A clear turquoise lake surrounded by dense green forest and distant mountains.

Search Motels in South Lake Tahoe

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
Oct 16 - Oct 18
In two weeks
Oct 23 - Oct 25
In one month
Nov 6 - Nov 8
In two months
Dec 4 - Dec 6

Our top choices for South Lake Tahoe motels

A snow-covered outdoor area with picnic tables and benches, a building with multiple windows, and a parking lot.

1. Travel Inn

Travel Inn
2.0 star property
South Lake Tahoe
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"It was a nice quiet stay and it was close to where we had to be."
United States
Judy
The price is ￥8,524
￥10,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Travel Inn
A lodge with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by tall trees and string lights.

2. Adventure Lodge

Adventure Lodge
2.0 star property
South Lake Tahoe
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (80 reviews)
"10/10 stay"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥8,464
￥14,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Adventure Lodge
A neatly made bed with white linens and a single gray pillow.

3. Hotel Elevation

Hotel Elevation
2.5 star property
South Lake Tahoe
6.6 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Rooms were a little outdated but overall clean and comfortable"
United States
Jason
The price is ￥10,726
￥12,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hotel Elevation
A modern living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a television.

4. Basecamp Tahoe City

Basecamp Tahoe City
3.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (972 reviews)
"Very clean room, comfortable bed and close to restaurants."
United States
Timothy
The price is ￥16,906
￥18,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Basecamp Tahoe City
A spacious living area with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table with a vase, and a television in the background.

5. Historian Inn

Historian Inn
2.5 star property
Gardnerville
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay in Gardnerville in an area"
United States
Jeremy
The price is ￥13,902
￥15,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Historian Inn
A spa area with two hot tubs, glass railings, and a seating area with a view of the outside.

6. Carson Valley Motor Lodge & Suites

Carson Valley Motor Lodge & Suites
2.0 star property
Minden
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Could have a free breakfast..."
United States
John
The price is ￥16,155
￥18,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Carson Valley Motor Lodge & Suites
A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

7. Motel 6 Carson City, NV

Motel 6 Carson City, NV
2.0 star property
Carson City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,132 reviews)
"we had a great stay"
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥7,640
￥8,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Motel 6 Carson City, NV
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread and white pillows. There are framed pictures on the wall, a bedside lamp, and a flat-screen TV.

8. 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, (1,008 reviews)
"Would definitely stay there again"
United States
Alan
The price is ￥11,405
￥12,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Super 8 by Wyndham Carson City/Lake Tahoe
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

9. The Incline Lodge

The Incline Lodge
3.0 star property
Incline Village
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (322 reviews)
"This was the perfect place to stay for a Tahoe weekend. Staff was very helpful and there was beach access provided fairly close to the property."
United States
Karin
The price is ￥20,823
￥30,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Incline Lodge
A view from a balcony overlooking a parking lot, a row of houses, and a body of water with mountains in the distance.

10. Pepper Tree Inn

Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent lake view from the 5th floor"
United States
Alex
The price is ￥16,906
￥18,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Pepper Tree Inn
A waterfront property with a beach, a covered patio, and a building with a deck.

11. Crown Motel

Crown Motel
2.0 star property
Kings Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,057 reviews)
"Great place to stay on Lake Tahoe"
United States
andrew
The price is ￥16,521
￥20,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Crown Motel
A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a river, surrounded by trees and string lights.

12. Sierra Inn on the River

Sierra Inn on the River
2.0 star property
Kyburz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (506 reviews)
"Rooms clean, location is good for stay before skiing or to the desolation wilderness."
United States
Xiaoxia
The price is ￥19,179
￥21,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Sierra Inn on the River
A display of various food items including cereals, cookies, and snacks on a wooden counter.

13. The Woodfords Inn

The Woodfords Inn
2.5 star property
Markleeville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (193 reviews)
"Great visit clean and comfy room. owners were super friendly. Would definitely stay again."
United States
Leona
The price is ￥27,228
￥31,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Woodfords Inn
A modern bathroom with a heart-shaped bathtub, a glass block wall, and a large window with a view of buildings outside.

14. The Inn at Boatworks

The Inn at Boatworks
2.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
6.8 out of 10, (667 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable"
United States
Fahmi
The price is ￥17,245
￥19,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Inn at Boatworks
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a mirror.

15. Rodeway Inn at Nevada State Capitol

Rodeway Inn at Nevada State Capitol
2.0 star property
Carson City
6.4 out of 10, (980 reviews)
"The rooms are dirty and the toilet was broken. The owner is a greedy crook and terrible to deal with."
United States
Joshua
The price is ￥8,453
￥9,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Rodeway Inn at Nevada State Capitol
A room with a dining table, chairs, a blue armchair, a globe, and a plant.

16. Americas Best Value Inn Carson City

Americas Best Value Inn Carson City
2.0 star property
Carson City
6.4 out of 10, (900 reviews)
"Excellent for the price. Bed was especially comfortable"
United States
Marjorie
The price is ￥10,734
￥11,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Americas Best Value Inn Carson City
A lodge with a covered parking area, surrounded by tall trees.

17. Tahoe North Shore Lodge

Tahoe North Shore Lodge
2.0 star property
Carnelian Bay
6.8 out of 10, (555 reviews)
"The room was clean, cute and comfortable."
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥17,048
￥19,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Tahoe North Shore Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top South Lake Tahoe Hotel Reviews

Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village

Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village

10/10 Excellent
"Spacious suite with all the necessary things available. The breakfast buffet was a great option, made it very convenient for us. Elevators are a little slow and old that caused us some concern but overall, really good service and great location with market and restaurants closeby. Beach and lake was also easily accessible"
Venkat Srinidhi 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village

Find out more about South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Motels information

Number of reviews
8,490
Accommodation
4 Motels
Lowest Price
￥8,480
Highest Price
￥31,040

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 to visit include 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 Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola. 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 Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola. 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 Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola. Hampton Inn and Suites South Lake Tahoe: You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola. Access to an outdoor pool is included.
What can I do in South Lake Tahoe?
While you're sightseeing in the area, be sure to enjoy its majestic mountain landscape and scenic lakeside. People who've visited South Lake Tahoe love its ski slopes and entertainment. 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: Heavenly Village Ice Rink, Lake Tahoe Balloons, and Heavenly Village Mini Golf. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Heavenly Ski Resort, South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena, and Ski Run Marina.
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.