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Front of property – evening/night
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1. Tahoe North Shore Lodge

Tahoe North Shore Lodge
Carnelian Bay
United States
matthew
€104
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Tahoe North Shore Lodge
Front of property
Outdoor pool
BBQ/picnic Area
Lobby

2. Firelite Lodge

Firelite Lodge
Kings Beach
United States
Kirandeep
€96
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Firelite Lodge
Lake view
Sun deck
Condo, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | In-room dining
Outdoor spa tub

3. Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
Kings Beach
United States
Andrew
€146
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge
Mountain view
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

4. Stevenson's Inn

Stevenson's Inn
Brockway Vista
United States
Chase W
€92
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stevenson's Inn
Lounge
Exterior
Family Cabin, Ensuite (Double Studio 11-12)
Luxury Cabin, Ensuite, Garden View (King Studio 9-10)

5. Cedar Glen Lodge

Cedar Glen Lodge
Tahoe Vista
United States
Eileen
€184
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Cedar Glen Lodge
Lobby sitting area
Business centre
Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Front of property

6. Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge
Truckee
United States
Robert
€124
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Truckee Donner Lodge
Property entrance
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Living room

7. Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Northstar
United States
Wayne A
€166
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
View from property
Front of property
Room
Front of property

8. Pepper Tree Inn

Pepper Tree Inn
Downtown Tahoe City
United States
Kathleen
€105
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Pepper Tree Inn
Exterior detail
Casino
Restaurant
Deluxe Double Room #6

9. Border House at Crystal Bay Casino

Border House at Crystal Bay Casino
Crystal Bay
United States
Jon
€201
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Border House at Crystal Bay Casino
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Living area

10. One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe
Northstar
United States
Claudia
€157
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe
Beach
Sports court
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Classic Studio - Mountainside) | Living area
Property grounds

11. Franciscan Lakeside Lodge

Franciscan Lakeside Lodge
Tahoe Vista
United States
Rebecca
€155
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Franciscan Lakeside Lodge
Exterior detail
Sauna
Bar (on property)
Exterior

12. evo Hotel Tahoe City

evo Hotel Tahoe City
Downtown Tahoe City
United States
Jessica
€134
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
evo Hotel Tahoe City
Bar (on property)
Sun deck
Reception
Front of property

13. Basecamp Tahoe City

Basecamp Tahoe City
Downtown Tahoe City
United States
Cory
€130
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Basecamp Tahoe City
Front of property
Indoor wedding
Outdoor spa tub
Mountain view

14. The Village at Palisades Tahoe

The Village at Palisades Tahoe
The Village At Palisades Tahoe
United States
Juan
€155
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor dining
Lobby sitting area

15. Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe
Truckee
United States
Manuel
€150
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe
Exterior
Exterior
Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette | Living area
Outdoor spa tub

16. Olympic Village Inn

Olympic Village Inn
Olympic Valley
United States
Leocadio de
€129
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Olympic Village Inn
Pool
Exterior
Restaurant
Fireplace

17. Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Truckee
United States
SULTAN
€152
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Terrace/patio

18. Mother Nature's Inn

Mother Nature's Inn
Downtown Tahoe City
United States
Michael
€217
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Mother Nature's Inn
Sauna
Reception
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

19. Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley
The Village At Palisades Tahoe
United States
Charisse
€137
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
BBQ/picnic Area
Room

20. The Inn at Truckee

The Inn at Truckee
Truckee
United States
Evelyn
€138
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Inn at Truckee
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Where to stay in Carnelian Bay

Find the best Carnelian Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Carnelian Woods

While Carnelian Woods may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like North Tahoe Regional Park and North Tahoe Marina.

