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Where to stay for a wedding in Lake Tahoe

Hotels and areas that work for wedding guests in North & South Lake Tahoe, how to get there and around, and how to book rooms for your group.

Hotels guests like in Lake Tahoe

From the most affordable to the most special.

Tahoe City$$$

Basecamp Tahoe City

Fun, relaxed hotel near the lake.

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Stateline$$$

Edgewood Tahoe Resort

Lakefront lodge with a golf course.

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Northstar$$$

The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe

Mid-mountain resort with ski-in access.

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Map of hotels and restaurants

Areas guests will spend time in

  • Tahoe City
    Hotels: Basecamp Tahoe City · 3 restaurants on our list
  • Stateline
    Hotels: Edgewood Tahoe Resort · 1 restaurant on our list
  • Northstar
    Hotels: The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
  • West Shore
    2 restaurants on our list
  • Truckee
    2 restaurants on our list
  • South Lake Tahoe
    2 restaurants on our list
  • Incline Village
    1 restaurant on our list
  • Carnelian Bay
    1 restaurant on our list

Getting there and around

Arriving: Reno-Tahoe (RNO) is about 1 hour away. Sacramento (SMF) is 2 hours.

  • A car is essential. North and South Shore are about an hour apart.
  • Carry chains in winter. Mountain passes can require them.
  • Emerald Bay traffic is heavy on summer weekends. Go early.
  • TART Connect offers free on-demand rides around North Lake Tahoe.

Booking rooms for your wedding group

  • Most guests come in high season (June to September, December to March for snow). Set up a room block or share hotel picks 9 to 12 months ahead, because good rooms go first.
  • Keep guests in one or two areas if you can. Shared shuttles and meeting points get much easier.
  • Guests here mostly need a car or a driver. Staying close to the venue, or booking a wedding-night shuttle, saves a lot of late-night stress.
  • Ask hotels for a group rate with no attrition penalty, a cut-off date about 30 to 60 days before the wedding, and free delivery of welcome bags.

More detail in our guide to setting up a wedding room block. Guests can estimate their trip with the guest budget calculator.

Questions guests ask

Where should wedding guests stay in Lake Tahoe?

Good bases are Stateline, Northstar and Tahoe City. Hotels on our list include Edgewood Tahoe Resort (Stateline), The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe (Northstar) and Basecamp Tahoe City (Tahoe City).

Do wedding guests need a car in Lake Tahoe?

Mostly yes. A car is essential. North and South Shore are about an hour apart. Carry chains in winter. Mountain passes can require them. Emerald Bay traffic is heavy on summer weekends. Go early. TART Connect offers free on-demand rides around North Lake Tahoe.

Which airport should guests fly into for Lake Tahoe?

Reno-Tahoe (RNO) is about 1 hour away. Sacramento (SMF) is 2 hours.

When should guests book their hotel in Lake Tahoe?

Most guests come in high season (June to September, December to March for snow). Set up a room block or share hotel picks 9 to 12 months ahead, because good rooms go first.

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