Franciscan Lakeside Lodge
About this hotel
Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as gas grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request. Franciscan Lakeside Lodge offers 37 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Garden
Family friendly
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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.2/5.0
Excellent(410 Reviews)
3.0
The Room was clean, bathroom too, but the pool had a ton of bugs & was pretty gross dirty as well as not heated. There also were no towels at the pool as we had hoped would be. It was barely enough room in our room for the 4 of us.
3.0
Something need to be concerned asap for the coming up quest
Freezer door can’t close
One or two window shades broken
Clean up work needs improvement
Lakeside needs cleaning up
5.0
The room and location exceeded our expectations. Would definitely stay here again. Right on the lake, staff was friendly.
2.0
The place is rustic but nice and fully furnished. Problem is water pressure in the shower and bathroom sink is very weak. Nice old kitchen but exhaust vent is not working so we had to open window and use portable fan to vent out while it’s heavily snowing outside. Wall heater not working so there is a portable electric heater to use. Instructions card to use land line was available but nothing indicated how to reach front desk. So had to experiment and dialed “0”. No response just music playing. Found out later no one is at front desk after hours but they have answering service. Well, that service doesn’t even have voice recording just music playing so I’m not sure if I dialed the customer service or front desk. When people upstairs walk around we can hear them clearly. They’re not running or jumping just plainly walking. So if staying here opt for units on the 2nd floor. Would I stay here again; paid almost $500 for 2 nights; highly unlikely.
10.0
Love this place
10.0
Very nice room!
10.0
We had a very comfortable stay during our time at the Franciscan Lodge, and really appreciated the help and great customer service we had from property management. Definitely recommend and would return again in the future!
8.0
We were in a room that was recently remodeled, and it was very nice. The ones on the water sell out far in advance, so we were on the forest side. It was very peaceful and easy and the front desk gal was nice and accommodating. It is about 12 minutes to Northstar and plenty of restaurant options nearby. We will stay here again.
2.0
When arriving in the room there was no fireplace! Look at the pictures when booking….it shows a fireplace! When asking about switching to a room with a fireplace…we needed to let them know sooner! It was less than 5 minutes. I use Expedia a lot and have not run into this before! We will not stay at this property again and will do reviews on trip advisor and Expedia!
2.0
The accommodation was clean and okay, but it was quite different from what was described. We booked the highest-rated studio suite lake view for four people, but all we had was a queen-sized bed and a sofa that only one person could lie on. There was a large separate room by the lake (as shown in the photo), but it was not that place; instead, it was a building like an inn. We could barely fit the kids to sleep, but it was definitely not a room for four people to sleep in. The 2 beds and 1 sofa mentioned in the reservation were not there. I asked over the phone, and they said this was the correct room, so I hope people booking do not make a mistake.
6.0
A very important thing to note about these rooms is that even if they say lakeside, they are actually roadside. There is not a view of the lake from the lakeside rooms and if you are in one of the rooms along the road, it can be noisy. Our comfort studio could have been nice, but things like a shower door we had to put back on the tracks and drafty windows in the winter took away from the comfort. It's an area that has the potential to be great, but the general listing is misleading for what we actually received.
10.0
Such a cute and comfortable little cabin. We will be back again!
10.0
Very nice and peaceful the cabin was perfect has everything you need. Love it!
2.0
Bedroom window was missing blinds.
10.0
Very comfortable and cute rooms. Everything was very clean upon arrival. Good value.
10.0
Our little cabin was very clean, bed was very comfortable and decor matched the Tahoe surroundings. The kitchenette was a surprise with knotty pine wood, table and chairs, all the appliances you can imagine. However, the wall next to the small gas stove/oven had a burned out section. That was unsettling! As soon as that happened, it should have been fixed immediately.
8.0
Great place to stay right next to Lake Tahoe. Private beach with a little dock was very nice.
3.0
This is our second time staying here, and always exceed our expectations, it’s super clean, cozy, secure and relaxing.
2.0
We got there and they gave us total different room. And the furnace is not working. It is -5C outside. The pictures shown are very misleading. The staff is not very helpful when we told her that the heater is not working. She said she can only bring us two small heaters. So this place is totally a scam.
