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The Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
Lake Tahoe - CA · United States
3411 Lake Tahoe BlvdView location
8.0/10Excellent1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/10 8.0
Service8.2/10 8.2
Comfort7.8/10 7.8
Condition7.4/10 7.4
Amenities7.6/10 7.6
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About The Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and bicycles to rent. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and gift shops/newsstands. Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Sidelines Sports Pub, one of the resort's 2 restaurants.
Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in South Lake Tahoe?
This resort has 3200 square feet (297 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 261 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions.
Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios.
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When you stay at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Heavenly Gondola and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.
This beach resort is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from The Shops at Heavenly Village and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lakeside Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 261 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding.
Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Planning an event in South Lake Tahoe? This resort has 3200 square feet (297 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
4:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
No cribs (infant beds) available
Minimum guest age is 18
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: USD 50.00 per night
- Destination fee: USD 39.20 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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Minimal age
21
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Optional fees
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 17 per person
- Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
- 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.
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Spoken Language
English
Spanish
Nearby attractions
Bijou Golf Course
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Campground by the Lake
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
El Dorado Beach
1 km / 0.6 mi
South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
1 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Visitor Center
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Ski Run Marina
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Regan Beach
1.6 km / 1 mi
Bijou Community Park
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Tahoe Trout Farm
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Heavenly Gondola
2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Serenity Spa
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
The Shops at Heavenly Village
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Van Sickle Bi-State Park
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Heavenly Village Mini Golf
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Year of most recent renovation: 2014
- Total number of rooms: 261
- Number of floors (main building): 3
- Annexe (s): 4
- Number of floors (annexe): 3
- Single rooms: 126
- Double rooms: 134
- Suites: 2
- Family rooms: 2
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- Diners Club
- MasterCard
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- City centre
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
- Airport
- Golf course
- Ski slopes
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- LaunderetteExtra charge
- Bicycle hire service
- 24-hour securityExtra charge
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Fireplace
- Hotel safe
- Lift access
- Newspaper stand
- Shop
- Garden
- Terrace
- Partner’s bike shop/workshop
- Gym
- Luggage room
- Dining area: 2
- Clothes dryer: 2
- Ski storage
- Private pool
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking area
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Highchairs
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- ProjectorExtra charge
- Printer
- PhotocopierExtra charge
- Business centre
- Audio-visual equipment rental
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Sun loungers
- Parasols
- CasinoExtra charge
- TV lounge
- Game room
- Pub
- Hot tub
- Breakfast
- Breakfast a la carte
- Set menu lunch
- Set menu dinner
- Picnic
- Snacks
- Deposit on arrival
- Identification card at arrival
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Banana boatingExtra charge
- WaterskiingExtra charge
- Jet skiExtra charge
- Sailing
- Canoeing
- Fitness
- SkiingExtra charge
- Ski pass
- Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
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Room types
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
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Rally
Nice place, very close to everything.
Dorothy or Eric
Lake views
Right on the lake.
Melissa
Staff was awesome, but they were getting ready to close down for a remodel
lillianna
Beautiful property and views sad they are closing
Kim
Staff was so kind at check in. Allowed us to change our reservation up a day. Fun atmosphere. Great hot tub outside
guy
We enjoyed our stay, the view of the lake evey morning was great.
Grace
Pet friendly. Ground floor with open back patio perfect for pets. Beautiful views. Parking right in front of your room. Right on the beach no need to leave. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
Dawna
The lake view is beautiful. It has a small lil beach area to walk. Parking was fine. The room was clean. The sliding screen lock didn’t work and no washcloths. The room could use some modernization. Other than that, it was nice. It’s always location.
Dana
Couldn't see lake with our partial lake view room as there was a tent in the way.
Valerie
Clean .wifi ok. Staff verynice and helpful. Halls too dark and dingy post an early winter storm. I will come back w family again.
Randy
The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the front desk staff were very friendly. For the price, I was very pleased with everything.
