Planning a trip to Lake Tahoe? Here are 10 budget-friendly hotels to stay nearby
Planning a trip to Lake Tahoe before summer ends?
Between filling up at the gas tank and grabbing meals on the go, travel costs can add up fast. That’s why finding budget-friendly lodging can make all the difference.
In a recent post, Reddit user 1010meha asked for suggestions for affordable places to stay in the Tahoe area.
“My husband and I want to visit this July (on weekdays) for a few days. ... We really want to do things like swim, kayak, hike, etc,” the Reddit user wrote. “What are some non-crowded areas to stay that we can do all that without a car (we can uber if need be), preferably relatively affordable?”
The Sacramento Bee searched online travel sites — including Expedia and Booking.com — to find the most affordable hotel options around Lake Tahoe in summer 2025.
As of Monday, July 21, here are 10 places where two guests can book a stay for under $150 a night, before taxes and additional fees:
How much does it cost to stay at Beverly Lodge?
Location: 3480 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
Price range: Room rates for two guests start at $92 a night.
What are room rates at Budget Inn at The Heavenly Gondola?
Location: 966 La Salle St., South Lake Tahoe
Price range: Rates for two guests start as low as $95 per night.
Is Tahoe Sands Inn affordable?
Location: 3818 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
Price range: Nightly rates for two guests start at just $99.
See nightly rates at Tahoe Hacienda Inn
Location: 3820 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
Price range: For two guests, low prices start at $107 a night.
Prices for Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Location: 55 Hwy 50, Stateline
Price range: Two guests can stay for as low as $109 a night.
Room rates at Pepper Tree Inn Tahoe City cost
Location: 645 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Price range: A stay for two guests starts as low as $110 per night.
How much does Stevenson’s Inn cost per night?
Location: 8742 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach
Price range: Rates for two guests start as low as $119 per night.
Budget-friendly lodging options at Hotel Elevation
Location: 3489 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
Price range: Room rates for two guests start at $120 a night.
Stay at Tahoe North Shore Lodge for less
Location: 201 Carnelian Bay Ave., Carnelian Bay
Price range: Rates for two guests start as low as $134 per night.
Rooms under $150 at Bluelake Inn at Tahoe
Location: 944 Friday Ave., South Lake Tahoe
Price range: For two guests, low prices start at $136 a night.
Do I need a reservation to stay at Lake Tahoe’s Sand Harbor?
Sand Harbor, one of Lake Tahoe’s most popular beaches, requires reservations for day-use visits during the summer to help manage crowds.
The reservation requirement is in effect through Oct. 15 for vehicles arriving between 8 and 10:30 a.m. After that time, any remaining spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sand Harbor opens daily at 7 a.m. and closes one hour after sunset.
Reservations can be made online and cost $5, with same-day booking fees waived.
Park entrance fees start at $10, or $15 for non-Nevada vehicles, and are payable by cash only.
