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

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

SAR 606

SAR 694 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

SAR 220

SAR 534 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

3. Desolation Hotel

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Ashley

SAR 1,182

SAR 1,341 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 building with multiple rooms, each with a door and windows.

4. Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

2.4 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Marcelle

SAR 184

SAR 221 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A resort with a pool, beach, and mountain views.

5. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

2.6 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Victoria

SAR 494

SAR 568 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 Ski Lift

Ruby

SAR 325

SAR 394 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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.

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

7. The Americana Village

1.9 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Simon

SAR 368

SAR 433 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

8. Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Village, 2.3 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Pranav

SAR 506

SAR 593 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A beach with a picnic table and mountains in the background.

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.

9. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 2.6 km from First Ride Ski Lift

STEVA

SAR 255

SAR 301 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Valley, 0.5 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Jiafan

SAR 327

SAR 492 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

11. Blue Jay Lodge

Lakeside Park, 2.8 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Sheila

SAR 171

SAR 354 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Tahoe

2.1 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Yesica

SAR 549

SAR 657 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

13. Marriott's Timber Lodge

Heavenly Village, 2.5 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Sara

SAR 476

SAR 559 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

SAR 145

SAR 178 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

15. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Village, 2.7 km from First Ride Ski Lift

kimberly

SAR 368

SAR 649 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

16. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 2.9 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Dana

SAR 362

SAR 421 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

17. Heavenly Valley Lodge

Heavenly Valley, 1.2 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Whitney

SAR 300

SAR 477 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

18. POSTMARC Hotel and Spa Suites

2.2 km from First Ride Ski Lift

ANNA

SAR 319

SAR 413 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden deck overlooking a beach with a sunset view.

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.

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

19. Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

2.3 km from First Ride Ski Lift

Alma

SAR 448

SAR 523 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with a lamp. There is a view of trees and mountains through the windows.

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

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

20. Hotel Azure

3 km from First Ride Ski Lift

sarah

SAR 444

SAR 512 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to First Ride Ski Lift

Property	Property class	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 1,175 reviews	View
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top First Ride Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"Delightful experience thanks want full size jacuzzi"

HiMark

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the bedsheets! Xxxx"

3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club

10/10 Excellent

"its perfect for family . having a kitchen is a great plus. my only complain is the wi fi. both password given by front desk did not work. have to use my data"

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"

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. The Americana Village

8. Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

9. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

10. Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

11. Blue Jay Lodge

12. Hampton Inn & Suites South Lake Tahoe

13. Marriott's Timber Lodge

14. Lake Ridge Hotel

15. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

16. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

17. Heavenly Valley Lodge

18. POSTMARC Hotel and Spa Suites

19. Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

20. Hotel Azure

Compare popular hotels close to First Ride Ski Lift

Top First Ride Hotel Reviews

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

HiMark

3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club

Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South

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

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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