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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

￥25,549

￥29,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

2. South Lake Chalet, a ZenStay Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.7 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Leslee

￥11,844

￥25,413 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 building with a two-story parking garage, a white car parked inside, and a sign reading "BLC B".

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

3. Desolation Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Ashley

￥56,306

￥63,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A stone building with a sign reading "Marriott Grand Residence Club."

4. Heavenly Village Condos - Grand Residence

Heavenly Village, 2.3 km from First Ride Ski Lift

JILL

￥34,007

￥39,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

2.4 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Marcelle

￥8,037

￥9,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

￥13,518

￥16,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 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.

7. The Americana Village

1.9 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Simon

￥15,517

￥18,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A lodge with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a red-roofed 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 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.

8. Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Village, 2.3 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Jasmine

￥21,353

￥25,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

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

9. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

2.6 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Victoria

￥21,065

￥24,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 picnic table and mountains in the background.

10. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 2.6 km from First Ride Ski Lift

STEVA

￥10,756

￥12,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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, 0.5 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Jiafan

￥13,792

￥20,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

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

12. Blue Jay Lodge

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Sheila

￥7,294

￥15,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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.

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

13. Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Tahoe

2.1 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Yesica

￥23,137

￥27,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

14. The Jeffrey Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.7 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Monty

￥9,312

￥12,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining table with apples.

15. Marriott's Timber Lodge

Heavenly Village, 2.5 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Sara

￥20,088

￥23,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 cozy living room with a round dining table, wooden chairs, a sofa, and a decorative wall hanging.

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.

16. The Iceberg Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 2.7 km from First Ride Ski Lift

JITEN SUNIL

￥14,221

￥16,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

17. Lake Ridge Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Paige

￥6,121

￥7,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a large wooden sign reading 'WOLF,' a stone wall, and two large trees with branches.

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

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

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

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

2.9 km from First Ride Ski Lift

jennifer

￥12,670

￥21,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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

19. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 2.9 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Dana

￥15,286

￥17,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

20. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Village, 2.7 km from First Ride Ski Lift

kimberly

￥15,498

￥27,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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
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

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent

"great staff was a huge help"

Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a one bedroom which was up to date and a great use of space for my husband and I! We loved the clean and cozy layout!"

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."

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. Heavenly Village Condos - Grand Residence

5. Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

6. Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola

7. The Americana Village

8. Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

9. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

10. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

11. Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

12. Blue Jay Lodge

13. Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Tahoe

14. The Jeffrey Hotel

15. Marriott's Timber 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

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

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

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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