Ameir
Lakefront
Rachel
Great
Gia huy
Friendly staff , room look exactly as described on web , will be back to stay here
Jerry
Enjoyable as always, to bad its about to change
Clean room overlooking the beach, hotel it self was comfortable and well maintained, staff very friendly easy check in and out. Restaurants were disappointing, Sports Bar inside lobby had much more limited menu thwn what was shown online, guessing this is because the entire property is closing in a couple of week, bought by some east coast developer. The Beachouse was just,plain dingy with only one person covering the bar and all the tables inside and out, it was apparent the service would be slow because of this so we left, again probably because they are closing and all employees already have their layoff notice. This has been a nice relatively affordable property, but it seems that is about to change if the developer gets their way.
Lisa
Has potential, but lacking.
Room was very small, tiny bathroom, issues with fireplace and TV not working intermittently. Felt rundown for the price you pay.
Kim
Beautiful wonderful excellent
Rachelle
The staff was great. They comped our dog fee and gave us an upgrade to a beachfront room. We’ve been there before so we really like that place being dog friendly, but they were awesome people and staff.
Stephany
It will be sad to see this place go in a couple of weeks! Thanks for the great first time stay, sorry it will be our last so soon. Good luck to everyone and the staff on their future endeavors!
Gail
Very nice place!
Sonya
We had a partial view of the lake which was very nice. Liked the fireplace in the room. Conveniently located for walking to many food and shopping options. The resort offered many amenities on the grounds for socializing - pool, fire pits, tiki bar.
Julia
Nice place to stay. We had a room with a lake view! Spectacular!! Elevators are a plus. Free parking. Great restaurant on pier.
Sergio
Beautiful location with great views of the lake.
Kyle
Clean room, dog friendly, right on the lake with a bar on the beach
Rener
I loved this place.
HAO
Very good location, the beach is right outside the window, beautiful and clean beach, the staff are very nice
Gloria
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Eliaquin
Trish at Reception was soo sweet and made our stay extra special. The Hotel is amazing and we had a partial view of the lake and it was spectacular. Would def. stay here again but they are closing down on mid-October for renovations. Book this before they convert it into the ritz-carlton and prices will be too high too book.
Erik
Nice
fred
Place was a little dirty and needs work and a refresh
Shirley
The room and the view were much nicer than we expected - loved our stay there!
Brian
Beautiful property on the lake, clean rooms slightly dated but had a nice fireplace in the room & right next to the beach.
Berenice
It was an overall good experience!
Renee
It was amazing with an amazing view
Christina
Great location. Love the beach right there. We had a quiet corner room with partial lake view. We could park right near our room. The pool was situated in the middle of the complex behind the lobby. The lobby was welcoming and they offered us complimentary smores. The receptionist was also very nice and welcoming. Lots of guests checking in Froday night. 2 weddings planned for the weekend. The room is decorated very nice and bright. Good space for family of 4, 2 queen beds. It felt warm and welcoming. It os \" remodeled\" with sub par contractors. Dont expect 5 star quality. It felt semi clean. I noticed gritty sheets possibly from sand and pets. Hair strans on the sheets. Thinking back, I would have asked for the beds to be remade. It was noticeable that animals had stayed there, although you couldnt smell anything. The beds were otherwise very comfortable. I enjoyed the hotel and would try and stay again but would check the sheets first thing. The deck seemed nice to have although slanted and I felt uneasy on it.
Jen
Unfortunately, no food was available
Tanya
This was a beautiful property. Very close to the water. The staff was nice in the room was amazing! I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend.
Pamela
Main Restaurant was closed during our stay, the rooms are very small. At least there were places to go close by.
Nasir
Beautiful location
I booked this hotel for my parents as they haven’t had a vacation in over 10 years. They’re getting older but still work a lot and barely make ends meet. Unfortunately, my dad collapsed the first night they were there and ended up staying in the hospital and is still in the hospital. They didn’t even get to enjoy the beautiful views or the place.
Benedict
Property is closing next month. Most everything is in disrepair. Staff is super nice though!
