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    Micki M.

    I'm giving ZERO Stars! I booked a hotel stay from Sunday-Tuesday. We had issues upon check in. We had an email stating that we can check in early and to go in the VIP Lounge upon check in. When we arrived, the front desk clerk gave us attitude. She told us to go wait in VIP, well she was busy and after ten minutes, that person tells us we need to wait three hours before we can check in! We finally get checked in. We had a room in the Renovated Sunset Towers. There was only one working elevator and the line was quite long. We get to our room, it was newer than the Heavenly Towers room we've gotten before. We had an ok experience until I woke up the next morning with bug bites all over my legs and arms. My daughter was first to notice it. She was wondering what happened because I had red spots on my legs. We didn't want to stay any longer and I called front desk to tell them my situation. The operator told me that I can check out but to not to go to front desk to tell them what happened. She told me that she was going to let management know and that security will be on their way to file a report and take photos. Security came and filed the forms and took photos. I only heard from management once stating how sorry they were and they would get back to me. I think I've waited long enough and it's piss poor management. I'm sorry but I used to really like this place and it's the first time I've come across this kind of treatment while staying here. I swear it's got to be fleas in the room since it was mainly on my legs, ugh!

    King renovated room
    Melanie L.

    Quick overnight trip to Tahoe left me with limited options for room bookings. Caesar's, Harrahs and Bally's we're all well over $400 a night. I found a king renovated room at this hotel for $250 so I jumped on it. Not going to lie, reviews made me extremely nervous but I was pleasantly surprised. The renovated rooms on the 6th floor were great and the pool looked nice but I didn't get a chance to dip. The hotel itself is nice and check in was quick. I'd def give this place another stay in the future. There's also a Saltgrass steakhouse on site which I want to try as well as a nice upscale restaurant called Mastros we passed by.

    Kelly T.

    Nice clean and bright casino. Not too smoky. Not too lucky. They have plenty of slots, poker machines and table.games.

    Front of hotel
    Gina R.

    The only thing this place has going for it is the location, which is perfect. The rooms, even in the new tower need help. The sheets on the bed smelled like they stayed in the washer much too long - mildew like. Despite multiple requests, they will not turn down your room. I resorted to leaving the trash outside the room in hopes they would get the hint. The front desk is understaffed and frazzled; I get the feeling they're not used to a large quantity of people (we were in town for an athletic event).

    Beautiful view of the lake from our balcony
    Mark H.

    The room itself was excellent. It was spacious, comfortable, and had a beautiful view. Every front desk employee we actually interacted with was friendly and helpful. The woman who checked us out in the morning was especially outstanding. Unfortunately, the hotel's operations just weren't on the same level. When we checked in, our room only had bath towels. We called asking for hand towels and washcloths. Then we called again. Then again. Then one more time. Four phone calls over about four hours...and when someone finally showed up, they brought us three more bath towels. We never did get any hand towels or washcloths. The Wi-Fi was up and down all day and was pretty unreliable even when it worked. We left our Do Not Disturb sign on until around 11:00 a.m., removed it before heading out for the day, and came back to find the room had never been cleaned. The self-parking was another frustration. Neither our room key nor the parking key ever worked at the exit gate, so every time we left we had to use the call button and ask someone to raise the gate. The last straw came on checkout morning. We took one load of luggage to the car and came back for the rest a few minutes later, only to find our room keys had already been deactivated. We went to the front desk, but there wasn't anyone there. Security couldn't help and told us someone should arrive in five to ten minutes. It ended up being about twenty minutes before anyone showed up. While we were waiting, another couple came down because there key didn't work on the parking garage and no one was there to let them out. They were trapped. None of these problems alone would have ruined the stay. Together, though, they gave us the impression that the hotel is struggling to provide good customer service That's unfortunate, because the rooms are genuinely nice and the staff we met were excellent. If management can get the day-to-day operations running as well as the property itself, this could be a really good place to stay.

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    Monica V.