Cedar Flat

While Cedar Flat isn't home to many top sights, Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and North Tahoe Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

Stay near popular Carnelian Bay attractions

beach near Carnelian Woods

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Carnelian Woods during your trip to Carnelian Bay? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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Learn more about Carnelian Bay

Lakefront cabins offer prime access to North Lake Tahoe's pristine waters for summer swimming and boating adventures. Winter visitors can hit the slopes at nearby Northstar resort or explore snowshoe trails through quiet pine forests.

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Top Carnelian Bay Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe

Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe

8/10 Good
"Room itself was nice. Staff very friendly. Parking was limited late at night. Property as a whole is older."
tiffany 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe
The Coachman Hotel

The Coachman Hotel

8/10 Good
"The beds was 3 out of 5. I’m a side sleeper and it was hard for me. Nice vibe overall. Needs some maintenance upkeep in the bathroom. Bathroom door so tight you had to step in the shower to close the door"
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
The Coachman Hotel
Gold Dust West Carson City

Gold Dust West Carson City

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, restaurant in hotel excellent food and service"
Charles 4-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Gold Dust West Carson City
Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

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

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay . Easy check in"
Hannah 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination
3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club

3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club

10/10 Excellent
"Staff are nice specially oscar very friendly guy ,i will recommend this to my friend.!"
Manuel 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club
evo Hotel Tahoe City

evo Hotel Tahoe City

10/10 Excellent
"Once I got my bearings this turned out to be a pretty sweet spot. Having the hotel, restaurant, bar, retail and rental stores all right there is unique."
Chad 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
evo Hotel Tahoe City
Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

10/10 Excellent
"Convenient location, easy parking."
Trinity 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

More cheap stays in Carnelian Bay

Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe

Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe

4127 Pine Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
€82
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (2,107 reviews)
Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe
Hardman House Inn & Suites

Hardman House Inn & Suites

917 N Carson St Carson City NV
€83
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (1,031 reviews)
Hardman House Inn & Suites
Big Pines Mountain House

Big Pines Mountain House

4083 Cedar Ave South Lake Tahoe CA
€85
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Big Pines Mountain House
The Carson City Plaza Hotel and Event Center

The Carson City Plaza Hotel and Event Center

803 South Carson Street Carson City NV
€89
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
The Carson City Plaza Hotel and Event Center
Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge

10527 Cold Stream Rd Truckee CA
€124
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
Truckee Donner Lodge
The Inn at Truckee

The Inn at Truckee

11506 Deerfield Dr Truckee CA
€138
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,018 reviews)
The Inn at Truckee

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Carnelian Bay?
Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort, located 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from the heart of Carnelian Bay, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your trip to the area are Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe and Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Carnelian Bay.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Carnelian Bay has to offer?
Villa Tahoelakken Beach Access! Pets Allowed Hot Tub Lake Views!: This holiday home rental outside of Carnelian Bay is located on the beach, and has a fireplace, a balcony and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 10 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. It offers a garden, an arcade/games room and 1 hot tub so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. See all vacation rentals in Carnelian Bay.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Carnelian Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Carnelian Bay.
What's the best dog-friendly accommodation option in Carnelian Bay?
Tahoe North Shore Lodge is a top dog-friendly option for your stay. Lakeview Chalet in Carnelian Bay is another good option for you and your pet. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Carnelian Bay.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Carnelian Bay?
Lake Escape is a top affittacamere with a pool, free self-parking and laundry facilities. View all hotels with pools in Carnelian Bay.
What's it like staying in Carnelian Bay?
Visitors to Carnelian Bay will definitely enjoy the lakeside setting. Tourists can also enjoy the city's forests, ski areas and bars. A top sight in the area is Palisades Tahoe. In Carnelian Bay, there are 358 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Carnelian Bay.
What should I do while I'm visiting Carnelian Bay?
A couple of favourite places to visit are Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Agate Bay. Additionally, you'll find Palisades Tahoe in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Carnelian Bay guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Carnelian Bay?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are December and February, with an average of -1°C. The snowiest months in Carnelian Bay are March, February, January and April, with each month seeing an average of 103 cm of snowfall.

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