Tyson
Upon arrival to the property I found my room door open and with one of the hinges broken off the door. Which means the maid service saw this and left the door broken and open. When I called the front desk to request help all they said was they were fully booked. Thankfully the maintenance crew was very helpful and kind, they were able to fix our door. Overall the room was very simple, but provided a place to sleep non the less. Later that evening I took my children swimming in their pool. They unfortunately did not have any clean towels. When I asked the front desk if we could get some towels I was told “they would be done when they re done”. Needless to say they never put out any towels, we had to run to our room to get the bath towels to use. I also recieved a text that first day stating their restaurant onsite would be closed as well. Overall this was a discount family hotel, but the front staff needs an attitude change or needs to look for new employment where they might be happier. Do not go around a holiday, spend a little more money and enjoy your stay at another hotel.
William
Staff was excellent. Property needs renovation which I hear they are doing next year.
paul
Comfortable and walkable to dining options Hiking trailheads are a few minute drive away. Being on the lake is a huge benefit.
Jenna
Beautiful but unfortunate
I’ve stayed here a few times and have really enjoyed my stay. This time is was pretty chaotic. We were there for a tournament and many others were there for the same soccer tournament which I understand was not in their favor. However, there were way too many kids in the pool/spa and even though parents were there unfortunately the hotel needed to manage because they broke it. I also attempted to order food for my daughter and I at the bar and the bar tender never once acknowledged my presence, in fact he only serviced the men at the counter while walked up about 5 minutes after I was standing at the counter. Lastly, Saturday evening they only had one person working the reservation desk so I waited about 15 minutes until he could get to me. We were pretty disappointed and had to walk away from the hotel for business.
Jessica
Great place off the lake. Layout of rooms are nice. Love the amenities. Would be nice to update rooms.
Mike
Enjoyable stay
Nice location, outdoor fire-pits (free smore kits), in-room gas fireplace made for an enjoyable stay.
Joe
Location, location and location.
Loved the lake and mountain view from my room. The Tiki Bar was conveniently next to my room. The location of the lodge is close to restaurants, banks, grocery store, and retail stores.
Jimena
Great access to the lake from our room
Rebecca
Had to change my room 2 times, door would not lock, plumbing in bathroom not draining
Thim B
Lake Tahoe Vacation
We recently stayed at the Beach Retreat Lodge and overall, the experience was just okay. Check-in could have been more welcoming—a smile from the front desk clerk would go a long way.
One of the biggest frustrations was the misleading information we received prior to arrival. The pre-check-in email stated that the resort fee included Wi-Fi, parking, and bike rentals, but when we checked in, the clerk told us that was not correct. This feels misleading to guests and should be addressed.
Another big inconvenience was that the elevator in Building E was out of service, which meant we had to haul two large suitcases up the stairs. Not exactly the kind of start you want to your stay.
The room itself was fine, though the shower water pressure was very low. The exterior of the building is also showing clear signs of wear and is in need of repair.
For the price we paid, we expected a better experience. It wasn’t terrible, but definitely disappointing compared to what was advertised
One of the biggest frustrations was the misleading information we received prior to arrival. The pre-check-in email stated that the resort fee included Wi-Fi, parking, and bike rentals, but when we checked in, the clerk told us that was not correct. This feels misleading to guests and should be addressed.
Another big inconvenience was that the elevator in Building E was out of service, which meant we had to haul two large suitcases up the stairs. Not exactly the kind of start you want to your stay.
The room itself was fine, though the shower water pressure was very low. The exterior of the building is also showing clear signs of wear and is in need of repair.
For the price we paid, we expected a better experience. It wasn’t terrible, but definitely disappointing compared to what was advertised
Jennifer
The pictures of the property and rooms make this place look much nicer than it actually is. The rooms are very tiny and parking was awful! The staff at the desk were very nice and helpful. Sadly the bartender at the tiki bar was awful and not friendly at all. The on sight restaurant was way understaffed some people were waiting for 1 to 2 hours for food. We were very disappointed and it was our anniversary, we ended up walking out. On a positive note the view from our room was nice. And it was peaceful at night. They knew it was our anniversary and i was hoping for a little something special, free cocktail, or appetizer... something. All in all it wasnt horrible and we got a lot of relaxation time. The place just didnt repsent as well in person.
