Stayed in the queen and bunk bed for three on a ski trip. Modern bedrooms/bathroom and very clean. Glad it had a fridge and microwave, plus a table with two chairs. Good selection of coffee in the lobby. Easy walk to the gondola in ski boots. Walked to the lake in the evening. Great location. I’ll stay here again if I come back to ski Heavenly.

TLDR: Gave one star mostly because of safety concerns, and the manager doesn’t seem to care much about it. Pros: 1. Convenient location. Walking distance to Heavenly Gondola, shuttle stops, and many restaurants. 2. The room was clean during my stay. Cons: 1. One afternoon after skiing, I returned to my room and found the door partially open. I was absolutely certain I had locked it that morning. I'd noticed the door didn't close properly the first time I left, so I started pushing against it with the handle in different positions to make sure it was securely locked each time I left. I even hung the "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door. I reported this to the hotel manager and it took some explaining before he agreed to review the security camera footage. His wife suggested the wind might have blown the door open. This seemed impossible to me if the door was properly locked. Below are all the possible explanations I can think of: a) Someone could have tried to break in, but nothing was missing so this seemed unlikely. b) The cleaning staff might have opened the door by mistake (perhaps they missed the "Do Not Disturb" sign) and then failed to lock it properly. c) The door could have somehow opened on its own, which seemed unlikely. I asked the manager to check with his staff, but he simply said they'd been working there for years and wouldn't steal anything. That wasn't really the point. He promised to review the security camera footage and call me back, but I never heard from him, even after I checked out. Regardless of the cause, the hotel needs to address this issue. If it was a staff error, a sincere apology is necessary. 2. My room had constant water sounds. I’m not sure if this is only an issue with 1st-floor rooms. I had to wear earplugs to sleep. 3. The room and closet were extremely small, making it unsuitable for more than one guest. In summary, the hotel's convenient location and clean rooms are overshadowed by serious safety concerns and the manager's dismissive attitude towards the incident. The inadequate response to the security issue raises significant concerns about guest safety. I would strongly advise against staying at this hotel unless you are willing to accept a significant risk to your personal belongings.

I was very pleased. My entire purpose in coming to South Lake Tahoe is to snowboard. Blackjack Inn was great in letting me park there(free) before my check-in time. Go snowboard and then check in later. Also, after my stay ended, they let me park there (for free) and go snowboard the entire day. The location of the blackjack inn is great. The heavenly gondola is right across the street. Easy walking distance. Plus there are many restaurants and shops in easy walking distance. Also, the water for the shower is hot and lasts a long time. I will use this hotel in the future

Blackjack inn for the win!! I’m born and raised in SLT and stay here every time I come to town! Rooms are clean, contemporary and cozy! Location is perfect! It’s family owned and operated. You can’t go wrong! 💪🏼

Great place to stay. Short walking distance to the heavenly gondola. Family run local business, very friendly and accommodating. The rooms are small but clean and recently renovated, and a good value for the price.