We have created a list with the best ski hotels and ski chalets in Lake Tahoe, USA. We have also included lodges, apartments for rent and bed and breakfasts. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ada Hansen & Lars Hansen. Updated February 2024.
Luxury Hotel.Opened August 2022. Set in South Lake Tahoe, 700 metres from Lakeside Beach, Desolation Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. Guests at Desolation Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around South Lake Tahoe, like hiking, skiing and cycling. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Desolation Hotel provides certain units with pool views, and rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. El Dorado Beach is 2.2 km from the hotel, while Tahoe Queen is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 86 km from Desolation Hotel. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, open-air bath, a sauna and a swimming pool. Show full description
“ Our top pick in Lake Tahoe! We love that this hotel has a lovely open-air bath, a lovely sauna and amazing ratings from guests. The hotel also has a popular restaurant and ski storage. One of the most highly ranked ski hotels in USA. Stay here if you can afford it.”
Lodge. Boasting a year-round and heated outdoor pool, this Truckee resort features a modern villa with a furnished balcony and an outdoor fireplace. Northstar ski-in/ ski-out access is provided. Offering granite counters and additional granite counters with bar stools, a full and spacious kitchen is also provided in the two or three-bedroom villas at Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge. A fireplace in the seating area and a glass enclosed shower in the en suite bathroom are also provided. In the summer, Kings Beach is just 10 minutes’ drive away. A poolside hot tub and sauna is featured. A fitness centre and a 24-hour reception greets each guest at Northstar Lodge. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 45 minutes’ drive away. Crystal Bay Casino is 15 km away from Northstar Lodge A Welk Resort. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, a sauna and a swimming pool. Show full description
Villa. Situated 1.4 km from Lakeside Beach, Gondola Vista Luxury Villas by Ski Heavenly & Beaches offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. Skiing and hiking are possible within the area, and the villa offers ski-to-door access. El Dorado Beach is 2.3 km from Gondola Vista Luxury Villas by Ski Heavenly & Beaches, while Tahoe Queen is 1.9 km from the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The villa provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with bath and free toiletries. All units have a fireplace. At the villa complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 86 km from the accommodation. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out. Show full description
Boutique hotel. Situated in Olympic Valley, California, this inn features ski-in and ski-out accommodations and is located near Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort. It features a boutique ski wear retail shop, on-site dining, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The inn offers ski storage and features a ski shop. Each guest room at the PlumpJack Inn is furnished with a minibar and flat-screen TV with free movie channels. The rooms provide free Wi-Fi and the bathrooms include bathrobes and slippers. Guests can relax on the outdoor patio and sundeck. Room service is available and the PlumpJack Café and Bar offers an extensive wine list. The PlumpJack Inn is adjacent to the local village. Scenic hiking trails and mountain biking trails are nearby. Lake Tahoe is 6-miles away. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site and a swimming pool. Show full description
Resort. Nestled at the base of Olympic Valley USA, this all-season mountain resort is minutes from world-famous Lake Tahoe. Olympic Valley’s best summer and winter recreational activities are only steps away. Enjoy the resort’s ski-in/ ski-out access to Palisades Tahoe USA, 18-hole championship golf course, ice-skating rink and heated swimming pools. The Everline Resort and Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel offers rooms and suites complete with custom furnishings, slate entryways, ceramic-tiled bathrooms, granite vanities, and flat-screen TVs. The Everline Resort and Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel offers guests a mountain home experience with luxury and full-service amenities. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, a sauna, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Featuring ski-in/ ski-out access at Northstar California, this luxurious Lake Tahoe resort offers a spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools and 3 restaurants. Kings Beach on Lake Tahoe is 15 minutes' drive away. Along with a gas fireplace, all rooms include a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a private, marble bathroom. Styled with plush white linens, every room has modern furniture and lodge-inspired accents. The locally inspired Manzanita Restaurant serves California cuisine on site. The Living Room has casual dining and drinks in a comfortable atmosphere. Café Blue is open for coffee each morning at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Body scrubs, body wraps and massages are just some of the treatments available at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Lake Tahoe. Guests can relax in the hot tub after using the on-site fitness centre. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away from The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, a sauna, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Resort. Facing the beachfront, Edgewood Tahoe Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Stateline and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and terrace. 