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Tahoe North Shore Lodge

2.0 star property
Lakefront motel in Carnelian Bay with free parking

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Tahoe North Shore Lodge offers a genuine lakeside retreat. Enjoy in-room WiFi, a peaceful smoke-free environment, and barbecue grills for outdoor meals. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Carnelian Bay, Tahoe North Shore Lodge is in the mountains and on a lake. Northstar California Resort and Palisades Tahoe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and Sand Harbor. North Shore Parasail and Kings Beach Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Map
201 Carnelian Bay Ave., Carnelian Bay, CA, 96140

What's nearby

  • Agate Bay - 5 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Kings Beach State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Palisades Tahoe - 27 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Northstar California Resort - 35 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 22 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lodge at Big Springs - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Zephyr Lodge at Northstar - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Summit Deck & Grill at Northstar California™ Resort - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Jason's Beachside Grille - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Tahoe North Shore Lodge

Motel by the lake
Tahoe North Shore Lodge provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Tahoe North Shore Lodge offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Sofa beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 36-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; 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 available for USD 10.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per day
  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Tahoe North Shore Lodge Carnelian Bay
Tahoe North Shore Lodge
Tahoe North Shore Carnelian Bay
Tahoe North Shore Lodge Motel
Tahoe North Shore Lodge Carnelian Bay
Tahoe North Shore Lodge Motel Carnelian Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Tahoe North Shore Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Tahoe North Shore Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tahoe North Shore Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tahoe North Shore Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tahoe North Shore Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Agate Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and North Tahoe Marina. Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop and Moon Dunes Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Tahoe North Shore Lodge Reviews

6.8

6.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 505 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Evan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Amenities
The location is nearly perfect! The rate was incredible. The only thing that wasn’t ideal was the lack of A/C but we knew that going in. The service was great. The room was nice and clean. Literally across the street from the lake shore and a little park. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Disliked: Amenities
Pretty old property and pretty old amenities in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There wasn't an ice machine. The toilet chain broke the first day. The pillows and beds were hard and flat. There were ants in the bathroom and the shower was small. The owner was nice and fixed the toilet right away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Simple motel, great location.

Great location, close to lake access, restaurants and 7-11. The room was basic. Thin walls, could hear the neighbor snoring all night. Never got the wifi to work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Najeeb

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahrier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location. Public beach right across street. 7/11 right next door. This’ll be my go to spot going forward.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great value

Great value! Really liked the size of the place, would definitely stay again (though if you have a dust allergy/are sensitive, you'll definitely feel it, the place was clean but a friend with dust problems was coughing all night)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ed was very friendly and welcoming upon arrival. The room was much bigger than we expected, and had a microwave and mini fridge. It's right across from a public beach and pier which was beautiful, there is also a restaurant. We also enjoyed the cafe down the street for breakfast. Great proximity to Northstar, we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worse stay ever
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Liked: Staff & service
Close to music venue. Hotel has seen better days but for the cost during 1high ski season. Lived through it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in serious need of an upgrade. The furniture is from the 70s, the carpet needs removing, the blinds hadn’t been dusted in a long while, there is no AC or coffee pot, flat pillows, and clearly there had been bugs in the bathroom that got sprayed as they were still there stuck to the floor. The Expedia picture is very misleading. The exterior isn’t cute wooden and warm -it’s worn dorm and hasn’t been painted in many years. When I arrived, the keys to my room were in an envelope with my name on it on the door of the office and they are actual keys - not key cards. It’s great that you can walk across the street to the lake and we really only needed place to sleep so I guess it worked in that regard and it was cheaper for summer Tahoe prices but def not what I expected for $130 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a nice place to stay in the perfect spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mohd osman

Close to everything clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable hotel Surprising comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service
nice public park with small beach and BBQ area right across the street
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite and accommodating and room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice basic accommodations. Good value for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved to stayed at the place! Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

CHIHCHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is pretty old but things are still functional. There is a 7-11 right next to it and access to a beautiful beach across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ed was a great host. The rooms were very cute, cleans & perfectly equipped for a stay in Tahoe. Great vibes - will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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