Northern California’s Lake Tahoe is a vacation paradise, with year-round appeal for all types of travelers. Whether you’re into skiing and skating in the winter, or hiking, swimming, cycling, or boating in the summer, there are plenty of activities for everyone. Getting ready to book a trip to Tahoe? Consider one of these boutique resorts in South Lake Tahoe that will keep you close to all the best activities in the area.
Pet-Friendly Cabins at 3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club
For a true mountain experience that won’t break the bank, consider a stay at the pet-friendly 3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club. The cabins at 3 Peaks run around $50 to $70 per night, and the property provides free Wi-Fi, refrigerators, and coffee makers. All rooms have access to a private beach, spa, and seasonal swimming pool. Suites add luxurious touches like a hot tub and fireplace. You can bring up to two pets (for an added fee) with you to make it a true family vacation.
Beachfront Experience at The Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
For the ultimate beachfront experience, book your stay at The Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe. Located right on the sandy beaches of Lake Tahoe, The Beach Retreat and Lodge strives to find the perfect balance between relaxation and recreation. The nautical-themed resort offers mountain and lake views, and features ample on-site water activities, such as jet skiing, parasailing, and kayaking. Or, just spend the day relaxing on the sandy beach or at the heated outdoor pool. The resort offers shuttles to nearby ski resorts in the winter season as well.
Family Fun at Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort by Diamond Resorts
The Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort by Diamond Resorts offers studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites complete with a kitchenette. The resort is within walking distance of town, and only about a mile from the casinos and the gondola to the ski runs. There is a resort clubhouse with activities like billiards and ping-pong, a fitness center, and spa. The resort also offers day care service for your kids if you want to spend some time at the casinos.
The Suite Life at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
For a ski-lodge style experience, consider the all-suite Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel. Located at the base of Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort, it’s close to the Nevada state line with its casinos and dining. The Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel offers a fitness center, heated indoor pool and whirlpool, outdoor sun deck, and garden atriums for relaxation. Rooms offer a microwave and dining table, or eat at the on-site restaurant. Rent a bike and explore the mountain trails, or head down to the lake to enjoy the water. In the winter, head up to the slopes to enjoy South Lake Tahoe’s skiing and snowboarding runs. The hotel has an on-site ski and snowboard shop in case you forget any of your gear too.
Best of All Worlds at Tahoe Beach and Ski Club by Diamond Resorts
No matter what season you’re visiting, you can get the best of all of Lake Tahoe’s activities at the Tahoe Beach and Ski Club by Diamond Resorts. With a private 400-foot beach, and just two miles from the ski slopes, this property will appeal to winter and summer visitors alike. The apartment-style suite accommodations all include kitchenettes and Wi-Fi, with access to the property’s many amenities like a year-round heated outdoor pool, dry-saunas, volleyball and tennis courts, and fitness center.