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The Best Hotels In South Lake Tahoe

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Jul 14, 2019,06:00pm EDT|

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Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe.

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Although skiing brings hordes of visitors to South Lake Tahoe each winter, there’s always plenty of action and adventure to be found no matter the season. Bike paths abound for both serious cyclists and social spins, while hiking trails are endless throughout these scenic Nevada mountains.

South Lake Tahoe’s accommodations range from opulent casino resorts to luxury and boutique hotels, cozy cabins, B&Bs and full-on vacation homes. You can find hotels slope-side, lakeside, downtown or tucked away. Many hotels are within walking distance of restaurants and activities, and almost all are a short drive from Lake Tahoe and the mountains.

Here are the best hotels in South Lake Tahoe:

Edgewood Tahoe

Edgewood Tahoe.

Edgewood Tahoe

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Nestled along the pristine sandy shores of North America's largest Alpine lake, Edgewood Tahoe boasts high-end amenities and luxury services. From convenient access to one of the South Shore's most beautiful beaches to fine dining, Edgewood provides guests with an exceptional lodging experience. The Bistro is a great gathering spot for guests to dine and reminisce about their outdoor adventures on the golf course, along the beach or in the mountains. Book your reservation alongside world-renowned celebrity trainers and wellness speakers during Edgewood’s inaugural celebration of wellness education on October 17-20.

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The Landing Resort & Spa

Located only moments from the best South Lake Tahoe activities.

Landing Resort & Spa

Situated on the pristine shoreline of South Lake Tahoe, The Landing Resort & Spa is a four-season luxury waterfront resort located near the best South Lake Tahoe activities. The resort is only three blocks from the bustling downtown area, casinos and Heavenly Village, which has great shopping, restaurants and galleries. A wide variety of accommodations await the discerning traveler. Spacious rooms are appointed with such comforts as rustic plaid rugs and comfy leather armchairs complemented nicely by stone fireplaces.

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Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel

Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, a luxurious all-suite hotel.

Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel

Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel is South Lake Tahoe’s only all-suite hotel. Located at the base of Heavenly Mountain Resort, it is not far from world-class gaming, dining, ice-skating, golf, shopping, hiking, biking and all else that the region has to offer. The balcony suites offer a panoramic view of the lake, mountains and downtown, and provide exquisitely smooth Egyptian cotton sheets. All reservations include a full breakfast buffet each morning.

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Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa features spacious rooms for guests.

Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

At Lake Tahoe’s only all-lakefront property on the South Shore, guests are treated to a beautiful view of the lake from every room—and a fireplace. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa features a heated pool and hot tub next to a small private beach. After a long day on the slopes or exploring the outdoors in the summer, guests can return to a full-service day spa that provides massages, facials and body wraps. The hotel is a short drive to the robust Stateline Casino downtown area and world-class ski resorts.

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Ridge Tahoe Resort

Ridge Tahoe Resort offers wonderful mountain vistas.

Ridge Tahoe Resort

Ridge Tahoe Resort sits proudly at 7,600 feet in the Sierra Nevada at Lake Tahoe on the Nevada side near the South Shore. This 11-acre owner-membership resort features 302 deluxe hotel rooms, junior suites, one and two-bedroom condo suites and year-round vacation rentals. A free health club, indoor sports complex, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, Jacuzzis, restaurant and spa are all on-site. Groups can go on hikes or snowshoe adventures directly from the property, while also experiencing zip line/ropes courses or fly-fishing.

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Black Bear Lodge

Black Bear Lodge is luxury bed & breakfast style hotel.

Black Bear Lodge

This quaint luxury bed-and-breakfast hotel is locally owned and operated and features private mountain cabins or a main lodge with rooms that have lush king beds, soft sheets and gas fireplaces. A unique feature of Black Bear Lodge is the front desk, which also doubles as a bar, which is one of South Lake Tahoe's best-kept secrets. The menu includes craft beers, California wines and small-plate appetizers with a rotating list of featured wineries.

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The Coachman Hotel

Coachman Hotel is a retreat and gateway to the great outdoors.

The Coachman Hotel

An Instagram-worthy, cozy, welcoming boutique property, The Coachman Hotel is both a retreat and gateway to the great outdoors. Guests can cool off in the pool in the summer, relax in the hot tub in the winter, have a hot cup of coffee in the morning and gather for beers and shared stories around the fire pit after a day out in the wild. Rooms are designed to be simple, clean and modern, yet highly functional. Rubber flooring at the entrance allows for a wet area for skis, boards, boots, towels and swimsuits.

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

The Hard Rock Cafe attracts adventurous guests.

Hard Rock Cafe

Stroll the halls viewing rock 'n' roll memorabilia, relax by the swimming pool or get your gaming on in the 24-hour casino. These are not your run-of-the-mill, airless casino rooms, but instead are contemporary and spacious. Tap into your inner rock star with a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino experience against the backdrop of mesmerizing views of Lake Tahoe. Then savor a gourmet meal at Park Prime, a modern steakhouse inspired by local ranchers that provides upscale cuisine in a chic and comfortable atmosphere.

Do any celebrities live in Lake Tahoe?

Musicians young and not so young call Tahoe home, finding the clear melted snow cradled in mountains inspiring enough to put down their own roots. Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Cher, Liza Minelli, Alanis Morissette, Mike Love and James Hetfield are just a few of those musicians.

Where do rich people live in Lake Tahoe?

The Nevada side of Lake Tahoe has two of the most expensive zip codes for residential real estate, 89413 in Glenbrook located in Douglas County and 89402 in Crystal Bay located in Washoe County.

Where is billionaires row Lake Tahoe?

“Incline Village and Crystal Bay on the north shore of the NV side showcases some of the most expensive and elaborate estates anywhere in the world. Millionaire row becomes billionaire row on Lakeshore Blvd in Incline Village.”

Do rich people go to Lake Tahoe?

“Not only are people coming because the Nevada side of Tahoe is a tax haven, but it's gorgeous. Over the past few decades, billionaires have been buying out the millionaires, and the pandemic took it to the next tier.” There are myriad outdoor activities in Lake Tahoe.