Beach Retreat & Lodge At Tahoe South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe
About the Hotel
Beach Retreat & Lodge At Tahoe - Lakefront Resort with Private Beach, Marina, and Mountain Views
Located directly on the southern shores of Lake Tahoe, this 3-star South Lake Tahoe hotel features a private beach, full-service marina, and panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Beach Retreat & Lodge At Tahoe includes multiple dining venues: the waterfront Boathouse on the Pier, a seasonal Tiki Hut Bar, and Sidelines Sports Pub. The marina rents kayaks, paddleboards, powerboats, pedal boats, sailboats, and jet skis through Action Watersports, plus beach cabanas, lounge chairs, and umbrellas. Guest rooms offer patios or balconies with garden or partial lake views, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. The property provides ski lockers, boot dryers, and direct access to winter activities at Heavenly Mountain Resort, featuring 94 trails and three terrain parks. The Beach Retreat sits 0.3 miles from Bijou Municipal Golf Course and 0.5 miles from Ski Run Marina. Transportation connections include a one-hour drive to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, two hours to Sacramento, and three hours to San Francisco.
Beach Retreat & Lodge At Tahoe: Pros
- Private marina with comprehensive water sports equipment rentals - Waterfront dining options with Mount Tallac sunset views - Direct beach access with cabana and lounger service - Year-round activities from summer watersports to winter skiing
Beach Retreat & Lodge At Tahoe: Cons
- One-hour drive from nearest airport - Tiki Bar operates seasonally only
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Ski storage
- Elevator
- ATM/Cash machine
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Pet amenities available
- Ski equipment rental
- Laundry
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Jacuzzi
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Patio
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
My stay at the Beach Retreat and Lodge was a mixed bag. The location is ideal with direct beach access, but the atmosphere can be quite rowdy, especially on weekends, which detracted from the peaceful experience I hoped for. While it boasts beautiful views and offers various amenities, the noise levels and lack of management oversight were significant drawbacks. It was a decent experience but not quite what I expected.