Lakeside Inn and Casino

i absolutely LOVE lakeside staff. they r VERY cozy and inviting. they r very attentive and always happy 2 be there!
MANNY has got 2 b the sweetest thing since sugar!
if u plan on visiting tahoe, LAKESIDE should b ur first stop!
perfect location considering its the first thing u see when u enter into this sweet quaint lil tourist town!
love this place.
i recommend it to ALL of our bed and breakfast guests!

This is a review for the casino. It was not what we expected. It was very small and the selection of slots and tables was very slim. On the brightside, the bartender made us a killer bloody mary!

Came here to why the locals hang out here. This place was layer back and table limits were reasonable.

I gave this place three stars only because of the friendly and attentive staff. The place itself is nothing to get excited about. The property needs a remodel pronto. It’s falling apart and the décor is from 30 years ago. It needs an update. It’s not a hidden «gem» as others have stated. We stayed here because it was the cheapest option for the MLK weekend. There is ample parking and the casino is ok but the rooms are old and dark with uncomfortable beds and pillows hard as rocks. If you happen to get a room facing the parking lot, it’s going to be loud! That’s not the hotel’s fault though, it’s the drunk people need to scream for some reason as they walk to their rooms. The part that really got me was our leaking ceiling. That tells me how neglected this place is.
The staff on the other hand is very friendly and cordial. They welcome you and help you in any way possible. I would spend a little more money and stay at one of the big hotels next time.

The worst service ever! Avoid at all costs! We arrived at 4pm with two small kinds and had to wait more that an hour in the lobby till our room was cleaned up. No one cared. Rudely said wait until it is ready and don’t bother us asking every 15 min.
UPD: still sitting in the lobby. Kids are sleepy after the whole day in the mountains. Looks like will have to let them sleep near the fire place in the lobby.

This place has been a favorite of mine since I started visiting Tahoe several years back. Even if we’re staying vacation rental, I make it a point to come visit Lakeside Inn at least once during the trip. Their motto is «Always Friendly. Always Fun. Always.» and I’ve never had reason to doubt that.
Sure, the TV was «sooo last century». Sure, the shingled buildings have seen some weather. If you’ve come to Tahoe to watch TV and marvel at buildings, this may not be the place for you.
In my last stay, I requested the «Edgewood» building, since it overlooks a gorgeous view of Edgewood golf course (if you’re on the second floor facing that way) and is a few steps away from the pool. The pool closes down for the winter, but the hot tub is open and can easily fit a dozen or so guests and is oh-​so-​nice after a day on the slopes.
The Timbers is one of the reasons why I come to visit Lakeside Inn even when I’m not staying. Their special is the Steak and Lobster, but I always come for the prime rib, best I’ve ever had. My wife feels the same about the French Onion soup, just can’t find it that good anywhere else.
The coffee bar is another reason I show up. Great coffee (locally roasted!), and a better selection than Starbucks, plus there’s usually a lot less waiting.
The casino area is smaller than you’ll find at the big boys down the street, but they aren’t kidding about offering the best odds. I don’t think I’ve ever had a visit where I didn’t hear cheering from the table games. The waitresses keep the drinks coming at a great pace, the dealers are the friendliest I’ve encountered at any Nevada casino and go out of their way to be personable to everyone at the table.
They have shuttles to the popular ski resorts and snow attractions, they’re situated right next to a fantastic biking/​hiking trail (with bike rentals across the parking lot) and walking distance to Nevada beach.

