Basecamp Tahoe City

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby lounge
Sun deck
Breakfast area
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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955 North Lake Blvd, P.O. Box 6328, Tahoe City, CA, 96145
  • Tahoe City Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Tahoe City

With a stay at Basecamp Tahoe City in Tahoe City (Downtown Tahoe City), you'll be steps from Tahoe State Recreation Area and 5 minutes by foot from Tahoe City Marina. .This motel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Palisades Tahoe and 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Northstar California Resort.

What's nearby

  • Tahoe City Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Commons Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridgetender - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Front Street Station Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pete N Peters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fat Cat Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Basecamp Tahoe City

Motel in Tahoe City with a coffee shop and a bar
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. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this motel include a fireplace in the lobby and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at the motel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
  • 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

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
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

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
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

Basecamp Tahoe City Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 809 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 809 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 809 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 809 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 809 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed midweek in April (which is off-peak, “shoulder season”) and payed $150/night for a small double room with no breakfast, stay over service or microwave. I found the lack of microwaves, in the rooms or another accessible location on the property very irksome and inconvenient, when properties that charge less usually have them. They had one in their kitchen and 3 out of 4 of the front desk staff were open to heating food for us, but one was not, and he was unfortunately the first one we had encountered. The reason this was such a sticking point for us is that we are a family of four who came to Tahoe City to spring ski Palisades at Tahoe on a budget (we have Ikon passes and our own equipment to that end), and can’t afford to eat out for every meal, particularly at the sort of quant, medium to high-end restaurants that predominate in Tahoe City. So we typically buy prepared foods that require microwaving for one or more meals a day, and I didn’t relish having to go “hat in hand” to the front desk to ask them to heat four separate plates of food, particularly when the lac
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

saurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and great room at this price. They helped in late check-in at 12am. Everything was smooth.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyunjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaittan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Senthil Babu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great. Only thing I missed was a microwave in the room. But staff were very helpful to help me warm my food in the microwave in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

DEFINITELY WORTH CONSIDERING

Pretty much worth the money. Nothing too special. Most importantly the room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about Base Camp! It’s right across from the lake, right in the heart of Tahoe City, and an easy 10 mins drive to Alpine Meadows. Rooms were spotless, quiet, and the staff fantastic. Would recommend this to anyone wanting a quiet, safe, clean place to stay while in Tahoe.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

sharon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at base camp. The staff was extremely friendly and the place was quiet and clean! Extremely convenient to walk just about anywhere downtown. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Base camp hotels are ok, remodeled 60/70’s roadside motels. I would say they always lack insulation between the rooms, so it is noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Talitha

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at Basecamp. It has a very charming vibe with a wonderful lobby and exterior fire pits to hang out at in the evening. A little more attention to minor details would make this place a lot cooler. (on our first stay, we enjoyed beers at night in the bar/lobby. Good vibes. This time the music was so lame, we went down the road to spend our time.) With that said, the staff was very nice. The beds and rooms are very comfortable and the price is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li-Chen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed Basecamp overall. I've been to the South Tahoe location before, so this time I decided to try Tahoe City. The service was just as excellent. I was a bit disappointed that this location doesn’t have a café like the South Tahoe one, and in mid-April, breakfast and brunch options nearby are pretty limited. Still, it’s a great time to visit if you’re looking for some quiet time and want to enjoy the beautiful views — the trail to see the entire Lake Tahoe is within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff !!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basecamp!

Basecamp is a great stay for either your summer or winter get away and the best part is they are pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I expected more!

The room had a musty smell to it and having been redone not a long time ago I expected it to be in better shape. The hotel was being used by temporary workers in the area and at 6 AM you could hear the trucks backing up with the beep-beep-beep. Also for some reason some people were outside the rooms talking for quite a while. As the title stated, I expected more for the amount of $ I was charged.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025