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A rustic lodge with a stone facade, large windows, and a snow-covered landscape.

A wooden deck with a stone wall and a swimming pool.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden staircase, and a cozy seating arrangement.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, large windows, and a stone fireplace.

1. Black Bear Lodge

0.9 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Stephanie

£131

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with wooden balconies and a bike rack.

A modern building with a two-story parking garage, a white car parked inside, and a sign reading "BLC B".

A modern outdoor area with a fireplace, a large bathtub, and a wicker chair.

A modern multi-story building with a pool area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

2. Desolation Hotel

Lakeside Park, 1.7 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Ashley

£301

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lodge with a stone foundation and wooden upper structure, named 'South Lake Chalet' in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and a garden with rocks and plants.

A spacious kitchen with modern appliances and a large dining area with wooden furniture.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a sliding glass door.

3. South Lake Chalet, a ZenStay Hotel

Lakeside Park, 1.7 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Leslee

£121

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A large outdoor swimming pool with a circular hot tub, surrounded by lounge chairs and a snow-covered landscape.

A hotel sign with a stone wall, surrounded by well-maintained grass and shrubs.

A ski resort with multiple buildings, a ski lift, and a well-maintained green area with seating and tables.

A spacious lobby with a brown leather sofa, multiple armchairs, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

4. Heavenly Village Condos - Grand Residence

Heavenly Village, 1.4 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

JILL

£187

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A room with a wooden wall, two leather chairs, a small table with a plant, and a bulletin board with various papers.

A white car parked in a snowy area with a mountain in the background.

A building with multiple rooms, each with a door and windows.

A reception desk with a computer, a clock, framed certificates, and a painting of a landscape.

5. Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

1.5 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Marcelle

£45

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows.

Two people walking on a sandy beach with the ocean and mountains in the background.

A lodge with a covered entrance, surrounded by tall trees and well-lit pathways.

6. Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola

Lakeside Park, 1.7 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Ruby

£61

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A swimming pool with a metal railing, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean and mountains.

A resort with a pool, beach, and mountain views.

A large bed with a view of the sea through a sliding glass door.

A beach with a pier extending into calm waters, mountains in the background, and a building with a flat roof on the left.

7. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

1.6 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Victoria

£112

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a window with a view of the outside.

A building with a sign reading "Americana Village" and a flower bed with red, yellow, and orange tulips.

A wooden interior with a fireplace, television, and kitchen area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

8. The Americana Village

1.2 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Simon

£86

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A stone fire pit with chairs around it, set in a courtyard with trees and a building in the background.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a high ceiling.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop. There are two green barstools and a wooden dining table with a bowl of pinecones.

A nighttime view of a hotel pool area with multiple swimming pools, lounge chairs, and a building with illuminated windows.

9. Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Village, 1.5 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Pranav

£118

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Blue Lake Inn at Tahoe."

A sign for Blue Lake Inn at Tahoe with a mountain and water graphic, registration direction, and a parking area with cars and a stone wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a remote control, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and a covered seating area.

10. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 1.6 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

STEVA

£60

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, modern seating, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a desk, and a window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a large window, a flat-screen TV, a round table with chairs, and a sofa.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a grand piano.

11. Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Valley, 0.3 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Jiafan

£98

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A fire pit with red chairs and a red umbrella in an outdoor setting.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A two-story wooden building with a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a ceiling fan, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

12. The Jeffrey Hotel

Lakeside Park, 1.7 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Monty

£62

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A ski resort building with multiple floors, a ski lift, and snow-covered surroundings.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

13. Marriott's Timber Lodge

Heavenly Village, 1.6 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Sara

£111

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a pool.

A modern multi-story hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, a central seating area with booths, and a bar on the left.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a fireplace, and a bed.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Tahoe

1.3 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Yesica

£131

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a television, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a white brick wall.

An outdoor patio with seating, a grill, and a building with stone pillars and a covered area.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, parking area, and buildings surrounded by dense forest and mountains.

A compact kitchenette with a coffee machine, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with toiletries.

15. Blue Jay Lodge

Lakeside Park, 1.7 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Sheila

£70

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor seating area with two square tables, each with a built-in fire feature.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A small kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a hanging rack. There is a wooden cabinet with drawers and a small table with chairs.

A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet with drawers, a wooden chair, and a small white table.

16. The Iceberg Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 1.7 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

JITEN SUNIL

£78

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A covered parking area with a metal railing, a staircase, and a view of a building with a large window.

A modern kitchen with wooden accents, a dining area with blue upholstered chairs, and decorative wall mirrors.

A room with two blue tufted chairs, a small black table, and three decorative wall mirrors.

17. Lake Ridge Hotel

Lakeside Park, 1.8 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Paige

£32

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, hanging chandeliers, and a stone wall backdrop.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent Harrah's sign.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a bar/lounge area.

