About Heavenly

A striking ski resort on the California-Nevada border in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is a brilliant destination for keen adventurers of all ages. The dramatic Sierra Nevada Mountains promise spectacular views and challenging runs for skiers, snowboarders and intrepid trekkers, whilst idyllic Lake Tahoe is a wonderful watersports haven. Accommodation options range from simple inns to indulgent mountain lodges, with the best places to stay in Heavenly boasting spas, swimming pools and even a private golf course.

Scattered across both sides of the state border, Heavenly’s hottest spots are geared towards skiing in the snowy winter and outdoorsy exploring during the summer. Spend your days kayaking, rafting, sailing and swimming, or play tennis and golf in the warmer months. There are also a plethora of trails for mountain bikers, hikers and wildlife spotters to follow through towering forests of pine trees. Unwind in the spa after big days of discovery, or enjoy tours and tastings at nearby breweries.

Heavenly’s main attraction is undoubtedly the ski resort, which boasts a broad range of runs ideal for beginners, intermediate skiers and experienced winter sports enthusiasts. This is a terrific place to learn to ski, and it’s hugely popular with families — who are well catered for at many of the best places to stay in Heavenly.

The Best Places to Stay in Heavenly

For an Intimate B&B

  • 7 Seas Inn is an appealing, owner-run spot between Lake Tahoe and Heavenly. Choose from 16 guest rooms, some of which have twin beds for friends or families. The vibe is friendly and laid-back, and there's outdoor seating as well as a small hot tub in the garden. The gourmet breakfasts are top-notch.
  • Heavenly Valley Lodge offers an affordable and intimate base just a block from Lake Tahoe. The 13 cabin-style rooms feature handwoven textiles and crackling fireplaces as well as useful kitchenettes. There are bunk beds for kids and large, inviting gardens. Small and relaxed.
  • Alder Inn is a family-run property just five minutes from Lake Tahoe. The small garden offers a swimming pool, hot tub, BBQ area and seating amongst the towering pines. Simple, charming and welcoming, with only 24 rooms. Some of the area's best restaurants are a stroll away.
  • PlayPark Lodge is a welcoming 13-room inn with cosy interiors. Some rooms have spa baths, fireplaces and additional bunk beds. Tranquil, private and equally well-suited to couples, friends or families.

For Outdoorsy Explorers

  • The Deerfield Lodge at Heavenly offers a contemporary take on the traditional alpine lodge. Set amidst woodland just a few minutes from Lake Tahoe, the property is spacious and comfortable, with easy access to an endless array of outdoorsy activities, and a nature-focused feel. Rooms come with kitchenettes, making this a good pick for independent-minded travellers.
  • Black Bear Lodge is a brilliant mountain retreat, with private cabins as well as rooms in the main lodge. Think stone fireplaces, wooden beams and ingulent bathrooms. Ideal for nature lovers looking to explore the area. Hire kayaks, go rafting or follow the lodge's suggested scenic trekking routes.
  • Station House Inn is a lodge-style hotel with a retro feel. Perfect for active explorers, the hotel promises great hikes, skiing, and watersports after hearty breakfasts. Return to unwind in the pool or by the fire. For a glorious alpine feel.
  • The Landing Resort & Spa sits right on Lake Tahoe, making it a top choice for watersports enthusiasts. There's an outdoor pool and spa onsite, as well as opportunities to stroll along the private beach, or try kayaking, rafting, swimming, sailing, cycling and trekking. Expect epic views.
  • Hotel Azure is ideal for an active break, very near to Lake Tahoe, with spacious, modern rooms, a games room, pool and efficient concierge team who can help to organise all manner of adventures. For outdoorsy families, couples or groups. Also affordable.

For Families

  • Heavenly Valley Townhouses offers a selection of two and three-bedroom houses, with modern kitchens, fireplaces, a ski locker, hot tub and shared swimming pool in pretty gardens. Ideal for family or group trips. There are just 15 townhouses, so the vibe is appealingly laid-back. With direct ski resort access.
  • Marriott's Timber Lodge is made up to 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments with spacious living areas and kitchens. The complex includes a pool, hot tub, restaurant, games room and fun kids club. There's even a den for teens to hang out. Great for the whole family.
  • The Ridge at Tahoe overlooks Lake Tahoe from the Sierra Nevada Ridge. Ideal for those seeking easy access to the slopes, the hotel also has three tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools and a great restaurant. There's heaps for guests of all ages, including family suites and kids' activities.
  • Grand Residences by Marriott promises studios and multi-room residences with options for all group sizes. With a kids club, outdoor pool, gym, spa and restaurant onsite, this is an excellent family pick. It's also just a short stroll to the gondola which whisks you up to Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort.
  • Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel has chic two-bedroom suites, ideal for families with little ones. Expect private terraces, an indoor pool, hot tub, gym and restaurant, as well as a lovely location between Lake Tahoe and the Heavenly Mountain Resort gondola. There's a day camp for kids and happy hour soft drinks & snacks.