    We loved our stay at the Nugget in South Lake Tahoe! Check-in was a breeze, and parking was only $12 a day, which was very convenient. We got a really nice room on the 12th floor and really enjoyed our stay. The location is super convenient, and having several really good restaurants right inside the hotel made everything even easier. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stay here again!

    Standard king room 7/4/26
    Emily A.

    There should be different pages for different amenities because I have to say the hotel room itself exceeded what I expected. Especially on a July 4th holiday. I knew I booked an old tower room so I expected a dark cave with bugs and dust everywhere, leaking water, gross smell. Lol none of that was the casse. You can't help people stomping around above you but luckily they waited until after 8 am. The room was large and clean and the bed was comfy. Windows opened looking across 50 over to Ballys side, but it was quiet. Front desk ladies weren't that friendly but were laughing with each other. My problem is with the pool area. I paid 165$ for a daybed because the website said chairs would be 75$ so why not pay more for a padded bed. Turns out nobody had to pay for chairs. The pool wasn't that busy at 10 am with no music and ambiance was odd so we left our stuff and went to eat breakfast. We came back and still no music. When I inquired about why the music wasn't playing we were told the speakers were broken. On 4th of July... for America's 250th. Around 1 pm I asked again about the music because... I didn't pay this much money to just listen to kids splash around and scream. I was told a band was supposed to come soon. That never happened. Around 2 someone decided to turn up the music on one speaker that seemed to be working. Vibes were better at that point but still pretty bad considering it was only coming from one side of the pool. Drinks were terrible. I asked for a lava flow, a very common pool drink but got some type of guava mango pineapple coconut mixture. If you don't have the ingredients it's ok to just say so. Anyways the biggest disappointment was the amount of money I paid for expectations not delivered. I already paid 400$ for the room.... Knowing nobody had to actually pay for chairs was a slap in the face because we had our choice of chairs when we arrived at 10. I definitely feel like that was fraudulent advertising.

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    Michelle P.

    This is the old hard rock hotel where I have stayed previously. Same tower etc. The upgrades and remodel is incredible. You can see it in every touch. It is decorated in dark/ neutral hues. The staff is all friendly and helpful. I will review the restaurant separate.

    Old Cheetos

    Worst hotel experience ever. We originally booked a standard room, but when we checked in, we were given a room with two queen beds instead. We tried to stay positive, but as soon as we walked in, we noticed how dirty the room was. There were Cheetos behind the bed, the toilet was filthy and had to be flushed multiple times before it would work properly, the bathroom was small and dirty, and the entire room felt unclean. Unfortunately, that wasn't even the worst part. My husband laid down on one of the beds and kept saying he smelled something like feces. At first, I thought he was overreacting, but after he mentioned it again, I decided to check the mattress myself. As soon as I pulled back the sheets, I was hit with an overwhelming smell of poop. The mattress had clearly been soiled, and my husband had been lying on it. We immediately packed our bags and went downstairs to let the front desk know what had happened. Their response was disappointing. They simply told us they weren't the manager and there was nothing they could do. We understand they may not have had the authority to resolve the situation, but a little empathy, an apology, or an effort to help would have gone a long way. This level of cleanliness is completely unacceptable, and the lack of customer service made an already awful experience even worse. We are definitely not staying here again.

    David M.

    8/2025 an overnight stay for a Dave Matthews band concert. Heavy construction and remodel in process. Valet parking is absent. Elevated prices. It was clean. The BIG NO GO WAS THE BED BUGS IN 1029. THATS RIGHT WE BITH WALKED AWAY WITH BITES. NOT ACCEPTABLE. 8/2025 stay. Will not repeat until the property is in order.

    Favorite game, Rakin' Bacon !
    Matthew H.

    Golden Nugget is a smaller casino across the street from Harrahs. I was charging my vehicle for the way home and decided to stop in and play some slots when my vehicle charged. Pretty empty inside, only about 2 others. Very clean inside and construction was going on. The staff was all very nice and asked if i needed anything vs other casinos with no customers service. Many slots and a few table games. Nice location to stop and play and i came out a winner too! Definitely be back again.

