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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe is your new all-suite base camp for Tahoe adventure. Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains, we are Margaritaville’s first ski destination. Just steps from Lake Tahoe and walkable to the gondola at Heavenly Mountain Resort, our laid-back, all-suite resort promises a memorable escape for guests seeking the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Those in the know understand that pine trees, fresh-packed powder, and lakefront shorelines rival any tropical escape. Ideally located in South Lake Tahoe, one of the most captivating and aspired-to destinations on the face of the planet, your Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe vacation is every bit the island holiday you’ve come to expect. Enjoy après-ski firepits, live music, a heated pool and hot tub, and coastal-inspired fare at our signature bars and restaurants. So, go ahead. Kick back. Relax. No matter the season, you’re on Tahoe time here.
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English, Spanish
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4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6965
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
83 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe garners praise for its renovated amenities and lively, music-filled atmosphere that caters well to families, though guests often express dissatisfaction with unexpected valet and hidden fees. While the spacious and stylish suites are generally well-received, concerns about noise and maintenance have been noted. The hotel's cleanliness stands out, yet the value proposition is tarnished by additional charges that some travelers find excessive.
Service quality appears to be a mixed bag, with commendations for friendliness contrasted by reports of slow responses. The location remains a highlight, offering easy access to local attractions and activities.
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Got a chance to stay at the newly renovated margaritaville. Formerly the Lake Tahoe resort. They really did a great job refreshing the place. The rooms are all redone with new furniture and an updated bathroom. Rooms are very spacious for my family of 3.
The lounge area is redone and offers live music by the bar which was a nice treat to hear the music from your room.
We ate at the landshark restaurant and the food was reasonably priced and tasty.
The staff at the hotel were very helpful. Especially the VALET crew!!!! We stayed during a busy weekend and they worked real hard to manage everyone and get things done in an efficient and safe manner. By far the best valet experience we’ve had during our travels.
Also the free ski valet was a nice addition to the hotel and made storing our snow gear easy and kept the room cleaner.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Definitely utilize the ski valet. The hotel is only a 5 min walk from the gandola.
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Responded 25 Dec 2023
Dear John, It brightens our day to know that you had a fantastic experience with us. Thank you so much for your glowing praise for our recent transformation, and we appreciate you spotlighting our lovely accommodations, dedicated team, and tasty offerings. Take care, and know we'd be thrilled to welcome you back anytime your plans bring you this way!
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We LOVED the new Margaritaville Tahoe. Also love that they are dog friendly. Enjoyed the live music in the lobby bar each evening. The food at the Landshark Bar and Grill was good quality and large portions. The remodeled rooms have really cute decor inside and nice wood floors in the living room area. Valet parking is underground so you car didn't end up with a bunch of snow on it. Really enjoyed ourselves. We will be back!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Enjoy the live music in the lobby bar in the evening or outside on the patio in the afternoon!
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Responded 14 Feb 2024
It is wonderful to know that you had an excellent experience with us at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe! We are thrilled you enjoyed so many aspects, from our tasteful accommodations and pet-friendly atmosphere to our fantastic amenities and delicious offerings. Thank you for taking the time to share, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Outstanding location but no hot water for three days, safe was broken, no microwave unless you want to pay 25 a day. Hot tub was good. Restaurants and shops in hotel were over priced. Music in the lobby was too loud and echoed into the rooms. Great pillows and bedding but housekeeping did not clean very well. Finally got hot water. Should have been comped for those three days but they did do a huge breakfast spread that was outstanding. Our breakfast was part of our group price but I would not pay 30 bucks for breakfast.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Better housekeeping, add microwaves to rooms. Check water pressure.
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Responded 13 Feb 2024
Dear Dianne, Thank you for staying with us and for your detailed review. We appreciate your compliments regarding our hotel's superb location and delicious breakfast; however, we apologize for any inconveniences you encountered during your visit. Our maintenance and housekeeping teams will review your concerns and correct any problems. Thanks for your feedback, and we hope you will consider a return visit the next time you are in Lake Tahoe.
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Blizzard conditions forecasted for Tahoe with extreme travel adviseries and the hotel would not transfer my nights to another week.
