Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe

3.5 star property
Beachfront resort near Lakeside Beach

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2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Lakeside Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(44 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Lake View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beach View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

On the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this South Lake Tahoe resort, you'll find Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village. Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lakeside Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riva Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Heidi's Pancake House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gastromaniac - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Red Hut Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Artemis Lakefront Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe

Beachfront resort near Lakeside Beach
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe offers its guests a marina, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a beach bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this resort measures 3200 square feet (297 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and ski storage are also featured at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe. Self parking is free.

This South Lake Tahoe resort is smoke free.

  • 261 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 3200 sq ft of conference space
  • 297 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1975
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar on the beach
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe offers 261 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This South Lake Tahoe resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 6 to 17 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 9 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per night
  • Destination fee: USD 39.20 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

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
Cashless transactions are available
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beach Retreat & Lodge Tahoe
Beach Retreat Lodge
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Beach Retreat Tahoe
The Beach Retreat Lodge at Tahoe
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Retreat & At Tahoe South Tahoe
The Beach Retreat Lodge at Tahoe
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe Resort
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe South Lake Tahoe
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe Resort South Lake Tahoe

Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1085 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great food at the bar and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James, WOODSIDE

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water in our building for three days! They said they were setting up a system for morning showers in the other building but when I went to the desk at 7am to get the key for the shower room the clerk had no idea what I was talking about. Typical for the property. Lots of 'deferred maintenance' and poorly trained staff. They make their money from having a really great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
If you want good service, don’t stay here. We were actually told by the cleaning crew when we asked if they were coming into our room next, “you clean your own room”. Dining options were very limited. We added our name to the pier restaurant and were told they would text us when the table was ready for the 1.5 hour wait, no text. Tried sidelines, very limited menu and they were out of a bunch of items. No coffee in the lobby one day, another day no cream for the coffee. Limited seating at pool and only about 20 chairs and 3 cabanas to rent on the beach. The s’mores were a nice surprise. Dog friendly which was nice but dogs were on the outdoor patio cushion furniture so if you are ok with dog hair on clothes, you would be fine. Room was dated, but clean when we arrived. Balcony was nice to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for couples

We love the beach retreat! We’ve been going there for years! It’s great for easy access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Connie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a king room with balcony and lake view….while we got a view of the lake we also got a lovely view of the public porta potties and public parking lot where nefarious activities occurred at all hours of the day and night. Along with the view of the porta potties we got to enjoy the lovely stench that came from them every single time someone opened the doors, which was quite often given the summer crowds. The room we booked was one of the most expensive rooms, but felt more like staying next to a dumpster….definitely not worth the $$$$. On top of that three days into our stay there was a power outage that lasted over 8 hours, that led to 24 hours of no hot water. While I understand the power outage was not the hotels fault there was ZERO communication from the hotel regarding what was going on. Several hours after the power returned we still did not have hot water so went to the front desk who said it would take time for the water supply to return, several hours later we went back and were told there was nothing wrong with the hot water. The following morning still no hot water, the front desk simply said it was the whole facility and they had no idea when it would be fixed. At that time we cancelled the remainder of our stay. The property was rather run down and trashy looking. Strongly do not recommended this property!
The view from our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location was convenient. Walkable to many restaurants and Safeway is just across the street. The kids loved making s'mores in the evening. Travis at the front desk was very helpful and patient. Unfortunately there was a power outage during our stay and during that time we could not use the pool and didn't even have hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every year and have never had an issue. However upon checking in we were advised the power has been out and no time frame when it will be on. We did not check in early due to the outage and went to eat and continued to call the property to see if it came back on. Finally drove back 3hrs later and still no power. Was told we would not receive a discount if we did check in. And due to no power we could not eat at the property for safety and limited amenities. Power came back on around 6-630 and we checked in and received a dirty room. No towels no face towels sand on floor. I requested new room and the girl laughed and said she could not give me a new room as they assigned them in the morning. They said housekeeping would bring towels and never did. Very poor service and we will not be coming back for our annual stay here for my daughter’s birthday.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