    Room fireworks
    Mike D.

    This was a very nice place to stay for the 4th of July weekend. Got to see fireworks from room, had a great view of the Lake from room as well. Service and friendly staff, helped with all requested needed. Great gambling options, tables, drinks and restaurants. My only gripe was getting my room right next to the elevator, ice machine and room service supply closet. Loud and drunk hotel goers at 3a-4a walking loudly n hallway, 8am traffic waiting for elevator that's loud and the cleaning service in the supply closet playing music around 8am are my only setbacks here. Next time, will make sure we are away from the middle of the floor where it gets loud at all the wrong times. But would return for a room further down the hallway.

    Lake view balcony from the tenth floor.
    Johnny B.

    Appreciate that they allowed us to check in 45 minutes early but that's about where the positivity ends. The casino and hotel are currently undergoing renovations. The room we stayed in appeared to have been renovated already but it was still in disrepair. The toilet seat was nearly falling off with very loose hardware. The heat lamp and vent fan in the bathroom were inoperable. The peep hole in the door to the hallway was missing it's cover with no other way to block it. Thankfully we were on the tenth floor because the sliding door to the balcony was nearly impossible to get to lock. Their resort fee was 31.86 after tax and they don't include parking in that fee which was an additional 22 even for hotel guests. When we went to leave our key card to get us out of the gate and off property didn't work and we had to call the front desk. Overall, I feel our stay was way overpriced.

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    The parking lot is very big and there are plenty of Tesla superchargers. The casino itself is full of the smell of cigarettes and marijuana.

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    Harrah's Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination - One bedroom suite

    Harrah's Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination

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    We just got back from a 2 night stay here. I was a bit disappointed with the room - upon arrival we…read moregot into the room and the dresser was broken. Then we turned on the do not disturb light and it was not registering on the outside button. (See photos) all the employees we ran into were friendly. The casino was good, did not find that I was playing well so hopefully in the future that changes.

    What should have been a restful night turned into a nightmare…read more Around 3:00 a.m., the toilet in our room suddenly overflowed due to a failing valve, according to engineering. I had to stop the flooding myself, getting soaked in dirty water contaminated with urine and feces. Reaching anyone for help was nearly impossible--the front desk and operator didn't answer, and housekeeping took 10 minutes to pick up. After engineering temporarily repaired the toilet that was on its way out, housekeeping barely cleaned the bathroom. They wiped up the visible mess with towels but never mopped or disinfected the area, despite us traveling with children and a baby. I went down to speak with the front desk manager, Kayla Smith at 5:00 a.m. after losing an entire night's sleep, the only compensation she offered was some resort credit. I asked for a late checkout so we could at least get some rest, but I was told the hotel was "fully booked" and couldn't accommodate the request. On a Monday, that explanation was difficult to believe and felt like an excuse rather than a genuine attempt to help. Beyond the great location, the property feels old, poorly maintained, and unclean. Between the lack of responsiveness, inadequate cleanup, and poor customer service, I can't recommend staying at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. There are better options nearby.

    Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort - Sometimes you get a decent mountain view.

    Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

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    It's all about price and location. Add up the room, resort fee, and parking it comes to around $250…read morea night for the weekend of August 21, 2026. For being a casino that needs some TLC it's seems a bit pricy. Though it was still cheaper by a few bucks then Quality inn, but they came with breakfast so it's a real toss up. The good news is we finally made it to South Lake Tahoe. So, all is well. The pool is indoors. It looks dated as the whole resort does. But it's still nice. The water is cool, but not cold like it is at the lake. They had a lifeguard on duty while we were here. The outdoor space is really run down. Someone also needs to work on the landscape as it's over run by weeds. The room is dated. We do like it for the size and location. It doesn't have an odd smell to it. It doesn't smell old or stale so that is good. It is a very good size room. The 2 queen option was cheaper then the king do we got it. The downside of the room is they don't have a loveseat or couch to sit and watch tv. They do have a single desk chair. The gym is good, we didn't use it, but it is a good size and many pieces of equipment. They even have a recumbent bike which my husband loves. They have one restaurant on site. A diner of sorts that serves all day long. Including bottomless mimosas for brunch, happy hour tacos, and a special $19.99 or approximately priced prime rib dinners. We've eaten there. Nothing special, but works. For us location really matters. We want to be close to the Heavenly village and South of North.

