The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Lake Tahoe. I hope you will like it!
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1 Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe South Lake Tahoe, United States
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Located beachfront on Lake Tahoe, Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe features a marina, 2 restaurants and free WiFi. A fireplace is offered in each warmly-decorated guest room. Parking is available.
A balcony or terrace is included in each guest room. A TV with cable channels is available, as well as a coffee machine. The en suite bathroom offers a hairdryer and free toiletries.
The Boathouse on the Pier and Sidelines are open for dinner and cocktails seasonally. During the summer, the Tiki Bar offers a beachfront bar, cabana and lounge chair rentals and beach concessions.
A heated outdoor pool is available for guest relaxation.
Harvey's Lake Tahoe, Harrah's, Mont Bleu, and Hard Rock Casino are all located 3.2 km away.
A seasonal heated outdoor pool is available for guest relaxation. Ski lockers are available for rental.
Sidelines serves lunch and dinner seasonally.
Parking is included with Resort Fee.
Guest review score 6.8,
rooms from around $179.
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2 Edgewood Tahoe Resort Stateline, United States
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Facing the beachfront, Edgewood Tahoe Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Stateline and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and private beach area. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking resort has a hot tub and evening entertainment.
All units in the resort are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer.
At Edgewood Tahoe Resort you will find a restaurant serving American and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.
The area is popular for hiking and skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at the accommodation.
Staff at Edgewood Tahoe Resort are available to provide guidance at the 24-hour front desk.
Lakeside Beach is 600 metres from the resort, while Tahoe Queen is 2.6 km away.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $3567.
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3 Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort Tahoe Vista, United States
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Located on a 275 foot private beach area, this Tahoe resort features panoramic lake views. Hot tubs and water sports are located onsite.
Featuring a lake view, each suite provides a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen cable TV and an en suite bathroom at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort. Coffee-making facilities are also provided.
Barbecue facilities and fire pits are featured throughout. In the summer, an ice cream shop is featured at Tahoe Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort. Kayaks and paddle boards are available for guest use.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is 15 miles away. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 40 miles away from Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $198.
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4 Lakeland Village at Heavenly South Lake Tahoe, United States
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Located in South Lake Tahoe, Lakeland Village at Heavenly offers beachfront accommodation and provides various facilities, such as an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a private beach area. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The resort features a children's playground, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.
All units at the resort are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. Guests have access to a shared bathroom.
The accommodation offers a hot tub. The area is popular for hiking and skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at Lakeland Village at Heavenly.
South Tahoe Ice Arena is 1.8 km from the accommodation, while Washoe Meadows State Park is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 92 km from Lakeland Village at Heavenly.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around $159.
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5 Donner Lake Village Truckee, United States
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Featuring a private beach with boat slips and an on-site marina in summer, this Truckee hotel is in close proximity to plenty of spots for hiking and skiing. Free WiFi is provided.
A TV with cable channels and a seating area are provided in each room at Donner Lake Village. Most of our rooms have a kitchen or kitchenette. Rooms without a kitchenette will have a microwave and mini-fridge.
After getting back from hiking or skiing, guests’ of the Donner Lake Village can wind down in the on-site sauna. Laundry facilities and free parking are also provided at the hotel.
Donner Peak is just 4 km away from the Donner Lake Village. Historic Downtown Truckee is 8 minutes’ drive from Donner Lake Village. Lake Tahoe is 30 km away.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around $170.
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6 Sunnyside Resort and Lodge Tahoe City, United States
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This Tahoe City Resort is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe and is 30 miles from Harrah’s Casino. This historic resort offers lake access and spacious rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi.
Sunnyside Resort and Lodge rooms include a private bathroom. The resort offers a daily continental breakfast and an afternoon tea.
The Sunnyside Resort guests can dine at the Lakeside Dining Room, which serves American cuisine and steakhouse food. The Mountain Grill features a bar and light menu.
Sunnyside Resort Lodge is within a 16-minute drive of the Squaw Valley Ski Resort. The Reno/Lake Tahoe International Airport is 1 hours' drive away. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $1106.
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7 The Landing Resort and Spa South Lake Tahoe, United States
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Located near Heavenly Village Ski Resort, The Landing Resort and Spa offers free transportation to the Heavenly Village and Casinos. Rooms include a 55-inch wall-mounted LCD TV and plush terry bathrobes.
Spacious guest rooms feature a stone gas fireplace, a Keurig coffee machine, and a refrigerator. The marbled bathrooms include heated floors, free toiletries, and slippers. Select room have heated toilet seats and spa tub.
A full service spa is on-site at The Landing Resort and Spa. A rooftop terrace, fire pits and a lake-view patio are available. A fitness centre, hot tub and a heated swimming pool are also featured for guest use. Free snowboard and ski storage is provided, and a gift shop is offered.