600 metres from Lakeside Beach and 2.8 km from El Dorado Beach, the property provides a private beach area, as well as a bar. You can play table tennis at Edgewood Tahoe Resort, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking resort has a hot tub and evening entertainment. At the resort you will find a restaurant serving American and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Tahoe Queen is 2.6 km from Edgewood Tahoe Resort, while Washoe Meadows State Park is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 86 km from the resort. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Lodge. This Squaw Valley lodge features fireplaces and spa baths in all of their apartments. Alpine Village is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the property and guests can enjoy ski-inski-out access. Guests can enjoy skiing, hiking and fishing from the property. Apartments are uniquely furnished and feature a a full kitchen and a dining area at Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley. A seating area with a flat-screen cable TV and sofa is also included. Free WiFi is available. A hot tub, fitness centre, and launderette are available on site. Burton Creek State Park is 20 minutes’ drive from the Squaw Valley Red Wolf Lodge. Northstar at Tahoe Golf Course is less than 30 minutes’ drive away and Alpine Meadows is 15 minutes’ drive from the property. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out and a sauna. Show full description
Boutique hotel. Black Bear Lodge is situated in South Lake Tahoe, roughly 0.8 km from the lake and 1.6 km from The Gondola at Heavenly. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a gas fireplace. Black Bear Lodge features free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. Carson City is 30 km from Black Bear Lodge, while Stateline is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 64 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Truckee. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests at Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe will be able to enjoy activities in and around Truckee, like skiing and cycling. The hotel features a hot tub and a concierge service. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe offers some units that feature a balcony, and each room includes a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 59 km from the hotel. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage. Show full description
Resort. Located at Northstar at Tahoe Resort in Truckee, The Residences at One Village Place by Hyatt Vacation Club features free WiFi access and free private parking. It features its own pulse-driven gondola. A range of activities are available in the area, such as skiing and golfing. Each villa has a kitchen, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV, as well as a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Select units offer a washing machine and a tumble dryer. A swimming pool and a fitness centre are available for guests. A media theatre is also provided. Big Springs Gondola is located in same building as The Residences at One Village Place by Hyatt Vacation Club, and Village Express chairlift is 30 metres away. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 38.6 km from The Residences at One Village Place by Hyatt Vacation Club. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, a sauna and a swimming pool. Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Located off I-80 across from Donner Lake, this B&B offers a hot tub and rooms with free WiFi. It serves a daily full hot country breakfast each morning and light afternoon snacks and beverages. Other facilities offered at the property include a great room complete with books, games, luggage storage and ski storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on-site or in the surroundings, including downhill cross-country skiing, cycling and horse riding. A flat-screen cable satellite TV and a gas fireplace are included in each guest room at Donner Lake Inn B&B. Each room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer, guest robes and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy mountain and garden views from the rooms. A garden and a terrace are offered to guests of Donner Lake Inn B&B. The property offers free parking. This B&B is 15.2 km from Northstar at Tahoe Resort, 3.7 km from Summit Chair and 3.9 km from Chair #1. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 49 km away. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Hotel.Opened October 2022. Featuring barbecue facilities, Cedar Glen Lodge is located in Tahoe Vista. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a garden and a terrace. Certain rooms at the property include a patio with a lake view. Guest rooms are equipped with a TV with satellite channels, fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Selected rooms come with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. At the hotel each room has bed linen and towels. Cedar Glen Lodge offers an outdoor pool. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 60 km from the accommodation. Facilities at this hotel include a swimming pool. Show full description