People are being advised to not travel to the Tahoe area and warned they may be stuck there for 5 days with no power or heat if they do (I’m sure the hotel has a generator, but power outages likely in the area due to 45 mph winds and 4-6 FEET of snow)
I decided to not risk my families lives and not drive in a blizzard tomorrow for my daughter’s 20th birthday. (Leap year baby)
I asked if I could move my dates to next week after the storm passes and I would pay a fee to the hotel if needed, but since I chose the non-refundable reservation this is not allowed and I am out $600!!!!!
Make sure you pay the extra $$$ to get a refundable room.
I was really looking forward to staying at this hotel.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Responded 02 Mar 2024
Dear Rebecca, We appreciate your feedback, and we apologize for any disappointment with how your reservation change request was handled. Our cancelation policy is noted in the booking documentation. While we respect your decision to avoid the extreme weather, we're also bound by our corporate policies. We hope you'll consider booking with us again in the future.
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We spent 3 nights at the Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe mid-November. I wasn’t sure what to expect as the reviews were terrible under the previous ownership. I must say, we were pleasantly surprised! The rooms were very clean and well appointed, each one is a suite with bedroom, bathroom, small “kitchen” area with coffee maker and fridge and a decent sized living room. The unit has 2 TV’s and a safe and was cleaned on a daily basis to a high standard. The rest of the hotel was basically a vast atrium with streams and ponds with multiple-colored flowers, like outdoors, but indoors. We enjoyed drinks at the “license to Chill” bar and listened to the nightly entertainment. I would say that this will be our Go-To place to stay for future visits, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the location cannot be beat!
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Try and get a high floor, the views of both outside and inside are great!
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Nik, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you your stay exceeded your expectations. Our team works hard to ensure every guest feels welcome, and it’s fantastic to know they left such a positive impression. We’re honored to be your go-to spot and look forward to welcoming you back to Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe soon! Max Brown Rooms Director
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The resort is nice and well kept. Every night they have a musician in the lobby that sings and plays the guitar. The pool and hot tub are very nice and relaxing. My wife and I were put on second floor and our view wasn’t the best. Just beware of their hidden fees such as resort fee $50 per day, parking valet $29 per day which you have no choice, 14% resort tax. This adds up to $86 per day and $344 for four nights which is pretty pricey.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Responded 16 Aug 2024
Dear James, Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to share your thoughts. We're glad our inviting pool and live music helped make your visit memorable. However, we apologize for any disappointment with the view and for any distress about our fees. We'll keep your comments in mind, and we hope to see you again should you be back in the area.
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Over Labor Day weekend 2024. We were greeted by the front desk agent Luis. Luis was very helpful. Explain all the amenities and was able to check us in early. We stayed in a handicap room and liked the shower very much. It was easy to get in and out of for my husband who has mobility issues. The place has been refreshed For the margaritaville style and really thought it looked nice. We have previously stayed at this property when it was an embassy suites and when it was Lake Tahoe resort. We enjoyed Margaritaville the best. We ate in the restaurant for lunch and the food was delicious and the service was very good. We also ordered room service and enjoyed that as well. We did not look at the pool so I can’t tell you anything about the pool. We did not try the breakfast and I thought $30 for breakfast was a little expensive. They had a $15 continental breakfast option but we did not , have breakfast on the second floor. We chose this property because it was dog friendly and we saw that many people brought their dogs. We do not end up bringing our dog but know that it would be easy to do in the future. Luis provided excellent service. He was also our agent when we checked out. The valet were very friendly and very quick. It’s not to say that there weren’t lines at peak times but they handled them quickly. On Saturday and Sunday night they had live music in the lobby that is pipe through the speakers in the hotel in the public areas. We enjoyed the live music very much. We will definitely be staying here again.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Responded 03 Sept 2024
Dear Lisa, Thank you for your thoughtful review. It’s wonderful to hear that Luis’s exceptional service set a positive tone for your stay and that the accessible room and its features made your experience comfortable. The Margaritaville ambiance, coupled with the enjoyable dining and live music, added a special touch to your visit. Knowing that our pet-friendly policy offers future convenience is also great to hear. We’re delighted you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe.