    Very disappointing experience at Bally's Lake Tahoe…read more The service was lousy and definitely did not match what I expected from a resort in Lake Tahoe. On top of that, they charge a $25 parking fee, an additional resort fee, and the casino slots felt extremely tight. To make matters worse, the elevator wasn't working, which made getting around the property even more frustrating. When you're already paying resort and parking fees, you expect better service, functioning facilities, and an overall experience that feels worth the money. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience here. Overall, very disappointing and not a place I would be in a hurry to return to.

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    I gad a nice time in South Lake Tahoe, staying at the Marriott's Timber Lodge Resort. I appreciate…read morethe cleanliness of the resort and the rooms. We stayed in a three-bedroom so my son and daughter's family could have their own space and bathrooms while sharing a living room and a kitchen. We were able to cook breakfast while the kids slept in and heat our leftovers from dining out, with the stove, dishwasher and full size refrigerator. We also took advantage of washing the kids swimwear in the washer and dryer in our room so they could rewear for the next day. I stayed in the 3rd bedroom with an adjoining door and had my own sink, microwave and small refrigerator when I wanted to sit on the loveseat and watch a different TV show in my room. There were 8 of us. The pool is so much fun for the kids. There's also a splash pad, and plenty of room with lounge chairs. There's two or three barbecue areas with tables with several barbecues to use. There's two best part is not having to clean it, because staff are there to keep it clean. Activities are provided for guests in the lobby or at the pool. There's a game room with several video games and we took advantage of the fitness rooms. I enjoyed the crafts we made and cookie decorating in the activity room. There is only one restaurant, Fire + Ice, on the property, but there are so many restaurants and stores right outside the gate from the pool and the lobby. The Gondala is right next to the hotel as well. So convenient to in the evening when there may be music and activities going on. We enjoy making s'mores, which the sell for $5, in the evening by the fire pit.

    Stayed here as a guest of a vacation club owner. The rooms weren't as big as other Marriott…read morevacation clubs we have stayed at, but were decent. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Location in heavenly village is perfect for any season, as the gondola for skiiing is right outside the lobby, there are hikes in walking distance, and a short walk or drive to the lake. My biggest pain point Valet parking can take forever and is a pain and that it is the only Option. They only have one restaurant on site (fire and ice), which I didn't try. Check in time is 4pm, but unfortunately our room still wasn't ready until after 4:30pm. We stayed in a party of three two bedroom villas and they were all spread out. The pool area is nice and has a number of grill areas. There is also a kids craft and game room. No daily housekeeping though.

