Stay at Apex Inn, a 3.5-star motel in South Lake Tahoe offering free Wi-Fi, parking, and air-conditioning. Close to Heavenly Mountain Resort and Emerald Bay State Park.
Guests appreciate the clean, quiet rooms and friendly service at this modest motel, highlighting its practicality and affordability near popular Tahoe attractions.
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Apex Inn is a straightforward motel located on Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe, offering basic accommodations with essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and air conditioning. The property features a BBQ and picnic area along with free parking, making it a practical choice for travelers seeking convenience rather than luxury. While it does not offer on-site dining or a pool, it provides accessibility accommodations and kid-friendly facilities.
Set amidst tall trees and just six miles from well-known casinos like Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Harveys Lake Tahoe, this low-rise motel offers a quiet environment away from the city bustle. Guests have noted the clean, comfortable rooms and appreciate the peaceful atmosphere combined with a location that is close to shops, dining options, and outdoor activities.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do nearby, with Heavenly Mountain Resort, Emerald Bay State Park, and Fallen Leaf Lake all within easy reach. These spots offer skiing, hiking, boating, and panoramic views, making Apex Inn a convenient base for exploring the natural beauty of the area.
Guest reviews highlight good value and friendly service, with several praising the motel’s cleanliness and quiet setting. While some facilities such as pet-friendliness, fitness centers, and airport shuttles are not available, the hotel has a solid reputation for meeting the needs of visitors who prioritize functionality and location over extra amenities.
Check-in is available from 4:00 PM with check-out at 11:00 AM. The motel can be contacted via phone at +1 530-541-2940 for any inquiries.
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It's a nice quaint hotel. Close to everything. The rooms have what you need and it's quiet.
Stayed here twice a week for 11 weeks during my clinical rotation for school. Great place to stay. Cheapest in the area. Everything advertised worked such as microwave, refrigerator, and wifi. Hosts are friendly and welcoming. Enjoyed my time there.
Excellent value for the price. My partner and I have stayed here multiple times over the last few months. The rooms are clean and comfortable. You check in at High Country Lodge which is less than a 1 minute drive down the road. Check in and interaction with the staff has always been pleasant. Also, prime location; close to great restaurants, coffee shops, grocery and bike trails.
Very nice clean rooms. Great price! It's close to all the fun things that you can do! Shopping, skiing, snow boarding ... fishing... waiting for the fresh powder....Snow baby snow..
I don't know why this place has bad reviews. They were Great! We had a connection problem with ourTV and they came right away and fixed it. It was a problem on Spectrums end not the hotels. We wanted to use the jacuzzi and called the office and, right away he came and unlocked it, cleaned it, and made sure we had big fresh towels to use when we got out. I love the location, too. Away from the busy city, but close enough to be there in a couple of minutes. This was my second time staying here in a little over a year. Both times were great! Highly recommended!
A hot tub ! Beautiful rooms. Away from the noise and hustle of Tahoe. Walking distance to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and shopping ! Bring your bike hit all the Tahoe hot spots
This place is neat, super clean, well maintained, and better than name brand hotels I’ve stayed in recently that cost 3-4x the price. The rooms are not big, but def big enough. And I’ll take clean and comfy and well appointed every time over big chain hotels. Pride of ownership shows, and the owners being involved makes all the difference. I’d stay here again and again. Also, fantastic location.
Good place to stop and freshen up before heading back up to the mountain, easy access and enough room for you're kid to play
Surrounded by tall trees, this utilitarian low-rise hotel is 6 miles from Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Harveys Lake Tahoe casinos.
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