Beach Retreat & Lodge at TahoevsAlder Inn
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Alder Inn ranks marginally better than Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe. Alder Inn scores 74 with recommendations from 2 publications including Oyster, Lonely Planet.
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
 Oyster
3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 Budget
 "The 262-room, lower-middle-range Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe offers a reasonably priced lakeside location with a beach." Full review
Alder Inn
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
1072 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
From $89/night
- Free Internet
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 - Pool
 - Free Parking
 
Budget
 "The lower-middle-range Alder Inn is a solid choice for families and other travelers seeking affordable accommodations in a central South Lake Tahoe location." Full review
 "This hospitable inn on the Heavenly ski-shuttle route charms with color schemes that really pop, pillow-top mattresses, organic bath goodies, mini-refrigerators, microwaves and flat-screen TVs." Full review