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Quick answer: Palisades Tahoe Lodge, formerly Squaw Valley Lodge, is a ski-in/ski-out condo property at the base of Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley. Its 218 privately owned condos range from studios to three bedrooms, and most have a mini or full kitchen. Guests get a summer pool, hot tubs, a health club, a sauna, a steam room and tennis courts, but pets aren’t allowed.
If you’re coming to North Lake Tahoe to ski or snowboard, Palisades Tahoe Lodge puts you about as close to the lifts as you can sleep. You may still see it listed as Squaw Valley Lodge. It took its new name after the ski resort changed its name from Squaw Valley to Palisades Tahoe in 2021.
The lodge sits at 201 Shirley Canyon Road, steps from the lifts at the Olympic Valley base. The shops, restaurants and bars in the Village at Palisades Tahoe are a few minutes away on foot.
Palisades Tahoe puts Reno about 42 miles away. If you’d rather not drive, the North Lake Tahoe Express runs an airport shuttle between Reno-Tahoe International Airport and North Lake Tahoe lodging, and the lodge’s rental company points guests to it.
This isn’t a full-service hotel. Each condo belongs to a private owner, so the decor changes from one unit to the next. Granite Peak Management runs the on-site rental program, and you pick up your keys at the lodge’s front desk, which is open 24 hours.
You can also experience the best of Lake Tahoe at Fireside Lodge.
A guest room at Palisades Tahoe Lodge, formerly Squaw Valley Lodge
Rooms and Amenities
The lodge has 218 condos, from studios and studios with lofts up to three-bedroom units. Most have a mini or full kitchen, which helps, because the lodge doesn’t serve breakfast.
In winter, the ski-in/ski-out location is the big draw. You can walk out to the lifts in the morning and ski back to the lodge at the end of the day.
After a day on the mountain, you can warm up in the indoor and outdoor hot tubs. In summer, the heated outdoor pool is open from Memorial Day weekend through the end of September.
The heated outdoor pool at Palisades Tahoe Lodge, open in summer
Whether you want to rest sore legs or cool off on a summer afternoon, the pool and hot tubs are free for guests to use.
The lodge also has a sauna, a steam room and tennis courts.
Fitness Center
The health club has a fitness center and a hydrotherapy spa, and it’s open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
For meals, most guests cook in their condo or walk over to the Village at Palisades Tahoe. It’s the hub of the resort, with restaurants, shops and bars a few minutes from the lodge.
Know Before You Book
Pets aren’t allowed anywhere on the property, so plan ahead if you travel with a dog.
Parking is in a covered garage. Rental condos get one parking pass, and lofts and two- and three-bedroom condos get two. Vehicles taller than 90 inches won’t fit, and there’s no parking for trailers or oversized vehicles.
Check-in is at 4:00 p.m. and checkout is at 11:00 a.m.
Contact: (530) 583-5500
Rental reservations: Palisades Tahoe Lodge Rentals, (855) 549-6742
Website: https://www.palisadestahoelodge.com/
FAQs
Q: Is Palisades Tahoe Lodge the same as Squaw Valley Lodge?
A: Yes. It’s the same condo property at 201 Shirley Canyon Road in Olympic Valley. It took the Palisades Tahoe Lodge name after the ski resort changed its name from Squaw Valley to Palisades Tahoe in 2021.
Q: Is Palisades Tahoe Lodge ski-in/ski-out?
A: Yes. The lodge sits steps from the lifts at the Olympic Valley base of Palisades Tahoe. Its owners association notes that the lodge isn’t affiliated with the ski resort itself.
Q: Does Palisades Tahoe Lodge allow pets?
A: No. Pets aren’t allowed in rental units or anywhere on the property, and the on-site rental company can fine guests up to $1,000 for an unauthorized pet. Assistance animals covered by state and federal law are the exception.
Q: Is there parking at Palisades Tahoe Lodge?
A: Yes, in a covered garage. Rental condos get one parking pass, and lofts and two- and three-bedroom condos get two. Vehicles taller than 90 inches won’t fit.
Q: When is the pool open at Palisades Tahoe Lodge?
A: The heated outdoor pool is open from Memorial Day weekend through the end of September.
About the author: Sherry Boyer
Sherry Boyer has lived in the Reno/Tahoe region for seven years, and she and her husband spent decades visiting Lake Tahoe several times a year before they moved here. With extended family around the lake, they spend their free time hiking the trails, boating on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake, and fishing all over the area. Sherry writes Lake Tahoe Travel Tips to share the places they love with visitors.
