Best Lake Tahoe Lakefront Hotels & Beachfront Resorts With Lakeviews
Planning your trip to Tahoe this summer and looking for Lake Tahoe hotels by the beach to make to most out of your lake vacation and soak in those amazing lake views?
In our Lake Tahoe Lakefront Hotels Guide we compiled the best lakefront hotels in Lake Tahoe that have direct beach access and offer the most amazing panoramic views of the deep blue mountain lake.
This guide has lakefront hotel options for everyone. You will find casual lakefront lodging in Lake Tahoe that is on the more affordable side as well as upscale beachfront resorts featuring all kinds of amenities and services.
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Best Lakefront Hotels In Lake Tahoe
We separated the best Lake Tahoe hotels on the beach by their location as well as the type of accommodation, meaning resort or hotel. Select the area where you are planning on staying at Lake Tahoe below or start scrolling for the whole Lakefront Tahoe Hotels Guide.
Lakefront Hotels South Lake Tahoe
Starting out with the South Lake Tahoe hotels on the beach that feature the best lake views and beachfront access in the most popular part of Lake Tahoe.
1 | Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge And Spa
Best South Lake Tahoe Lake View Hotel
Rating: *** | Location: South Lake Tahoe | Price: $$
The Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa, South Lake Tahoe, CA is the best Lake Tahoe lakefront lodging you can find around the lake if you are looking for those amazing lake views straight from your room.
In addition, even though the Lakeshore Lodge And Spa is located at a prime beachfront location, it is one of the most affordable beachfront hotels in Lake Tahoe.
Best Lake Tahoe Lake View Hotel
Just look at this view, that you get from most of the hotel’s rooms. In addition, most rooms feature a balcony from where you can enjoy amazing sunrises and sunsets at Lake Tahoe and admire the crystal clear deep blue lake.
For us, the Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge is a South Lake Tahoe hotel with by far the best views of Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge Rooms
The rooms at the Lakeshore Lodge Lake Tahoe are basic and feature a rustic mountain design. The lodge hotel in South Lake Tahoe offers, queen, double queen, and king rooms as well as rooms and suites with kitchens.
South Lake Tahoe Hotel On The Beach
The best thing about the Lakeshore Lodge South Lake Tahoe is that is located directly at the beach without any obstruction.
The beach hotel in South Lake Tahoe has its own wide-spanning private beach with a volleyball net, a lawn area, and a private pool for hotel guests to use.
2 | Beach Retreat & Lodge At Tahoe
Beach Hotel South Lake Tahoe
Rating: *** | South Lake Tahoe | Price: $$$
Also set on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, you will find the Beach Retreat & Lodge At Tahoe. The Tahoe beach retreat lodge consists of multiple buildings and features rooms with balconies or patios with and without lake views, as well as partial lake views. Some rooms at the Beach Retreat And Lodge At Tahoe have direct beach access to the hotel’s private beach.
Amenities of the South Lake Tahoe beach hotel include a heated outdoor pool, a private pier, and a marina with jet ski and kayak rentals.
There are 2 restaurants and a tiki beach bar at the lakeside hotel in South Lake Tahoe. The Boathouse on the Pier with amazing lake views, the Sidelines Sports Pub, and the Tiki Bar directly at the beach.
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3 | The Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
Relaxed South Lake Tahoe Lakefront Hotel Suites
Rating: *** | South Lake Tahoe | Price: $$$
Tahoe Beach & Ski Club, located on the southern shore of Lake Tahoe, is a relaxed all-suite South Lake Tahoe lakefront hotel next to the Lake Tahoe Harbor.
The hotel features country-style suites with kitchenettes or full kitchens. Most of the suites have balconies and/or whirlpool tubs. Some of them have lake views.
Perks of the South Lake Tahoe beachfront hotel include a private beach only for hotel guests, a heated outdoor pool, a sauna, and communal 2 hot tubs. In addition, there are gas and charcoal grills.
The Tahoe Beach & Ski Club offers a games room, as well as an exercise room, horseshoes, a volleyball court, and tennis courts on its property.
South Lake Tahoe Beachfront Resorts
The following Lake Tahoe beachfront resorts are amongst the most luxurious lakefront hotels in Tahoe:
4 | Lakeland Village Resort At Heavenly
Heavenly Lake Tahoe Beach Resort
Rating: **** | South Lake Tahoe | Price: $$$$
Lakeland Village Resort At Heavenly is a South Lake Tahoe beachfront resort with upscale condos operated by Heavenly Ski Resort. Lakeland Village is located directly at the beach between the Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa and The Tahoe Beach & Ski Club.
