Name: Tea Garden Lodge
Address: Poplar Street, 932, South Lake Tahoe, 96150, US

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Jennifer

It was a place to sleep but the cups were dirty, there were stains on the comforter and the conditioner and lotion was already opened. Also the toilet was wobbly. It's also pretty much all self serve check in via text so take as you will.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Miguel

Que no te atienden personalmente para aser check in todo en línea o por teléfono

Business

2/10

Poor

15 Nov 2025

Naga

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Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

carmen

Great rooms

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Hsieh Ling

Very nice place to stay. Will book again.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2025

Justin

Rundown No Frills rooms need remodeling whole place needs remodeling but great location and clean enough

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2025

Christine

Would stay there again

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2025

Heather

Great location,clean and comfortable rooms. Friendly staff

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2025

Timothy

Key can be copied....

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Juan

Clean, friendly host, close to all attractions and lake.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2025

Janet

Friendly staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2025

Taylor

Affordable and close to everything, you definitely get what you pay for but no complaints, the bed was big and comfy the bathroom was a reasonable size, TV has all the channels and options to watch if you want to stay in. I’ve stayed here multiple times and it’s always consistent and convenient

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2025

lily

Decent place to stay for the value

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2025

James

Fees in addition to those charged by Expedia; couldn’t cancel at that point without penalty. Bad sheets. Lumpy bed. Way overpriced.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2025

pamela

Price was good. Location was good. People were friendly, although it is an older hotel. It was very clean.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

FABIANA FERNANDA

Very comfortable bed, front desk staff very friendly. Recommended!

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2025

Maximo

I am not comfortable while we are staying at the hotel because someone tried to open while we are inside the room ww are not sure who is that person. Its really scary because they can open the door while we already have the key in the room. Its not safe to stay in this place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Osvaldo

N/a

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2025

SERGUEI

Old but tidy. Worth the money. Responsive staff.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2025

Alex

Fair accommodation for the price point

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2025

Melissa

The property could use some work

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Daniel

Staff was very nice from our first to last day. Quick and easy check out.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2025

holly

There was no microwave or fridge. For the price, there definitely should have been

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Feb 2025

Jacob

Really bad

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2025

Shaina

We were traveling on a budget and this place was perfect. Definitely not fancy, but it was great for the occasion. It was clean & comfortable. It had a mini fridge, coffee & coffee maker, nearby ice machine, hair dryer, iron, etc. I would consider staying again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2025

Vanessa

Quick trip

Great price for a quick last minute trip, definitely wouldn't be my #1 choice. Although location is ok but rooms are outdated. Owner did say he is remodeling all rooms and making updates to the hotel, definitely will forward to that.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

Katie

It’s a decent stay for what you pay for. It’s clean and you get a safe place to sleep for the night - that’s enough for me.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

27 Sep 2024

Walter C

It's an old motel, and that's fine, but it's short-staffed by family who weren't at the counter and the office is closed. You have to text them and they get back to you in an hour.
The bed was nice, but the rooms do not have A/C and that means no fan for noise. Normally okay, but when there is a crying baby in the next room at midnight, some white noise makes a difference.
Like most cheap places, they paint over crumbling structure instead of repairing and replacing it.

It's close to the Harvey's concert venue, which is the only thing going for it.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Sep 2024

Martha

Close to harrahs

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2024

Chris

People put lower reviews on this property...there is nothing wrong with this place...unless you like to nitpick little things..great place for overnight stay..with the best rates. Staff was very nice abd helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Sergio

Good place. And friendly office staff.
Thank you.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2024

Wayland

Another great stay at the Tea Garden! Quick and easy check-in. 3-5 minute walk to the casinos. 5-10 minute walk to the beach. Bed and pillows were super comfortable. As always Jimmy is right in top of any service you need—in this case turning on the heater pilot before we went out for the night. This us our go to place for concerts at Harvey’s.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Clayton

Nice stay for event nearby

Was a little nervous at first appearance but after a wonderful registration and in our room it was enjoyable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Ernay

Jimmy is an awesome host. Love him.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Aug 2024

Alberto

Not enough parking. The carpet was dirty and parts of the carpet are missing. No attendant to be found.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Aug 2024

Brenda

The shower floor was cracked! You could cut your feet on it. Plus it looked disgusting

4/10

Poor

06 Aug 2024

Carolina

Not a clean place

The place was not clean

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

Rachel

Place is old school, needs a litte more guidance with house keeping and is a super good deal with minimal amenities but surprisingly quiet for being a downstairs unit and dog friendly. We had a blast, dog included, and all bedding towels and necessities were perfectly fine. I believe it was the owner who checked us in and he made us feel like we were VIP guests. I would absolutely stay again.

