Basecamp Tahoe City

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby lounge
Breakfast area
Sun deck
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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 this property

Basecamp Tahoe City

Motel in Tahoe City with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge
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 an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 such as 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 fireplace at reception
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Tahoe State Recreation Area and 5 minutes on 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 – On-site 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
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: 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.
  • Cots (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
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.

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. 492 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 802 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