PlumpJack InnvsBasecamp South Lake Tahoe
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn is the choice of most reviewers compared to Basecamp South Lake Tahoe. PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn ranks #2 in Lake Tahoe with accolades from 7 sources including Fodor's, Jetsetter and Oyster.
PlumpJack Inn
1920 Squaw Valley Road, Located in North Lake Tahoe, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
From $295/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Jetsetter
"5-room inn set against Squaw Valley’s rugged mountain backdrop, just seven miles from Lake Tahoe." Full review
Frommer's
"Erected in 1960 to host the Winter Olympic delegation—the games took place in Squaw Valley that year—this luxe boutique hotel offers stylish lodging with an elegant blend of modern and rustic elements." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 61 rooms are available in a variety of configurations and sizes, some with a kitchenette, all with breakfast included in the price. The hotel is situated within Squaw Village." Full review
Gayot
"Luxury of Olympic proportions in a beautiful mountain setting."
Travel + Leisure
"At Plumpjack, a 56-room hotel at the base of Squaw Valley, there’s no request too large for the enthusiastic staff, who perk up to help you find the best biking trail, choose the right Californian wine, or carry your bags up the stairs." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Set in Squaw Village near the Lake Tahoe’s north shore, PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn features amenities for all seasons. For winter adventurers, the hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access, as..." Full review
Fodor's
"Stylish and luxurious, this two-story, cedar-sided inn has a snappy, sophisticated look and laid-back sensibility, perfect for the Bay Area cognoscenti who flock here on weekends." Full review
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Not all rooms have tubs: if it matters, request one.
Travel + Leisure
"This pet-friendly lodge-style resort near the north shore features 55 guest rooms and suites, upscale and casual dining, and is steps away from the Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram "
Lake Tahoe Travel Guide
March 9, 2022
Frommer's
"Erected in 1960 to host the Winter Olympic delegation—the games took place in Squaw Valley that year—this luxe boutique hotel offers stylish lodging with an elegant blend of modern and rustic elements" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Bed down at this artsy boutique hotel in the village, where every room has mountain views and extra-comfort factors like plush terry-cloth robes and slippers." Full review
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