STARDUST LODGE, South Lake Tahoe

Stardust Lodge - A family-friendly motel with heated outdoor pools, free recreational equipment, and ski-in/ski-out access

Stardust Lodge, a 2-star property rated 8.1/10 on Booking.com, features classically furnished guest rooms with wood accents, bright furnishings, and seating areas with sofa beds. Each room includes a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and free Wi-Fi, along with flat-screen TVs and DVD players. The lodge offers a continental breakfast and two outdoor swimming pools, one heated year-round, plus two large Jacuzzis. Guests can borrow free bicycles, golf clubs, snowshoes, and sleds from the activity center, which also provides board games and books. Located on Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Stardust Lodge is 50 feet from the Heavenly Ski Resort gondola and a five-minute walk from the beach. Nearby casinos like Harrah's Lake Tahoe and MontBleu Resort are within a 10-minute walk. The concierge arranges activities such as guided hikes, karaoke contests, and ice cream socials.

Pros

Two outdoor pools, including one heated year-round, and two large Jacuzzis.

Free loaner bicycles, golf clubs, snowshoes, and sleds available for guest use.

Ski-in/ski-out access to Heavenly Ski Resort, just 50 feet away.

Complimentary Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, and DVD rentals.

Cons

No on-site restaurant beyond the continental breakfast.

Some rooms may have limited space due to sofa beds in seating areas.