The Landing Lakeside Dining is a premier South Lake Tahoe destination, offering an elevated yet relaxed lakeside experience. Thoughtfully refreshed design elements enhance its intimate shoreline setting, with warm textures, layered lighting, and comfortable seating flowing seamlessly to a firepit-lined patio. The seasonal menu features unique, upscale dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour, crafted from locally sourced ingredients and regionally inspired flavors, perfectly paired with an award-winning wine program and handcrafted cocktails
Sand Harbor State Park is 30 minutes’ drive from the resort. Edgewood Golf Club is 10 minutes’ walk away. Squaw Ski Resort is 1 hours’ drive from the property. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $1586.
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8 Camp Richardson Resort South Lake Tahoe, United States
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Situated in South Lake Tahoe, 700 metres from Pope Beach, Camp Richardson Resort features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a hot tub and evening entertainment.
At the hotel, rooms include a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.
The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at Camp Richardson Resort.
Washoe Meadows State Park is 9.4 km from the accommodation, while Lake Tahoe Golf Course is 10 km from the property.
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9 Crown Motel Kings Beach, United States
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Facing the beachfront, Crown Motel offers 2-star accommodation in Kings Beach and has an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge and terrace. 70 metres from Kings Beach and 49 km from Tahoe Queen, the property offers a ski pass sales point, as well as barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
All guest rooms come with a TV with cable channels, fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer, while some rooms also feature a kitchenette. At the motel, each room has a seating area.
You can play table tennis at Crown Motel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.
The accommodation features amenities such as an on-site business centre and hot tub.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $642.
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10 Donner Bliss by Tahoe Mountain Properties Truckee, United States
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Set in Truckee in the California region, Donner Bliss by Tahoe Mountain Properties features a balcony. Situated on the beachfront, this property has a terrace.
The holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a shower and a bath. A flat-screen TV and a DVD player are available.
West End Beach is 2.2 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 72 km from Donner Bliss by Tahoe Mountain Properties.
Guest review score 9.0
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11 Franciscan Lodge Tahoe Vista, United States
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Offering beach access, Franciscan Lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi and a full kitchen are featured in all rooms. Diamond Peak Ski Resort is 15 km away.
All rooms and studios at Franciscan Lodge feature a seating area. Fresh towels and linens are provided in all rooms or studios at Franciscan Lodge.
Franciscan Lodge is 1.6 km from Treetop Adventure Park, and snow shoeing, soccer fields, cross country skiing are nearby. The property is 6.3 km from casinos. Paddle board rentals are located nearby.
Lake Tahoe Airport is 1 hours’ drive away. Incline Village shops and cafes are within 10 km of Franciscan Lodge. Northstar Ski Resort is 12.8 km away, while Squaw Ski Resort is 24 km away.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $665.
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12 Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa South Lake Tahoe, United States
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This lakefront South Lake Tahoe lodge offers free beach concerts in the summer on their private beach. A full-service spa, outdoor seasonal pool and rustic rooms with lake views are offered.
Cable TV, coffee facilities and free Wi-Fi are available in each accommodation at Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa. The apartments are individually decorated and provide full kitchen facilities.
Guests can relax in the hot tub at the hotel.
Bijou Golf Course is a 4-minute drive away. Shopping and dining are within 5 minutes' walk away.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $149.
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13 Tahoe Edgelake Beach Club by Coolvacay Tahoe Vista, United States
Apartment. Set in Tahoe Vista, 1.1 km from Kings Beach, Tahoe Edgelake Beach Club by Coolvacay has a private beach area, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. The property has mountain and lake views. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a fireplace, a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. All units feature private entrance. At the apartment complex, units come with bed linen and towels. Activities such as cycling, fishing, hiking can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 55 km from the property.
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14 Lakeside Hotel room #5 in Kings Beach Kings Beach, United States
Apartment. Featuring a hot tub, Lakeside Hotel room #5 in Kings Beach is located in Kings Beach. The property features mountain and lake views, and is 200 metres from Kings Beach. There is parking on-site and the property offers an electric vehicle charging station. With free WiFi, this apartment provides a cable TV and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Tahoe Queen is 50 km from the apartment.
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15 Lakeside hotel room #1 in Kings Beach Kings Beach, United States
Apartment. Lakeside hotel room #1 in Kings Beach is a beachfront property set in Kings Beach, 200 metres from Kings Beach and 49 km from Tahoe Queen. The property has lake views. There is parking on-site and the property features an electric vehicle charging station. With free WiFi, this apartment offers a cable TV and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
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16 Lakeside Hotel room #2 in Kings Beach Kings Beach, United States
Apartment. Situated in Kings Beach in the California region with Kings Beach nearby, Lakeside Hotel room #2 in Kings Beach features accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. The property has lake views. The property is non-smoking and is located 50 km from Tahoe Queen. This apartment has a living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. A TV with cable channels is available. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kings Beach, like skiing.
