The former Cal Neva Resort is slated to open in 2027 to celebrate the resort’s 100th anniversary under its new name – Lake Tahoe Proper Resort & Casino, according the resort’s website. The newly renovated resort will offer 198 guest rooms, suites and private villas, almost all with panoramic lake views. Guests will enjoy two lakefront pools, multiple restaurants and bars, indoor/outdoor private event space, a casino and the historic Frank Sinatra Theater.
Wellness will take center stage with 50,000 square feet of dedicated space, including a destination spa, an indoor pool, hydrotherapy experiences, state-of-the-art fitness and seasonal programming. The Wellness Center will also house three padel courts and a free-standing Olsen Kundig-designed pickleball building.
PROPER CLUB
Honoring the Cal Neva’s glamorous social history, the members-only Proper Club will feature a private indoor-outdoor clubhouse overlooking the lake, a Hi-Fi listening room and private wine cellars nestled in the hotel’s iconic tunnels. Members will also receive benefits throughout the property, daily access to the wellness amenities and year-round cultural programming.
FAQ’s from the resort’s website:
Are you planning to preserve the existing buildings on site?
Our top priority has been focused on the structural integrity of the historic lodge portion of the main building. Our overall goal is to preserve, revitalize and breathe new life into the historic places: the Circle Bar, lodge, casino and showroom.
The previous cabins and wedding chapel, however, were no longer habitable, posing a safety hazard. They have been removed as part of our pre-construction work.
Will the local community be welcome at the Cal Neva?
The Circle Bar, casino, new restaurants, the Showroom and the historic lodge will all be open to the public.
What is the latest update on the project?
Structural reinforcement work is underway to preserve the beloved historic lodge (formerly the Indian Room), Circle Bar and Celebrity Showroom. These structures have been abandoned for more than a decade with significant weather impacts. Engineering assessments, structural upgrades and environmental abatement is in progress on the historic lodge and low-rise.
Additionally, pre-construction site improvements are focused on enhancing stormwater systems, making utility upgrades to improve the surrounding environment, bringing back native landscaping and improving lake health. Crews are also conducting forest health activities including ladder fuel reduction and wildfire mitigation to improve fire safety of the area.
