About

Mellow Mountain Hostel is a spacious 54 bed hostel in the middle of South Lake Tahoe. Our property features two indoor communal areas as well as two outdoor recreation areas. Indoors you will find a computer room with free 24-hour computer access and resources, as well as a large communal room including a full kitchen, games, and entertainment center. Our lobby offers the comfort of plenty of snacks, amenities, and beverages for sale. Our amazing staff are here to welcome new guests to our home!

We are located in South Lake Tahoe, California, just down the road from Stateline, Nevada. We are within a 10 minute walk from all the best attractions in Lake Tahoe! In the summer you can walk to the beach, boating and other water activities, and hiking trails at Van Sickle Bi-State Park. If the winter snow is more your thing, the entrance to the Heavenly Gondola is less than 5 minutes away by foot. All year round guests can easily access grocery stores, restaurants, bars, casinos, nightclubs, and more!

Mellow Mountain Hostel offers one of the best hostel experiences you will find! Our 12 dorm rooms (either 4 or 8 beds per room) all include hand-built wooden bunk beds, a locker for each guest, seating area, ensuite bathroom, and ski storage. Our private rooms have one queen size bed, ensuite bathroom, seating area, and ski storage. All rooms include linens, towels, blankets, reading lights, and fans.

Mellow Mountain Hostel Policies & Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 48 hours before arrival.

Check in from 16:00 to 21:00 .
Check out before 12:00 .

Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards.


Taxes not included - 12.00% plus occupancy tax $1.00 USD per person per night.
Breakfast not included.

General:
Reception:
Monday, Tuesday, Weds, Thurs 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-9pm
Sat 9am-9pm
Sun 9am-9pm

Age restriction: Must be 18+ to stay in dorm room, otherwise must book entire room with a parent/guardian.

No curfew.
The maximum period of stay is 21 days.

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Coworking Space
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
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Reviews

9.4Superb(512)
  • Value for Money
    9.3
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    9.0
  • Cleanliness
    9.5
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Location
    9.8
  • Facilities
    9.7
Summary of traveller reviews

Mellow Mountain Hostel in South Lake Tahoe is praised for its fantastic location, friendly staff, and vibrant atmosphere, making it ideal for solo travellers and groups. Guests appreciate the clean facilities and comfortable beds. Some recent feedback mentions occasional noise from events.

Stayed in Jul 2026
10
B
Bernhard
Male, 41+, Switzerland
Great valley for money
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
G
Gina
Female, 41+, USA
Mellow Mountain is one of the best hostels I have ever stayed! I consider it my home away from home, when in Tahoe. The grounds are spacious, the rooms are comfortable & every one of staff is outstanding! They are friendly, helpful & understanding. They will bend over backwards to accommodate. I absolutely love it at Mellow Mountain & recommend it highly!
Stayed in Jun 2026
9.7
A
Alan
Male, 41+, England
Definitely coming back!
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Location

4081 Cedar Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, USA
4.3km from city centre