Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

3.5 star property

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Sundeck
Dining
Courtyard
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
4143 Cedar Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lakeside Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

With a stay at Basecamp South Lake Tahoe, you'll be centrally located in South Lake Tahoe, within a 5-minute walk of Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Heavenly Gondola and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from The Shops at Heavenly Village.

What's nearby

  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪American River Café at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McP's Taphouse Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

Beach fun, near Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Basecamp South Lake Tahoe offers 74 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 74 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
At Basecamp South Lake Tahoe, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Basecamp South Lake Tahoe has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
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; for details and driving directions, please contact the property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • In-room microwave fee: USD 15 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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Basecamp South Lake Tahoe Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1178 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness
A little old but good for sleeping and shower
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas, miami beach

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SEAN, HEALDSBURG

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhuo

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Quick response. Convenient location and nice and quiet room. The breakfast is great and enjoyed the lobby! Will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Oh, I want to leave a glowing review but I can’t. Basecamp is a great concept and the place has great bones, but it seems to be suffering from management fatigue. The biggest issue: the room was just dirty and worn down. While they obviously vacuum the central part of the floor and change the sheets and towels between guests, everything (walls, baseboards, furniture, shower, surfaces) needs real cleaning—with soap and water. It was actually frustrating. Just layers of dust, hair and dirt that builds up over months, not days. And we never focus on cleanliness—a few issues here and there, who cares. But this was not that. While we’re totally fine without daily housekeeping (you must request your room being serviced on the day of by 11 am, otherwise no service), the hotel HAS to do a deep cleaning and servicing of the rooms on a regular basis. That includes maintenance. Do the lights work? No? Then replace the light. (Only one worked in our room when we checked in). Has another guest left a large assortment of crumpled used napkins on the shelf in closet? Cool, please remove them. Has someone ripped off the labels on hanging shampoo or conditioner bottles? Yeah, that should be replaced. Don’t use an inch of orange plumbers putty around the shower drain unless you want to give the impression you could not care less. We just got the sense that what we were seeing was just that—what we could see, who knows what we couldn’t…The place has potential but management needs to step up.

8/10 Good

Shai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms could use a little bit of TLC
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayathri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana, Wilton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place near everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prajakta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yingjie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Good vibes and quiet rooms, could hear a pin drop even with it being almost booked. Solid nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ching, Fremont

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is next to the casino, and very well maintained. If they have microwave in the room will be great, many of the same level hotels have it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David, Reno

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mayra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Walkable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, cozy and roomy for the price. Would have been Better if free breakfast and free coffee included. Could also be more accessible if elevator available for elderly guests. Also parking outside is dark, if more street lighting could be added around The property. Would return if we happen to be in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basecamp was convenient to my son’s apartment. Low key, right price. It’s a bit funky but also fun. Fire pits glowing, pizza cafe with live music and fresh coffee in the cafe on site all good. The carpet was musty smelling and the temp was set below my comfort level. I couldn’t adjust the temperature so I had to wear my jacket in bed when sitting up. Brrrr.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in experience was good, the front desk staff was very nice. This is a motel so it is unfair to compare the rooms to a hotel. If you are on a budget, I would probably stay here, but if you have a little extra money to spend something like the Hampton Inn might be a better option. Pros: The room was very clean, I was most impressed with the cleanliness. This is probably one of the better motels I've ever stayed in and I felt safe and comfortable. The beds were comfortable. There was a little coffee shop in the lobby that served a reasonably priced breakfast which was also very tasty. The location is pretty good walking distance to Heavenly and the lake; however the lake is a private beach you have to pay to go into so just make note of that. Cons: Parking... parking was very tight in the little parking lot they had, big trucks or SUVs definitely struggled and most parked on the street. Heating was another issue, if you go in the winter time, please be mindful to bring your own little heater for the bathroom, there is no heat in the bathroom so very cold after a shower. Then the heater for the main part of the room is an old school heater that is next to one of the beds, right at the head of the bed so whoever is sleeping there gets cooked all night while the 2nd bed is cold. The heater looked like it was still from the 80's or 90's so might be time to get those upgraded.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024