Basecamp South Lake TahoevsThe Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is the choice of most reviewers compared to Basecamp South Lake Tahoe. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe scores 95 with recommendations from 9 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Show All Reviews
13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, CA 96161
From $399/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
""The location can’t be beat" at this mid-mountain ski-in/ski-out hotel at Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort." Full review
Fodor's
"Nestled mid-mountain on the Northstar ski resort, the plush accommodations of the Ritz-Carlton have floor-to-ceiling windows for maximum views, along with fireplaces, cozy robes, and down comforters." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"To make it especially alluring for those looking to hit the slopes, the luxury hotel offers a mountain concierge, ski-in/ski-out access and rooms with fireplaces and balconies overlooking the mountain." Full review
Frommer's
"If you're at all familiar with the Ritz-Carlton brand, then you're probably expecting some seriously swanky digs at this mid-mountain lodging at the Northstar ski resort—and you'd be right." Full review
Jetsetter
"Luxe mod lodge with slopeside pools, firepits, ski concierges and rib-sticking Cali fare." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is a five-pearl full-service resort in the mountains above Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"After much anticipation, the $300 million Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe opened in December 2009 at the family-friendly Northstar at Tahoe resort." Full review
Gayot
"Year-round luxury at Northstar ski resort."
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Premier slope-side family-friendly resort near the main lift of Northstar California Resort, five miles west of Lake Tahoe." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
1.0
"Sweeping mountain vistas and rustic furnishings are just two of the many reasons why guests are drawn to The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe." Full review