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Our top choices for Lake Tahoe motels

A modern living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a television.

1. Basecamp Tahoe City

Basecamp Tahoe City
3.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (976 reviews)
"Exactly what we needed to enjoy our short stay in Tahoe City! Brandon is great and the hotel is so cozy!"
United States
Alexandra
The price is CA $153
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Basecamp Tahoe City
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

2. The Incline Lodge

The Incline Lodge
3.0 star property
Incline Village
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (325 reviews)
"Excellent stay all around!"
United States
christine
The price is CA $199
CA $292 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Incline Lodge
A waterfront property with a beach, a covered patio, and a building with a deck.

3. Crown Motel

Crown Motel
2.0 star property
Kings Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,061 reviews)
"Great place to stay on Lake Tahoe"
United States
andrew
The price is CA $146
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Crown Motel
A snow-covered outdoor area with picnic tables and benches, a building with multiple windows, and a parking lot.

4. 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 CA $71
CA $86 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Travel Inn
A view from a balcony overlooking a parking lot, a row of houses, and a body of water with mountains in the distance.

5. Pepper Tree Inn

Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent lake view from the 5th floor"
United States
Alex
The price is CA $153
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Pepper Tree Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

6. 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 CA $69
CA $77 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Motel 6 Carson City, NV
A modern bathroom with a heart-shaped bathtub, a glass block wall, and a large window with a view of buildings outside.

7. The Inn at Boatworks

The Inn at Boatworks
2.0 star property
Downtown Tahoe City
6.8 out of 10, (668 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable"
United States
Fahmi
The price is CA $149
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
The Inn at Boatworks
A lodge with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by tall trees and string lights.

8. 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 CA $76
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Adventure Lodge
A neatly made bed with white linens and a single gray pillow.

9. Hotel Elevation

Hotel Elevation
2.5 star property
South Lake Tahoe
6.6 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Rooms were a little outdated but overall clean and comfortable"
United States
Jason
The price is CA $95
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hotel Elevation
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.

10. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Would definitely stay there again"
United States
Alan
The price is CA $103
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Super 8 by Wyndham Carson City/Lake Tahoe
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a mirror.

11. Rodeway Inn at Nevada State Capitol

Rodeway Inn at Nevada State Capitol
2.0 star property
Carson City
6.4 out of 10, (982 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 CA $76
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Rodeway Inn at Nevada State Capitol
A room with a dining table, chairs, a blue armchair, a globe, and a plant.

12. Americas Best Value Inn Carson City

Americas Best Value Inn Carson City
2.0 star property
Carson City
6.4 out of 10, (901 reviews)
"Excellent for the price. Bed was especially comfortable"
United States
Marjorie
The price is CA $97
CA $108 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.

13. Tahoe North Shore Lodge

Tahoe North Shore Lodge
2.0 star property
Carnelian Bay
6.8 out of 10, (556 reviews)
"The room was clean, cute and comfortable."
United States
Michelle
The price is CA $154
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Tahoe North Shore Lodge
A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a river, surrounded by trees and string lights.

14. Sierra Inn on the River

Sierra Inn on the River
2.0 star property
Kyburz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (512 reviews)
"Rooms clean, location is good for stay before skiing or to the desolation wilderness."
United States
Xiaoxia
The price is CA $208
CA $229 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Sierra Inn on the River
A spa area with two hot tubs, glass railings, and a seating area with a view of the outside.

15. 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)
"Could have a free breakfast..."
United States
John
The price is CA $136
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Carson Valley Motor Lodge & Suites
A residential area with houses, a clear sky, and a hilly landscape in the background.

16. Sugarloaf Mountain Motel

Sugarloaf Mountain Motel
2.0 star property
Virginia City Historic District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (476 reviews)
"Super accommodating. Very friendly staff. Great location."
United States
Craig
The price is CA $126
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Sugarloaf Mountain Motel
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

17. Historian Inn

Historian Inn
2.5 star property
Gardnerville
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay in Gardnerville in an area"
United States
Jeremy
The price is CA $156
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Historian Inn
A reception area with a wooden counter, stone wall, and potted plants.

18. Econo Lodge new Reno - Sparks Convention Center

Econo Lodge new Reno - Sparks Convention Center
2.0 star property
Old Southwest
6.0 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nasty trashy establishment!!..Drug Haven ..drug addicts & Homeless have token over the establishment.."
United States
Lee
The price is CA $75
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Econo Lodge new Reno - Sparks Convention Center
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a small sink.

19. Motel 6 Reno, NV - Livestock Events Center

Motel 6 Reno, NV - Livestock Events Center
2.0 star property
Northeast Reno
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,401 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jason
The price is CA $63
CA $74 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Motel 6 Reno, NV - Livestock Events Center
A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a nightstand, and a mirror.

20. Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown

Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown Reno
5.8 out of 10, (1,004 reviews)
"Not a romantic getaway spot by any means, I'd say the nicest budget room in town, great price, great location, great A/C, everything else needs updating and clean up. Staff is very friendly"
United States
James
The price is CA $84
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown
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Top Lake Tahoe Hotel Reviews

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

8/10 Good
"I want to say this particular property because they have a beautiful indoor swimming pool unfortunately it closes for an hour at lunchtime and it closes by 8:00 instead of the 10 11 it used to close out period I would have stayed elsewhere had I known this"
Jan 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

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Lake Tahoe Motels information

Number of reviews
6,958
Accommodation
14 Motels
Lowest Price
CA $74
Highest Price
CA $292

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in Lake Tahoe?
You can find a great deal from CA $74 on Lake Tahoe motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Lake Tahoe motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a Lake Tahoe motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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