Based on other reviews of the Lakeside Inn & Casino, we expected great things from the front desk and not such great things from the dealers — in our case it was the exact opposite. The hotel is rustic, unpretentious, and older and off the beaten path, but easily within walking distance to the other casinos and hotels
Front Desk.
— Cons: Check-​in: as we arrived at 11:30 — well before check in — we were told our room (recommended by the front desk) would be ready in an hour. So we had lunch at their EXCELLENT Latin Soul Restaurant (reviewed separately). FOUR HOURS later they said it was still not ready, so we located the housekeeping manager who informed us the room had been cleaned 3 hours ago! We informed the front desk supervisor about the unnecessary delay, who said the fault was with housekeeping for «not knowing how to use the computer system to update the room status» (BS). She then gave us two $ 4.99’s breakfast certificates, saying they were for, «Your anniversary and the delay». Gee how generous! So 2 things wrong with this: 1. Don’t ever blame your co-​workers, 2. If you are going to give a comp — make it worthwhile, otherwise a sincere apology is the best approach.
Check-​out: the front desk clerk was useless in helping us understand the bill (which was later billed correctly). The restaurants and bars billing system is not set up to handle room charges very well.
Hotel.
+ Pros: No resort fees — yea! Our room was great with a charming, rustic, cabin-​feel: loved the rock wall. It had a nice couch and chair, larger than-​normal fridge, microwave and coffeemaker. It had a great view of a tree (we could touch it) and was very clean.
— Cons: fridge control was broken. Only ½ of the A/​C outlet for the fridge and microwave worked, so you had to unplug the fridge to use the microwave. HVAC-​covering was huge and slightly unsightly. Small closet with mirrored doors that constantly came off the track. Bathroom which had nice granite counters was small. Small TV that was wall-​mounted did not swivel, making it hard to see from the couch.
Casino.
+ Pros: Easily the friendliest, most personable blackjack dealers we have ever had the pleasure of losing our money to! All 3 of the dealers that we had were female, who loved to joke around and have a good time. They all asked our names — and remembered them. They were also patient and willing to nudge us towards the right decision. Micro-​brewed beer is excellent — especially the Moosedrool and the IPA. Cheap dining options are close by. $ 5 blackjack!
— Cons: The slot attendants have to do double duty as wait staff, which can make for pretty haphazard beverage service (not their fault — they were all really nice). The rewards desk was not aware of their current promotions and we often wound up having to explain to them what they were. Like many casinos, their blackjack rules are getting less favorable for the player. Most nights they only had 2 BJ tables open, the $ 5 table was always packed and the other $ 10 table was seldom used — how about making both $ 5 tables?
Travelers Tip: The casino says you can use a gym «across the street and up the hill». If you are not in the best shape (like my fat a**) and/​or not used to the high altitude, I suggest driving their first as it’s not exactly across the street — and the hill is a bit of a climb. Probably not a bad idea to call them either as they were unexpectedly closed for 2 days.
Yes a few minor details — but we are already looking forward to our next trip!

This is a really nice, old hotel and casino. We have been here before and our biggest thing is the price and location. The hotel is old, but for the price you can’t complain. They are very clean, spacious, great customer service, cabin feel to them, and it is located in a great area. A few casinos, golf course, beer shop, the lake, camping grounds, and a really nice walking/​bike trail southwest of the inn is all within walking distance.

Clean, Very Clean! Front door parking. Not so modern but perfect for that old school Tahoe vibe. Roomy but no kitchenette avail …;(Had to go to 2^nd floor to get ice for bucket & coolers. No patio’s in the Marla Bay Lodge. ;(
Walk right next door to the wonderful Dart Beverage center!
Tip: *Puppy friendly Bld *only* Marla Bay Lodge. ;/​
40.00 per night, not dog.
*Don’t forget about their restaurants/​hrs.
179.67 Sat (Chs) + 111.87 Sun (Am-​X) + ??- 20.00 -…
(4÷5÷14−4÷7÷14)

We really like this place and have been going here for years. It’s smaller and less glitzy than Hard Rock and Harrah’s but clearly caters more to the locals vs. tourists. I like that they still offer single deck 21. Never stayed here so this review is mostly for the casino.

Great service, great food, great price! PERIOD. Excellent prices on the express combo with endless soup of the day or cesar salad, entrée and a choice of apple pie ir ice cream for dessert.

We always stay at the Lakeside when we visit South Lake Tahoe for their affordable rates and friendly dealers and bartenders. Usually we never even leave and only gamble in their casino. Because of this, we almost always get our rooms comped and stay for free. The reason for the 4 stars is because I really do not like the new Timbers restaurant. The restaurant staff are slow, rude, and not well trained and we have experienced this during more than one visit. The food is also average and way over-​priced. Now we just eat at the bar whenever possible.
When booking, make sure you request a Glenbrook room. They are roomy, have flat screen TVs, and have a balcony.