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17 Beautiful Deluxe Studio w/Lake View #245 at Donner Lake Village Truckee, United States
Holiday home. Located in Truckee in the California region and West End Beach reachable within 300 metres, Beautiful Deluxe Studio w/Lake View #245 at Donner Lake Village provides accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area and free private parking. The property features inner courtyard views. The holiday home has a picnic area and a sauna. The holiday home is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the lake views. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Activities such as skiing, cycling, fishing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go hiking nearby.
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18 Quaint Studio w/Lake View #146 at Donner Lake Village Truckee, United States
Holiday home. Set in Truckee in the California region and West End Beach reachable within 300 metres, Quaint Studio w/Lake View #146 at Donner Lake Village offers accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area and free private parking. The property features mountain and lake views. The holiday home has a picnic area and a sauna. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Activities such as skiing, snorkelling, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. After a day of fishing, canoeing or hiking, guests can relax in the shared lounge area.
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19 Beautiful Studio w/ Lake View #243 at Donner Lake Village Truckee, United States
Holiday home. Set in Truckee in the California region and West End Beach reachable within 300 metres, Beautiful Studio w/ Lake View #243 at Donner Lake Village offers accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area and free private parking. The property has lake and inner courtyard views. The holiday home has a picnic area and a sauna. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Activities such as skiing, snorkelling, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go fishing and hiking nearby.
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20 Charming Deluxe Studio w/Lake View #246 at Donner Lake Village Truckee, United States
Holiday home. Situated in Truckee in the California region and West End Beach reachable within 300 metres, Charming Deluxe Studio w/Lake View #246 at Donner Lake Village features accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area and free private parking. Boasting private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The holiday home has an outdoor fireplace and a sauna. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the lake views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Activities such as skiing, cycling, fishing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go hiking nearby.
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21 Delightful Studio w/Kitchenette #111 at Donner Lake Village Truckee, United States
Holiday home. Located in Truckee in the California region with West End Beach nearby, Delightful Studio w/Kitchenette #111 at Donner Lake Village offers accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a sauna. The property features mountain and inner courtyard views. The accommodation features private check-in and check-out and a shared lounge for guests. With free WiFi, this holiday home provides a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Activities such as cycling, fishing, hiking can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Skiing, snorkelling and diving are possible within the area, and the holiday home offers a private beach area.
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22 Cozy Studio w/Kitchenette and Balcony #212 at Donner Lake Village Truckee, United States
Holiday home. Set in Truckee in the California region and West End Beach reachable within 200 metres, Cozy Studio w/Kitchenette and Balcony #212 at Donner Lake Village offers accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area and free private parking. The property features city and inner courtyard views. The holiday home has a picnic area and a sauna. The holiday home comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Activities such as skiing, snorkelling, diving can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. After a day of cycling, fishing or canoeing, guests can relax in the shared lounge area.
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23 Cozy Deluxe Studio #131 at Donner Lake Village Truckee, United States
Holiday home. Set in Truckee in the California region and West End Beach reachable within 300 metres, Cozy Deluxe Studio #131 at Donner Lake Village offers accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area and free private parking. The property features mountain and quiet street views. The holiday home has a picnic area and a sauna. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Activities such as skiing, snorkelling, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. After a day of fishing, canoeing or hiking, guests can relax in the shared lounge area.
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24 Charming Studio Deluxe w/Full Kitchen #115 at Donner Lake Village Truckee, United States
Holiday home. Featuring mountain views, Charming Studio Deluxe w/Full Kitchen #115 at Donner Lake Village offers accommodation with a garden, around 200 metres from West End Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home has a sauna and private check-in and check-out. The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Truckee, like fishing, canoeing and hiking. Skiing, snorkelling and diving are possible within the area, and Charming Studio Deluxe w/Full Kitchen #115 at Donner Lake Village offers a private beach area.
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25 Lakeside Dreamzzz Tahoe Vista, United States
Apartment. Lakeside Dreamzzz offers accommodation in Tahoe Vista, 1.2 km from Kings Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. The property has a restaurant with an outdoor dining area. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. For guests with children, the apartment provides a children's playground. Guests at Lakeside Dreamzzz can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the outdoor pool.
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26 Cozy Studio #226 at Donner Lake Village Truckee, United States
Holiday home. Located just 200 metres from West End Beach, Cozy Studio #226 at Donner Lake Village provides accommodation in Truckee with access to barbecue facilities, a shared lounge, as well as private check-in and check-out. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home has a picnic area and a sauna. The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Truckee, like hiking. Skiing, cycling and fishing are possible within the area, and Cozy Studio #226 at Donner Lake Village offers a private beach area.
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