The lakeside resort in South Lake Tahoe features rustic, homey rooms, studios, suites, and townhouses equipped with a kitchen, fireplace, and balcony. The rooms and condos at Lakeland Village Resort located at the beachfront have amazing lake views.
Resort guests can enjoy the convenient local shuttle service to Heavenly Village. There are 2 lakefront pools and hot tubs, as well as a sauna and a fitness center at this upscale South Lake Tahoe lakeside resort. Other amenities include the private mile-long beach, a pier, and a kids’ summer camp.
5 | Edgewood Tahoe Resort
Rating: ***** | Location: Stateline | Price: $$$$$
Most Upscale Lake Tahoe Lakefront Resort
With its 5-star rating, Edgewood Tahoe Resort is the most luxurious and upscale resort of the Lake Tahoe beachfront resorts. The refined South Lake Tahoe lakeside resort is located in Stateline on the Nevada side of the lake away from the hustle and bustle of South Lake Tahoe.
The resort offers large and luxurious king and queen rooms as well as suites, some are located lakeside featuring a balcony with lake views.
The Edgewood Tahoe Resort features its own private beach and pier, as well as a lakeside restaurant and bistro. In addition, a golf course surrounds the South Lake Tahoe resort for the ones looking to play golf. The resort offers a spa, hot tub terrace, fitness center, tennis court, and an outdoor pool as well as evening entertainment for its guests.
6 | The Landing Resort & Spa
Luxurious Lakeside Resort In South Lake Tahoe
Rating: ***** | South Lake Tahoe | Price: $$$$$
Located across the Stateline on the California side you will find The Landing Resort & Spa which is another 5-star luxury South Lake Tahoe lakeside resort.
The upscale beachside resort boasts sophisticated rooms and suites of which some come with lake views and full kitchens and separate living spaces.
The Landing Resort & Spa has a spa, outdoor pool, and hot tub, as well as an exercise room and a sauna. Resort guests can enjoy the lakeside patio with fire pits, the rooftop deck with a fireplace as well as a Greek restaurant and a bar/lounge.
The beach is right across the small street from the resort.
In addition, The Landing Resort and Spa offers free transportation to the Heavenly Village and Casinos.
West Lake Tahoe Lakefront Hotels
South and North Lake are the most popular and most frequented locations around the lake. However, Tahoe’s West Shore is home to some really nice lakefront hotels as well that offer amazing panoramic lake views.
7 | West Shore Cafe And Inn
Rating : **** | Location: Homewood | Price: $$$$
Upscale & Cute Lake View Lodge Lake Tahoe West Shore
The West Shore Cafe And Inn is situated lakefront and right across from the Homewood Mountain Resort ski area. So in the winter, you are already right there on the slopes but also right at the beach. What more can you ask for?!
The quaint and upscale lake view lodge on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore features rustic-chic rooms and suites with mountain and lake views as well as 2-story villas with kitchens. A perk is the daily free continental breakfast that is served in-room.
A highlight at the West Shore Cafe And Inn is the private pier right off of the lakefront hotel as well as the complimentary bike and paddleboard rentals. A relaxed, seasonal cafe/bar offers California cuisine and a deck with lake views.
In addition, the North Lake Tahoe water taxi (fee) stops at a pier near the lakeside hotel.
8 | Sunnyside Resort & Lodge
Rating : *** | Location: Tahoe City | Price: $$$
Modern Lodge-Style Lakeside Tahoe Resort
Overlooking the west shores of Lake Tahoe, the Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge is a modern lodge-style lakeside Tahoe resort with a log exterior in Tahoe City.
The modern rooms and suites feature rustic-chic decor and private patios or decks with lake or garden views.
Continental breakfast and afternoon tea is complimentary for guests at the Sunnyside Lodge. A highlight at lakefront Lake Tahoe hotel is the expansive lakefront deck featuring a bustling on-site restaurant and bar that serves gourmet cuisine and cocktails.
North Lake Tahoe Lakefront Hotels
The following Lake Tahoe hotels by the beach are more casual and laid-back accommodations on the North Shore as opposed to luxury hotels or resorts. What these lodges may miss in luxury they make up in price and lakefront lodging with views.
