Cal Neva Resort - Crystal Bay

The hotel "used" to be the place to go. it has a great location close to small family restaurants. The rooms are a bit dated. No AC on warm spring days so just open the window. It needs a big make over and the staff says it might happen. Can't complain to much for a old hotel.

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location was great view of the lake was superb but the bed was hard and sagged to the middle

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It's cheap. Then they add the $50 non-refundable "pet deposit". There was no hot water and the front desk didn't really seem interested in correcting the situation. No way we'd ever come back here.

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We stayed 4 nights for a ski vacation to Squaw Valley. We arrived midweek during a warmer than average ski season so the place was about dead, especially for it also being a casino, yet classy. Pictures all over of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Hotel was very clean and the breakfast was tasy. Beds comfortable,clean, carpets clean...and the view from […] the 9th floor AMAZING!!! Try to get the Nevada side as you'll get a wonderful sunrise...especially in winter! Read more

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I stayed at this hotel two or three times all for skiing. There is a modest size casino area but I see few playing guests. The guest room area was separate from the casino hall. I heard very loud joyful group conversations from nearby rooms that made me worry about noise, but we actually hardly heard it. The room was clean and fairly large to leave […] enough traffic space around two queen size beds. Bathroom and its amenity were average. One hustle was to find AC outlets to charge our cell phones; the room was so old that there are few outlets. The biggest negative point was that the entrance is a bit far from the parking space. I will stay at the hotel again next year for skiing. Read more

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It was the worst hotel ever!!!!!!! But, the security guard Robert made it more enjoyable by sharing some of the history. I would never stay there until the new owners renovate.

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Told our room type was unavailable at check in. Rooms are outdated with new paint. No flat screens, no movies to order, no fridge as described in details. Employees are disconnected, defensive and accusational when asked common questions. Unprofessional security aggressively challenged my wife when her phone fell under one of the slot machines. Refused […] to help. 'Casino' is not a casino, but hotel lobby with few slot machines. Bartender is cashier for games so when bar closes at 1030p so do games/slots. Manager we spoke with next morning about problems deflected our concerns. He gave us 4 buy 1 get 1 free drink coupons only. FYI: While visitong the Cryatal Bay Casino next door, service was unbelievably similar. Would not recommend either. Read more

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The staff was very nice, friendly and efficient! The view and location worth the trip! Unfortunately the beds were so hard that we could not sleep. They need memory foam toppers to soften the tops. Also we could not see the TV from both beds as the cabinet door would not open all the way due to being next to a dresser that stopped the door so that it […] kept swinging closed again unless you opened the drawer and stuffed in a parka to hold it back enough to keep it open. It was a great old lodge though and has a History and lovely setting too. It was Clean and well stocked. Extra pillows would have helped ease the sleep situation some.... Read more

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Hotels.com did not forward my reservation comments (far from ice machine / elevator), and hearing from the staff, Hotels.com does not do that. Make sure to call 'em up. The staff was very helpful, the TVs are old and pixelated, the view is stunning.

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Hotel room is old, but clean. View of Lake Tahoe is excellent. Location is convenient. Close to ski resorts and restaurants.

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Not a clean hotel, old and smelly. Our bed sheet was dirty with big spots. The towels were old and smelly. The lobby was too dark.

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this is a good stop if you don't want to pay top dollar to ski at Northstar, Squaw, etc. the beds/pillows were very hard and we had no hot water, so we were given another room with very hard beds/pillows and hot water.

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We booked this last minute for the presidents weekend, since it was the only hotel with availability. We now know why. Needs a major remodel. Beds were very soft and made you role onto each other. Staff was friendly and location is great.

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This hotel's decor is dated and you can see evidence of wear and tear. The main floor is a mini casino (slot machines) and is quite smoky. Our King bed room was spacious, but the furniture was old and the hot water wasn't consistent. The walls were fairly thin and you could hear people walking around the level above. We did have a nice partial view […] of the lake and the location was really convenient to Northstar Ski resort. Overall a decent option if you're wanting to ski on a budget. Read more

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Good if you're just looking for a place to stay for a few nights. The rooms and view were great. The resturant closed early so you had to go into town to get food. And it's not really a "casino" anymore. However, they still allow smoking so be prepared.