I wanted to do 3.5, but am leaning towards 4. We came to spend the weekend for our anniversary. I checked all the reviews and came with certain expectations. Plus, we found a sale on the room, so we weren’t paying nearly as much as the big hotels. A new gal, Rawan, checked us in. She was super sweet and apologized because she was new — We never would have guessed :)
I read up on the part where the casino part was small and the place was a little ‘rustic’ and ‘dated’. There’s truth to that, but it also has character. The card tables are limited, so you’d have to go to the bigger casinos for 3-​card poker and the like. We won over $ 300 on the slots after sitting for less than a half hour, so… we’re not in any position to complain about the casino.
We upgraded our room to a parlor suite and I’m really glad we did. The room was spacious and we didn’t share a wall on one side. There’s a nice vanity with sink separate from the bathroom, so my husband and I had plenty of room to get ready in the morning. The shower is strange… you step down into it, but still functional, so it made no difference to us. The only qualm I have with the room is when you’re looking at the ceiling, beyond the great looking wood beams, is patchwork plywood with some water damage. Not the nicest thing to look up at before bed or waking up.
Beside that, the stay was great. The beds were soft, but firm underneath. The staff was polite and helpful. The location was ideal for us. The Visitor Center is right across the street, there’s a path to the beach around the corner, and the bigger casinos are only a half a mile away. If the word ‘dated’ really gets you, maybe not the place for you, but I think it’s well worth the price.

This place nice, clean, and has furniture that looks like I am in a cabin. Nice touch! Friendly staff and great customer service which is huge for me. They suggested several places to hike with my two dogs. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.

The rooms are on the small side but if you manage to get a room by the pool it more than makes up for it! No mini fridge. Restaurants are on the mid priced side but have great specials each day and bar food if you are trying to be economical. The concierge and cleaning staff are super friendly. One bartender was a little rude. Pool/​spa area is nice and clean. Plus there’s a great little 1.25+ miles trail straight to the lake just across the street!

We checked in, fine it looks good… get in car drive to our building, gross!!! I never want to see a wood shingle in my lifetime!
I felt like I was in the ghetto! They put us at the end building which is the side of the building that is near a liquor store I saw a drug deal going down this alley way and the next morning that we were there it’s a thorough fare for people to go to the beach so tons of people were driving by early in the morning it sounded like Highway 50.
The rooms were very outdated the television old the volume did not work disgusting pillows the bed was uncomfortable no electrical outlets for any ever your electronic devices!!!
Don’t stay here!
PS some kind of bug jumped on my arm when I tried to sleep but I got no sleep at all and that uncomfortable bed.

SOCIAL LIVING GROUPON $ 59.00 for your room (Sun-​Thurs) plus they give you $ 20.00 in food (they have two small restaurants onsite) AND 1 free pitcher of beer ($ 12.00 value!) comes with the coupon. **Good Through July 2015
PET FRIENDLY!!! $ 40.00 PER PET/​PER NIGHT (dogs cost more then the room unfortunately) Management would get more guests if they lowered that price down to $ 25.00… They do have an Awesome dog walking trail directly behind the hotel.
For the price, this place is just fine. Rooms were VERY clean & we felt safe.
They have a pool and Jacuzzi, which is semi-​private and clean.
We’ll be back!

Death surrounds you. It is horrible. I actual do recommend you go here first, just so you will have that much more fun at every other place you go. Stale, old and crusty. Didn’t even have like low table limits which was wierd for such a skid row type place.

At first glance, while walking in, I almost turned tail and walked right out. If it wasn’t for The Timbers restaurant reservations we had I might have left!
I went with a small group to Lakeside Casino and after dinner a couple of people wanted to gamble. Not being a gambler I sort of rolled my eyes because this casino is pretty dated compared to others I have been to. I lost a few dollars on the penny slots, which were .50 minimum bets, not .01, even though they claimed to be penny slots.
A bunch of us ended up at the craps table and I hung around to watch. So fun! The male dealers here were really friendly, our female dealer was a bit rough around the edges but she loosened up after two people in our party started doing well.
My only complaint is this casino is so smokey! They must not even bother filtering their air as it was thick and stale, and ultimately we left early because most of us were tired of all of the smoke in the air.

Yes, they offer the best odds for your casino games.
2-​deck Blackjack with a 1.5x payout on Blackjack
Craps table with 10x odds
Minimum is usually $ 5
The patrons all rave about the steak/​lobster for $ 19.99 deal (never tried it, but will soon)
Here are the problems
The casino doesn’t have much or any tables. 1 Blackjack table, 0 – 1 Craps table, 0 – 1 roulette table, poker room in the back. That’s it. The rest are all slot machines.
Dealers are not friendly.
— At a blackjack table, when the dealer swapped out (which happens often), the dealer said to another customer that I don’t tip. I tend to tip when I leave the table and not each time I win a big bet.
— At a craps table, when I left with winnings, the pit boss was extremely unhappy.
Even with the better odds, I’d rather enjoy my time with friendly dealers at a bigger casino with a happier environment.