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Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe

3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7919
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#14 of 64 hotels in South Lake Tahoe
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Escape to a unique and unexpected oasis of tranquility amidst the energy of South Lake Tahoe. Nestled on the shores of Lake Tahoe just minutes away from Heavenly Mountain, the Beach Retreat & Lodge boasts its own pier and marina, delectable dining at our two onsite restaurants, meeting and wedding facilities, and a huge variety of activities for the entire family.
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Property amenities
Parking
Wifi
Pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Canoeing
Children's television networks
Highchairs available
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Skiing
Water sport equipment rentals
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Convenience store
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
ATM on site
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Private balcony
Iron
Private bathrooms
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Radio
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Mountain view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.5 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Harbour View
Lake View
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Miguel wrote a review 17 Mar
Tampa, Florida3 contributions
Loved lakefront location. Spacious room, lovely view to the lake from my balcony. Loved the hot tub. Easy to way to maintain room warm. Free parking and absolutely great location near restaurants and Safeway. Friendly staff, except ones from Boathouse Bar. I get that they were shorthanded but they simply couldn’t be bothered to even say, “be with you in a moment”, but other than that, loved my experience at the hotel.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe, especially noting the convenience of our location and our alluring lakefront views. We're pleased to know that our amenities like the hot tub and the warm room added to your experience. However, we regret to hear about your encounter at the Boathouse Bar. Please trust that offering great service is a key focus for our team, and we're disappointed to hear this was not your experience. We value this feedback and will use it to improve moving forward. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back for an improved experience.
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Beth S wrote a review Feb 2024
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We came with our Ski club. The rooms were good except no tables in the room to eat or work from. The lobby had no tables for gatherings. We used the locker room for a group card game. The ski lockers were good. The hotel shuttle bus needs a ski rack on the back. The communication between the hotel and shuttle could use some improvement. The breakfast and service was excellent.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 4 Feb 2024
Beth, thank you for your valuable feedback. It's fantastic to hear that you had an enjoyable ski trip and found our Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe rooms good, as well as our breakfast and service excellent. We take your comments to heart and recognize the benefit of having more amenities like tables in rooms and lobbies, as well as on the shuttle bus. We are also committed to improving communication for a smoother experience. Looking forward to your next visit and more rounds of group card games!
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Excursion63831544396 wrote a review Feb 2024
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The server Tamara was wonderful! The food was awsome the chef Dez did a great job! Tamara went above and beyond giving great customer service with a smile at all times. The view of the lake is awsome. The room we stayed in was always clean. Great job to the workers. We had issues with transportation to Heavenly ski slopes but they quickly resolved it that evening. Anastasia at the front desk was awsome always a smile great customer service.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 3 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for this terrific feedback on your visit to Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe. It is heartening to hear how warmly you were treated by Tamara and Anastasia. We take pride in our team members' commitment to providing a comforting experience with genuine smiles. Our culinary team, led by chef Dez, will be thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food. We're also pleased that the room cleanliness lived up to your expectations. Even though there was a slight hiccup with transportation to the Heavenly ski slopes, we’re glad it was resolved swiftly. Our aim is to provide seamless experiences so you can focus on enjoying the stunning lake views! Looking forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay.
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Passenger33698144816 wrote a review Feb 2024
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Morning breakfast was good. Shuttle service was erratic. Room was very clean. Most of the staff was helpful. The ski lockers locks were new and very quirky. This cause desk person to unlock it. This was stressing them out. I would be stressed out to.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 3 Feb 2024
It's great to hear that you enjoyed the morning breakfast and found your room spotlessly clean at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to refine our shuttle service and address the ski locker situation. Our team members are always willing to lend a hand to ensure your stay is comfortable. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for an even better experience next time.
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Jill F wrote a review Feb 2024
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Great Trip. The bus system to the slopes was not reliable…came 25 min late. This was not the resort’s fault. They treated us wonderfully. Server Tamara was so friendly and we enjoyed her. The chef Dez made a wonderful breakfast every AM. The food was delicious…some of the best breakfast I’ve ever had.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Drive…we were on a bus.
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Responded 3 Feb 2024
Jill, it is delightful to hear you had a great trip at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe. We're pleased you enjoyed the friendly service from Tamara and delicious breakfasts made by chef Dez. However, we regret the difficulties you experienced with the local bus system. We truly appreciate your understanding that this situation was beyond our control. We look forward to welcoming you back and ensuring your next experience is an enjoyable one.
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MP1999 wrote a review Jan 2024
Westlake Village, California5 contributions
The only good part about this trip was the front desk lady Jessica. Only reason they got 2 stars instead of 1! JESSICA! The other two we dealt with was rude and unhelpful. Jessica made sure we were happy in our room and because the place was empty (probably a good hint not to have stayed) she moved our room for the convenience of our pet. Now to the BAD… YOU GET WHAT YOU PAID FOR!! We cheaped out and ended up leaving early. But your defense they are limited places where dogs are allowed. Great place for pets. Near the beach and sand to run on. This place needs to be completely renovated. We had issues with the shower faucet Patio screen door fell off the track Carpet and paint is from the 60s TV is old and they don’t pay for more extra Chanel’s. No Netflix, prime, Disney or any other choices. I don’t believe Smart TV is something they are interested in investing in (or Roku) Bubbles paint in the shower (hope it’s not mildew) Fixtures from the 60s Boathouse were also friendly but decor from the 70s. Next time we will stay at the Hamptons a block away and they too take pets. And MAYBE this is a better place for a summer vacation where you’re not in the room as much and enjoying outdoors. Winter vacation you are trying to stay warm and stay indoors more as places are closed so your forced to look at the decor.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 21 Jan 2024
It's appreciated to hear your feedback. We're grateful Jessica was able to positively impact your stay, and we'll certainly share your praise with her. It's unfortunate to hear some aspects of your visit weren't up to expectation. We continue to strive for a comfortable and welcoming experience for all guests, including those with pets, and it seems we fell short. We take to heart your comments concerning the aesthetics of our premises, and we're consistently looking at ways to improve our facilities, including necessary updates and modern conveniences. We appreciate knowing about the issues you encountered, these details helps us target where improvements are most needed. We sincerely hope you'll allow us another chance to show our commitment to exceptional service and accommodation in future visits.