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Pleasantly surprised by this hotel. It's within 2 blocks away from the Heavenly Gondola which I only discovered now. This helps reduce the stress in booking parking reservations and waking up early to get to the Heavenly site. Parking is valet only and it's underground parking. It may be a bit of a wait getting into the hotel during peak time. The entrance is the street light before Harrah's hotel. There is an indoor pool that we didn't try. The room is very spacious with a separate room for couch-sitting and a second tv. There is a bar area with its own sink and a refrigerator below. There is also a dining table with 4 chairs. Plenty of room for families to stay, bring in their equipment, let it dry. We didn't care too much about the view on the 2nd floor which was not a view at all. I'll take this room over the other pros that I've cited. Bathroom has a large sink covering end to end with two separate faucets. Pretty awesome!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Responded 28 Feb 2024
Dear Bernard, We are elated to know our accommodations exceeded your expectations! Thank you for highlighting everything you enjoyed about your experience, from our fantastic location to our spacious, well-appointed rooms. Next time, we hope you will partake in all that we offer at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe!
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This was our first time staying at a Margaritaville resort. This is a converted Embassy Suites. Complete remodel as rooms felt new and decor much brighter throughout resort. Great location right on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Many attractions, restaurants, casinos and shops less than a 5-minute walk away. Resort has an indoor pool but also an outside terrace for those wanting to work on tan. Landmark Bar and Grill is a casual restaurant with seating inside, outside or at bar which also has outside and inside seating. Wide variety of menu items for all tastes. JWB Prime Steak and Seafood is more upscale and a little pricey. Food was very good and make friends with Ann at the bar. There is a License to Chill Bar in the atrium with live music at night. It is not open every day. They offer a breakfast buffet Wednesday thru Sunday that was very good. It was open 7 to 11 when we were there. There is also a small shop open during the day for coffee, smoothies and snacks. Everyone we met (except one) who worked at hotel was very friendly and made you feel welcome. Only person was front desk worker who when asked about recommendation for spa services just said Google it. We were very impressed with the bartenders we met as all were attentive and had great sense of humors. Parking is valet only. Prices for rooms was reasonable considering all rooms are suites. I believe there are only a few rooms with views of the lake. We had a great time during our 5 nights there and will definitely go back.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Make reservations ahead for JWB.
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Responded 06 Jul 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the remodeled rooms, convenient location, and various amenities at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe. We appreciate your positive remarks about our dining options, friendly staff, and the overall experience during your stay. We value your input as we constantly improve, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit.
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The hotel has been renovated nicely. It used to be an old embassy suites. The rooms are actually suites and have a separate room with a couch, not a sofa bed. There was only one person working at the counter and always a long line checking in. When I reserved the room two months prior there was no mention of valet parking. This added about an additional $50 per day with tipping if you use your car 2 to 3 times per day. There is no mention of valet parking or a daily valet charge , even on their own website, when you book a room. This is also a dog friendly hotel except my wife and kids are all allergic to dogs. They do not have differentiate non-pet from pet friendly rooms. Our room was fine but it could be a problem. There was supposed to be a $35/day resort charge but it is $40/day. The location is convenient to the casinos and ski lift.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Plan on spending an additional $50/day.
The restaurant on site is expensive and not good.
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Responded 18 Jun 2024
Dear Fsufalcon, We understand how frustrating it can be having to face the challenges you experienced, and we are sorry your time with us fell short of your expectations. Your feedback will be used to continually improve upon our guest's experience. If your travels bring you back this way, know we would be very grateful for the opportunity to serve you again.
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Pebble Beach, California638 contributions191 helpful votes
Yes, there is a concierge in the corner in the lobby and they can help you. But beware of their timeshare ploys. There are also numerous places down the street by the heavenly gondola that can help you with your activities.
There are more places to choose from in the South Lake Tahoe area.
PRICE RANGE
R 2,614 - R 4,719 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaLake Tahoe (California)South Lake Tahoe
NUMBER OF ROOMS
399
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