Eduard
It was good.
Miriam
I never leave reviews but this has been the most disappointing visit to Tahoe for my mother and I.
It is so pricy for being outdated— I had even paid more to get lake view from our room as shown in the photos. Our room got some view but a lot of it was obstructed by an event below and drunk tourists at the bar. It was not worth it.
Compared to other hotels, ANYONE can enter this property, there are no wristbands to know who is a visitor or not. I saw lots of drunk, loud and obnoxious people that make me question if they even paid to be there. Not family friendly.
The TV is outdated and carpet reeks of musk. Don’t count on Netflix and wear sandals in the property to avoid fungal infections.
The beach was very limited, there was a weddi by taking place on the left so we couldn’t walk far and behind us was a sad memorial service of some kind telling us to be quiet for respect….on the the right were drunk loud people. The vibe was so confusing and I had no idea how I should feel.
B ut what really got me upset is that when I tried grabbing a chair, a man approached me and told me that it was 25$ to get one!!! I paid over 600$ to stay a night!! I have stayed in cheaper hotels in Tahoe nearby who make it a priority to keep its hosts relaxed and comfortable. This is just pure greed and with this I left more angry than relaxed. Never again!
On ther other hand the housemaids and front desk was nice. Don’t take it on them, take it on the greedy management.
It is so pricy for being outdated— I had even paid more to get lake view from our room as shown in the photos. Our room got some view but a lot of it was obstructed by an event below and drunk tourists at the bar. It was not worth it.
Compared to other hotels, ANYONE can enter this property, there are no wristbands to know who is a visitor or not. I saw lots of drunk, loud and obnoxious people that make me question if they even paid to be there. Not family friendly.
The TV is outdated and carpet reeks of musk. Don’t count on Netflix and wear sandals in the property to avoid fungal infections.
The beach was very limited, there was a weddi by taking place on the left so we couldn’t walk far and behind us was a sad memorial service of some kind telling us to be quiet for respect….on the the right were drunk loud people. The vibe was so confusing and I had no idea how I should feel.
B ut what really got me upset is that when I tried grabbing a chair, a man approached me and told me that it was 25$ to get one!!! I paid over 600$ to stay a night!! I have stayed in cheaper hotels in Tahoe nearby who make it a priority to keep its hosts relaxed and comfortable. This is just pure greed and with this I left more angry than relaxed. Never again!
On ther other hand the housemaids and front desk was nice. Don’t take it on them, take it on the greedy management.
Victoria
Loved the beach access! Loved Tiki Bar and pier restaurant. Did not like food at Sidelines. The bed was very uncomfortable, too hard. Loved pet friendly! Pier restaurant has great food and service but the restaurant/pier needs beautification. Peeling paint/mismatched furniture, scary stairs to restaurant (broken concrete). Hopefully new owners have plans to improve some things.
Baljit
Nice beach view. Enjoyed our stay over the Labor Day weekend.
Mary Lou
Location right on the water. Great dining and cocktails at the pier. Fun tiki bar and beautiful sunsets
Jeanette
Thank you for giving us a great experience the kids and I had an amazing time Staff was very helpful.
Karine
Good location. I recommended
kimberly
Check in was 4:00. We didn’t have our room until 5:30
Kristen
Great location. On the beach and bike trail. Across the street from Safeway. Great staff.
Amir
The moment we checked in i was told my King bed reservation was changed to 2 queens without any prior notice. As i was discussing this with the guy behind the counter he got up and left in the middle of our conversation. Overall the stay was ok mainly due to the close proximity to the beach and lake but for the price it wasnt worth it. I would recommend this place as thwre are alot better options in South Lake Tahoe.
Mark
The room was smaller than expected. Barely had room for our bags.
Location was good. Close to what we needed.
All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Location was good. Close to what we needed.