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Maggie S wrote a review Jan 2024
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Gross old beat up motel. Tiniest elevator on planet earth, which is better than the icy frigid outdoor stairs (and hallways). No amenities.the room’s fireplace did not work and I had to ask for towels, Kleenex, and toilet paper-to their credit, the staff delivered a big trash bag full of the requested items (classy presentation). Difficult parking. The staff was super nice though. Do not recommend.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 17 Jan 2024
MaggiesI9639SP, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It's unfortunate to hear that certain aspects didn't meet your expectations. We understand your concerns about the size of the elevator and the minor inconveniences you experienced with your room supplies. We appreciate your patience with this and are glad our colleagues could assist you swiftly. We'll take note of your feedback regarding the presentation and facilities for critical review and improvement. Despite your experience, it's good to know that the helpfulness of our team stood out, which is something we consistently pride ourselves on. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to show you the quality stay we strive for.
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jigripokri wrote a review Jan 2024
San Francisco, California3 contributions1 helpful vote
We made a booking at this property for this weekend. Then we heard that there’s a winter storm watch, and called to cancel or postpone the booking. Anastasia on the front desk answered and refused to believe me when I told her that there’s a storm watch. I told her I can send her screenshots from my weather app or OpenSnow but she said she will not look at them and “everything looks fine so we’ll not honor your request”. Even after telling her that we have a 2 year old and we can’t risk traveling during a possible storm she refused to help, or even believe me. Pretty poor look for the property. I hope people reconsider booking here.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Don’t book this hotel. They will refuse to believe you even if you have evidence.
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Responded 7 Jan 2024
We sincerely regret to hear about the issues during your call regarding the weather conditions, and your concerns about your reservation. Our priority is to provide assurance and safety to all guests, especially in situations involving potential harsh weather. We are disappointed that your interaction with one of our colleagues did not reflect this. We value your feedback and will certainly use it to improve our services. Despite this experience, we truly hope you will consider giving us another opportunity in the future.
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Conor wrote a review Dec 2023
Hawaii Kai, Hawaii2 contributions1 helpful vote
This is the only hotel in South Lake Tahoe my wife and I will stay in. They have amazing front desk attendants like Liz and Jessica and Luis who will take great care of you throughout your stay. The front desk supervisor Annastaysia came out to greet us with a big smile and was very welcoming and sweet. They have a great groundskeeping team and the facility (pool and hot tub) are very well maintained, Victor is the best! We also went to the restaurant and had a great meal, food and drinks are a little pricy but well worth it. We have a great view of the beach right outside. Fireplace always works and elevators are never broken. Parking is easy and the fees aren’t to bad. I will never stay at any of the other hotels in the area because of the lack of care and cleanliness also because of the lack or amenities offered, sure, they don’t have a casino, but they do have a pub with pool tables, they offer free marshmallow kits and fire pits with seating throughout the property, Safeway is right across the street and you’re 5mins away from the main shopping strip and casinos. They also have a great selection of late night snacks and alcoholic drinks you can buy from the late night snack bar and even clothes you can buy for a less price there then at the shops. You can’t beat this hotel when it comes to visiting South Lake Tahoe especially if you’re looking for quality affordability, I promise, you won’t find better!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded 11 Dec 2023
Your heartfelt review brought smiles to our collective faces at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe. We're elated to learn that our diligent colleagues, including Liz, Jessica, Luis, Annastaysia and Victor, were instrumental in ensuring you had an enjoyable stay. We pride ourselves on providing an encompassing standard of hospitality and maintenance, complemented by our thoughtful amenities. It's wonderful to know you savored your dine-in experience as well as the convenience of nearby attractions. We're grateful to be your hotel of choice in South Lake Tahoe and our team eagerly awaits your next visit.
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vasanmavanur wrote a review Nov 2023
San Jose, California6 contributions1 helpful vote
Nice place on the beach, friendly staff. The beach front we stayed is awesome. Install a good exhaust fan in the toilet / bathroom as its more safe and hygienic than opening the window and provide cold cream/ body lotion etc during winter seasons
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Hotel_GenManGM, General Manager at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
Responded 26 Nov 2023
It's delightful to learn that you appreciated the unique location of Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe and your beachfront stay was enjoyable. We're also pleased our team members made a positive impression on you with their friendliness. Your feedback on additional bathroom amenities and the improvement of ventilation is appreciated. We constantly strive to enhance our guest experience and we value these suggestions. We sincerely hope you consider us on your return to Tahoe and experience all the changes made based on your valuable input.
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PRICE RANGE
£76 - £130 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
best western plus timber cove hotel south lake tahoe, best western lake tahoe, lake tahoe best western
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Timber Cove Lodge
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaLake Tahoe (California)South Lake Tahoe
NUMBER OF ROOMS
261
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
Which popular attractions are close to Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe?
Nearby attractions include Trapped in Tahoe, Inc (0.2 miles), The Idle Hour (0.1 miles), and Tahoe Bowl (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
Is parking available at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe?
Yes, parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe?
Conveniently located restaurants include Macduff's Pub, Boathouse On The Pier, and Heidi's Pancake House.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.