Hotel. Located at the base of Squaw Valley Ski Resort, this year-round aparthotel features 8 hot tubs and upscale apartments with fully-equipped kitchens. Guests enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining and ski facilities. Ski passes can be purchased at the The Village at Squaw Valley. Ski storage is included with each unit. Free WiFi, a balcony and a seating area with fireplace and cable TV are included in each studio or apartment at the Village at Squaw Creek. An en suite bathroom is also included. Accessible only by aerial tram (ticket required), the Terrace Restaurant and Bar features panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley. A fitness centre and saunas are offered. Grocery delivery services are offered. Free parking is included. Lake Tahoe is 15 minutes’ drive away. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 50 minutes’ drive away from The Village at Squaw Valley. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage and availability to buy ski passes on-site. Show full description
Hotel. Situated in Heavenly Village just steps from Heavenly Resort’s ski gondola, Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe offers spacious residences with 42-inch LCD TVs. A spa and heated outdoor pool are on site. All units offer well-equipped kitchens with a dining area, an oven, a stove-top, a dishwasher, a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee machine and kitchenware. The rooms also offer a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a DVD player and a security deposit box. Select rooms offer a sofa bed. The on-site spa and wellness centre, Serenity, offers spa treatments including massages and facials. Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe also includes an on-site sauna, a steam room, and a fitness centre. Several Tahoe restaurants can be reached within 10 minutes’ walk. Edgewood Golf Course is 2 km from Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe. A guest beach is 2 km away. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, a sauna, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Resort. Located near Heavenly Village Ski Resort, The Landing Resort and Spa offers free transportation to the Heavenly Village and Casinos. Rooms include a 55-inch wall-mounted LCD TV and plush terry bathrobes. Free snowboard and ski storage is provided, and a gift shop is offered. Squaw Ski Resort is 1 hours’ drive from the property. Spacious guest rooms feature a stone gas fireplace, a Keurig coffee machine, and a refrigerator. The marbled bathrooms include heated floors, free toiletries, and slippers. Select room have heated toilet seats and spa tub. A full service spa is on-site at The Landing Resort and Spa. A rooftop terrace, fire pits and a lake-view patio are available. A fitness centre, hot tub and a heated swimming pool are also featured for guest use. Jimmy’s Restaurant, offering wood-fired and Mountain Chic California Cuisine is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In-room dining is also available. Sand Harbor State Park is 30 minutes’ drive from the resort. Edgewood Golf Club is 10 minutes’ walk away. Facilities at this hotel include ski storage, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Lodge. Set on 74 wooded acres and 5 minutes from Lake Tahoe, this Tahoe City lodge features a heated outdoor pool and tennis courts. Cable TV and a coffee maker are found in every bright, country-style room of Granlibakken Tahoe. A ski and sledding hill, skiing school and rental shop are all open in season at Granlibakken Tahoe. Some rooms also include a wood-burning fireplace. Guests may also rent bikes or hike along trails near the Sierra Mountains. Burton Creek State Park is less than 5 miles from the lodge. Truckee River Rafting is 6 minutes away. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, availability to buy ski passes on-site, a sauna, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Hotel. Set in South Lake Tahoe, 1.3 km from Tahoe Queen, The Elet Hotel has rooms with free WiFi access. The property is around 2.9 km from South Tahoe Ice Arena, 11 km from Washoe Meadows State Park and 0.3 km from Heavenly Ski Resort. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms will provide you with a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop and a toaster. The rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Emerald Bay State Park is 13 km from The Elet Hotel. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 63 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment hotel. Situated in South Lake Tahoe in the California region, with Heavenly Ski Resort nearby, Heavenly Valley Townhouses features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Access to a fitness room and a sauna is by appointment. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, relax in the garden, or go hiking or skiing. Featuring a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, each unit also comes with a safety deposit box, a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, desk and a seating area with a sofa. There is a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer in each unit, along with free toiletries. The aparthotel offers a sun terrace. Heavenly Valley Townhouses features amenities such as an on-site business centre and hot tub. Lakeside Beach is 2.5 km from the accommodation, while Tahoe Queen is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 65 km from Heavenly Valley Townhouses. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage, a sauna and a swimming pool. Show full description
Boutique hotel. Set in Tahoe City, 500 metres from Commons Beach, Basecamp Tahoe City offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms feature a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tahoe City, like hiking and cycling. Lake Forest Beach is 2.7 km from Basecamp Tahoe City, while Washoe Meadows State Park is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 85 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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