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South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe

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Terrace/patio

1. Hotel Marina Riviera

Hotel Marina Riviera
4.0 star property
Big Bear Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great Lake view, excellent amenities."
United States
Jose A
The price is ₹10,161
₹14,747 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hotel Marina Riviera
Outdoor dining

2. Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe

Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
3.5 star property
South Lake Tahoe
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place, very close to everything. "
United States
Rally
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
Terrace/patio

3. Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
Lake San Marcos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,855 reviews)
"Great relaxing getaway !"
United States
Tracy
The price is ₹10,540
₹14,505 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Lakehouse Resort
Exterior

4. The Landing Resort & Spa

The Landing Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
Lakeside Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean room, right by the beach."
United States
Christopher
The price is ₹19,657
₹29,405 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Landing Resort & Spa
Indoor/outdoor pool

5. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4.0 star property
Heavenly Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (4,355 reviews)
"Overall a great family friendly place to stay"
United States
Vishal
The price is ₹8,805
₹15,894 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
BBQ/picnic Area

6. Big Bear Frontier

Big Bear Frontier
3.0 star property
Big Bear Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel. I will definitely be back."
United States
Jennifer
Big Bear Frontier
Beach

7. Crown Motel

Crown Motel
2.0 star property
Kings Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,056 reviews)
"Cute motel, amazing location by the lake, and overall very comfortable! We’d definitely stay there again!"
United States
Jocelyn
The price is ₹10,565
₹12,672 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Crown Motel
Exterior

8. The Chateau at Lake La Quinta

The Chateau at Lake La Quinta
3.5 star property
La Quinta
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"I loved that beautiful place!"
United States
Andres
The price is ₹7,454
₹11,247 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
The Chateau at Lake La Quinta
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Outdoor pool

9. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
2.5 star property
South Lake Tahoe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Good hotel"
United States
Wimonrat
The price is ₹10,507
₹12,150 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
Beach/ocean view

10. Big Bear Lakefront Lodge

Big Bear Lakefront Lodge
2.0 star property
Big Bear Central
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean staff was helpful"
United States
Rebecca
The price is ₹6,181
₹7,453 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Big Bear Lakefront Lodge
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Top California Hotel Reviews

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The shuttle to and from Disneyland was great! 10/10 stay"
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Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

How much do lakeside hotels in California cost?
Lakeside hotels in California range between ₹7,453 and ₹29,405 per night. This means you can prepare for a getaway near the water at a price that won't stretch the budget. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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What is there to do in California near my lakeside hotel?
No matter your interests, there are many ways to spend your time in California. If you're headed to Los Angeles, drop by L.A. Live, Peacock Theatre and California Science Centre. Taking off to San Diego County? San Diego Zoo, Coronado Beach and San Diego Civic Theatre are popular sights here.