South Lake Tahoe Hotels

Near the base of Kingsbury Grade on the Carson Valley side of the mountain is a resort that takes full advantage of the area's geothermal properties. 1862 David Walley's Hot Springs Resort boasts five natural hot springs pools, two outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. Fine dining is offered at the 1862 Restaurant and Saloon, and a quick breakfast or lunch can be found...read more

Alder Inn is a small, cozy spot that provides homey lodging at Tahoe with individually decorated rooms and little extras such as microwaves, Keurig coffee makers and wine glasses. The outdoor hot tub is open all year long, while the outdoor pool is available spring through fall. Alder Inn offers free WiFi, and they have house bikes that guests can use on a first-come, first-serve...read more

The Alpine Inn is just about as close as you can get to the casinos without actually being in Nevada. This is your standard South Tahoe motel, albeit with a hot tub and seasonal outdoor pool. There is also air conditioning here, something that isn't found in many of the area motels. The Alpine has free WiFi and continental breakfast, and the rooms have microwaves,...read more

Lodging at Tahoe isn't all about the casinos and ski resorts. The Apex Inn is a quiet and clean little motel on the other side of town out on Emerald Bay Road. In a forested setting near the campgrounds, this spot offers free WiFi. Outside you'll find a barbecue and picnic area. The Apex offers a nice relaxing stay and a glimpse at the old...read more

Remember the old movies where the British gentlemen would all gather at the Explorer's Club and swap tales of adventure, like in the beginning of Around the World in 80 Days? Tahoe now has the hotel equivalent of this on both the North and South Shores. They are called the Basecamp Hotels. Basecamp property amenities include WiFi, a hot tub and fire pits. These boutique...read more