The Lodge At Blue Lakes

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

Photo gallery for The Lodge At Blue Lakes

Aerial view
Exterior
Dock
Exterior
Boating

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

View map
5135 W Highway 20, Upper Lake, CA, 95485
  • Place, Blue Lakes
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Vichy Springs Hot Springs
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountainside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Lakeside

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Upper Lake

At The Lodge At Blue Lakes, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Blue Lakes and 10.2 km (6.4 mi) from Upper Lake Main Street. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, free self-parking and a conference centre. .Enjoy access to kayaking and rowing/canoeing. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Upper Lake hotel include Running Creek Casino and Upper Lake Library.

What's nearby

  • Blue Lakes - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Running Creek Casino - 10 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino - 12 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Clear Lake - 23 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Vichy Springs Hot Springs - 31 min drive - 47.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Double D's Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Judy's Junction Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Treasure Cove Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Wing Saloon & Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Lodge At Blue Lakes

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. Have fun in the sun at The Lodge At Blue Lakes with summer activities such as kayaking and rowing/canoeing.

Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Upper Lake hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 5995 sq ft of conference space
  • 557 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1950
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Lodge At Blue Lakes offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Pedal boat
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Business services

  • Conference centre (5,995 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1950
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 70 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 70 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Blue Lakes Lodge
Blue Lakes Upper Lake
Lodge Blue Lakes
Lodge Blue Lakes Upper Lake
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Hotel Upper Lake
Hotel At Blue Lakes
Resort At Blue Lakes
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Lake County, CA - Upper Lake
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Hotel
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Upper Lake
The Lodge At Blue Lakes Hotel Upper Lake

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Lodge At Blue Lakes?

Yep, The Lodge At Blue Lakes has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Lodge At Blue Lakes?

The closest beach to The Lodge At Blue Lakes is Boater's Beach (15 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lodge At Blue Lakes?

No, The Lodge At Blue Lakes does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lodge At Blue Lakes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Lodge At Blue Lakes Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 710 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 710 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 710 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 710 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 710 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sakeb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lake at the Backyard

Nice little place with the lake literally at the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Water line left broken from precious tennant on tub causing nonstop flooding in tub, water pouring noise 24/7 for 3 days making it hard to sleep, and room becoming too humid and smelling badly as a result. Staff lacked basic customer service skills but was direct and cooperative in most interactions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

annabell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They should hire more professional stuff cause the person who’s working there was sooo rude and unprofessional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathryn

Liked: Amenities
I found this for a last minute spur of the moment trip. We loved everything!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upper Blue Lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sabri

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was recommended for so long by a friend , and finally we made it , we had a high expectation about it because the place looked so good , it all started with a phone call 3 days earlier before check in requested an early check in , it took a while for tue rude guy to pick up , and surprisingly he’s the only guy running the whole hotel , I mean it , check in , boat rental , janitor , valley , butler , bbq guy , …… wth , name it , so rude and note flexible , made a booking through Expedia they made a mistake and gave us wrong room , no help , no upgrade options , we come with family and kids and they actually he didn’t seems to care about my crying baby or my 8 months pregnant wife , zero zero hospitality, anyways we used Expedia for our booking and never again , already deleted Expedia. App never ,this place has potential but no TLC at all , what a waste
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rahul

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff just seem unamused and not very friendly when we ask them questions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a little expensive and you have to rent the water toys even aftet you paid 400+ for a room. I feel like those should be included with the cost. Lovely room and the front desk lady that works weekends is the sweetest!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We average four visits per year and love it… all seasons.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CHARLES

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated, but adequate. Staff put in Extra effort to try to resolve tv reception issue with limited success.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Images on website do not reflect reality. They have day use available and our room was next to the “port a potty”. The property is a bit worn down, the access to the lake is over grown and the beach area is small. The property has seen better days
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and management very unprofessional. Would never stay there again . Customers beware. More management untrained staff. The girl at check end had a hard time making change for $10. Manger had hard time printing up receipts at check out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Annette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
False advertising. I paid $168/night and there was no pool and no beach. I was willing to pay the price because the photos and description called it a “Lodge”. This place was a roadside motel. We were next to the road so loud we couldn’t sleep. Although we paid for 2 nights we left in 18 hours. It showed a dining room that was not there. The beach access was sand about 3ft wide in the middle of reeds. Couldn’t even swim. I want a refund or at least a credit from expedia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is always one of my favorite places to stay. The one thing I did not find convenient is that non of the b
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the hotel is not fancy, the rooms are prepared nicely with coffee pots, microwaves, and refrigerators. They have AC. The beach area is rather disappointing; it's very minimal and can quickly be overcrowded. I wonder if some landscaping might provide more access to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

CARLA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No food options at all. Beds were ok, mold in the shower. The horrible smell from disinfectant they used when they cleaned our room. We had to air the room out before we could sleep there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eychelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sagesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller

Not for Me

I booked this from hotels.com using the reserved now pay later option. I reserved using my personal card but plan on using my business card when I checked in. When I checked in, I tried to put my business card down to pay and cover any incidentals but was told I couldn’t do that and they took payment from the card on file already. This is inconvenient because I have to wait days to get reimbursed. The room was clean but the mattress was hard as rock and whatever scent they use is over powering and made my eyes water the air conditioning unit was at bed level so it was blowing in my face or my back. My business meeting ended early I decided return home and asked if I could get refunded for the night I wasn’t going to stay but they said no which is fine just thought I’d ask. When I received my itemized receipt i noticed that room rate was different than the one I booked in Hotels.com. I asked the manager via phone since they were not on site why couldn’t changed the card on file when I checked in and she stated it was because they processed the payment 7 days in advance. I checked my bank statement and they did not charge me until I checked in on 7/27 and even my itemized receipt says charged on 7/27 so that reason was not true. I also inquired about the room rate difference and she told me I needed to take it up with hotels.com. This has been escalated with hotels.com but just a heads up if you book through a 3rd party you might be surprised at the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025