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

31 Jul 2024

Marie

Not good

No microwave or mini fridge. Smelled like marijuana. Not clean and very old.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

31 Jul 2024

Paul

The manager was unpleasant,over priced, dirty, unkept property and rooms. Blankets were dirty, toilet wasn't screwed down. Shower too small to use.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2024

Katherine

Wonderful place to stay. Friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2024

Kim

Some updates to room, some of it was dated. No maid service for the three days I was there. Ran out of coffee, cups, cream and sugar. This was disappointing. The room overall was average but at least it was clean.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2024

Jareth

Enjoyed my stay , 2nd time staying and will look forward to stay here again for my next trip !

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Maria

Close to Stateline and restaurants

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2024

Irene

Portable air conditioner. Vent connected thru window. Unable to close blinds completely

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Adriana

Nice place to stay !

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

From start to finish this property is terrible a temporary air conditioner in all the windows torn up rugs one key that only works on one of the locks and not the deadbolt love you one employee who was helpful shower that looks like somebody spilled the trash into it television that you have to stand next to to make it work just the terrible pot property all the way around would never recommend this to anyone ever again

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2024

Aldrin

Very basic

No microwave. Very basic room with paint peeling in bathtub. Great location, but expect noise Friday nights as it is close to live music.

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2024

evelin

Thank you

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Anthony

We got in a lot later than expected. I called to let them know and the person at the front desk stayed late to check us in. It was a very kind gesture and very much appreciated

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

12 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Filthy dirty

Dirty and filthy. We stayed for 3 nights never saw a housekeeper even they charged 50 dlls per services. Comforter had a bad nasty stains but We didn't have option to talk with somebody at the property the office it was always closed. I didn't expect any fancy furniture or expensive amenities but yes I did expected a clean place to sleep. TV didn't work, head board, pictures, night stand, lamp everything is dirty and filthy. I don't know how Hotels.com back up and promote this kind of places. Very disappointed with this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2024

Juliana

Really close to bars and the beach

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

05 Jun 2024

Diego

This hotel charges a non-negotiable $28 dollars for utility fees when you check in.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2024

Ernest

Old but seems to be clean

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

01 Apr 2024

Sergey

Not well maintained property. Gas heaters, no ventilation, old smelly beds, disintegrating shades. I don’t recommend unless you’re a hardcore skier

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

18 Mar 2024

Mehul

No heater working in cold night.

Room did not have heater working, room was little smelly. Plus they have charged me some extra 28$ which now i have to find out what it is about.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

28 Jan 2024

Corina

The bedroom floor

4/10

Poor

25 Dec 2023

Xiuli

The shower didn’t work and room is cold

2/10

Poor

03 Dec 2023

Rick

They are in the middle of remodeling and you can see it everywhere

Business Pet

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2023

Mark

Friendly staff, clean rooms and nice price!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2023

Alice

Great location, easily walkable to Harvey's Outside Venue and casinos. Reception was friendly and nice. If you just need a bed for a night, might be a decent option, but walls are quite thin, and noise travels. We were on ground level, and could hear people overhead walking, maybe upstairs would be quieter, but no elevator. Also, might want to request extra blankets if needed before office closes, thin covers on bed, and no spare in room.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Sep 2023

Richard

Dirty and either too cold (no heat) or too warm. Staff said if we came back next year he would offer a better room. Poop on toilet rim and shower too dirty too use. Carpet turned my white socks black. Could go on but just do not stay there.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2023

Sajeesh

No privacy as blinds were not able to close

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2023

Reginald

Location and price.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

10 Sep 2023

Daniel

Dog friendly..but floors and shower dirty

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2023

Michaela

The room was large and well kept! Friendly staff and easy walking to the strip.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Sep 2023

Daisy

They have not cleaned the carpets. The carpet was full of stains. Bad odor. They do not clean under the bed. My dog found a sock and old food underneath the bed. I had to check out early because I was getting sick. They rushed us to get out when I had paid for a second day. They wanted to rent out the room as quickly as possible.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2023

Brian

Good place for what you pay for. Friendly staff. Good area walking distance to places

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

27 Aug 2023

paul

Old hotel. Needs to be updated badly!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2023

Noah

This is one of the last hotels near Stateline with the old Tahoe vibe. It seems most other hotels have been sold to the highest bidder, get a new coat of paint and then start charging $300 a night. Stateline has changed a lot since I was kid. We were up here as a last minute trip to see family and just needed a bed, a roof, and a bath. That’s what we got and it did the job just fine. No frills, no spas. If you’re looking for luxury, this may not be the place for you. If you’re a weary traveler however, Tea Garden Lodge is wonderful. They allow pets too which my dog thinks is great. Thanks.

Pet

4/10

Poor

20 Aug 2023

Kevin

Gross! Nasty old place with sticky carpeting

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2023

Juan

Only point the first room we got was dirty they changed it right away but this second room didn’t had AC 😩 beside it everything else was alright

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2023

Wayland

Another great stay

Another great stay at the Tea Garden Inn: Quiet, clean, and comfortable! See my post from last week for more details.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

Wayland

Close to casinos and beach!!

