Must-see hotels in Lake Tahoe

  • Cedar House Sport Hotel

    Lake Tahoe

    This chic, environmentally conscious contemporary lodge aims at getting folks out into nature. It boasts countertops made from recycled paper, ‘rain…

  • Hostel Tahoe

    Lake Tahoe

    Minutes from Northstar and the beach, this former motel has private rooms and single-sex dorms with hand-painted murals and gauzy hanging textiles. A…

  • PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn

    Lake Tahoe

    Bed down at this artsy boutique hotel in the village, where every room has mountain views and extracomfort factors like plush terry-cloth robes and…

  • Cedar Glen Lodge

    Lake Tahoe

    Completely renovated and upgraded, these gorgeous cabins and rustic-themed lodge rooms across from the beach have pine paneling and new mattresses, and…

  • Sorensen's

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    A truly delightful option in the Hope Valley, with snug pine cottages and cabins, decked out with fairy lights and hammocks. There's a wealth of…

  • Redlight

    Lake Tahoe

    The name pays tribute to this hostel's 19th-century incarnation as a brothel. With a mix of dorms beds, doubles and even a suite with kitchenette, this is…

  • Deerfield Lodge at Heavenly

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    A small boutique hotel close to Heavenly ski resort, Deerfield has a dozen intimate rooms and spacious suites that each have a patio or balcony facing the…

  • Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

    Lake Tahoe

    Decorated like an arts-and-crafts-style mountain lodge, every room and lakeside cottage here looks lavish, and the spa is even bigger than the casino. In…

  • Tahoma Meadows B&B Cottages

    Lake Tahoe

    North of Meeks Bay, Tahoma Meadows B&B Cottages rents darling gingerbread country cabins and offers evening wine-and-snack happy hours. Each cabin…

  • Truckee Hotel

    Lake Tahoe

    Tucked behind an atmospheric four-story redbrick streetfront arcade, Truckee’s most historic abode has welcomed weary travelers since 1873. A recent…

  • Zephyr Cove Resort

    Lake Tahoe

    In Nevada, about 4 miles north of Stateline, this family oriented lakeside resort has historic cabins scattered among the pines and good facilities,…

  • Basecamp Hotel

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Recycled wood, original nature-themed canvases and artsy artifacts gussy up this stylish former motel. Lucky couples can rough it in the 'Great Indoors'…

  • Timber Lodge

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Don’t let the Marriott chain-gang brand put you off this modern ski lodge with an enviable position, where you can watch the Heavenly Gondola whoosh by…

  • Firelite Lodge

    Lake Tahoe

    Upgraded with thick walls, soundproofed windows, and kitchenettes and gas fireplaces in every room, the family-run Firelite is a good-value stay in a…

  • Rustic Cottages

    Lake Tahoe

    These cottages consist of a cluster of about 20 little storybook houses in the pines, with name tags fashioned from hand saws. They sport beautiful…

  • Landing

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    South Lake's newest and most luxurious lakeside resort dazzles with an in-house spa, marble bathrooms with toilet night lights and heated seats, Keurig…

  • West Shore Inn

    Lake Tahoe

    Oriental rugs and arts-and-crafts decor give this luxurious six-room inn a classic, aged ambience, and the lake’s so close you feel like you could dive in…

  • Franciscan Lakeside Lodge

    Lake Tahoe

    Spend the day on a private sandy beach or in the outdoor pool, then light the barbecue grill after sunset – ah, now that’s relaxation. All of the simple…

  • Sunnyside Lodge

    Lake Tahoe

    This recently upgraded lodge features modern rooms with new bathrooms, pillow-top mattresses and flat-screen TVs, afternoon tea and cookies, and a guests…

  • Hotel Becket

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    A refashioned motel with hipster edge, here recycled, rescued and re-envisioned building materials have made a LEED-certified property an aesthetically…

  • River Street Inn

    Lake Tahoe

    On the far side of the tracks, this sweet 1885 Victorian inn in Truckee’s historic downtown has 11 rooms that blend nostalgic touches like claw-foot tubs…

  • Alder Inn

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Even better than staying at your best friend’s house by the lake, this hospitable inn on the Heavenly ski-shuttle route charms with color schemes that…

  • Meeks Bay Resort

    Lake Tahoe

    The Washoe tribe offers various lodging options (cabins require minimum stays) plus kayak, canoe and paddleboat rentals. If you’re hungry, swing by the…

  • River Ranch Lodge

    Lake Tahoe

    Though there's some noise from traffic outside and the bar downstairs, request a river-facing room so you can drift off to dreamland as the Truckee River…

  • Hotel Truckee-Tahoe

    Lake Tahoe

    Forget about retro ski-lodge kitsch as you cozy up inside these crisp, earth-toned and down-to-earth hotel rooms that abound in sunny, natural woods. Sink…

  • Fireside Lodge

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    This woodsy cabin B&B wholeheartedly welcomes families, with free bikes, kayaks and snowshoes to borrow and evening s’mores and wine and cheese…

  • Heavenly Valley Lodge

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Located along the Heavenly shuttle route, this family-run place perfects the balance of old Tahoe – all-fireplace rooms of knotty pine and river rock –…

  • Mother Nature’s Inn

    Lake Tahoe

    Right in town behind the Cabin Fever knickknack boutique, this good-value option offers quiet motel-style rooms with a tidy country look, fridges and…

  • Fallen Leaf Campground

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Near the north shore of stunning Fallen Leaf Lake, this is one of the biggest and most popular campgrounds on the south shore, with pay showers and 206…

  • USFS Campgrounds

    Lake Tahoe

    Conveniently located along Hwy 89 (though with street noise) are three minimally developed riverside camping areas within a few minutes' drive of each…

  • Big Pines Mountain House

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Choose from over 70 comfortable rooms in various sizes – some with blissful mountain views – and in summertime, stroll to the private beach nearby or take…

  • USFS William Kent Campground

    Lake Tahoe

    About 2 miles south of Tahoe City, this roadside campground offers over 85 nicely shaded but cramped sites that often fill up. Amenities include flush…

  • DL Bliss State Park Campground

    Lake Tahoe

    Gorgeous campground on the western shore of Lake Tahoe. It has 165 sites, including some coveted spots near the beach, along with flush toilets, hot pay…

  • Eagle Point Campground

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    With over 90 sites perched on the tip of Eagle Point, this state-park campground provides flush toilets, hot pay showers, beach access and bay views…

  • Nevada Beach Campground

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Bed down on a carpet of pine needles at this tidy lakeside campground, about 3 miles north of Stateline, where 48 sites are nestled amid pines. Leashed…

  • MontBleu

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    The public areas may sport ubercool modern boutique decor, but hallways are seriously dim. Remodeled rooms have fluffy duvets and art-deco-esque accents,…

  • Granlibakken

    Lake Tahoe

    Sleep old-school at this cross-country ski area and kitschy wedding and conference venue. Basic lodge rooms are spacious, but time-share town houses with…

  • Harrah’s

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Clad in an oddly tasteful forest-green facade, this buzzing casino hotel is Stateline’s top contender. Let yourself be swallowed up by even standard …

  • Camp Richardson Resort

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Removed from downtown’s strip-mall aesthetic, this sprawling family camp is a hectic place offering seasonal camping (expect marauding bears all night…