An indoor dining area with stone walls, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.

18. Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

1.8 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

jennifer

£100

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor deck with wooden tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A spacious room with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and large beer kegs.

A rustic bar area with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and hanging pendant lights.

A wooden reception desk with a chalkboard menu, hanging lights, and a sign reading "BASE CAMP".

19. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 1.8 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

Dana

£84

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A large, multi-story hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent central building with a green roof and multiple windows.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, comfortable chairs, and a unique wooden chandelier.

A modern living room with a fireplace, blue accent walls, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

An indoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountain landscape through large windows.

20. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Village, 1.6 mi from First Ride Ski Lift

kimberly

£129

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to First Ride Ski Lift

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Black Bear Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 581 reviews	View
Desolation Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 118 reviews	View
South Lake Chalet, a ZenStay Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
Heavenly Village Condos - Grand Residence	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe	9.2 Wonderful 1,173 reviews	View

Top First Ride Hotel Reviews

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean facility"

Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay."

HiMark

10/10 Excellent

"Great and friendly staff. Room was more than expected as far as amenities. Great stay. Would definitely stay again."

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

10/10 Excellent

"Large clean room, perfect location!"

Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South

10/10 Excellent

"Many restaurants to choose around the area, staffs are helpful and friendly. But aircon in our room is little bit noisy, hair conditioner bottle is empty but the shower room is excellent."

7 bedroom 6.5 bath Heavenly Estate Next To Heavenly Ski Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"My family of 10 rented this place to celebrate my 50th birthday. The house was beautiful, clean, and overall perfect. The location was close to everything, and the house was equipped with everything we needed. I would highly recommend!"

Hot Tub | Lake Views | Poker | Deck | BBQ

10/10 Excellent

"The stay was great! The place was so beautiful. Both the home and the view were amazing. The master bedroom and bath were the best I've experienced. And another bedroom with bath was an added plus. I'd definitely stay here again."

Heavenly Mountain Gem - Pets, Hot Tub

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Spectacular Heavenly Cabin 4BR,3BA 2 Min to Ski

10/10 Excellent

"Place was as described and we would be happy to stay their again"

Other attractions near First Ride

Gunbarrel Express

Enjoy a trip to Gunbarrel Express and popular activities such as skiing in South Lake Tahoe. Make time for the casinos and snowboarding in this walkable area.

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Heavenly California Parking Log

Find out about the history of South Lake Tahoe with a stop at Heavenly California Parking Log. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the ski slopes.

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World Cup Ski Lift

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to World Cup Ski Lift and popular activities such as skiing in South Lake Tahoe. Discover the great live music and casinos in this walkable area.

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Aerial Tramway

8.8/10 (64 reviews)

You can learn about the history of South Lake Tahoe with a trip to Aerial Tramway. Discover the great live music and casinos in this walkable area.

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Pioneer Tow Rope

You can take time to visit Pioneer Tow Rope during your travels to South Lake Tahoe. Discover the area's mountain views and casinos.

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Temple Bat Yam

Temple Bat Yam is just one of the places to see in South Lake Tahoe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around First Ride?

First Ride is located in a welcoming area of South Lake Tahoe known for its beautiful lakeside setting and first-class casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 267 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near First Ride?

Adjacent to First Ride, Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free valet parking. Another good choice is Heavenly Valley Townhouses, located just 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to First Ride?

Expedia has 267 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from First Ride.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near First Ride, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near First Ride.

What can I see and do near First Ride?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Campground by the Lake and Bijou Community Park. Dip your toes in the water at Lakeside Beach, El Dorado Beach and Regan Beach. Heavenly Village Mini Golf, Heavenly Village Ice Rink and Magic Carpet Golf are some favourites close by First Ride.

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Our top choices for First Ride Ski Lift hotels

1. Black Bear Lodge

2. Desolation Hotel

3. South Lake Chalet, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Heavenly Village Condos - Grand Residence

5. Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

6. Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola

7. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

8. The Americana Village

9. Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

10. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

11. Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

12. The Jeffrey Hotel

13. Marriott's Timber Lodge

14. Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Tahoe

15. Blue Jay Lodge

16. The Iceberg Tahoe

17. Lake Ridge Hotel

18. Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

19. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

20. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Compare popular hotels close to First Ride Ski Lift

Top First Ride Hotel Reviews

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

HiMark

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South

7 bedroom 6.5 bath Heavenly Estate Next To Heavenly Ski Lodge

Hot Tub | Lake Views | Poker | Deck | BBQ

Heavenly Mountain Gem - Pets, Hot Tub

Spectacular Heavenly Cabin 4BR,3BA 2 Min to Ski

Other attractions near First Ride

Gunbarrel Express

Heavenly California Parking Log

World Cup Ski Lift

Aerial Tramway

Pioneer Tow Rope

Temple Bat Yam

Frequently asked questions