We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in South Lake Tahoe, USA. 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 Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated February 2024.
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. 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. Guests at Desolation Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around South Lake Tahoe, like hiking, skiing and cycling. 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.Show full description
Delightful property. Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. 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
I think this is the most well designed, romantic and stylish small luxury hotel in South Lake Tahoe. WOW!
Resort.Highly elegant. Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. 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. 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. Free snowboard and ski storage is provided, and a gift shop is offered. 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. Squaw Ski Resort is 1 hours’ drive from the property.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT small luxury hotel in South Lake Tahoe.
Elegant. Great breakfast. Popular among women. 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.Show full description
Great value. Cosy rooms. Situated directly across the street from Lake Tahoe, Hotel Azure is just 3.2 km from Heavenly Ski Resort. A seasonal outdoor pool and a café are located on-site. All rooms include a TV with cable channels, a small refrigerator and a microwave. All rooms feature free WiFi. A private balcony or a patio featuring lake views is offered in many of the guest rooms. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Bear Beach Café restaurant is located at Hotel Azure. Featuring a diverse menu, the restaurant serves a popular hearty breakfast and offers views of Lake Tahoe for an additional cost. A 24-hour reception greets guests of Hotel Azure. Ski storage is provided and ski passes are available at reception. Free bikes are offered to guests who want to explore bike trails in the surrounding area. Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is 3.2 km away. Within 10 minutes’ drive away from this hotel, guests will find Harveys Casino, MontBleu Resort Casino and Horizon Casino Resort.Show full description
Great location. Popular among women. This South Lake Tahoe hotel is at the base of Heavenly Ski Basin in the Eldorado National Forest. The suites offer free Wi-Fi. Marriott’s Timber Lodge suites are equipped a with sitting area and a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette. The kitchen features a microwave. The Timber Lodge guests can dine at the Fire and Ice, grill serving lunch and dinner. The hotel also offers a concierge desk, which has information on area attractions and activities. The Marriott is within a 35-minute drive of Carson City, which offers shopping, dining and entertainment. The Edgewood Golf Course is one mile from the hotel.Show full description
Resort. We are conveniently located within walking distance from Heavenly Ski Resort Gondola and Heavenly Village shopping and dining. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe features two-room spacious suites with separate living room and second TV. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property. The suites feature private bedrooms with a TV with cable channels and separate living areas with a second TV and well-lit work areas. A coffee machine, microwave, and refrigerator are included in each room. The en suite bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can take advantage of the indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, and fitness center. Guests also have access to the three garden atriums. Stateline casinos are less than a 5-minute walk. Lake Tahoe is 10-minute walk. Secure indoor valet parking is available.Show full description
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