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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

1.4 km from First Ride

Stephanie

P9,118

P10,462 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 spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

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.

2. South Lake Chalet, a ZenStay Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.7 km from First Ride

Rafaela

P4,830

P10,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

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

3. Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

2.4 km from First Ride

Marcelle

P3,490

P4,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

4. The Americana Village

1.9 km from First Ride

Fredrick

P6,136

P7,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

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

5. Desolation Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride

Glenna

P21,336

P24,189 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 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.

6. Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 2.4 km from First Ride

Pranav

P10,571

P12,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

7. Lake Ridge Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride

Paige

P4,439

P5,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

8. Blue Jay Lodge

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride

Sheila

P2,712

P5,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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.

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

9. Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Tahoe

2.1 km from First Ride

Julie

P9,150

P10,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

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

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

10. Heavenly Valley Lodge

Heavenly Valley, 1.2 km from First Ride

Whitney

P4,633

P7,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

11. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 2.6 km from First Ride

Angie

P4,254

P5,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

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

12. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Village, 2.7 km from First Ride

Vishal

P5,804

P10,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a menu board listing beer and wine options.

13. The Coachman Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride

PAVEL

P5,592

P9,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wall, a balcony with a view, and a nightstand with a lamp and vase.

A hotel with a pool, stone walls, and a waterfall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden wall.

14. Hotel Azure

3 km from First Ride

Michelle

P7,624

P8,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a bathtub with towels.

15. POSTMARC Hotel and Spa Suites

2.2 km from First Ride

ANNA

P5,869

P7,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden deck overlooking a beach with a sunset view.

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

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a built-in oven.

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

16. Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

2.2 km from First Ride

Alma

P7,757

P9,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

A living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with patterned bedding, bedside lamps, and a window with a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden entertainment unit, and a small stool. A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a microwave is visible in the background.

17. The Moose and Maple Lodge

Lakeside Park, 2.5 km from First Ride

Jack

P8,577

P9,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A lodge with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by tall trees and string lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a microwave, a refrigerator, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed abstract paintings on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A lodge with a large open patio, surrounded by tall pine trees.

18. Adventure Lodge

2.1 km from First Ride

Daniel

P3,354

P5,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a beach and mountains.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a table with glasses and a bottle.

A bar area with round tables, blue cushioned chairs, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

A lakeside property with a dock, beach, and forested area.

19. The Landing Resort & Spa

Lakeside Park, 3 km from First Ride

Christopher

P13,713

P20,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A large hotel with a central entrance, multiple wings, and a well-maintained lawn.

A lobby with a stone pillar, wooden ceiling, and red curtains. There are two lamps on either side of a central floral arrangement.

A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a marble countertop, and a potted orchid.

A spacious living area with a high wooden ceiling, a stone wall, and two leather sofas.

20. Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village

Heavenly Village, 2.3 km from First Ride

Donne

P6,205

P8,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to First Ride

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Black Bear Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 572 reviews	View
South Lake Chalet, a ZenStay Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 216 reviews	View
Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe	9.2 Wonderful 1,174 reviews	View
The Americana Village	9.2 Wonderful 1,789 reviews	View
Desolation Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 109 reviews	View

Top First Ride Hotel Reviews

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious and very clean. It was very comfortable stay. The property itself is in perfect condition after renovation. We just enjoyed our trip and will come again."

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, helpful staff"

Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village

10/10 Excellent

"I’ve stayed here multiple times and they continue making improvements which shows they appreciate their guests."

HiMark

10/10 Excellent

"Desk staff were great. Hot tub was just right."

The Americana Village

10/10 Excellent

"The room is clean and quiet. The staff was very friendly. We had a very good time staying here. Will definitely come back again if we come to Lake Tahoe next time!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Property was amazing, views from the room were incredible !! Front desk needs improvement bt besides that ; will definitely recommend!!!"

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

8/10 Good

"Nice room and pool area. So many amenities have extra costs."

Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South

8/10 Good

"Check in was completely chaotic with no where to park when wanting to check in, leaving many people to double park or park so they block the only exit. The room itself was quite nice so we still gave it 4 stars despite the significant issue with parking. Our stay was good but not sure we would stay here again due to parking problems."

Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place and"

Other attractions near First Ride

Gunbarrel Express

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.

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 hotels

1. Black Bear Lodge

2. South Lake Chalet, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

4. The Americana Village

5. Desolation Hotel

6. Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

7. Lake Ridge Hotel

8. Blue Jay Lodge

9. Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Tahoe

10. Heavenly Valley Lodge

11. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

12. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

13. The Coachman Hotel

14. Hotel Azure

15. POSTMARC Hotel and Spa Suites

16. Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

17. The Moose and Maple Lodge

18. Adventure Lodge

19. The Landing Resort & Spa

20. Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village

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Top First Ride Hotel Reviews

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village

HiMark

The Americana Village

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

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South

Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

Other attractions near First Ride

Gunbarrel Express

Heavenly California Parking Log

World Cup Ski Lift

Aerial Tramway

Pioneer Tow Rope

Temple Bat Yam

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