Basecamp Tahoe City

3.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Sun deck
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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955 North Lake Blvd, P.O. Box 6328, Tahoe City, CA, 96145
  • Place, Tahoe State Recreation Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Commons Beach Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Basecamp Tahoe City

Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free motel has a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and express check-out. Housekeeping is available on request.
Basecamp Tahoe City offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Basecamp Tahoe City's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tahoe State Recreation Area. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a terrace, and a lobby fireplace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Tahoe State Recreation Area and 5 minutes by foot from Tahoe City Marina
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Basecamp Tahoe City. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Tahoe City motel is smoke free.

Cozy Lobby - Onsite lobby lounge. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cozy Lobby

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note there are 2 Basecamp Hotels in the Lake Tahoe area.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Basecamp Tahoe City
Basecamp Tahoe City Motel
Lake Of The Sky Hotel
Basecamp Tahoe City Motel
Basecamp Tahoe City Tahoe City
Basecamp Tahoe City Motel Tahoe City
Lake Of The Sky Motor Hotel Tahoe City

Basecamp Tahoe City Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 928 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 928 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 928 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 928 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 928 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds and pillows, clean, nicely decorated. Easy check in and check out. Great stay for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything exceeded our expectations. Happy to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing! Great room and great location. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean, fire pits lit every night, and the staff very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy, room was very clean, customer service was fantastic! Next time we come through we will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully located, clean, quiet and great check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet, cute, and friendly staffed. The hotel was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic. We enjoyed the lobby with tv, music, board games, food and drink.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean & the location in Tahoe City was great. I gave it a 4 d/t no one being there at 8am as stated on our last day for check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great find! Very cozy. So quiet felt like we had the place to ourselves even though the parking lot showed otherwise. Friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice stay at Basecamp. Lobby / Bar was cozy & Noah was helpful. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Ambiance in the lobby wa great. Hang out and socialize and enjoy the coziness. Rooms aren’t big or fancy, but it’s easy in and out so you can get to the mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

tiffany

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big room. Quiet. Right in the center of town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Florence Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, comfy beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay at most comfortable and friendly hotel in Tahoe city. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 4 nights and would definitely recommend. Clean and everyone working there was very pleasant and friendly. Will definitely be top of my list when I return. Thanks all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience overall. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a decent hotel with easy access to Lake Tahoe. Staff were fantastic, the rooms clean and the beds comfortable. The room facilities were excellent, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Yoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location at reasonable price. Only drawback is you can hear everything outside the door/window.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Aleksandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Na
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Base Camp was the perfect motel for us for one night in Tahoe City. Reasonable and very centrally located, the room was super comfortable and very clean. We will definitely return. ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great location, great dining close by within walking distance. Great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025