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A two-story motel with a balcony on the second floor, surrounded by tall evergreen trees.
A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and headboards. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds.
An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and tables, surrounded by trees and a building with large windows.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, green walls, and a painting of irises.

1. Tea Garden Lodge - Near Heavenly Gondola

Tea Garden Lodge - Near Heavenly Gondola
Lakeside Park
United States
Jennifer
AU$107
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Tea Garden Lodge - Near Heavenly Gondola
A modern kitchen with a large island, dark cabinetry, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.
A beach with clear water, sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden dining table, and bar stools.
A well-lit sign for the Gondola Residence Lodge with a stone pillar and decorative lights.

2. Gondola Lodge with Free Beach Voucher

Gondola Lodge with Free Beach Voucher
Lakeside Park
United States
Leilani
AU$318
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Gondola Lodge with Free Beach Voucher
A lakeside cabin with clear water, surrounded by tall pine trees and a sandy beach.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden building, benches, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden interior with a stone fireplace, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to a second floor.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and the ocean.

3. Camp Richardson Historic Resort

Camp Richardson Historic Resort
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Elsa
Camp Richardson Historic Resort
A dining table with plates of food and glasses of wine, set against a backdrop of a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
A large indoor swimming pool with a geometric ceiling design, surrounded by lounge chairs and a poolside area.
A reception area with a neon sign reading "Clippe," two upholstered chairs, and a wooden door with glass panels.
A casino floor with blackjack tables, gaming machines, and a large screen displaying a message.

4. Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Stateline
United States
Barbette
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wall, a balcony with a view, and a nightstand with a lamp and vase.
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with a lamp. There is a view of trees and mountains through the windows.

5. Hotel Azure

Hotel Azure
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Yizhi
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel Azure
A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, modern seating, and a large TV screen.
A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a grand piano.
A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop, surrounded by chairs and a small table.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a desk, and a window with a view of trees.

6. Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe
Heavenly Valley
United States
Ana
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe
A two-story building with a prominent 'HiMark Hotel' sign, large windows, and a stone facade.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a fireplace, a desk, and a chair.
A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a clear sky.

7. HiMark

HiMark
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Ronald Edgar Simmons
AU$112
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
HiMark
A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a line of trees.
A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view through large windows.
A cabin-style lodge with a stone chimney, wooden benches, and a view of tall trees and a body of water.
A cabin with a red exterior and green trim, surrounded by tall trees.

8. Zephyr Cove Resort

Zephyr Cove Resort
Zephyr Cove
United States
Sara
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Zephyr Cove Resort
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a microwave, an oven, and a tiled backsplash.
A snow-covered landscape with a motel named 'Apex Inn' featuring a row of cabins and a signboard.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a chair.

9. Apex Inn

Apex Inn
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Geoffrey
AU$95
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Apex Inn
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wooden chairs, and string lights.
A hotel lobby with a central chandelier, artwork on the walls, a reception desk, and a seating area.
The entrance to a steak house with a brick facade and a neon sign.
A hotel with a prominent "Golden Nugget" sign, outdoor seating area with string lights, and a Christmas tree.

10. Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Stateline
United States
Tammy
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
A snow-covered outdoor area with picnic tables and benches, a building with multiple windows, and a parking lot.
A Travel Inn with a neon sign, snow-covered ground, and a building with multiple windows.
A hotel room with a TV displaying a news broadcast, a sofa, a coffee maker, and a mini-fridge.
A room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, and patterned curtains.

11. Travel Inn

Travel Inn
South Lake Tahoe
United States
hollie
AU$116
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Travel Inn
A multi-story hotel with a 'Welcome Home' sign, a covered entrance, and a stone facade.
An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, wooden chairs, and a view of the surrounding forest.
An indoor swimming pool with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows.
A beach with kayaks lined up on the sand, a clear sky, and a calm lake in the background.

12. Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South

Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Aurora
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chaise lounge, a view of the cityscape, and a wooden accent wall.
The interior of HQ Center Bar with a visible bar area, seating, and a large illuminated sign.
A gym with treadmills, a bench, and exercise equipment. There are large windows and a TV screen.
A grand staircase leading to a dining area with a chandelier and a sign reading "The Soul".

13. Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Stateline
United States
jayson
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows.
A lodge with a covered entrance, surrounded by tall trees and well-lit pathways.
Two people walking on a sandy beach with the ocean and mountains in the background.

14. Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola

Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola
Lakeside Park
United States
Alena
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola
A clear lake with visible rocks and trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area with patterned chairs, a staircase leading to upper floors, and a large window with blinds.
A modern room with a brown leather sofa, a small table, and a patterned rug.

15. Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe

Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe
Lakeside Park
United States
Indira
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe
A person sitting by a waterfall with hiking boots and a water bottle.
A wooden cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden dining table, white chairs, and a large window with curtains.
A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with blinds.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden cabinets, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

16. Fireside Lodge

Fireside Lodge
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Andrew
AU$337
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Fireside Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden rocking chair, a small table with a lamp, and a view of the spa area.
A hotel room with a bed, a black armchair, a small table, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a bathtub with towels.
A snow-covered outdoor area with a sign for POSTMARC Hotel & spa suites.

17. POSTMARC Hotel and Spa Suites

POSTMARC Hotel and Spa Suites
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Gulnar
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
POSTMARC Hotel and Spa Suites
A stone building with two illuminated entrances, surrounded by tall pine trees.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a large mirror, and a wooden cabinet.
A stone building with a picnic table and benches, surrounded by a stone wall and greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a wooden door, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

18. Emerald Bay Lodge

Emerald Bay Lodge
Y Area
United States
Judeth
AU$175
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Emerald Bay Lodge
A building with a sign reading "Blue Lake Inn at Tahoe."
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and a covered seating area.
A sign for Blue Lake Inn at Tahoe with a mountain and water graphic, registration direction, and a parking area with cars and a stone wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a remote control, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

19. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

Bluelake Inn at Tahoe
Lakeside Park
United States
Trinity
AU$111
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Bluelake Inn at Tahoe
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a large window with a scenic view.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small seating area, and a mirror.
A sign for High Country Lodge with a snow-covered landscape and tall trees in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a telephone, a small table, and a framed picture on the wall.

20. High Country Lodge

High Country Lodge
Gardner Mountain
United States
Johanna
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
High Country Lodge
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Learn more about Emerald Bay

Hike down to the crystal-clear waters where kayakers paddle around Fannette Island, the only island in Lake Tahoe. Rangers at D.L. Bliss State Park can suggest the best viewpoints for capturing the bay's famous emerald hues.

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A calm lake surrounded by dense forests at dusk.

Top Emerald Bay Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Emerald Bay

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent
"The resort was great"
Leticia 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing place just beware you might see a bear lol other than that I fell in love and will definitely be back!"
Cristal 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Basecamp South Lake Tahoe
Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent
"Enjoyed my stay. The room was very quiet. Brew’s Brothers had delicious breakfast. I was on a cousins trip and we all had a great time."
Anne 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola

Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola

10/10 Excellent
"Property isn't a great location central to everything in South Tahoe. Very affordable, clean, lots of places to walk the dog – fairy dog, friendly in general. Staff was friendly and fun, maintenance people were friendly and accommodating, and did a great job. Great place for a summer weekend stay!"
Justin 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent
"We had a wonderful stay at Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe. The hotel was beautiful, clean, and conveniently located near everything. Our room was comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful throughout our visit. We loved the atmosphere and would definitely stay here again!"
Jaskaran 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Pepper Tree Inn

Pepper Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The price we paid was worth every penny!! The staff is awesome and easy to get ahold of. The rooms was clean and the view of the lake was fantastic!! My wife and I are already planning our next visit."
Charles 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Pepper Tree Inn
Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe

Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe

10/10 Excellent
"Great location!"
Indira 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe
Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South

Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South

10/10 Excellent
"The only thing I didn’t is the parking. You have to pay for parking."
Leyhsman 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Heavenly Village Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Heavenly Village Area

10/10 Excellent
"good breakfast, clean rooms, quiet even though it was on a main street."
Tom 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Heavenly Village Area

More cheap accommodation in Emerald Bay

Big Pines Mountain House

Big Pines Mountain House

4083 Cedar Ave South Lake Tahoe CA
AU$98
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Big Pines Mountain House
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Heavenly Village Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Heavenly Village Area

3860 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
AU$109
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Heavenly Village Area
HiMark

HiMark

3961 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
AU$112
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
HiMark
Travel Inn

Travel Inn

3536 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
AU$116
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Travel Inn
Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe

Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe

4127 Pine Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
AU$135
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe
The Americana Village

The Americana Village

3845 Pioneer Trl South Lake Tahoe CA
AU$151
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
The Americana Village

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Emerald Bay?
The best time to visit Emerald Bay is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is warm and all activities are readily available.During this period, the days are long and sunny, ideal for enjoying the bay's clear waters and scenic beauty. You'll find all the hiking trails open, boat tours operating frequently, and opportunities for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. This is also when the Vikingsholm Castle is open for tours, offering a glimpse into the area's unique history.For those who prefer a quieter experience with fewer crowds but still pleasant weather, late spring (May) and early autumn (September to early October) are also excellent choices. The water might be a bit cooler, but the landscape is stunning with wildflowers in spring or autumn colours.
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