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Alder InnvsMarriott's Timber Lodge
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Marriott's Timber Lodge ranks slightly better than Alder Inn. Marriott's Timber Lodge comes in at #16 in Lake Tahoe with praise from 3 reviews such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Alder Inn
Oyster
Lonely Planet
1072 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
From $89/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
OysterBudget
"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
Marriott's Timber Lodge
Fodor's Oyster
U.S. News & World Report Lonely Planet
4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
From $151/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "You can't beat the location of these two gigantic, modern condominium complexes right at the base of Heavenly Gondola, smack in the center of town." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Marriott’s Timber Lodge is a three-pearl property that offers a solid lineup of amenities, located in the heart of bustling Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe." Full review
U.S. News & World Report12.0
"Offering guests prime access to one of the region's most popular ski areas...the hotel itself is modeled after the quintessential ski lodge, with a cabin-like exterior and a steamy hot tub." Full review
Lonely Planet "Don’t let the Marriott chain-gang brand put you off this modern ski lodge with an enviable position, where you can watch the Heavenly gondola whoosh by outside your window." Full review
