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Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

3.5 star property

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Sundeck
Dining
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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4143 Cedar Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lakeside Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

3.5-star hotel in Lakeside Park
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite.
Basecamp South Lake Tahoe offers 74 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
This South Lake Tahoe hotel has its very own private beach. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. This beach hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, an arcade/game room, and ski storage. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a car charging station is available.

Basecamp South Lake Tahoe is a smoke-free property.

Basecamp South Lake Tahoe has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note there are 2 Basecamp Hotels in the Lake Tahoe area; for details and driving directions, please contact the property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • In-room microwave fee: USD 15 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Basecamp South Lake Tahoe Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mayra

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Walkable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, cozy and roomy for the price. Would have been Better if free breakfast and free coffee included. Could also be more accessible if elevator available for elderly guests. Also parking outside is dark, if more street lighting could be added around The property. Would return if we happen to be in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basecamp was convenient to my son’s apartment. Low key, right price. It’s a bit funky but also fun. Fire pits glowing, pizza cafe with live music and fresh coffee in the cafe on site all good. The carpet was musty smelling and the temp was set below my comfort level. I couldn’t adjust the temperature so I had to wear my jacket in bed when sitting up. Brrrr.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in experience was good, the front desk staff was very nice. This is a motel so it is unfair to compare the rooms to a hotel. If you are on a budget, I would probably stay here, but if you have a little extra money to spend something like the Hampton Inn might be a better option. Pros: The room was very clean, I was most impressed with the cleanliness. This is probably one of the better motels I've ever stayed in and I felt safe and comfortable. The beds were comfortable. There was a little coffee shop in the lobby that served a reasonably priced breakfast which was also very tasty. The location is pretty good walking distance to Heavenly and the lake; however the lake is a private beach you have to pay to go into so just make note of that. Cons: Parking... parking was very tight in the little parking lot they had, big trucks or SUVs definitely struggled and most parked on the street. Heating was another issue, if you go in the winter time, please be mindful to bring your own little heater for the bathroom, there is no heat in the bathroom so very cold after a shower. Then the heater for the main part of the room is an old school heater that is next to one of the beds, right at the head of the bed so whoever is sleeping there gets cooked all night while the 2nd bed is cold. The heater looked like it was still from the 80's or 90's so might be time to get those upgraded.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jason

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

JU-CHIANG

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Bunk bed is unstable and shaking. My son felt unsafe to sleep. I ended up sleeping on the ground to let my son sleep on the Queen bed with my wife.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Cold nights and hot coffee.
Things were mostly comfortable starting out. Large property, easy to find, convenient location. We checked in and dropped our bags, and ventured out, the room was warm, furnace working, all good. Upon returning back to our room, the heat was off. We figured it shut itself off once the room was warm enough. Next morning we wake up and can see our own breath, the heat never came back on. Dropped by the front desk, ask for some support, and were given assurance that someone would look it over for inspection/repair. Great, we leave for the day and come back in the evening. Upon return, we were greeted with an ice cold room. We think no one actually inspected/repaired anything. It was after 10pm, so front desk was closed, womp womp. We considered going somewhere else for the night, decide against it. We wear as many layers as possible and hunker down. We eventually find a way to heat the room the next day, there was another heating unit, took 2hr+ to actually get things warm given it was fighting an uphill battle. Aside from cold nights, the food was good and coffee shop was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
fire, hot tube, live music, coffee, best verb in the winter
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd, Santa rosa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great nights sleep with family conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Annabelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scammers
The guy at the front desk charged me $25 per night as a deposit, total $50 and it was never credited back. When they sent me an invoice it didn’t reflect the deposit I paid and never credited it back to me
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place for skiers and families
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marie, Oviedo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to stay, with unique charm and had a more Rustic campy vibe. Enjoyed our stay here and enjoyed the coffee shop each morning. Our first room had some small issues, so staff were helpful and let us move into a more suitable room during our stay. Overall we really enjoyed our stay here for this laid back location.

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter, 3 year old granddaughter and I went for a quick mini vacation. The location was great! Super easy and convenient to walk to the beach and to all the shops. We loved that our room was above the parking garage as we did not have to worry about any below us being bothered by my granddaughter running around. The staff was super nice and welcoming. My negatives are that there is no upper latch/lock on the door so my granddaughter kept opening and running down the hall. I could not sleep as I was worried about her getting out. Floor is squeaky but definitely not bad enough that we would not stay there again. Shower is a bit small but again, that did not bother us since we were loving staying there. Before we left we looked at the hotel online and it did not mention a hot tub, we even looked a few times. We did not bring swimsuits and sure enough there was a hot tub. This definitely needs to be added to the description on Expedia. Keep in mind that everything is more expensive in Tahoe, especially food, but if you drive down the road for a couple of hours, you can more reasonably priced food. We really enjoyed the great service and food we got at iHOP. In conclusion, I definitely recommend this hotel and we will definitely be staying there again.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with alot of things to do close by and the beer garden was the icing on the cake best hotel i have stayed at in lake tahoe
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location to the casinos. Reasonably priced coffee co on site. Outdoor hottubs
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brijido

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would stay here again. Staff was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at this motel redone as a hotel and even tho the floorboards creaked and we felt the building shake sometimes, a testament to how old the building is, all the pros outweighed those cons. They had a great brewery attached to the hotel with great food and a great outdoor area with games and a fire pit for smores. We walked everywhere and across the street were all the casinos and on the California side was all the shops and restaurants. We never used the spas due to the cold but maybe next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Allison

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had an overwhelming amount of ants in our room and our heater made this insane loud noise about every 30 minutes that woke us up from our sleep. We decided to just turn it off and freeze instead of having broken sleep. We told front desk - they offered us free coffee. In which the staff at the coffee bar was extremely rude. Disappointing for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024