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Our top choices for South Lake Tahoe motels

Front of property

Travel Inn

Travel Inn
2.0 star property
South Lake Tahoe
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Good hotel for the price"
United States
Colin
The price is ￥15,246
￥17,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Travel Inn
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hotel Elevation

Hotel Elevation
2.5 star property
South Lake Tahoe
6.6 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the price and location."
United States
Deeanna
The price is ￥16,534
￥19,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Hotel Elevation
Front of property

Adventure Lodge

Adventure Lodge
2.0 star property
South Lake Tahoe
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (68 reviews)
"Convenient location and very comfortable & clean"
United States
James
The price is ￥14,178
￥23,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Adventure Lodge
View from property

Pepper Tree Inn

Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean, great location, manager is awesome human!"
United States
Chad
The price is ￥23,189
￥26,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Pepper Tree Inn
Lobby sitting area

Historian Inn

Historian Inn
2.5 star property
Gardnerville
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Loved this place, clean and cute!"
United States
Christy
The price is ￥18,190
￥20,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Historian Inn
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rodeway Inn at Nevada State Capitol

Rodeway Inn at Nevada State Capitol
2.0 star property
Carson City
6.4 out of 10, (931 reviews)
"the front desk was very helpful"
United States
shannon
The price is ￥12,746
￥14,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Rodeway Inn at Nevada State Capitol
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super 8 by Wyndham Carson City/Lake Tahoe

Super 8 by Wyndham Carson City/Lake Tahoe
2.0 star property
Carson City
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"it's a good place to stay when passing through Carson City, Nevada"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥12,121
￥13,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Super 8 by Wyndham Carson City/Lake Tahoe
Terrace/patio

Sierra Inn on the River

Sierra Inn on the River
2.0 star property
Kyburz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (449 reviews)
"Amazing location and staff!"
United States
Will
The price is ￥23,523
￥25,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Sierra Inn on the River
Lobby

Americas Best Value Inn Carson City

Americas Best Value Inn Carson City
2.0 star property
Carson City
6.2 out of 10, (865 reviews)
"Nice quiet family owned. Got snowed in and owner was shoveling snow first AM. Great price for safe place for night of sleep in blizzard conditions. "
United States
Mary
The price is ￥13,028
￥14,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Americas Best Value Inn Carson City
Spa

Carson Valley Motor Lodge & Suites

Carson Valley Motor Lodge & Suites
2.0 star property
Minden
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Love this place . Stayed here 4 times Good price clean staff is great"
United States
Kathleen
Carson Valley Motor Lodge & Suites
55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, streaming services

The Incline Lodge

The Incline Lodge
3.0 star property
Incline Village
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (283 reviews)
"Very clean, super friendly staff!"
United States
Gregory
The price is ￥48,724
￥62,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
The Incline Lodge
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carson City, NV

Motel 6 Carson City, NV
2.0 star property
Carson City
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,105 reviews)
"Our stay was good! Staff were very helpful and there was plenty of parking available."
United States
Dakota
The price is ￥12,314
￥13,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Motel 6 Carson City, NV
Front of property - evening/night

Tahoe North Shore Lodge

Tahoe North Shore Lodge
2.0 star property
Carnelian Bay
6.8 out of 10, (535 reviews)
"Great value and location."
United States
Mark
The price is ￥18,107
￥20,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Tahoe North Shore Lodge
Romantic Room | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Inn at Boatworks

The Inn at Boatworks
2.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
6.8 out of 10, (639 reviews)
"Great location, was able to check in at 12pm (cause the room was ready) which is rare for hotels. Easy parking"
United States
John
The price is ￥35,078
￥39,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
The Inn at Boatworks
Free daily continental breakfast

The Woodfords Inn

The Woodfords Inn
2.5 star property
Markleeville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (172 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Olivia
The price is ￥33,396
￥38,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
The Woodfords Inn
Lobby lounge

Basecamp Tahoe City

Basecamp Tahoe City
3.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (934 reviews)
"This place was great. Super location, great staff, very nice room. We loved it and will def go back!"
United States
Marc
The price is ￥34,704
￥38,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Basecamp Tahoe City
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Top South Lake Tahoe Hotel Reviews

Hotel Becket, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Becket, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Great value. The rooms were recently renovated and very clean. Cute property. Decent breakfast and very centrally located. Would stay again."
Rachel 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hotel Becket, BW Signature Collection

Find out more about South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Motels information

Number of reviews
11,999
Accommodation
4 Motels
Lowest Price
￥13,454
Highest Price
￥62,707

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to South Lake Tahoe?
Because you'll save on your room price, you can enjoy all that South Lake Tahoe has to offer. Top sights include Heavenly Gondola and Heavenly Ski Resort.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
Motel properties often offer free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the tired traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.
What are the best motels in South Lake Tahoe?
Travel Inn: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Heavenly Gondola and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Hotel Elevation: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like air conditioning. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Heavenly Gondola and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino. Adventure Lodge: Enjoy access to the free WiFi and free parking, as well as room amenities like heating. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Heavenly Gondola and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino. Hampton Inn and Suites South Lake Tahoe: You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Heavenly Gondola and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino. Access to an outdoor pool is included.
What can I do in South Lake Tahoe?
While you're sightseeing, check out the ski slopes and entertainment choices. Visitors to South Lake Tahoe speak highly of the beaches and mountains. Must-see local attractions include Heavenly Gondola and Heavenly Ski Resort. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Campground by the Lake, El Dorado Beach, and Regan Beach. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Lake Tahoe Balloons, Heavenly Village Ice Rink, and Magic Carpet Golf.
What's the seasonal weather like in South Lake Tahoe?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in South Lake Tahoe to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are December and February with an average of 30°F. The snowiest months in South Lake Tahoe are March, February, January, and December, with each month seeing an average of 29 inches of snowfall.
What are my options for getting around South Lake Tahoe when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in South Lake Tahoe to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city center. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), which is 27.7 mi (44.6 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.