me wonder what was wrong, but it turned out Ok. Seems like they’re doing a remodel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taishik

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ishant, Sunnyvale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for budget friendly stay .... clean room. Ample parking and nearest to harens casino and Havenly gondela. We stay for one night so was good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for what we needed, friendly staff and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Celeste

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

2/10 Terrible

Lou adrianne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no Ac and wont refund us back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaimen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is walkable to the shops, restaurants and the lake, quiet and peaceful, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

maria

Like it was brand new renovated and the paint smell a lot n ac didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alberto, San Jose

Traveled with partner
Not so close to public access to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall location is pretty clean and looks like it’s been renovated. Bed/sheets were clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024