All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Amy
The only thing I was concerned about was the s’mores in the Ziploc bags. After people were using them, it seemed like they ended up scattered around, which isn’t great for the environment or for animals that might get into the plastic. Maybe next time something compostable or eco-friendly could be used, especially in the Tahoe area.
Priya
Absolutely terrible noise from the beach area. Room is not sound proof even with patio closed and AC on. AC doesn't cool well. AC is also very noisy.
The beach is very dirty, very public and music is blaring from the bar all day.
The staff was not courteous and helpful. Hotel website doesn't mention that they give parking permit for 1 car per room. My group has 2 cars. The staff didn't accommodate our situation at all and threatened to tow away the other car if parked on property without permit. Absolutely rude girl at the front desk.
If you are looking for serenity, this is not the place for you.
The beach is very dirty, very public and music is blaring from the bar all day.
The staff was not courteous and helpful. Hotel website doesn't mention that they give parking permit for 1 car per room. My group has 2 cars. The staff didn't accommodate our situation at all and threatened to tow away the other car if parked on property without permit. Absolutely rude girl at the front desk.
If you are looking for serenity, this is not the place for you.
Glen
Had a great time. We will definitely come back again
Glen Campman
Glen Campman
Susan
I liked it was on the water. I didn’t like that you pay that much to stay and it’s like a frat party and Anyone is allowed on the beach. The beds and pillows were awful I’m legit in pain from sleeping there. The front desk lady was rude to our kids with an attitude. Cleaning people knocked and while my son looked out the peep hole they just opened the door and hit him in the nose. Like who just walks into a room. My shower leaked all over the floor. Needs to be updated for almost $900 for 2 nights. There was also a wedding there on the beach. A lil awkward with sooo many people.
Raquel
The room smelled to the point took me awhile to fall asleep. Also the bathroom flush was broken, the drawers on the nightstand didn’t stay closed. Very noisy upstairs and had to deal with the drunk neighbor who came back to the room at 3:30 am and decided to have a no nice conversation with her friends. Restaurant at the pier took 1 h and 20 min to serve us ( and the rest of the clients) and they didn’t apologize or give any reason. They at last pay for the drinks. We do not recommended to stay here.
Luis
Returning customer for a reason. Dog friendly, always a great experience.
David
Nice place. Clean and very fun. Beach access is the perk of the resort. We walked about 5 minutes from our room to the lake. Loved it. Our new Tahoe retreat. I will say. They need ice machines on every floor.
Debbie
It was close to the beach. Loud music at night up to 10 and one night up to 11 pm. The pool was dirty. Our sink was stopped up.
Christel
It was a relaxing stay. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean and walkable to the beach. Checking in and checking out was a breeze. Front desk person, Travis was very helpful and pleasant. We will check in at this hotel again.
Lisseth
Property is definitely very conveniently located, but trying to call was a challenge and even after email I wasn’t reach back! Room was pretty dirty from shower dirty sheets spilled liquids on the bathroom
Karen
This property has it all ‼️that’s no joke Everything , if your as lucky as we were you get wildlife of the area , it was the perfect place for our 30 th wedding anniversary Thank You so much ♥️♥️♥️
Sonia
Motel 6 vibes
This hotel is an excellent location and we got the room that was right in front of the lake so it was an excellent view but I have to say that the room was was dirty. Carpet was filthy. The shower was not cleaned.
Zoheir
Beach front, but needs re-novation
Daniela
2 thumbs up
This was my second time staying at this hotel. Location and amenities very convenient.
Irine
We loved everything about the property. The ladies in front desk super nice since the moment we walked in very helpful . We will definitely be coming back.
