Luxury hotels in Lake Tahoe

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Lake Tahoe. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Edgewood Tahoe Resort Stateline, United States

  

  Resort. Facing the beachfront, Edgewood Tahoe Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Stateline and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and private beach area. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking resort has a hot tub and evening entertainment. All units in the resort are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer. At Edgewood Tahoe Resort you will find a restaurant serving American and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for hiking and skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at the accommodation. Staff at Edgewood Tahoe Resort are available to provide guidance at the 24-hour front desk. Lakeside Beach is 600 metres from the resort, while Tahoe Queen is 2.6 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $3567.

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• 2 Desolation Hotel South Lake Tahoe, United States

  

  Hotel. Set in South Lake Tahoe, 800 metres from Lakeside Beach, Desolation Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a hot tub. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Desolation Hotel provides certain units with pool views, and all rooms come with a balcony. The units feature a wardrobe. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around South Lake Tahoe, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Tahoe Queen is 2 km from Desolation Hotel, while Washoe Meadows State Park is 13 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $2456.

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• 3 The Landing Resort and Spa South Lake Tahoe, United States

  

  Resort. Located near Heavenly Village Ski Resort, The Landing Resort and Spa offers free transportation to the Heavenly Village and Casinos. Rooms include a 55-inch wall-mounted LCD TV and plush terry bathrobes. Spacious guest rooms feature a stone gas fireplace, a Keurig coffee machine, and a refrigerator. The marbled bathrooms include heated floors, free toiletries, and slippers. Select room have heated toilet seats and spa tub. A full service spa is on-site at The Landing Resort and Spa. A rooftop terrace, fire pits and a lake-view patio are available. A fitness centre, hot tub and a heated swimming pool are also featured for guest use. Free snowboard and ski storage is provided, and a gift shop is offered. The Landing Lakeside Dining is a premier South Lake Tahoe destination, offering an elevated yet relaxed lakeside experience. Thoughtfully refreshed design elements enhance its intimate shoreline setting, with warm textures, layered lighting, and comfortable seating flowing seamlessly to a firepit-lined patio. The seasonal menu features unique, upscale dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour, crafted from locally sourced ingredients and regionally inspired flavors, perfectly paired with an award-winning wine program and handcrafted cocktails Sand Harbor State Park is 30 minutes’ drive from the resort. Edgewood Golf Club is 10 minutes’ walk away. Squaw Ski Resort is 1 hours’ drive from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $1586.

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• 4 The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Truckee, United States

  

  Hotel. Featuring ski-in/ski-out access at Northstar California, this luxurious Lake Tahoe resort offers a spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools and 5 restaurants. Kings Beach on Lake Tahoe is 15 minutes' drive away. Along with a gas fireplace, all rooms include a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a private, marble bathroom. Styled with plush white linens, every room has modern furniture and lodge-inspired accents. The newly-renovated signature restaurant, Manzanita, serves California cuisine. The Living Room Lodge, Montesa, Cantina Moderna and Topgolf Swing Suites feature local fare and drinks in a comfortable atmosphere. Body scrubs, body wraps and massages are just some of the treatments available at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Lake Tahoe. Guests can relax in the hot tub after using the on-site fitness center. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 50-minutes’ drive away from The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $2182.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!