Lake Tahoe Hotels and Lodgings

Best Western Plus Hotel Truckee Tahoe offers a contemporary and affordable place to use as a base camp while exploring the Truckee-Tahoe area. The hotel has 99 rooms including deluxe king and single and double deluxe queen offerings, so there is ample space for rest and relaxation after a day hiking or skiing. In fact, Northstar California Resort is only minutes away up Highway 267. Golfers can walk from here to the nearby nine-hole Ponderosa Golf Course. Also within a very short walk are a brewery and sushi and Thai restaurants. Those traveling with dogs are welcome too. Two dogs are allowed in a room (with size limits and extra fees). Amenities include free WiFi, a business center with printing capabilities and a year-round pool and spa. The hotel offers free hot breakfasts and a fitness center. Event space is also available. Ask about seasonal manager's specials on things like discounts at area ski resorts, casinos or tours.

The 71-room Crown Motel is located in the heart of quaint Kings Beach in North Lake Tahoe, close to restaurants, shops and walking trails. The family-focused, lakefront property features a variety of room layouts and amenity options for every budget and a cozy communal space with a library and fireplace for relaxation. Each morning, fresh croissants are baked in-house and offered with oatmeal, coffee and tea in the Media Lounge, where there are board games, a Foosball table and a Wii console for guests to enjoy. The Crown is perfectly set up for outdoor fun. Boasting one of the largest private, sandy beaches on Lake Tahoe, the motel offers a variety of seasonal water amenities for guests to enjoy, including kayaks, paddleboards and other water toys for rental. Partnerships with local boat tour companies give guests access to wakeboarding, tubing, water skiing and other summer fun. Relax in lounge chairs by the beach or get wild in a game of sand bocce. Beach cruisers are available for rental for guests who want to explore the local area on two wheels.

Offering two different locations, Econo Lodge offers well-priced basic lodging with exceptional locations. Amenities include flat-screen televisions, free WiFi, a continental breakfast and a 24-hour front desk. Both locations are easily situated on Lake Tahoe Boulevard, the primary route from one end of town to the other, so the accommodations are simple to get to whether you are coming in from the east or the west. They are also situated close to the casinos at the Nevada state line and the Heavenly Village and Gondola as well as the shores of Lake Tahoe.

Granlibakken Tahoe is tucked away in the forested hills framing Lake Tahoe. Located just a few minutes from Tahoe City, Granlibakken is a resort center that invokes the meaning of quaint hospitality while at the same time offering a plethora of options to create the perfect vacation. From a fine dining restaurant that serves culinary art to a conference center that holds annual events such as the Granlibakken's Women's Wellness Weekend, from its own private tiny ski area to a full-service spa complete with yoga classes, Granlibakken Tahoe strives to fill each guest's request. The adjoining ski area has a poma lift and rope tow for guests in the winter and then transfers over to a ropes course area in the summer. There are also tennis courts on property as well as fantastic hiking leaving directly from the resort.

In the middle of Lake Tahoe’s famed gambling action and natural beauty, Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe offers many amenities – plus a free full breakfast to start the day. Just yards from the California and Nevada state line, a car is not required to get to the fun. Just walk to the casinos to take in a show, enjoy a scrumptious meal or test your luck. Stay in California to soak up the lake’s year-round ambiance at a semi-private Lakeside Beach. Grab passes at the front desk. Head over to nearby Heavenly Ski Resort for world-class skiing and boarding. The rooms are budget-friendly and pet-friendly. Against a row of pine trees, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and hot tub provide perfect places to relax under fresh mountain air. An upgrade to a honeymoon suite comes with a heart-shaped Jacuzzi tub, fresh flowers, champagne or sparkling cider and a fireplace. Get cool with Cupid and book your wedding or renewal ceremony here. Say your I Do’s in the property’s 4 Seasons Chapel, outside under the gazebo or at the rippling edge of Lake Tahoe’s sparkling blue waters.

The Village at Palisades Tahoe is northern California's example of a ski hamlet, offering lodging, dining, shopping, activities and events, all close to the slopes of Palisades Tahoe. Many lodge rooms have views of the mountains and are only a few steps from the various base area ski lifts. Rooms are situated above the plethora of shops and restaurants with balconies looking out over the hustle and bustle below. The variety of restaurants and shops connects with the needs and wants of the many guests who visit the area. For example, for the 20-somethings there are bars that are busy on weekends and holidays. For couples, there are romantic restaurants and activities to inspire connection. For families, there are plenty of restaurants, shops and fun activities that keep all ages occupied. Those who want to unwind and ease out their muscle tension will enjoy Palisades Yoga Studio. The Village is also the launching place for the aerial tram, which flies another 2,000 vertical feet up to High Camp located at 8,200 feet. There you will find hiking and disc golf as well as dining and bar options.