JACOB

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We just completed a 5-night stay from July 7–11, 2025, and unfortunately, it was a major letdown. The hotel is wildly overpriced for what you get. While the location is convenient—right on a public beach—there’s little else to justify the cost. It’s extremely loud at all hours, and the beach area is crowded with unhoused individuals who are allowed to sleep and live there. It really raises the question: why pay resort prices when the beach is essentially open to all? Despite advertising as a beachfront resort, there are no complimentary beach chairs—they charge an additional $150 per day just to use loungers. The rooms themselves are in rough shape: outdated, worn, and badly in need of a full remodel. Dining was another disappointment. Every restaurant we tried was severely understaffed. Expect two-hour waits for mediocre food and inattentive service. Overall, this place banks on its location but fails to deliver a quality experience. You can—and should—do better
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

JON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have done a great job renovating/maintaining an older property in a great location. However, they need to determine if they want to offer a “relaxing retreat” or “spring break”. Friday and Saturday each had six hours of thumpa, thumpa, thumpa from the DJ on the beach that was loud enough to make it unpleasant to be in the room or balcony. So I paid extra to have a lakeside room when I felt I should have received a discount to put up with the noise. Also, note that people from outside the hotel use the beach, and they bring their own boom boxes. We also found that guests that smoke weed don’t believe that “non-smoking” applies to them. We were there on a busy week/weekend in July, so you may have a different experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Violet

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Staff was quick to point out I booked thru third party?? Put us in room right next to elevator. The room was very small but clean enough.Shower was tiny and leaked to flood floor. Place stated there was service to room daily. NOT!The pool was grossly dirty with clumps of hair floating about. Definitely wasn’t worth the money spent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel prioritizes the Tiki Bar revenue over and above its paying guest’s comfort and ability to enjoy the beach. Much of the clientele at said Tiki Bar are young ( many are likely under-age), rowdy, raunchy, and wasted. I live in Miami and enjoy a party but staying at Beach Retreat was a complete disappointment, grossly over-priced, and we felt taken advantage of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Missy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was pretty run down. I booked 4 nights but left after 1 night. This hotel is on the public beach so if you like that with a loud tiki bar, party scene, you will like this hotel. The staff was nice though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this resort. The best part about this resort is it’s location and it’s atmosphere beach access and the location is five stars. The rooms leave less to be desired. The AC units in our room was very loud. There was a huge gap between the front door where you can hear everything outside. The food served at this resort was very good. Great family resort. Great music being played during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and close to the beach. We truly enjoyed our stay at Lake Tahoe. We did have to ask for fresh towels. Nice family friendly lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall

When we checked the beds were clean and made. During our stay we noted the following. Only one roll of toilet paper. Two towels Soap dispensers were empty Toilet handle was broke Bathroom floor was dirty Toilet seat was loose and slides around when you sit down. Remote control needed batteries One remote was fixed tv channel's would not come in clear Screen door was off track and there was lots of sand in the track. I tried to clean it and put the screen back on. Slidding glass door was dirty Lobby was out of coffee each morning Trash cans were very full on site most of the time. Saturday I went to the front desk and a very dissatisfied employee told me the other employee did not show up for work and he was supposed to be off forty minutes ago. The employee offered to take a note for my request but i opted to return instead. Please not the following Staff was polite The sports bar staff was incredible. Friendly, helpful, entertaining, and the food was great. I would like to say we love this area and we had a great room location. Room C101. The lake was incredible. Approx 10 years ago our daughter got married here. We are not a wealthy frivolous family and we stay here because it has been great over the years. To our family this was not a inexpensive place to stay. I usually recommend the Resort to friends and family but we were extremely dissapointed. My name is Jill and my number is 916-524-1465 if you have any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lyndon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Long wait in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ember

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vera

Travelled with partner
Okay hotel. Right on the beach which is nice but overpriced for what you’re getting. Kind of a motel feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to beach nice but housekeeping was slow to response
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tyson

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

We got charged for the services, asked for extra towels to bring up to the room and waited for over 1 hour, called front desk again they told me that I have to go to the office and get them myself. The rooms are stuffy and smelled. The prices are higher than the other I guess because it’s beachfront, There’s nothing to be impressed about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Doug, Petaluma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All in all it served its purpose. We were in town for the night and provided a place to sleep. Room was ok just nothing special. The bathroom was tiny. I thought the showers at the gym were tight until I showered here. Great location right on the water; if that doesn’t matter to you then find a place a bit less pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025