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Border House at Crystal BayvsCamp Richardson Resort
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Camp Richardson Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to Border House at Crystal Bay. Camp Richardson Resort ranks #15 in Lake Tahoe with endorsements from 3 sources including Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Border House at Crystal Bay
Oyster
24 State Line Road, Crystal Bay, NV 89402
From $114/night
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Bathrobes
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Border House at Crystal Bay is a boutique 10-room hotel attached to a small casino." Full review
Camp Richardson Resort
Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
1900 Jameson Beach Rd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Fodor's "An old-fashioned family resort that is built around a 1920s lodge, this property features a few dozen cabins and a small inn, all tucked beneath giant pine trees on 80 acres fronting Lake Tahoe." Full review
U.S. News & World Report "Recent guests at Camp Richardson Resort love the resort’s family-friendly atmosphere and access to outdoor activities, including a full-service marina and hiking trails." Full review
Frommer's "This historic resort dating back to the 1920s may not cut it for luxury seekers, but for families comfortable with rustic simplicity and looking for a range of outdoorsy activities." Full review
Lonely Planet "Removed from downtown’s strip-mall aesthetic, this sprawling family camp is a hectic place offering seasonal camping...forested cabins rented by the week in summer, and so-so beachside hotel rooms." Full review
