Basecamp South Lake TahoevsAlder Inn
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Basecamp South Lake Tahoe ranks significantly better than Alder Inn. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe ranks #3 in Lake Tahoe with praise from 7 reviewers including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Basecamp South Lake Tahoe
4143 Cedar Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Frommer's
"Making a serious play for hipsters, the Basecamp is a budget hotel that doesn’t skimp on style." Full review
Wallpaper
"Sited on the south side of California’s Lake Tahoe, with views of the dramatic Sierra Nevada Mountains, Basecamp is the perfect place to take a breather after a long day of strenuous outdoor activity." Full review
Gayot
"Modern, boutique style is a highlight at this nicely priced hotel."
Afar Magazine
"Bright orange camp lanterns and other twists on classic outdoor design furnish 74 rooms." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hip camp-themed boutique stay with fire pits, a rooftop hot tub with mountain views." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, a five-minute walk to the lake and the Heavenly Gondola, Basecamp is a boutique hotel with 73 rooms, including a mountain view suite and family room that accommodates up to eight guests"
Lake Tahoe Travel Guide
March 9, 2022
Lonely Planet
"Recycled wood, original nature-themed canvases and artsy artifacts gussy up this stylish former motel." Full review
Alder Inn
1072 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
From $89/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Oyster
Budget
"The lower-middle-range Alder Inn is a solid choice for families and other travelers seeking affordable accommodations in a central South Lake Tahoe location." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This hospitable inn on the Heavenly ski-shuttle route charms with color schemes that really pop, pillow-top mattresses, organic bath goodies, mini-refrigerators, microwaves and flat-screen TVs." Full review