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Basecamp Tahoe City

3.0 star property
Travelers gather around the cozy lobby fireplace or challenge each other in the arcade while staff members help craft personalized Tahoe adventures

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Located in Downtown Tahoe City, Basecamp offers a welcoming atmosphere with a lobby fireplace and arcade games. Guests can enjoy complimentary coffee or tea, use WiFi to research local attractions, and consult with concierge staff to enhance their Lake Tahoe experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Basecamp Tahoe City is in Downtown Tahoe City, a neighborhood in Tahoe City. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sand Harbor and Donner Lake. Olympic Valley Park and Tahoe Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding. Visit our Tahoe City travel guide
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955 North Lake Blvd, P.O. Box 6328, Tahoe City, CA, 96145

What's nearby

  • Tahoe City Marina
    Tahoe City Marina
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Küste am Lake Tahoe Kalifornien / Nevada mit Bergen
    Commons Beach Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tahoe State Recreation Area
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tahoe City Golf Course
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station
    22 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gar Woods Grill & Pier
    8 min drive
  • Shadyside Lounge
    6 min drive
  • Sierra Surf Club
    9 min walk
  • West Shore Market
    6 min drive
  • Pete N Peters
    10 min walk

About this property

Basecamp Tahoe City

Motel located in Downtown Tahoe City
At Basecamp Tahoe City, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Basecamp Tahoe City feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Ceiling fans, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • 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)

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Basecamp Tahoe City pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Basecamp Tahoe City?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Basecamp Tahoe City?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Basecamp Tahoe City located?

Located in Downtown Tahoe City, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Tahoe State Recreation Area and Tahoe City Marina. Watson Cabin Museum and Commons Beach Park are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Basecamp Tahoe City Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 908 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 908 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 908 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 908 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 908 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, clean, helpful staff, and easy check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bodhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, comfortable bed, very close to skiing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patcharin

Great room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place to spend the night if you're in town to ski. Walking distance to many cute restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jianing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute motel. Staff was nice and the room is good. But we had a hard time sleeping because of the noise outside
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shamra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This one of the most cleanliness rooms I've ever stayed in. The comfort leave was off the charts.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super accommodating to be our resupply stop hiking the TRT. Will definitely want to come again next time visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing ! The property is beautiful and clean. The rooms were great ! I can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was incredibly welcoming. Room was spotless and exactly what we expected. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel. Near many hiking trails and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Customer service very good, I’ve stayed at this hotel a number of times in the last few months. It would be a much nicer stay if heating unit worked properly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelena

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025