Basecamp South Lake TahoevsMarriott's Timber Lodge
Basecamp South Lake Tahoe and Marriott's Timber Lodge are both praised by professionals. On balance, Basecamp South Lake Tahoe ranks significantly higher than Marriott's Timber Lodge. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe comes in at 84 with recommendations from 7 publications including Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Afar Magazine.
Basecamp South Lake Tahoe
Frommer's
Wallpaper
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Tablet
4143 Cedar Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Frommer's "Making a serious play for hipsters, the Basecamp is a budget hotel that doesn’t skimp on style." Full review
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
Michelin Guide 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
Tablet17.8
"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
Marriott's Timber Lodge Fodor's
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report Lonely Planet
4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
From $151/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "You can't beat the location of these two gigantic, modern condominium complexes right at the base of Heavenly Gondola, smack in the center of town." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Marriott’s Timber Lodge is a three-pearl property that offers a solid lineup of amenities, located in the heart of bustling Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe." Full review
U.S. News & World Report12.0
"Offering guests prime access to one of the region's most popular ski areas...the hotel itself is modeled after the quintessential ski lodge, with a cabin-like exterior and a steamy hot tub." Full review
Lonely Planet "Don’t let the Marriott chain-gang brand put you off this modern ski lodge with an enviable position, where you can watch the Heavenly gondola whoosh by outside your window." Full review