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The hotel is only 15 minutes from Northstar ski resort, so location was very good. The view from my room on the 5th floor was pretty good. The beds were excellent. The internet was free and fast. Parking was free. Food was reasonably priced. My room was quiet. Only negative was the furniture in the room, which was not in the best of shape. The table/desk […] was small and wobbly. The TV was ancient, but the channel selection was very good. Read more

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Now, the Cal Neva needs a bit of a facelift. But you cannot beat the views from the rooms, the location, the wonderful guest service, not to mention the price! Yes, decor needs updating, but it is comfortable and affordable. The "casino" is just a few slot machines and video blackjack, but you are right next door to two bigger casinos so no big deal! […] You are a tiny walk from fun gambling and shows without your hotel being crowded and noisy! Loved my stay here! Will definitely be back! Read more

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Not worth more than 75$-85$. Good to stay overnight and go for skiing in morning. It is a misnomer for casino, few slot machines that were shutdown by 11pm. Friendly staff though.

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Liked it. It is an nice old hotel with a lot to offer.

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The history behind the CalNeva is amazing and the room was clean, large, and comfortable for the price. Bring your own pillows and you'll be fine.

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Like many of you, my wife and I looked at the Cal-Neva Resort as a less expensive option to most of the places in the Tahoe area. For us the hotel was a place to sleep and nothing more, so it doesn't need to be top of the line. We're simple travelers with simple needs who take a lot of road trips and tend to stay at reasonably priced, but not totally […] cheap, hotels. The rooms here were kept very clean, and we had a lot of space, even a bathtub. We didn't have a great view, so if you want a good view of the lake from a tall vantage point be sure to specify at when you book. Some people have complained about the smoking in the public areas, but if you've ever stayed at a casino resort you'll be used to it. This wasn't that bad by Nevada standards. Plenty of restaurants were available nearby and the limited interaction we had with the staff (checking in and out) was fine. The heaters did not have thermostat controls, just some basic fan and heat settings, but heaters in mid range motels tend to be pretty basic. The only real issue we had was the lack of a wireless internet signal in our room. We had one, but it was too far away to be useable. Being an older building this doesn't have networking cables built into the rooms or anything like that. I recommend it, but don't expect to get the same results as a place you'd pay twice as much to stay at. Read more

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Hotel needs some updating

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Too expensive for what we got. Room itself was fine and the view was beautiful but the rest of the hotel felt dark and run down. On top of that, there was a kotton mouth kings concert there that night so the hotel was full of people partying. They don't do room service so we called the restaurant for take out and the phone just kept ringing. When we […] talked to the front desk they said they were very busy and we should just go down to the restaurant to order. We did that and there was NO ONE in the restaurant. I don't know if they were overwhelmed with the concert but it was just not good service. Read more

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STAY AWAY! Worst hotel I've ever stayed in! False advertising, they show you a nice remodeled room in the pictures on their website, but the rooms look like they have not been touched since the 1970s. The hotel is run down, the main lobby is a smoke filled casino. The room had carpet that was peeling up, wall paper falling off, and one of the hardest […] beds in the world. We attempted to shower in the morning and there was no hot water. Attempted to get a different room or a refund from the hotel, and the hotel staff were stuck up, unfriendly snobs that could care less. Worst hotel ever, Worst hotel staff ever, absolutely worthless. Stay in your car instead. Read more

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This is a nice clean hotel with reasonable amenities that are not fancy but functional. The furnitures are old-style and looks used but is not overtly noticeable. The price is unbeatable and the location right on Lake Tahoe is more than you can ask for.

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Great for the price, but next time I wil bring my pillow from home. There is a smokey smell in the lobby because of the casino, but the rooms are fine. I enjoyed my stay overall with my family.

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We chose this hotel because they allowed dogs and it was close to our ski destination. For the price, it was good. Nothing fancy and the decor was a bit dated. Food at the restaurant was good.

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close to cross country and downhill sking ,Diamond peak is a nice family ski resort.Usually stay on south shore tahoe but this makes a nice stop over for sking a different location.Also close to Mt.Rose which is an excellant and challeging ski resort..As to the hotel it was a very pleasant experience.........the service and staff were all very helpful […] and courteous and accomadating.Great place to stay if you want to visit the north shore area. Read more

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This hotel has a good location, but needs to be updated.

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we needed a place quick that was able to accept dogs. this was really the only one available on the North Shore. place very old and outdated. even though rooms are non-smoking can still smell the smoke in the rooms since it is a casino hotel. Heater is very loud. I am grateful that their are still hotels that do allow dogs. Walls are thin so if you […] there is a yappy dog next to you...forget it no sleep. you are on the basement floor and there is no easy out for your dog to go to the bathroom (need to go through the front entrance). People there were nice and it is conveniently located, but most likely will never return Read more

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We had a room on the 8th floor and it had incredible views to Lake Tahoe. The furnishings were from the 50's, but we liked it's retro feel. The only downside of this place is the walls are paper thin. And we thought there was a casino there, but I guess it was closed some time ago.