For Groups

  • Basecamp Hotel is an appealingly affordable group holiday choice, with modern white, grey and orange interiors, an inviting shared sitting room and café-bar serving craft beers and wholesome fare. Bunk beds or twin rooms are fun for trips with friends. Families are also welcome. Very trendy.
  • The Coachman Hotel has been transformed from a mid-century mountain motel to a hip boutique lodge. Enjoy design-led rooms with Apple TVs and flexible confgirations for couples or groups of friends. Kick back in the outdoor pool and hot tub, before gathering around the fire pit for craft beers — or artisanal coffee — and chats. Swish and sociable.

For a Luxury Resort

  • Edgewood Tahoe Resort occupies one of the finest positions on Lake Tahoe, with contemporary rooms featuring private terraces and beautiful views. Boasting an 18-hole golf course, indulgent spa, fine dining, watersports and access to excellent skiing, this is a terrific resort choice for both winter and summer holidays. Families are welcome.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR HOLIDAY COTTAGE

  • If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

  • Fly to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, just an hour's drive from Tahoe City.
  • California is brilliant for a road trip! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
  • Expect warm summers and very cold winters. Come between December and March for great snow, or between June and September for outdoor activities on Lake Tahoe in the sunshine.

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The best hotels in Heavenly

Heavenly Valley Lodge

Heavenly (California)

Intimate owner-run lodge surrounded by parkland a block from Lake Tahoe. Cosy and inviting cabin-style rooms feature fireplaces, wood and rock features; all have kitchenettes and family rooms include bunk beds. Large gardens are home to patio, deck and outdoor furniture. Great for outdoor lovers.

  • Back to Nature - Lake Tahoe offers 300 days of sun a year, crystal clear lakes, snow-peaked mountains, vast forests and stunning natural scenery
  • Skiing - Heavenly Valley Ski Resort shuttle picks up and drops off guests in front of the property and takes them directly to the slopes
  • Active Holiday - Every outdoor activity imagineable is on offer; gliding, riding, skydiving, parasailing, paddle boarding, sledding & tubing
  • Value chic - A super affordable and comfortable base from which to explore this amazing region
from $67 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Basecamp Hotel

Heavenly (California)

A totally unique boutique hotel right on Lake Tahoe. The perfect mix of modern convenience and rustic-chic. White on white decor with bold splashes of colour and contrasting metal and wood. Craft beers and wholesome food- the perfect après-ski.

  • Fishing - The hotel will happily advise you about the best fishing on the many local lakes.
  • Lively
  • Designer
  • Barefoot Luxury
from $122 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Azure

Heavenly (California)

A modern mountain retreat set by Lake Tahoe, just minutes from Heavenly Mountain Resort. Spacious rooms have a rustic chic feel with wood-panelled walls contrasting with floor-to-ceiling windows. With a games room, pool, and an efficient concierge team - this is a perfect base for an active break.

  • Families - This is perfect family holiday material with a large pool and games room on site plus endless activities in the region
  • Active Holiday - The region is perfect for an active stay with ski resorts, nature parks for hikes, and the lake for watersports
  • Great walks - This is stunning walking and hiking country
  • Kayaking - Take a guided kayak tour on Lake Tahoe
from $135 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Alder Inn

Heavenly (California)

Family-owned and run inn located 5 mins from the lake and connected to the slopes by free shuttle. Rooms are cosy and comfortable with homely decor. A small garden offers a large pool, hot tub and outdoor seating amongst mature pine trees. Some of the area's best restaurants are walking distance.

  • Active Holiday - You are spoilt for choice for outdoor activites; there's riding, golf, lake cruises, hiking, mountain biking and wild swimming
  • Sights nearby - Visit Vikingsholm Castle in Emerald Bay, considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the United States
  • Great walks - The summer months offer great hiking through prairies of wildflowers and pine forests with stunning lake and mountain views
  • Swimming Pool - The large heated outdoor swimming pool is open between spring and fall
from $147 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Ridge at Tahoe

Heavenly (Nevada)

Resting on the Sierra Nevada Ridge overlooking Lake Tahoe, this ski resort has great access to the slopes. Rooms and apartments are spacious, modern in design and with all mod-cons. Hungry Bear Restaurant and the Deli are open for all. Three tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools and ski paradise.

