Marriott's Timber Lodge
Residing on Highway 50 next to the California-Nevada border is the Marriott's Timber Lodge. This 473-suite resort has received an average of four out of five stars from the nearly 200 patrons who reviewed this hotel on Yelp.com, TripAdvisor.com and Expedia.com, making it one of the most popular resorts on the South Shore. The Timber Lodge is renown for its spectacular views of the lake and Heavenly Ski Resort, which is just steps away. The Heavenly scenic gondola rides, which takes riders up to a 14,000-square-foot observation deck, is also right by the Timber Lodge, as is a number of restaurants, shops and casinos. The lake is just blocks away. For those who want to stay in, the Timber Lodge offers wireless Internet access, a washer and dryer, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, pull-out sofa bed, cable television, a fireplace and a safe in each of its suites. Property amenities include a fitness center, concierge, DVD rentals and a restaurant and grill that's open for lunch and dinner.
Marriott's Timber Lodge
4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
(530) 542-6600
marriott.com
Harrah's Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino
Harrah's is a Triple A four-diamond award winning property that's just one block up from the Timber Lodge on the Nevada side of Highway 50. This award tells guests that Harrah's has been evaluated in four areas, including its exterior, public areas, guestrooms and bathrooms, and has been found by Triple A to provide beautiful, clean, superior facilities. More than 140 TripAdvisor.com travelers also gave Harrah's a rating of four point five out of five stars. This hotel offers lovely views of the lake and mountains, and in the summer the hotel provides its guests with passes to a private beach that is about four blocks away. Harrah's also participates in a tram program that allows its guests to quickly access other parts of the lake, the slopes, the nearby retail centers, and the water, snow and bike rental shops. After a hard day on the slopes and trails, Harrah's has the perfect remedy, its Reflections Day Spa, which offers Swedish massages, Roman baths and a variety of skin, health and beauty treatments. The hotel also has an ample gaming floor with slots, keno, poker and numerous table games, as well as a food court, buffet, 24-hour cafe and a steak and seafood house. Rooms are spacious, starting at 500 square feet, and contain lounging areas, hair dryers, ironing boards, mini bars and large bathrooms.
Harrah's Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino
15 Highway 50
Stateline, Nevada 89449
(800) 427-7247
harrahslaketahoe.com
Harveys Resort & Casino
Across from Harrah's is Harveys Resort & Casino, another of the South Shore's most desirable and top-rated hotels. Both hotels are owned by the Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and are connected via an underground walkway. Like its sister property, Harvey's is also a Triple A four-diamond award winning hotel. It has received an average of four out of five stars by 155 travel reviewers from TripAdvisor.com. The two hotels also share amenities, with Harrah's guests having access to Harvey's gym, lap pool and Jacuzzi, which are open year-round, and Harvey's guests having access to Harrah's indoor pool and special rates and Reflections Spa. Harvey's guests also receive passes to the private lakeside beach, and have a shuttle that will take them to popular recreational activities. Harvey's also contains a comparable gaming floor, along with some famous restaurants and entertainment venues, including the Hard Rock Cafe, Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo, the Improv and its famous summer concert series, which is held outside among the large pine trees. Nearly all of Harvey's 740 rooms are newly remodeled with modern decor.
Harveys Resort & Casino
18 Highway 50
Stateline, Nevada 89449
(800) 786-8208
harveystahoe.com
