They know. They know as soon as the suitcase comes out. You’re leaving. Your dog knows. The guilt is real, and compounded when you know you’re going someplace they would love like Lake Tahoe. We have the solution: here’s our round up of the best Lake Tahoe hotels to bring your dog.
Feature photo: Courtesy of Basecamp Tahoe South
South Shore
Coachman Tahoe
4100 Pine Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
Coachman Tahoe, meshing modern with mountain chic, is a renovated motel in the heart of the South Lake Tahoe tourist zone that offers pet friendly rooms and dogs are welcome in all the hotel’s common areas. The hotel has outdoor fire pits and plenty of lounging areas to hang out in between hikes. There is a one-time pet fee of $75. The hotel also offers extras like S’more kits, coffee in the lobby, and electric vehicle charging.
Basecamp Tahoe South
4143 Cedar Ave, South Lake Tahoe
Basecamp Tahoe South, also in Tahoe City, welcomes pets without breaking the bank. They charge a one-time pet fee per visit of $40 plus tax and dogs are welcome in select rooms and the hotel’s common areas, which include fire pits, a rooftop deck, and a courtyard with ping pong and lawn games. The motel also has an outdoor beer garden and live music nightly.
Desolation Hotel
933 Poplar St, South Lake Tahoe
Desolation Hotel spreads out the royal treatment for canines at both its locations in South Lake Tahoe and its more rustic neighbor resort in nearby Hope Valley. Dog friendly rooms come with food and water bowls and pet waste bags. The historic Hope Valley resort offers a choice of cabins or glamping options like a vintage Airstream trailer or Yurt. Dogs are allowed in all accommodations with a fee of $55 plus tax, per dog, per night.
Hotel Azure
3300 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
Hotel Azure is within walking distance of one of South Lake Tahoe’s dog-friendly beach, Regan Beach. This hotel is located in midtown on the South Shore and directly across the street from Lakeview Commons. The hotel charges a $25 per day pet fee.
Additional Options:
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe allows small dogs, only up to 30 pounds, and charges a $50 daily fee per pet.
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe allows dogs under 60 pounds in designated pet rooms and charges $75 per pet, per night.
50 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV
North Shore
Cedar Glen Lodge
6589 N Lake Blvd Box 188, Tahoe Vista
Cedar Glen Lodge in Tahoe Vista is popular with the doggy crowd who can snag one of their three “One Bedroom Suite-Pet Friendly” room types. These cabins allow up to two dogs, 50 pounds maximum, and four people.
Holiday House
7276 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista
Holiday House also in Tahoe Vista has six lakefront suites that allow dogs of all sizes. With panoramic views and an expansive deck, it’s a great place to relax and watch the world go by. In the summer they offer lessons for people and dogs in the art of stand up paddleboarding.
Tamarack Lodge
2311 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City
Tamarack Lodge, set on four acres outside Tahoe City is a slice of old Tahoe. There is an $18 per night charge per dog with a two dog maximum per room. The lodge requires all dog guests to be good citizens, no barking or aggressive behavior allowed.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
111 Country Club Dr, Incline Village, NV
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort welcomes dogs of all shapes and sizes with a daily fee of $50 per pet. This is a resort set in the heart of Incline Village and its list of amenities is long including an “Adventure Specialist” for guided outdoor and wellness activities. The specialists offer lessons in archery, hatchet throwing, line dancing, meditations, and guided hikes to name a few.
West Shore
Lake Tahoe Chalet
With limited accommodations on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore the best option for travelers is vacation rentals. Airbnb has many rentals in the Tahoma area that are dog-friendly. One good choice is the Lake Tahoe Chalet located at the end of a dead-end street next to a meadow has earned a “Guest Favorite” rating on the site.
Sugar Pine Cottage
315 Tomahawk Ave, Tahoma
The Sugar Pine Cottage vacation rental charges $25 a night per dog plus tax with a two dog maximum. Pet owners will find an “Adventures with Your Dog at Lake Tahoe” Guide waiting for them upon check-in with insider tips on all things dog friendly on the West Shore.
Further Afield: Truckee
Just a hop, skip, and jump, outside the Tahoe Basin, lies the Sierra town of Truckee. Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe welcomes up to two dogs in a room. The size limit for a dog is 80 pounds. The pet-friendly rate is $30 per day. Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe-Truckee also allows up to two dogs per room for a $75 fee for one to four nights and $125 fee for five plus nights. Springhill Suites Truckee charges a $100 per stay for up to two pets with a 75 pound weight limit.