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    My wife and I had a wonderful time at this Margaritaville resort. I'm glad that I hadn't read most…read moreof the reviews prior to visiting, since many of the other reviewers commented about their frustration on issues that I knew about in advance.. I knew that the mandatory valet parking fee was expensive, and I knew that the resort fee was uncomfortably high. I also knew the Margaritaville brand, and that there would likely be a disconnect between the lake/ mountain experience of Lake Tahoe versus the traditional Margaritaville palm tree vibe. All of that said, there's a lot to like here. The rooms are large, with a separate living room area from the bedroom, there's a dining table, mini fridge, safe in the room, and the water pressure is pretty decent from the handheld shower head. The location is also wonderful, just feet away from the major casinos on the Nevada side, lots of restaurants and retail, the marina, Heavenly village, Edgewood, etc. We spent more time outside the room then we did inside. The TV channels having pretty basic cable was a bit of an annoyance, but since they do have Chromecast, I was able to cast my own TV apps from my phone to the hotel TV. The hotel had a musician come in daily (nice touch), and from their position in the lobby, their voice carried throughout the entire hotel. The hotel itself gives off a layout vibe of an Embassy suites - about eight floors of rooms around a middle courtyard that has the breakfast restaurant on one side, the bar and other seating on the opposite side, and lots of foliage all over. There's also a lot of colorful seating with umbrella covering around the outside of the hotel, which makes indoor / outdoor living easy. That said, I am disappointed with the management/leadership of this hotel, as all of the biggest frustrations are simple fixes that have come up in recurring complaints on this review site. People complain about the lack of engagement at check-in, and I experienced the same thing. Teaching people in hospitality on how to engage with traveling guests is part art and part operational science, but despite all the people who have complained about it, it's still not fixed. I pray that somebody from Margaritaville leadership would take over and start training on how to speak to a customer. I've experienced far better engagement from the cashiers at my local supermarket than I did at this hotel. I've personally trained hundreds of customer service representatives in my 30-plus year career, I was tempted to start teaching people on the spot. Come on Margaritaville, please be better. I've also been trying to come up with a better word for the shuttle management, but I just have to use the word dumb. Before we arrived, I received a text from the hotel informing me of the available shuttle to take us around the local area, and encouraging me to ask the front desk when I arrive. I did ask the front desk agent, and she shared "I don't know when the shuttle runs - it just kind of goes around in a loop. We don't have anything to do with it, you should ask the valet." So I then went to the valet booth, where they said "yeah, it's here when it's here, it picks up and drops off on its own schedule, you should ask the guys who park cars if they've seen it yet today." So when we wanted to go to the marina, we stood out in front and asked the parking attendant, and he encouraged us to stand by the trash can and wait. We waited about 5 minutes (the shuttle was there with hazards flashing, they just couldn't find the driver) at which point we decided to just walk the 1.5 miles on our own. This hotel motivated us to get a lot of steps in over our 4 days.. we never did get to use the shuttle as it never seemed to be available. Even if the hotel has made the strategic decision not to put the shuttle on a fixed schedule, a true "resort" would say, "how about you enjoy our lobby comfortably, and when the shuttle arrives will come get you" (or something similar). To have a plan of putting customers next to the trash can, as a hospitality business, it's just bad leadership judgment. So overall, everything about this Margaritaville gives off the Embassy suites vibe (not a bad thing), from the rooms and layout to the amenities, even down to the "we clean your room when we feel like it" experience (for us, they randomly cleaned it after day 3 of our four-day visit)... And that all comes at a premium price, with additional fees. There's nothing that for me felt like a "resort." All of that is balanced against a great location and the laid-back Margaritaville appearance which I personally enjoy. I keep asking myself if I would stay there again - the best answer I have is probably not at these prices, but if the price was right I would give it another shot.

    Honestly, not the best experience for an overpriced hotel. Let me start off with checkin - the…read morefront desk lady was nice, checked us in and provided the AMEX hotel collection welcome letter. We were told we were upgraded because of booking through Amex THC, however, I got the same Two queen bed premium suite that I booked. After calling and checking on the upgrade - they said "that was the upgrade because the hotel was filled with bookings". We didnt get any view or extra amenities. As soon as you enter the driveway - there is always a smell of smoking and weed both near the exits and in the hallways regardless of the no smoking signs everywhere. The bathroom is quite small and has a bit of mold growth on the ceilings, there is absolutely no ventilation nor exhaust in the bathroom. The rooms are small but they work, not many complaints there. The indoor pool is very musty and stinks of strong chlorine with no ventilation again. There is an outdoor patio attached to this but it was a wreck that guests probably have not kept well but the hotel staff also dont bother to clean during the day. The hotel does not have any self parking, and valet is $50-$60 on any given day. To top this off, the hotel charges $50 resort fee, $7 taxes on the resort fee for other amenities which includes a PRE ROUTED SHUTTLE. They say its a shuttle within a 4 mile radius but thats not true and it stops at a ski resort and something else. The only good thing for paying almost $1K for two nights was probably the $100 F&B credit with Amex THC that I could use at the cafe. This isn't even peak season, its late August.

    Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe - hotels - Updated September 2026

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