9 | Franciscan Lakeside Lodge Lake Tahoe
Rating : *** | Location: Tahoe Vista | Price: $$
Laid Back Tahoe Lakeside Lodge With Amazing Views
The cozy, rustic-chic suites, studios, and cottages at the Franciscan Lakeside Lodge are set lakefront, lakeside, and across the street forest side. The lakefront suites offer decks with incredible lake views. When booking, make sure to pay attention to the room’s location on the property so you select the desired lakeview cabins.
Hotel amenities include access to the private beach, a pier, a seasonal heated outdoor pool, BBQ grills, and a volleyball court.
The Franciscan Lakeside Lodge is one of the best lakefront hotels in Lake Tahoe at a more affordable price.
10 | Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
Rating: *** | Location: Tahoe Vista | Price: $$$
Casual Lakeside Hotels In Lake Tahoe
The Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge is a casual Lake Tahoe lakeside hotel on the rocky North Shore of the lake with private access to the beach and a pier with kayaking.
The wooden and mountain-inspired quarters of the Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge range from studios to 1 and 2-bedroom apartments with balconies and feature kitchens, and whirlpool tubs.
Amenities at this Lake Tahoe lakeside lodge include a heated pool (seasonal), a hot tub, and barbecue grills, as well as a lakeside deck and fire pits.
North Lake Tahoe Lakefront Resorts
The following North Lake Tahoe lakefront resorts range from smaller modern-style resorts to a big upscale vacation resort with casino.
11 | Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort
Rating: *** | Location: Tahoe Vista | Price: $$$
Modern Beach Resort Lake Tahoe North Shore
The Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort is an all-suite Lake Tahoe beachfront resort with unobstructed views of the lake and an expansive private beach.
The refined suites offer lake views and semi-private or private patios. Some have kitchens, gas fireplaces and/or whirlpool tubs. The beachfront suites are located lakefront and boast panoramic lake views.
On-site amenities at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort include 2 outdoor hot tubs and BBQ grills as well as private beach access with complimentary kayak, stand-up paddleboard and paddleboats use.
A ski shuttle and continental breakfast are available during the winter, and an ice cream shop is open in the summer.
12 | Tahoe Sands Resort
Rating: *** | Location: Tahoe Vista | Price: $$$
Conveniently Located Lake Tahoe Beach Resort
Tahoe Sands Resort is a conveniently located Lake Tahoe beach resort at Tahoe’s North Shore.
Accommodations at Tahoe Sands Resort include cabins, studios, and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. Some of the cabins offer lake views, private decks, and patio areas.
Amenities of the Lake Tahoe private beach resort include a private sand beach, heated pools (seasonal), a spa and sauna, and kayak rentals. In addition, guests can use the fire pit, the on-site playground, the volleyball and basketball court, as well as the putting green.
13 | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort
Rating: **** | Location: Incline Village | Price: $$$$
Upscale Lake Tahoe Beachfront Resort With Casino
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa And Casino is an upmarket Tahoe lakefront resort located in Incline Village at the lake’s North Shore.
The polished rooms of the Lake Tahoe resort feature either lake or forest views. The Club Rooms include lounge access with free breakfast and snacks. The Hyatt Regency cottages come with scenic balconies or enclosed terraces overlooking the resort’s private beach on Lake Tahoe.
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort boasts 7 bars and restaurants, a casino, a 24-hour fitness center, and a kids’ camp. Amenities include a lagoon-style pool with hot tubs, private beach access, and a large spa with 16 treatment rooms.
During winter, the Lake Tahoe lakeside resort offers a complimentary ski shuttle to Diamond Peak.
Lakefront Restaurants Lake Tahoe
As a little bonus, we included a selection of the best Lake Tahoe lakeside restaurants that feature dining right by the water.
Some are fine dining restaurants, while others are simple pizza and BBQ restaurants.
To learn more about the best restaurants by the lake, check out our Lake Tahoe Waterfront Restaurant Guide.
Boathouse on the Pier
The West Shore Cafe
Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge
Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Chambers Landing Bar & Grill
Whitecaps Pizza
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We hope you found our Lake Tahoe Lakefront Hotels Guide helpful and discovered the perfect Tahoe beach hotel that is right for you.
One last piece of advice: Book as early as possible, as these lakefront accommodations in Tahoe are very popular, and book out quickly. Therefore, if you are planning on going skiing in Tahoe in the winter, already check out our Guide On Where To Stay In Lake Tahoe In Winter to get the best accommodation options.
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