Zulema
Todo estuvo bien y más que asestan tu mascota Limpieza bien pero mi baño lo dejaron sucio a pesar que limpiaron el cuarto y la alfombra un poco sucia no aspiraron bien fue lo único malo el resto fue genial mis hijos fueron muy felices es increíble la estancia a pesar de lo del baño
Brooke
Had an absolutely amazing stay. Check in was quick and easy! We got a partial lake view and unfortunately got there a little later than we wanted so there wasn’t a lot of options left but the front desk rep went over our options and the pros and cons of each, including noise levels explaining about the DJ near the Tiki bar. We were given drink tokens for our welcome drink and s’mores kits right away. I was a little hesitant about staying here as I had read all the bad reviews and was pleasantly surprised when we walked in the room and it smelled fresh and was very clean including towels and sheets. Would have to say if planning on using the beach, get there early it does fill up, especially when there are events. It is on the pricier side but definitely worth it in my opinion. We will definitely be staying here again!
Anoop
My experience was disappointing. The room was not ready at the desired check-in time, and when it was finally given, it was dirty and not well maintained. On top of that, the staff’s rude behavior made the stay even more unpleasant. I expected better hospitality and cleanliness.
Richard
Room was clean enough. Air conditioner didn’t work due to filter being dirty. Blaring red light should have been noticed. Towels not restocked. Coffee not restocked. Didn’t have any soap so had to go to lobby for some. Not someplace I will stay again.
daniel
Great room, great food at the bar and friendly staff.
Zenia C
It had internet access and it has beach access .
Katrina
Super cute place with lake views. There was a tiki bar right on the beach which was a great place to socialize and grab a drink. You could rent beach chairs and cabanas from the tiki bar too. The bartender at one of the restaurants was super nice and helpful and the restaurant above the pier had amazing views. They offered smores kits for free every night, which we enjoyed at one of many of fire pits on the property. Additionally the property was really close to a lot of convenient places like Heavenly Gondola, the casinos, the outdoor concert venue, and a 15 min drive from Emerald Bay. I would 10000% stay here again.
Thiago
Great spot right on the lake. Staff was very nice and friendly. Great food options at walking distance.
dragutin
Beach Retreat and Lodge at Tahoe - place to stay
Excellent location and nice amenities. Right on a beach so you can walk out in your slippers and enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe. Has restaurant where you can get a quick bite and mourning fresh coffee for free. Safeway store is across the street, very convenient.
Staff is very helpful and professional. Worked with receptionist Jasper and manager Jordan who were super helpful.
Highly recommend a place.
Staff is very helpful and professional. Worked with receptionist Jasper and manager Jordan who were super helpful.
Highly recommend a place.
Erkan
I really enjoy this day. It was close to everywhere and Hotel was super clean and friendly
Jordin
Easy access to dog friendly beach. Loved the tiki bar and Boathouse restaurant which was 2 min walk from our hotel room. Everywhere was dog friendly and convenient for us.
guadalupe
Great lake front property. However, the matresses are very old. No support due to mattresses being very old. They need to be replaced.
David
Too loud
Michael
Did not like the intermittent hot water.
Moumita
It is definitely NOT a resort. Its a Motel next to the lake. Rooms were small. Thankfully we changed to a different hotel the same night. Bathrooms were so dirty. This place doesn’t look anything like the picture. Only pro amongst all the cons is that you can walk to the overly crowded “beach” But its definitely a Motel and not a resort !
Sandra
This property could be AMAZING, however it is heartbreaking how dirty, musty, and out dated everything is. There's a fridge, no microwave. Our 1st room was so dirty we switched to another room after the 1st night. My son got out of the shower and walked to the bed and his feet were completely black on the bottom. The 2nd room wasn't much cleaner and the next 3 nights housekeeping NEVER CAME! We had to go to the front desk to ask for clean towels. Thankfully I travel with an extra roll of toilet paper and box of tissues, bc we needed them! The TV wouldn't turn off, so we had to unplug it. Once plugged in again it never turned back on. Not the biggest deal, but just added to our over all bad experience. Our 1st room was on the 2nd floor and we switched to the 1st floor to have easy access to the \"garden\" area thru the back sliding door. The door was more than difficult to open and close (of course we made sure the lock bar was down before trying to open the door) we ended up having to walk out the front door and around the back of the build for her to go to the bathroom. The air conditioner said 61° running constantly, and never came close to that. Bathroom window, while glazed had no curtain as the 2nd floor room did so we had to keep the window shut so no one could look in the screen. The comforters had blood stains on them, in both rooms! The gentleman at desk(who was leaving to go back to school) was super nice about everything and helpful. S'mores were a highlight.