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The view of the lake and mountains were spectacular! While we would consider staying here again based on the low room rates and views, there were some problems. For example, the doors are old and we had serious problems using the card keys on both of the rooms we rented. The room was clean and in good condition, but WAY out of date. The mattress was […] very thin and not comfy at all. Also, I'd suggest bringing extra blankets because there was only a sheet and a thin blanket. Read more

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There was a gorgeous view of the lake from our 4th floor tower room! The only bad thing about the resort were the beds and pillows. The mattress was comfortable, but quite small for a double or full bed. Since we were on our honeymoon this was a definite drawback. Also, the pillows were comfortable at first, but always left me with headaches in the […] morning. I suggest bringing your own pillows if you're sensitive to pillow heights and softness, etc. Other than that, the hotel was perfectly acceptable. Of course, if you plan to spend all your time out of doors, the hotel doesn't matter much, does it? :) Kings Beach was a VERY close 1-2 min drive from the hotel and Tahoe City is only about 9 miles with a beautiful drive and lots of boardwalk area for walking around and looking at the lake. If you're interested in skiing/snowboarding, The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The food prices within the hotel are a bit exorbitant, but I think that's typical of any hotel. It is an older hotel, so don't expect perfection in terms of maintenance. However, it is an historic hotel and just for funsies I recommend the Sinatra Secret Tunnel Tour for some interesting information on the hotel and its various owners--mob and otherwise. The tour only costs 10$ a person and takes about 1 hour. Overall it was a very pleasant stay and I'd stay there again as long as I brought my pillow with me. Read more

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Easy to get to all north west tahoe ski areas.

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This hotel is about as outdated as it gets. It provided a safe room and and a fairly uncomfortable bed but nothing else.

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The room was supposedly the executive class, but was very disappointing. The hotel was aged and needs updating badly. The hot tub was extremely hot with dew drops forming on the ceiling. There were not enough carts to go around for hotel guests, so we had to lug our snowboards and luggage through a tiny elevator. The room had no option to cool down, […] rather, we had to turn off the fan entirely- lame (in the summer, the only option is a/c). The view of the lake was great (7th floor). Read more

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We stayed here for the Xmas weekend. We reserved a premium room with lake view and the hotel upgraded us a suite with great lake view. The staff are friendly. Overall we are fine with our stay. But there are something the hotel could improve, e.g., the hot/cold water sometimes mixed up, there were some moments burning hot water coming out from both […] pipes. The heating switch didn't work very well, we put the heating on medium, but it was actually switched off. Read more

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We were expecting an extremely outdated hotel/ammenities after reading some reviews on Expedia/Yelp but was presently surprised. Yes, the hotel itself is outdated but service was great and the room was very clean. A couple downsides - our coffee maker was broken and the spa was closed for construction.

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This is an old hotel that has NOT been taken care of. Great location but there are plenty of other hotels in the area. Save your marriage and stay away.

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The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. The cleaning staff was good too.

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chipped furniture etc didn't matter, really, as the rate was such a bargain. Smoking is allowed in the public areas; we knew that, but it bothered us more than anticipated. Everything else was GREAT--the service, the food, the location, the view, the hotel's marvellous history.

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I have been wanting to go to the Cal Neva for a very long time. Staying there was the sole reason for the trip. The staff we saw was amazing. The Spa and couples Massage could not have been better. We went on off season to have time to ourselves and we truly did. No real gambling besides machines. The food we ate at the circle bar was ok. We sent back […] our steaks. We get spoild living in San Francisco. The restaurant was not open for lunch or dinner. The pool was empty of water. The jets in the hot tub did not work. The balls for the pool Table you have to get from the security due to nieghborhood kids stealing them. The views are amazing!! having the place to ourselves was amazing. Everthing I brought up due to issues most likely are fixed and working during the peak season. But I would not change a thing for what I needed. Thank You Cal Neva! I will be back!!! Read more

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Very nice room with view of Lake Tahoe. Hotel is in need of renavations but was a good deal for price and location. Will stay there again.

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I stayed here for my wedding. It's a little run down downstairs (and no gambling other than some pretty average slots, but awesome location and the room was clean, very large, comfortable and with a great view. Prices seemed much better than other similar hotels. Pretty good dinner meal, excellent sandwiches, and a uniformly mediocre breakfast wrapped […] up a very good experience. Friendly and attentive staff. Read more

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