Experts' Choice Award

Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

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Top 2% of hotels in Lake Tahoe

8/10

What the experts agree on

Stylish former motel reinvented as a hip boutique stay with camp-themed design, rooftop hot tub, and fire pits. Steps from Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Gondola with serious style at midrange prices.

10 expert reviews

“Making a serious play for hipsters, the Basecamp is a budget hotel that doesn’t skimp on style.”

– Frommer's

Wallpaper

"Sited on the south side of California’s Lake Tahoe, with views of the dramatic Sierra Nevada Mountains, Basecamp is the perfect place to take a breather after a long day of strenuous outdoor activity." Full review

Gayot

"Modern, boutique style is a highlight at this nicely priced hotel."

Afar Magazine

"Bright orange camp lanterns and other twists on classic outdoor design furnish 74 rooms." Full review

Jetsetter

"Hip camp-themed boutique stay with fire pits, a rooftop hot tub with mountain views." Full review

Travel + Leisure

"Located in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, a five-minute walk to the lake and the Heavenly Gondola, Basecamp is a boutique hotel with 73 rooms, including a mountain view suite and family room that accommodates up to eight guests"

Lake Tahoe Travel Guide

March 9, 2022

Lonely Planet

"Recycled wood, original nature-themed canvases and artsy artifacts gussy up this stylish former motel." Full review

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Bib Gourmand

"In California a surprising number of roadside motels have survived the swing of the wrecking ball, Basecamp Tahoe South included. And now that hip, modern travelers have a taste for a..." Full review

Fodor's

"This three-floor boutique hotel near the Heavenly Gondola, Stateline casinos, and several good restaurants provides solid value in a hip yet family-friendly setting. The lake is a..." Full review

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