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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in South Lake Tahoe

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South Lake Tahoe, California is a fantastic city to visit for a weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make your trip even more enjoyable. Whether you're traveling as a couple, a family, or solo, we've analyzed all of the hotels in the area to help you decide where to stay for a weekend in South Lake Tahoe. There are many affordable options for a hotel here, from cozy bed and breakfasts to large chain hotels. When considering where to stay in South Lake Tahoe for your long weekend escape, make sure to look for amenities that will help you relax and unwind, such as a fitness center, spa, or pool. And don't forget to consider location - finding a hotel near restaurants and other things to do can make your stay much more enjoyable. South Lake Tahoe is a great city for sightseeing, and there are plenty of things to do for families or couples during a weekend escape, including museums or outdoor activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So if you're looking for a weekend getaway in South Lake Tahoe, one of these wonderful hotels will help you take advantage of everything on offer.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Landing Resort And Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $433 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in South Lake Tahoe
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Located at 4104 Lakeshore Boulevard, The Landing Resort And Spa has great rooms from $433 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.7 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and rooms with kitchens at this convenient hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Forest Suites Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $196 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in South Lake Tahoe
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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A great place to stay is Forest Suites Resort which has nice rooms starting at $196. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Lake Parkway. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and child care which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
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Desolation Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $598 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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We found Desolation Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $598. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a casino, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 933 Poplar Street. You'll also find a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and hiking which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2.7 miles from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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Hotel Becket, BW Signature Collection

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in South Lake Tahoe
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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With terrific rooms from $156, Hotel Becket, BW Signature Collection, at 4003 Lake Tahoe Blvd provides a pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers hiking, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 2.6 miles from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Cubby Bear at Heavenly Tahoe - Pets

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $636 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
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Cubby Bear at Heavenly Tahoe - Pets has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10, and offers a pool, skiing, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $636 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1631 Fairmeadow Trail. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, and mini-golf, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.9 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Skiing
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $323 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, a fitness center, parking, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $323, and it's located at 1001 Heavenly Village Way. We also love the rooms with kitchens, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, and laundry facilities which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 2.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Marriott's Timber Lodge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $313 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in South Lake Tahoe
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Marriott's Timber Lodge because it has great rooms that start at $313. It has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 4100 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Only 2.8 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this fun hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $206 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to South Lake Tahoe
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, hiking, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $206 (before taxes). It's located at 3901 Saddle Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, a game room, free parking, a pool table, and laundry facilities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.5 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Tahoe Valley Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $323 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in South Lake Tahoe
  • Pool
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Located at 2241 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Tahoe Valley Lodge has great rooms from $323 (before taxes). It offers a pool, skiing, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. It has a terrific 7.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find golf, a hot tub, free parking, family rooms, and tennis which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.2 miles from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Skiing
  • Hot tub
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Zalanta

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $555 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in South Lake Tahoe
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Zalanta which has nice rooms starting at $555. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a fitness center, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4101 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers golf, a hot tub, free parking, a heated pool, and air-conditioning. It's located just 2.8 miles from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: South Lake Tahoe, Reno, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village.

For more terrific hotel ideas in South Lake Tahoe, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in South Lake Tahoe, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in South Lake Tahoe, Best Hotels for One Week in South Lake Tahoe, Best Hotels for One Night in South Lake Tahoe, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in South Lake Tahoe, Best Hotels for Skiing in South Lake Tahoe, or Best Business Hotels in South Lake Tahoe.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in South Lake Tahoe?

South Lake Tahoe Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$287

Travelers to South Lake Tahoe, California will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 26 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $287. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in South Lake Tahoe.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $434
  • 3-star hotels: $233


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