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

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

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

A stone facade with a wooden entrance and steps leading to a red door.

1. Black Bear Lodge

1.4 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Stephanie

￥25,317

￥28,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

2. South Lake Chalet, a ZenStay Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.7 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Leslee

￥9,168

￥22,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A modern spa area with a hot tub, wooden flooring, a seating area, and a glass door leading to an outdoor space.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a wall-mounted circular light fixture, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a countertop.

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

3. Desolation Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Anna

￥47,800

￥54,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, a shower, and a desk with a chair.

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

4. Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

2.4 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Marcelle

￥7,943

￥9,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

A wooden deck with a stone fire pit and benches overlooking a lake with mountains in the background.

5. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

2.6 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Victoria

￥20,649

￥23,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

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

6. Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola

Lakeside Park, 2.7 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Ruby

￥13,710

￥16,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

A lodge with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a red-roofed building in the background.

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.

7. Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Village, 2.3 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Pranav

￥21,159

￥24,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

A multi-story building with a stone facade, balconies with metal railings, and a garden with flowers and a bench.

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

8. The Americana Village

1.9 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Simon

￥15,376

￥18,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

9. Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Valley, 0.5 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Jiafan

￥13,667

￥20,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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.

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

A beach with a row of boats docked in the water, a mountain range in the background, and a clear sky.

10. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 2.6 km from First Ride Ski Lift

STEVA

￥10,658

￥12,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Tahoe

2.1 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Yesica

￥22,926

￥27,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A reception desk at Blue Jay Lodge with a wooden design, a globe, and a computer.

12. Blue Jay Lodge

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Katlyn

￥7,237

￥14,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a tree with string lights.

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, 2.5 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Sara

￥19,905

￥23,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

A two-story motel with yellow doors, a covered outdoor area, and a parking lot.

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

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

14. Lake Ridge Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Paige

￥6,065

￥7,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A bar area with a sign reading 'LICENSE TO CHILL BAR' and a group of people seated at the bar.

A spacious lobby with a central fireplace, a circular emblem on the floor, and hanging glass chandeliers.

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

15. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Village, 2.7 km from First Ride Ski Lift

kimberly

￥15,357

￥27,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

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

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

16. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 2.9 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Dana

￥15,276

￥17,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, a dining area, and a view of the outside.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a stone fireplace, a large bed, and a nightstand with a lamp.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of the street.

A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a microwave.

17. Heavenly Valley Lodge

Heavenly Valley, 1.2 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Whitney

￥12,523

￥19,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden deck overlooking a beach with a sunset view.

A cozy lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a reception desk.

A modern living room with a curved staircase, a sofa set, a coffee table, and framed artwork on the wall.

Two beach chairs on a sandy beach with a calm sea and distant mountains.

18. Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

2.3 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Alma

￥18,717

￥21,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden rocking chair, a small table with a lamp, and a view of the spa area.

A snow-covered outdoor area with a sign for POSTMARC Hotel & spa suites.

A hotel room with a bed, a black armchair, a small table, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a covered outdoor area, a sign indicating the name 'POSTMARC', and American flags.

19. POSTMARC Hotel and Spa Suites

2.2 km from First Ride Ski Lift

ANNA

￥13,333

￥17,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror. There is a fireplace in the adjacent room.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a chair, and a rug.

An aerial view of a beach with a forested area and mountains in the background.

20. The Coachman Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Danielle

￥13,489

￥22,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Compare popular hotels close to First Ride Ski Lift

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Black Bear Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 581 reviews	View
South Lake Chalet, a ZenStay Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
Desolation Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 118 reviews	View
Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe	9.2 Wonderful 1,176 reviews	View
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View

Top First Ride Hotel Reviews

3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club

10/10 Excellent

"Todo me pareció bien"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Delightful experience thanks want full size jacuzzi"

Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely beautiful area and we will definitely be staying again."

Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South

8/10 Good

"I think the property needs some upgrading . The room was somehow clean , although everything in the room and bathroom was updated . It did not provide any toiletries sets, just tissue paper, towels and toilet paper. Basic needs. For a night stay it was ok."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean facility"

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 Ski Lift

Enjoy a trip to Gunbarrel Express and popular activities like 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 when you spend time 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 like 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 when you stop by 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 top-notch casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 267 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place 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 traveler 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 will I be able to find close to First Ride?

Expedia has 267 hotels and other accommodations 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 refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near First Ride.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near First Ride?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near First Ride, head over to our customer service page.

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 favorites close by First Ride.

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Our top choices for First Ride Ski Lift hotels

1. Black Bear Lodge

2. South Lake Chalet, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Desolation Hotel

4. Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

5. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

6. Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola

7. Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

8. The Americana Village

9. Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

10. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

11. Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Tahoe

12. Blue Jay Lodge

13. Marriott's Timber Lodge

14. Lake Ridge Hotel

15. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

16. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

17. Heavenly Valley Lodge

18. Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

19. POSTMARC Hotel and Spa Suites

20. The Coachman Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to First Ride Ski Lift

Top First Ride Hotel Reviews

3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club

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

Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South

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

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 Ski Lift

Heavenly California Parking Log

World Cup Ski Lift

Aerial Tramway

Pioneer Tow Rope

Temple Bat Yam

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