This was the second time we had stayed at the Tea Garden, and again it was awesome. Rooms were clean, and the bed super comfortable. The Tea Garden is 2 blocks from the casinos, so it is an easy walk to concerts at Harvey’s via the back entrance (behind Harvey’s). It is also only about a 10 minute walk to the beach. I emphasize walk as you will not get a parking spot. Be aware the beach costs $25 a person, but ask about discounts at check-in. As an added bonus you get Jimmy! Jimmy is the owner, and he is super positive and always hustling to make the place as nice as it can be. Now, to be honest, the Tea Garden is an older place, but it is kept up well. There is no central AC, but portable AC units are provided. If you are staying at Tahoe and just need a place to sleep and shower, the Tea Garden is perfect! On fact, we are staying there this week again!

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Aug 2023

Steven

no one in office most of the time. Rvs parked in parking lot.

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2023

Chris

Water leaking from ceiling

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2023

Angela

Property is run down but is now under new management so maybe they will fix it up.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2023

Scott

great location

We stayed upstairs in Room 217. The shower definitely needs to be changed out over all the room was perfect besides that

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Jul 2023

Tanya

Floor was ripped . A/C UNIT GOES OUT THE WINDOW SUPER LOUD! ITS A DUMP AND COST WAY TO MUCH.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2023

Peggy

We like that it is walkable to the outdoor concerts and shopping. Tucked away for a quiet stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

Sujit

It is close to a nice beach. Also close to dining options.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2023

Kyundai

Worst Hotel in Tahoe!!!! Dirty!

It was so bad that we couldn’t even stay.
The carpet was so dirty.
The pillows hadn’t been replaced in so long that you could see the stained yellow thru the pillow cases.
The couch was stained and dingy from not being cleaned.
The furniture was chipped and not taken care of

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

08 Jul 2023

Lisa

You get what you pay for

Cheap price but you get what you pay for
- check in at 4pm. Latest checkin I’ve ever seen. Front desk area wasn’t even open until 4 so not even an option for earlier check in
- If you are looking for updated and clean rooms look somewhere else. Shower was pretty dirty, a little scrubbing would help, carpet was worn and nails sticking out where carpet and tile were made to come together. We had to put a towel down to not cut our feet.
- Beds were so noisy when you moved even the slightest bit. Very hard mattress as well.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2023

tina

Great Spot!

Very nice and friendly manager, room was great, location amazing to Harvey's concert. Clean, comfy, even let us keep our car there for a few hours after we checked out. Excellent price and would stay again in a heartbeat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2023

dominique

Great property for a budget friendly option!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2023

John

Easy walk to restaurants and Casinos

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2023

Melody

The hotel was not well cleaned. I could tell because there was still dust on counters. Don’t expect house keeping because they don’t worry about that. There is no ace so at nights it would get hot. Their wifi reception is not the best. you get what you pay for, it was an affordable price but next time I would rather stay at a cleaner location.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2023

ROZETA

Good

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2023

Mary

It was a lovely visit

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2023

Lesley

Great location!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

12 Jun 2023

Francisco

Shower and towels dirty.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

31 May 2023

diane

Too old and noisy.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 May 2023

Arjun

The room did not have A/c and plus heater was on and no way to adjust it low. When I tried to call front desk no help came plus I called service agent Expedia for assistance and she was also not able to reach front desk. I was looking for a good rest and due to heater I was not able to sleep properly. That made my next day exhausting & tired

4/10

Poor

09 Apr 2023

Carlos

Not coming back

Shabby reception. The guy doing the checkin wrote my credit card number in a piece of paper. Small room. Bathroom does not have exhaust. Bed is old and irregular.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

02 Apr 2023

Becci

Parking lot wasn't cleared of snow so I had to park in the driveway. The attendant that checked me in physically wrote down my CC# (which isn't proper financial protocol). The room was dated and carpets worn, shower was dingy, and signs stapled to the wall.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2023

Christopher

Good spot to stay but needs to get microwaves and a fridge in the room

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2023

Lucía

Las personas no estan en sus oficinas ,no me quejo alguien ya se ivan cuando arribamos al lugar era muy pobre el lugar .

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

20 Feb 2023

Angelo

I will not recommend this location it nice to stay because its kinda close to the gondola and the town but i will look for more better and good place to stay i paid $250 plus extra $28 for one night stay plus property fee the owner ask for. But when you need extra towel or sheet you srill need to pay $15 for it. Plus my sheets smells like musky smell and seems like they just don’t wash and dry it really well. If you ask for front desk you have to call them on the phone number they provide but expect that they will call back soon specially after office hours.. the place is so old our bed frame need oil and it grinds so bad each move squicks so bad. I will not go back to this place and im asure it i will not recommend this to anyone else.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2023

Anibal

No recommended

To noise please we didn't sleep all night we had to call the office to let now about people making noise and talking loss my money

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

17 Oct 2022

Nikki