Linda
It was on the beach and close to most things. However for the price I expected things to be better. The room was noisy, no body wash in the bathroom & the shampoo and conditioner worked poorly. There was a constant tapping from the air conditioner from the A/C above us dropping water, and the parking was terrible.
toan
Great friendly staff
Sheryl
Nice property on the beach
Christopher
The location is good and the older buildings are well-maintained and the rooms are updated. It has direct access to the beach and a small, expensive bar. ($18 cocktails)
I would not stay here again for several reasons.
-- The vibe is more carnival cruise lines (loud music, drinking) than beach retreat, but it's not priced accordingly.
-- they charge an extra $35/day resort fee that can't be justified by any resort amenities. They have a pool and hot tub. That's it .
-- No gym.
-- No onsite restaurant for breakfast most days (limited weekend service after 9am)
-- No lounge, sitting areas to accommodate working on laptop with an outlet.
-- WiFi in our building was terrible.
-- management prioritizes loud, moneymaking group events (weddings and other gatherings) over guest experience.
I would not stay here again for several reasons.
-- The vibe is more carnival cruise lines (loud music, drinking) than beach retreat, but it's not priced accordingly.
-- they charge an extra $35/day resort fee that can't be justified by any resort amenities. They have a pool and hot tub. That's it .
-- No gym.
-- No onsite restaurant for breakfast most days (limited weekend service after 9am)
-- No lounge, sitting areas to accommodate working on laptop with an outlet.
-- WiFi in our building was terrible.
-- management prioritizes loud, moneymaking group events (weddings and other gatherings) over guest experience.
Stephanie
Attempted a nice beach getaway.
If you want to party all day and all night then this is the place to stay. We had booked a partial lake view and our view was the Tiki Bar which blared Music almost the entire day into the evening. People took our chairs off the patio and used them at the tables - we had to ask for them back. On night 2 there was some sort of party that lasted well past 1030 and honestly we were over it. The staff was nonchalant about and said “oh well.”
We attempted to eat at the restaurant one night, because well parking is a nightmare here, and were met with every table dirty, no wait staff only one bartender. We waited 20 min to even be acknowledged and honestly it was dirty so we left and we Walked the 1.5 miles to Stateline. The room was nice and the service staff were great.
We attempted to eat at the restaurant one night, because well parking is a nightmare here, and were met with every table dirty, no wait staff only one bartender. We waited 20 min to even be acknowledged and honestly it was dirty so we left and we Walked the 1.5 miles to Stateline. The room was nice and the service staff were great.
LORIE
I have stayed here before with my sister driving in from another state and having 2 car passes was not an issue. This time we had to get it from Resort Pass and the fee is $80 per day. Thankfully after paying the $80 they granted us a pass for the entire visit so we did not have to pay for another pass. The beach is not private and the toilets are disgusting. Literally overflowing and not maintained. So walking back to your hotel room is the only option unless you pee in the lake. As a result of this, the water at the beach is filthy. Too many people peeing in the water and the usual clear tahoe water is green with nasty algae (honestly looked like poop) floating around. The rooms themselves are clean and practical if going to the beach is your main goal then it is a brief walk away. Our ice bucket was filthy and we had to clean it ourselves. Even though a cover is provided this should not substitute for cleanliness. We booked for 3 guests and only had towels for 2. Little details like this should matter when paying over $500 per night. It is in walking distance to stores and cafes so there are pros and cons. The beach was crowded as the day went on so keep that in mind too if you prefer quiet. Also watch out for staff on Golf Carts. They believe they have the right away.
Verified traveler
Great experience
The location of the hotel is great - right on the lake and walking distance to everything. The amenities were also great, plenty of parking, great atmosphere. The room was in great shape, clean, and had everything you might need.
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The Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, United States
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