Tahoe South
Adventure camp meets boutique hotel. Reclaimed wood decor, communal fire pits, and a courtyard brewery. Built for people who'd rather be outside than sitting in a lobby.
Pet-friendly rooms must be booked by phone, not online. One-time $40 fee applies.
Why It Matters
One of South Lake Tahoe's best-known revamped-motel success stories. South of North Brewing Co. operates its beer garden right on the property — open to the public year-round — making it a legitimate evening destination for non-guests. The Great Indoors concept room (a king bed inside a pitched tent with a faux log fire) is genuinely fun and frequently booked out.
A former roadside motel overhauled into an eco-conscious boutique property with 73 rooms, a lively beer garden, and two hot tubs. You are 0.3 miles from Heavenly ski resort and a five-minute walk to Lakeside Beach — a genuine dual-season location that fills calendars year-round. But look: this is no-frills done right, not luxury. No elevator, no pool, no dedicated spa. What you get instead is a staff that actually knows where to hike, fire pits with s'mores, and South of North Brewing Co. in the courtyard serving live music every single night.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Accessible King
Full ADA-compliant setup with a roll-in shower, shower grab bars, shower seat on request, low peephole, low towel bars and door hooks, and an accessible closet. Wheelchair-friendly throughout.
One King
Family Room
The group room. Two queen beds on the ground level plus two twin loft bunks overhead — sleeps up to eight total. Has a balcony and a microwave, which most other rooms don't. Best option for a ski crew or family reunion.
Two Queens + Two Twin Loft Bunks
King Balcony
A solid base camp room with a private balcony — the key upgrade over the standard king. Sit outside with a morning pour-over and take in the Tahoe air before heading out. Air-conditioned, walk-in shower, and a large ice chest for your summit snacks.
One King
Mountain View Suite
The step-up option. King bed plus a sofa bed for extra lounging, with a mini fridge and microwave built in. Mountain views are the headline — worth it for a special trip or if you want a bit more breathing room.
One King + Sofa BedStandard King
The workhorse room — clean, comfortable, and exactly what you need after a day on the mountain or the lake. Triple-sheeted bedding is the standout detail. No balcony, but you're not here to stare at walls.
One KingThe Great Indoors
The room people come back just to Instagram. A full king bed sits inside a pitched camping tent, complete with a faux log fire, camping chairs, and a picnic table inside the room. Forest wallpaper on the walls. It's a genuine novelty — but the bed is real and the AC works. Note: no pets allowed in this one.
One KingTwo Queens
Good for couples traveling together or a parent and kid who want separate beds. Triple-sheeted bedding carries over from the king rooms. Same solid amenity set — pour-over coffee, ice chest, walk-in shower.
Two QueensThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Staff function as genuine local guides — hiking trail recommendations, bike route tips, ski conditions. Guests receive an Area Guide Pocket Book at check-in packed with staff recommendations. You can also communicate with the front desk via text during your stay.
73 rooms plus distinctive indoor and outdoor event spaces, including the Courtyard Deck Meeting Space. Suitable for company retreats, family reunions, and private events. Custom group packages available.
Add-on activity offered through local guide partners. Explore the undeveloped East Shore of Lake Tahoe by paddleboard with a knowledgeable guide. Bookable when selecting your room.
Lakeside Beach is 0.4 miles away (about a 5-minute walk). The hotel partners with local activity guides for paddleboard tours, including a guided East Shore paddleboard experience along the only undeveloped stretch of Lake Tahoe.
South of North Brewing Co. hosts live music in the courtyard beer garden every single night. Anything from acoustic solo acts to three-piece bands. It's the social core of the property — guests and non-guests alike show up.
S'mores kits available from the front desk. Gather around the lobby deck or spa deck fire pits and do the thing.
Cornhole courts, giant Jenga, and a ping pong table set up in the courtyard. Complimentary for guests and beer garden visitors.
Heavenly Mountain ski resort is 0.3 miles away — a 5-minute walk or a quick rideshare. Ski and mountain gear storage available on property.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The property has no elevator. Guests with mobility concerns should confirm room placement with the hotel before booking.
Business center with computers and business services on-site. Courtyard Deck Meeting Space available for corporate events and group bookings.
Free and reportedly reliable Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas.
Basecamp's own rewards program. Guests earn points toward future adventures across all Basecamp properties (Tahoe South, Tahoe City, Boulder).
Multiple fire pits across the lobby deck, spa deck, and beer garden courtyard. S'mores kits sold at the front desk.
Five distinct outdoor spaces: Lobby Deck (fire pit, s'mores), Spa Deck (hot tub, fire pit, mountain views, open until 10pm), Mountain View Deck (available for private events), Courtyard Deck (above beer garden, views of the action), and Picnic Deck (small, near lobby entrance).
On-site EV charging available alongside regular parking.
Complimentary on-site parking for all guests. Lot described as a bit tight.
Select rooms are dog-friendly. Dogs allowed in rooms, lobby, beer garden, and fire pit areas — must be leashed. Pets cannot be left alone in rooms. One-time fee of $40 plus tax per visit. Must book pet-friendly rooms by phone.
Every room has a gear rack — a practical touch for guests hauling ski gear, bikes, or climbing kit.
On-site ski storage and mountain gear storage for guests heading to Heavenly and other slopes.
One 16-person hot tub on the spa deck above the lobby (with fire pit and mountain views, open until 10pm) and one next to the beer garden courtyard.
No swimming pool on-site. Lakeside Beach is a 5-minute walk.
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