1.0
Good location but room felt run down. Staff is friendly and on site until 5pm (they cited leaving early since it is "off season" despite being fully booked for New Years weekend). They were able to help us after hours when we got locked out. It's convenient to have a fully stocked kitchenette but the toilet was broken and ran all night, the heater needed tinkering with, the beds were extremely soft. Some of the TV channels they provided on their list said there was no subscription to the service. Small things that added up to a little buyers remorse on this one. Most of the rooms are not lakeside. My "forest side" room backed up to National so there were flood lights shining into the bedroom. I was surprised by that...I didnt expect to have a lakefront room but thought we would at least be on the lake side, not across the street. Overall it got the job done, but there are better choices in the area.
2.0
Everything else is great, but if you expect to use internet during the stay, then this is not the place for you
10.0
Great place to stay. Beautiful lake and mountains view.
3.0
We only stayed one night while skiing at Palisades but could have stayed longer since there was a kitchenette and kitchen tables with chairs for making meals. I didn't realize this is an HOA with individually owned units, which means the units are cozier than the average motel in this price range. The unit was very clean and the property is on and across the street from the lake (depending on the unit). I would definitely come back again for a night, or a few!
3.0
The lodge is comfortable and fantastic. There are some lodges close to the lake Tahoe. You can enjoy the beautiful view in day and night.
Room is clean and warm. All the staff treat you like friend. Though the heat system is quite noisey when it heat the room. But overall, it is a perfect place if you want get rid of the busy city life.
5.0
Right near the lake and with private little cabins this place is a dream. The staff is so kind and helpful. My partner is Betty allergic to animals so it being a pet free accommodation was actually an amazing find! It’s my go to stay in Tahoe now.
5.0
The location was great and the unit was clean and well equipped
4.0
Beautiful dock and beach area. A little noisy because of the road
5.0
Clean and well kept property
3.0
The front desk was amazing. They checked us in early and was super accommodating. We were about 50 feet from the water, but there was a spot right in front of us. I think it was a larger cabin. Very clean and tidy. Lots of construction but stay wise very nice and quiet. We would definitely stay there again if we knew we were going to get a cabin right on the water 50 feet from it was amazing but that’s the only thing I would’ve changed. Thank you for all the kindness..
3.0
Very nice place
5.0
Cabins were very cool. Wish we could have been closer to the water.
5.0
Our cabin had a view of the lake!
Such a great lication!
2.0
We checked in & got a dirty room. Once we got to room they were not as clean as expected. Also there is no A/C.
3.0
Heated pool was closed for repair. Stove/oven did not work.( was told this 45 min prior to arrival. Never disclosed pool was not working) Bathroom fan was not working. Smelled musty, had to open windows. Bathroom window does not lock. They can’t even give this unit TLC and put a battery in the wall clock so it works.
5.0
We came up for a Girls Trip and We loved our little one bedroom apartment, it didn't feel like a hotel room at all! The lake being right there is a huge bonus, The pool was closed but didn't matter to me cuz the Lake is so refreshing. I definitely recommend this Place to stay. I will be coming back soon.
3.0
Good location, friendly staff, clean, quaint.
3.0
Enjoyed out stay in our own unit at this lodge. Customer service great, managerwas v Brian was very helpful and informative about the complex. We will be returning with more of our family next time. Nice to have beach access, close to food, etc. It felt old school Tahoe, drive up motel. Nice facility, clean.
3.0
Excellent people excellent service
1.0
We booked a single cottage on the beach by water. When arrived told we have a unit sandwiched between two other units across the street from the beachfront unit. We showed FFE our confirmation info of the “single cottage” and pictures advertised by the shore. Nothing suggested the unit was part of a train of units across the street. FFE told us things like this happen with Expedia and other sites they go through. Sad, but not our problem. We ask what other units are available and they offer no help and inform us almost half their other units are managed through AirBnB. Again, nothing to with what we reserved.
False advertising by both Franciscan Lakeside Lodge and Expedia. We cancelled with FFE and they explain we need to go through Expedia. To be continued…
4.0
As expected
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Tahoe Vista?
The average price for a rental in Tahoe Vista is $477 per night. This rental is $138 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Franciscan Lakeside Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Franciscan Lakeside Lodge. Enjoy the water!
Is Franciscan Lakeside Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Franciscan Lakeside Lodge?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony / patio.
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