Downtown Tahoe City stay.A stay at this Downtown Tahoe City motel places you steps from Tahoe State Recreation Area and within a 5-minute walk of Burton Creek State Park. Tahoe City Marina and Watson Cabin Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Truckee Station - 22 min drive
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Gar Woods Grill & Pier - 8 min drive
Sierra Surf Club - 9 min walk
Sunnyside - 7 min drive
Shadyside Lounge - 6 min drive
West Shore Market - 6 min drive
About this property
Basecamp Tahoe City
3-star motel in Downtown Tahoe City
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.
1 floor
24 guestrooms or units
Meeting rooms
Deli
Coffee in lobby
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Terrace
Outdoor picnic space
Fireplace in lobby
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
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.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Entertainment
LED TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.
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
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Basecamp Tahoe City Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 876 reviews
10 - Excellent
540
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 876 reviews
8 - Good
240
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 876 reviews
6 - Okay
61
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 876 reviews
4 - Poor
25
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 876 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
Nov 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was incredibly welcoming. Room was spotless and exactly what we expected. We will be back.
Overall a decent hotel with easy access to Lake Tahoe. Staff were fantastic, the rooms clean and the beds comfortable. The room facilities were excellent, too.
We did not have an enjoyable stay. The smell of the air freshener or carpet cleaner in our room was so strong that it was more like an "air freshener gas chamber" than a hotel room suitable for sleeping. We had the windows open for 4 plus hours when the temperature outside was in the 40s to air out the room, but that did not help. We could not sleep at night and we would not come back.
Staff was pleasant and helpful. That’s where it ends. Our initial room smelled so strongly of bleach it made my eyes water. The helpful front desk guy gave us a different room without additional charge. The carpets were stained, the room has a slight odor but not like the first room. The room had coffee bags like tea bags in the room , coffee for purchase in the lobby, no breakfast. It’s one step above a motel 6 with a high price tag