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Ambassador Lake Tahoe

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Beach/ocean view
View from property
Exterior
Reception
Ski hill

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4130 Manzanita Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe
    6 min walk
  • Lakeside Beach
    6 min walk
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
    7 min walk
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    12 min drive

Room options

View all photos for ADA Queen

Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually furnished, bed sheets

ADA Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually furnished, bed sheets

Grand Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually furnished, bed sheets

Single King

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Queen Suite

Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually furnished, bed sheets

Double Queen Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually furnished, bed sheets

Double Queen Kitchenette

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King Suite

Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually furnished, bed sheets

King Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2024
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

Ambassador Lake Tahoe puts you in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Highlights at this beach hotel include a nearby private beach and a beach bar. .This pet-friendly hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a fireplace in the lobby. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Lakeside Park hotel include Heavenly Gondola and Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino.

What's nearby

  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪American River Café at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McP's Taphouse Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Ambassador Lake Tahoe

Beach hotel near Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe
A private beach is featured. Ambassador Lake Tahoe offers its guests a fireplace in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the beach bar. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Art Deco South Lake Tahoe hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1965
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
Ambassador Lake Tahoe offers 56 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Premium digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2024.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A beach bar

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 (81 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • 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 (66 centimetre 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 45 and a deposit of USD 25 per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 a one-off USD 45 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Ambassador Lake Tahoe
Ambassador Lodge
Ambassador Lodge Hotel
Ambassador Lodge Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Ambassador Lodge
Lake Tahoe Ambassador Lodge Hotel
Ambassador Hotel Lake Tahoe
Ambassador Motel Lake Tahoe
Ambassador Motor Hotel South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Ambassador Lodge South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Ambassador South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Ambassador
Ambassador Lake Tahoe Hotel
Lake Tahoe Ambassador Lodge
Ambassador Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe
Ambassador Lake Tahoe Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ambassador Lake Tahoe?

Ambassador Lake Tahoe offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ambassador Lake Tahoe?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ambassador Lake Tahoe on 5 Dec 2024 start from NZ$313.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ambassador Lake Tahoe?

Yep, Ambassador Lake Tahoe has a secured uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 25 per night. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Ambassador Lake Tahoe?

Yep, Ambassador Lake Tahoe is a short 6-minute walk from Lakeside Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and parasailing.

Is there a spa on site at Ambassador Lake Tahoe?

No, there is no spa at this property. Bally's Lake Tahoe Spa is a short 10-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ambassador Lake Tahoe?

No, Ambassador Lake Tahoe does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ambassador Lake Tahoe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Ambassador Lake Tahoe?

There is a golf course next to Ambassador Lake Tahoe.

Ambassador Lake Tahoe Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 660 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 660 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 660 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 660 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 127 out of 660 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mir Aftab

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy excess close to all shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thupten

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for Harvey’s outdoor concert venue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to event I was attending. Poorly maintained. Repairs not performed. Noisy clientele, single payne windows, bath flooring linoleum had a hole with lino peeled up right in the walkway. Tub spigot leaked continously, toilet flush valve always stuck , so I felt it necessary to open toilet tank and unstick the valve so it would stop running. Thin walls. One can hear everything going on outside If you just need a bed to sleep, and don't care about the rest then ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Armida, Riverside, ca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
there was no air condition in the room. In the evening the sun came in through the window and the room got hot. The stairs to the room were not working so we had to walk around to get to our room. The price I paid was not worth the room we got. Sorry. Armida Soares
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly. Beds made everyday w/ clean towels
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wi fi was good, Tv real poor. Only has cable type channels, nothing local. no news or weather. Older place right out of the 70's except shag carpet. Wi fi a little skitzy when place was full. Able to stream when not full. location is good. Water pressure is good and hot water was fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lodge was close to the beach, golf course and casinos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Cheaper resort motel
Old motel with no air conditioning. With windows open to cool off the room, it was noisy. TV had few channels that worked. Housekeeping was minimal
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Debasish

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not well cared for
The inn has a lot of potential, but the price is way too high for the condition it is in. The room smelled like fried food, the bathroom was not very clean and had tears in the floor, and the carpet had rips in it. The inn still has a lot of it's original charm, but it's obvious that no one has cared for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Close to wedding venue - clean nit in need of some upgrades. Price was right for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect fit
My kids and I werent looking for anything fancy. We were up in South Lake for Fathers Day Weekend and just needed a place to sleep and clean up after our day out in South Lake. The Ambassador was the perfect fit for our needs. Will be staying again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The windows did not have blinds to cover the lights out at night and the pool was not available for us. There was also no AC unit in the room. We got a free pass for a private beach which was only a 5 minute walk. I booked through a 3rd party for 2 nights and I got a call from the front office stating that check out was at 11am and that my things were inside the room still. I had to call the third party to make sure that I would not be charged for an additional night even though I paid for 2 nights already. I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Very clean room, super comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got there my room wasn't ready and I had to wait an hour for a room they put me in a room that didn't have cable and the wifi was really poor. The manager excuse was that they didn't have enough employees to have the rooms ready for the clients.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Going Elsewhere
There has been a change in management. Last year's stay at exactly this time for the exact same length which was one week, cost us $450. This year it was $1,205. Maria the hotel manager said it was because we went through hotels.com. I went through hotels.com last year. The place is really run down. She said they hadn't been paying the cable bill so we only had two channels, if that. The faucet leaked, the thermostat was broken, the room decor was extremely outdated. Our key to the ice machine room did not work. The vending machine had a note on it that said see office for snacks. The staff leaves at 2 p.m. plus they were closed on Wednesday and Thursday and Saturday. The note taped to the office door gave an emergency number and a personal number. When we tried both those numbers, we never got a response. We did not want maid service, but they came one day anyway and took a bag of my personal wash rags that I had brought. I left a message for the manager and she never got back to me. With the Renaissance Festival and America's Most Beautiful Bike ride going on at this time, the rooms should be completely full. The parking lot had maybe 10 cars in it for this busy weekend. The website advertised a swimming pool, which had no water in it. Outside, the garbage cans needed to be emptied, and ashtrays were full and overflowing. This is our fourth year in a row that we have stayed here. This year's stay was so unsatisfactory that we will not come back to Ambassador Motor Lodge.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great, friendly But office closed at 4pm and was back in office until Sunday Morning. So any complaint after like no cable tv in the 2 rooms could not be fixed Thank goodness that was the only thing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
spacious rooms, friendly and helpful staff, near to major spots, bang for your buck. Wi-fi could be improved
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dont go there
The hotel was very old and run down, the room smelt and i daren't take a shower due to the condition it was in. The toilet did not flush, the tv had no signal and the WIFI was rubbish
Stayed 1 night in May 2019