  • Sailing - In the summer months the lake is open to watersports from the jetty.
  • Tennis - Tennis courts are avalailable for all.
  • Great walks - Through town or around Lake Tahoe.
  • Local markets - Heavenly Village.
from $160 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Coachman Hotel

Heavenly (California)

Mid-century mountain motel transformed into hip boutique lodge. Easy walking distance from the lake, slopes, restaurants and sites. Enjoy design-led rooms, Apple TV, outdoor pool in summer, hot tub in winter and artisan coffee or craft beers around the fire pit. Laid-back outdoor adventure base.

  • City Style - In an area dominated by classic mountain properties, the paired-back, contemporary clean aesthetic will appeal to savvy guests
  • Groups - The three-bedroom suite is a fab option for groups of friends travelling together looking to socialise after a day outdoors
  • Business meetings - Works as an alternative co-working space, casual off-site or relaxed meeting location
  • Sights nearby - Guests receive complimentary access to Lakeside Park Beach with volleyball, picnic tables, kayaking and jet ski
from $170 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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PlayPark Lodge

Heavenly (California)

A welcoming inn with a laid-back friendly feel. Homely rooms feature cosy schemes, plush furnishings and contemporary luxe-style decor; some come with spa baths and fireplaces. The yard and spacious plot have outdoor furniture. Works equally well for couples, friends or families.

  • Active Holiday - Spend days outdoors all year round with skiing, snowboarding, boating, riding, hiking, hot air ballooning and paragliding
  • Families - The well-designed family rooms come with a double bed and cosy bunk beds that will work for kids of all ages
  • Whirlpool Bathtub - The King and Queen Suites come with spa baths and gas fireplaces
  • Lakeside - It's a 10 minute drive to Lake Tahoe
from $175 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Black Bear Lodge

Heavenly (California)

This chic mountain retreat is located in South Lake Tahoe. The hotel offers private cabins and a lodge with rooms. The modern interiors have stone wall features and wooden beams which add an alpine feel, plus cosy fireplaces for warming up after long walks; the perfect spot for a hideaway holiday.

  • Back to Nature - Set in the between Lake Tahoe and the mountains, this hotel makes a beautiful back-to-nature retreat
  • Families - Families are well-catered to here, with self-catering cabins that have multiple bedrooms
  • Local exploring - With the lake and the mountains close by, there is lots to explore local to the hotel
  • Kayaking - Explore Lake Tahoe on a kayaking excursion, great for a family day out. Rent kayaks from the hotel
from $179 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Landing Resort & Spa

Heavenly (California)

In Heavenly Village Ski Resort this contemporary hotel with a private beach on Tahoe Lake offers spacious, comfortable rooms with access to an outdoor pool and spa. You can watch the view from the rooftop next to a fire pit. You won't be disappointed; it's a serene, stunning location. Plenty to do!

  • Lakeside - Private lakeside beach, as well as the private pool.
  • Views - Stunning views of South Tahoe Lake.
  • Kayaking - Possible from Lakeside Marina.
  • Secluded setting
from $180 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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7 Seas Inn at Tahoe

Heavenly (California)

Homely owner-run inn located between Lake Tahoe and Heavenly. Return to contemporary cosy rooms after a day outdoors; all feature wood floors and modern muted palette while some have fireplaces. The pleasant garden offers relaxed outdoor seating plus a small hot tub. Laid-back affordable base.

  • Active Holiday - Whether staying in summer or winter there are endless outdoor activities available - on land, air and water
  • Sailing
  • Lakeside
  • Great walks
from $202 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Deerfield Lodge at Heavenly

Heavenly (California)

A contemporary take on a traditional Alpine lodge. Set on a wooded plot a few blocks from Lake Tahoe, all rooms feature large well-equipped kitchenettes, gas fires and balconies. There's lots of outdoor furniture for the warm months. Spacious, modern & extremely comfortable. Great for long stays.

