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

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

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

Stephanie

NT$5,195

NT$5,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

Beverly

NT$2,823

NT$5,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Elisabeth

NT$11,704

NT$13,260 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

JILL

NT$6,915

NT$8,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

Marcelle

NT$1,795

NT$2,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

6. Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola

Lakeside Park, 2.7 km from First Ride

Irina

NT$2,361

NT$2,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

7. The Americana Village

1.9 km from First Ride

Fredrick

NT$3,155

NT$3,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 resort with a pool, beach, and mountain views.

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

8. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

2.6 km from First Ride

Karthikeyan

NT$4,605

NT$5,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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, 2.3 km from First Ride

Pranav

NT$4,343

NT$5,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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.

10. The Jeffrey Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.7 km from First Ride

Monty

NT$1,839

NT$2,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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.

11. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 2.6 km from First Ride

Angie

NT$2,187

NT$2,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 hot tub with a stone wall backdrop, surrounded by chairs and a small table.

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

12. Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Valley, 0.5 km from First Ride

Michelle

NT$2,875

NT$4,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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.

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

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

13. Blue Jay Lodge

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride

Sheila

NT$1,558

NT$3,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

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

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

2.9 km from First Ride

jennifer

NT$2,287

NT$3,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Jinson

NT$4,084

NT$4,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a built-in fireplace.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Tahoe

2.1 km from First Ride

Yesica

NT$4,705

NT$5,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 room with a wooden desk, two wooden chairs, a white table, and a window with curtains.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a sign for 'The Iceberg Tahoe'.

A sign for The Iceberg Tahoe, a building with a stone facade, and a parking area with snow.

17. The Iceberg Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 2.7 km from First Ride

JITEN SUNIL

NT$3,382

NT$3,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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.

18. Lake Ridge Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride

Paige

NT$1,245

NT$1,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

19. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 2.9 km from First Ride

Ashley

NT$2,996

NT$3,490 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 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.

A rustic cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a kitchenette.

20. Heavenly Valley Lodge

Heavenly Valley, 1.2 km from First Ride

Whitney

NT$2,570

NT$4,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Compare popular hotels close to First Ride

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Black Bear Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 575 reviews	View
South Lake Chalet, a ZenStay Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Desolation Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 114 reviews	View
Heavenly Village Condos - Grand Residence	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe	9.2 Wonderful 1,173 reviews	View

Top First Ride Hotel Reviews

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

10/10 Excellent

"It was great location. Nice room."

Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel."

Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village

8/10 Good

"Staff was very welcoming. The room was clean. Appears the rooms were recently remodeled. Breakfast was good."

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Rooms were clean, staff friendly. Will stay here again!"

3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club

8/10 Good

"Clean room and bathroom.Nice Jacuzzis. Checkin time is later than usual."

Hotel Azure

8/10 Good

"Great property and close to the action."

Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay. Room was nice and clean. Very convenient location."

Heavenly Valley Lodge

8/10 Good

"Easy in and out access in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of parking. Rooms were clean, and there were plenty of coffee and cups and amenities to go around. Would recommend for a future trip!"

Black Bear Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"It is an absolutely amazing hotel! Every little detail was so special, the staff is kind and helpful, the place itself is very clean and cozy. 10 out of 10 experience, we will definitely stay again!"

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.

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 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. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

9. Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

10. The Jeffrey Hotel

11. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

12. Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

13. Blue Jay Lodge

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

15. Marriott's Timber Lodge

16. Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Tahoe

17. The Iceberg Tahoe

18. Lake Ridge Hotel

19. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

20. Heavenly Valley Lodge

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Top First Ride Hotel Reviews

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club

Hotel Azure

Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Valley Lodge

Black Bear Lodge

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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