After a $200 million renovation, Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Lodge & On line casino reopened on the South Shore in Stateline, Nevada, in July 2026, promising a “daring new period” of design-forward luxurious. I spent two nights there this summer time to see how a lot of that held up.
Caesars Republic is among the space’s extra midpriced accommodations. It’s far cheaper than the close by Edgewood Tahoe Resort (one of the vital luxurious accommodations in Lake Tahoe), however dearer than many of the different close by on line casino accommodations. Room charges begin at below $100 within the off-season, however can high $400 within the peak season.
Whereas it is actually one of many extra design-forward on line casino properties within the space, the entire expertise felt like a bet over whether or not one thing was going to be fabulous or form of tough. My keep included two of one of the best eating experiences I’ve ever had in my life, plus one which I wouldn’t repeat.
The general public areas, eating places, health club, pool and elements of my room had been clearly designed by somebody who understands what a contemporary traveler needs. However some missed particulars, like dilapidated TV consoles and peeling wallpaper, felt much more misplaced in opposition to the opposite extra elegant updates. That stated, given what you’re paying, it’s nonetheless an awesome place to remain, and one of many better-value properties you’ll discover in Tahoe.
Caesars Leisure coated the price of my keep, however the opinions on this story are my very own.
Caesars Republic at a look
Best for: Skiers and out of doors fans who worth proximity to Heavenly Ski Resort, foodies and individuals who desire a on line casino expertise.
Skip it: Individuals who need each sq. foot of their keep to really feel completed and “luxurious.”
Standout options: Free night musical leisure, Wolf by Vanderpump, the pool’s three separate scorching tubs, plus a health club that was clearly designed by anyone who really works out.
Reserving with (and incomes money) by way of Caesars Rewards
While you be part of this system, you earn Reward Credit for many purchases on property (together with your room fee, spending within the on line casino plus different on-property purchases akin to eating and the spa). These credit can be utilized towards issues like on line casino play, eating and future stays. You additionally earn Tier Credit towards standing ranges, which unlock perks like higher room classes, eating reductions and — on the larger tiers — lounge entry and comped stays.
Maximizing the Wyndham partnership
It’s nice for snowboarding within the winter, however it’s additionally pleasant in the summertime, as you’ll be able to take the gondola as much as the highest, the place there’s an alpine slide, mountaineering trails, mountaineering and even gold panning.
Its Nevada tackle additionally makes playing authorized on the property — and there’s no scarcity of on line casino area.
Many rooms even have lake views, and it’s just some blocks to stroll all the way down to the water.
The renovation: Nice in some facets, however incomplete
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe is related to its sister property, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, by way of an underground walkway. Strolling between the 2 is like time touring between two totally different many years, the place Harrah’s has that smoky, dim, early-2000s Vegas-like haze, whereas Caesars Republic is vibrant, clean-lined and all-around new.
The place the Caesars Republic redesign lands, it lands nicely, particularly relating to the eating (extra on that later). The general public areas are additionally wonderful, together with the Excessive Dive Pool and Lounge, that includes a heated pool in addition to a number of scorching tubs, plus a refreshed on line casino expertise, a really decked-out health club, new bars and lounges and expanded assembly and occasion area.
However different elements, just like the rooms, really feel extra dated.
The toilet in my room had been totally redone with new fixtures all through. The bedding additionally felt trendy, with cute touches like customized pillows adorned with colourful wolf motifs.
However a lot of the lodge appeared prefer it had not been renovated for a minimum of a pair many years. The wallpaper was visibly peeling in locations.
Some paneling on the TV console had been stripped off fully. And the door masking the mini-fridge would not keep shut until you wedged it, because it had come off its observe.
The view itself was wonderful, however these points made the room really feel drained.
The resort’s premier bar and indoor stage venue, Tessie’s Cocktails & Chords, was wonderful. Tessie, the venue’s namesake, is basically Tahoe’s model of the Loch Ness Monster, stated to inhabit Lake Tahoe. The bar’s design and theme draw on the area’s Washoe historical past, which comes by way of in particulars akin to an enormous, multi-headed serpent chandelier within the heart of the room. Stay musicians carry out nightly within the venue, which doesn’t cost a canopy.
Wolf by Vanderpump — sure, as in Lisa Vanderpump of Bravo actuality TV fame — is a restaurant and bar that’s nicely price a go to. It goes maximalist with a dark-wood, wolf-motif theme that might simply tip into kitsch but would not.
The bread service alone was nice, with two distinct butters, baked with a tacky high layer, all arriving fluffy and heat. The intelligent cocktails and desserts had been good too.
Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, the property’s different big-name restaurant, delivered precisely what you’d anticipate from the identify. Ordering the meat Wellington is the plain transfer, however the lobster risotto was the sudden star — as was the very considerate waiter service. The well-known beef Wellington is $72, whereas vegetarian entrees like cacio e pepe or tofu fried rice run lower than $30.
Then there’s Sage Room, which had nice meals however sluggish service. We sat all the way down to what may be one of the best sundown I’ve ever watched from a dinner desk, after which waited half-hour simply to get somebody’s consideration to order.
The meals was wonderful. The restaurant is understood for steak, however the white fish I ordered was flavorful and delicate. However the sluggish service put a damper on the night.
It took one other 20 minutes between me placing my card down for the examine and the waiter really coming to gather it.
Regardless of the delay, I used to be capable of catch the property’s Dueling Pianos present, and I’m so glad I did. A dueling pianos present is the place two pianists take track requests from the viewers, inform jokes and work together with the group. The comedy was simply nearly as good because the music, and the performers introduced out a mixture of as we speak’s high pop songs and traditional singalongs. The Dueling Pianos carry out on weekends on the identical stage because the on line casino flooring. There’s no cowl, and never even strain to purchase a drink, though an worker wandered round taking orders.
Each the health club and pool had been clearly designed by somebody who really makes use of these facilities. There are three separate scorching tubs, so that you’re not caught sharing one scorching tub with everybody else.
The health club may be my favourite shock of the entire keep. It is bought two full squat racks (you’re often fortunate in case your lodge has only one) plus bands, kettlebells and sandbags. It’s all of the form of tools checklist that tells you whoever put this collectively really works out. Even the plates on the squat rack have customized detailing with the Caesars Republic wolf brand.
Caesars Republic: Is it price it?
Sure, particularly when you’re searching for a reasonably priced room in Tahoe. If you happen to’re weighing this in opposition to Harrah’s subsequent door, Caesars Republic is the clear improve. The foyer design, the health club and the pool are price it on their very own. Simply do not assume “lately renovated” means each sq. foot bought the identical therapy. The rooms, specifically, aren’t totally there but. However with charges that may dip below $100 an evening, that is an inexpensive compromise.
For everybody else — even when you’re staying elsewhere in Tahoe — it is completely price popping in for a meal or drinks. Then stick round for Dueling Pianos to finish the evening.
And do not overlook how nice this location is. It is walkable to the lake and Heavenly, and it’s equally gratifying in each winter and summer time. I would keep once more for the comfort of the nice location, plus the wealth of on-site meals and leisure.