  • Back to Nature - Surrounded by big gardens and atmospheric pine trees, with Lake Tahoe at walking distance, this is a fab nature-facing retreat
  • Active Holiday - Lake Tahoe delivers outdoor activities all year round; come for mountain biking & kayaking in the summer or winter sports
  • Great walks - One of the best ways to explore the lake is to walk around its perimetre, stopping for swims at sandy beaches along the way
  • Minimum Stay - There is a two night minimum stay
from $210 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel

Heavenly (California)

Comprehensive all-suite family-friendly resort with super location near both Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Mountain Resort gondola. Spacious well-equipped accommodation plus great facilities - indoor pool, hot tub, gym and restaurant - makes for a comfortable base for outdoor exploring all year round.

  • Active Holiday - Lake Tahoe offers every outdoor activity imagineable from skiing, snowmobiling and tubing to parasailing, watersports & fishing
  • Families - Every room type at the property is a two-room suite, providing an affordable and perfect set-up for families of all ages
  • Restaurant - The casual dining American restaurant serves light meals made with fresh locally sourced ingredients. There's also a cafe bar
  • Swimming Pool - The large heated indoor pool with mountain views will apeal to children and adults alike. There is also a whirlpool hot tub
from $236 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Grand Residences by Marriott - Lake Tahoe

Heavenly

Luxury holiday resort walking distance to the gondola. Classic and contemporary rooms, studios and residences provide very comfortable accommodation for all group sizes - many have full kitchens. Impressive facilities for all the family; enjoy a kid's club, outdoor pool, gym, spa and restaurant.

  • Child friendly - There are kids programs for all ages from toddler to teens. Activities include guided hikes, arts & crafts, hot cocoa and games
  • Skiing - It's a very short stroll to the gondola which takes you up to Heavenly Mountain Resort for world-class skiing and snow-boarding
  • Families - Multi-room residences offer the perfect home-away-from-home with large kitchens, cosy fireplaces and lots of space for downtime
  • Active Holiday - Enjoy endless outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing, watersports, mountain biking, hiking, river rafting and sailing
from $243 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Station House Inn

Heavenly (LAKE TAHOE)

A charming lodge-style hotel perfectly placed to access Lake Tahoe's ski resorts and beach. Well-appointed rooms have a retro feel with green-tiled bathrooms and rustic decor. Outdoors is a large pool and a year-round hot tub. Hearty breakfasts are served to set you up for a day outdoors.

  • Active Holiday - With a beautiful alpine lake, private beach, and ski resort on the doorstep there are numerous activities year round
  • Great walks - Take long walks in Emerald Bay State Park and admire the spectacular views
  • Swimming Pool - Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Traditional
from $285 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Marriott's Timber Lodge

Heavenly

Luxurious holiday resort made up of rooms and spacious 1, 2 and 3-bedroom villas. Contemporary glam decor combines a fresh colour palette and plush furnishings. Adjacent to the gondola, on-site facilities include a pool, hot tub, restaurant, games room and kids' club. Perfect for all the family.

  • Families - Fully-equipped kitchens and large living areas - plus special kid's activities - make this great for families of all ages
  • Skiing - Take the gondola on site up to Heavenly Mountain Resort to world-class skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and sledging
  • Child friendly - The Clubhouse features a log cabin playhouse, rock climbing wall, books and games while The Den is designed for teens
  • Active Holiday - Well-located for outdoor activities all year round including mountain biking, hiking, watersports, fishing and riding
from $289 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Heavenly Valley Townhouses

Heavenly

Beautifully decorated two and three-bedroom luxury townhouses with direct ski resort access. Each house features a full modern kitchen, washer-drier, fireplaces, jacuzzi and ski locker. Modern and glam homely decor combines with traditional wooden touches. Enjoy the outdoor pool and pretty gardens.

  • Skiing - The property is walking distance to Heavenly Valley Ski Resort; it's so close you can even pop back to your townhouse for lunch
  • Active Holiday - A fantastic base for snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking and lake-based activities all year round
  • Families - Super comfortable well-designed home-away-from-homes that comfortably fit all the family
  • Sailing - Get some friends together and book the party boat for a fun day out on the amazing Lake Tahoe
from $345 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Edgewood Tahoe Resort

Heavenly (Nevada)

A luxury hotel enjoying one of the finest positions on Lake Tahoe. Contemporary rooms feature plenty of wood and glass, gas fireplaces and each has a private terrace. With its own 18-hole golf course, a supremely indulgent spa, and an unbeatable location - it doesn't get much better than this.

  • Luxury - With fine dining, a spoiling spa, indulgent bedrooms, and its own golf course - nothing is amiss here
  • Back to Nature - Set on the southern shore of Lake Tahoe with breathtaking mountain and lake views
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor pool
  • Secluded setting
from $359 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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