Tahoe North Shore Lodge

I thoroughly read the reviews before booking. I was a little reluctant but very glad I did! The room was so clean, check in process was easy, had everything a hotel room would have with the bonus of a full kitchen. Seems like a lot of these negative reviews are from people thinking they were booking the ritz-Carlton or something. It’s a MOTEL. And it’s INEXPENSIVE. Were you expecting a personal butler and 5 star amenities??? I mean do your research ppl. Overall the location is amazing right across the street from a great restaurant on the water and a beach. And it met all our basic needs for the weekend. I would come back. Of note, I loved the old school, small business feel of it! I’d rather give my money to an independent hardworking person than a greedy hotel chain.

If you need a place to crash for the night (and that's it) in North Lake Tahoe this is it. I've stayed at a fair share of motels in the Tahoe area and this place is the most bang for your buck. It's actually a lot more cozy/clean than a lot of places I've stayed at before. Rooms were clean (they may have missed the bathroom in a sense where the previous guest's soap/shampoo/conditioner were still in there) but the room seemed clean enough (vacuum marks all over the floor and no noticeable dirt otherwise). Most importantly, it's pretty well-lit on the inside (Ive been to motels where some of the lamps didn't work AT ALL..) and WARM, just crank up the heater. Walls are incredibly thin, and it seems they allow dogs as I heard dogs barking on both sides of our room as well as loud conversations. Take it for what it is, after a long day on the slopes, you'll be too tired to care anyway. Thank you Ed and Star!!!

Stayed here for a night and was a little nervous after reading some reviews. Not sure what everyone was talking about! The place was clean, super easy check in process, was quiet, and exactly what you would expect from a motel. We did bring our own sheets out of an abundance of caution but I don't think that's necessary. We stayed with our dog and it was just fine! Definitely would stay here again.

I was honestly nervous to book this place after reading the reviews, but after my stay with my husband and dog, I’m so glad I did! The motel was clean (I even brought my own sheets out of precaution but didn’t need to use them), had everything we needed (fridge, microwave, plentiful towels) and was right across the street from the beautiful beach and close to several restaurants. The owner was very accommodating with the check in and check out times. There are only 8 rooms, which we liked as our dog gets anxious in larger complexes with a lot of people. I will say the walls are thin and if you’re a light sleeper, bring ear plugs. But for the price, especially compared to other places in the area, we really couldn’t complain. If we’re ever in the area again, I wouldn’t hesitate to book again.