10 Top-Rated Resorts in North Lake Tahoe

June 14, 2023 Phylicia Berquist

Discover the best Resorts in North Lake Tahoe including Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, Crown Motel - Kings Beach, Red Wolf Lodge at Squaw Valley, Tahoe Sands Resort, Granlibakken Tahoe, Donner Lake Village, Hyatt Residence Club Lake Tahoe, High Sierra Lodge, Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort, Northstar California Resort, Meeks Bay Resort.
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1. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV 89451-9305
Excellent
61%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3841 reviews

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

Hyatt Lake Tahoe is the perfect destination for any season! Set on Lake Tahoe’s north shore with 500 feet of private, lakefront beach, the resort's prime location is just 35 miles to Reno/Tahoe Int’l Airport; 40 miles to South Lake Tahoe Airport. The 422 guestrooms, including 24 lakeside cottages, have been decorated with natural pine, distressed wood, and leather furnishings, reflecting the setting with autumn colors of moss, brick red and wheat. Included in our Lake Tahoe resort's is Stillwater Spa and Salon offering 16 beautiful treatment rooms and a 24-hour Grand Lodge Casino.

Great Hotel and Location

Reviewed By richardan2nio

Such a great Hotel! Location is amazing and staff was very friendly. Stayed in the cottages by water and surpassed any expectations. Would definitely stay here again. One small thing would be to have more food options for onsite.

2. Crown Motel - Kings Beach

8200 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA 96143 1 (530) 546-3388
Excellent
34%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 293 reviews

Crown Motel - Kings Beach

Welcome to Crown Motel, proud to be your "Home Away From Home" for over half a century. The Crown Motel is a family-focused, lakefront property on the banks of Lake Tahoe in the charming mountain town of Kings Beach. It was originally built in the mid-1950’s and is currently being renovated to highlight its breathtaking views, fascinating history and renowned reputation for being a welcoming and convivial gathering place. Centrally located in North Lake Tahoe, Crown Motel is located minutes away from skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, golfing, casinos and all that North Lake Tahoe has to offer.

Crown Motel Family Resort Lake Tahoe

Reviewed By 171peanutp

Wonderful views, you have the views to the beach. They offer kayaks there is so much to do honestly. This particular motel has alot to offer. The rooms are very clean and cute. Fire pits, glass sliding doors, private patio, kitchenette, I highly recommend staying here!!!!! I rate it a 5 out of 5!!!!

3. Red Wolf Lodge at Squaw Valley

2000 Squaw Loop Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 1 (877) 959-2743
Excellent
68%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 367 reviews

Red Wolf Lodge at Squaw Valley

Red Wolf Lodge at Squaw Valley offers ski-in and ski-out Lake Tahoe condo rentals nestled at the base of the mountain and adjacent to the Alpine Village of Squaw Valley U.S.A. A recent multi-million dollar renovation has added a rustic charm to The Red Wolf Lodge at Squaw Valley. In the winter, Red Wolf Lodge at Squaw Valley Lake Tahoe condo rentals treat outdoor enthusiasts to world-class skiing and snowboarding, and in the summer, experience championship golf, hiking, fishing, sailing and water skiing. Please note a Daily Resort Fee of $21.09 per night will be collected at time of booking. Guest must be 18 years of age or older with a valid ID and credit card to book and check-in. Front desk hours are 9am-6pm daily. If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room and contact the property directly to check current availability for accessible units. Base to base gondola from Squaw Valley to Alpine Meadows will be installed this summer starting May 10 ending January 1, 2022. There will be noise on a daily basis with construction vehicles driving pass the resort, helicopters flying in the area, and general construction noise in the distance where they are building the gondola.

3 stay last minute Early June Stay

Reviewed By ETsang20

1. Front desk staff is new and has no knowledge of Tahoe attractions; not friendly at all; 2. Not much activities, missing activity tool such as Latter Ball 3. No staff after 6pm, not convenient 4. Bad coffee 5. Would not stay again; Nearby Olympic Village Inn is a better choice 6. This property at best a Bronze level

4. Tahoe Sands Resort

6610 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Excellent
35%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
7%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 403 reviews

Tahoe Sands Resort

The Tahoe Sands Resort. The sunny-side of the lake's best kept secret. Centrally located in Tahoe Vista, the Tahoe Sands Resort spans across four acres of open lakefront property and also offers a more private get-away hidden in the wooded acreage adjacent to the main buildings. Studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units complete with kitchens are available throughout the property. The large open grass area offers a great recreational space or a relaxing place for all guests. Our private sand beach, one of Tahoe's best, is just steps away.

Freezing Room!

Reviewed By Skifam08

I must first say that I never write bad reviews for businesses, especially during a time where local businesses are struggling to find employees and recovering after the pandemic. However, after countless times trying to resolve various issues with our visit in February, I felt the need to write a negative review. We are former Tahoe residents, who now frequent north lake during ski season. We have stayed all over the lake, from rustic cottages to budget hotels. We are accustomed to accommodations not being ideal, and we deal with it, with no complaints. However, when it the unit lacks heat during one of the coldest weeks of the year, it's a deal breaker. My son and I were really looking forward to staying at Tahoe Sands for ski week. We have stayed at the resort a few times, and refer our friends as well. I booked 5 days, and our friends stayed in another unit for 4 nights. A storm arrived for the first couple of days, with freezing temperatures, snow accumulation, and high winds. We arrived later in the day after dealing with heavy traffic during the storm. The cabin was cold when we arrived, so we turned on the little gas fireplace. As we sat in the kitchen area wearing our winter jackets and hats trying to keep warm, we noticed snow blowing in the front door of the cabin! At first we thought it was funny, as I quickly placed a large towel around the frame of the door where the snow was collecting. We soon realized that the heater in our cabin was not properly working. My son and I were beyond cold our first night, as the heater completely turned off during the night, and every night thereafter. I notified the front desk, and we were given a space heater the next day. Even with the space heater and the dysfunctional gas fireplace, we were still extremely cold. I asked if we could change rooms (I even offered to clean our room), but that request was denied. I asked for a refund for the first night, or a discount at least, but that was denied as well. Had it not been such a busy week with everything booked around North Lake Tahoe and Truckee, we would have left the resort. By the end of our trip, my son and I had a terrible cold and flu. In all the years of staying at a place in Lake Tahoe, this was our worst experience. We were highly disappointed with the response from the front desk. I even reached out to the main corporate offices (Grand Pacific Resorts) with no luck. There was also a discrepancy on our last bill where I was due a small amount of $21.84. I was just notified that my request for that amount was denied. Wow! I am still in shock over the lack of quality customer service and accountability at Tahoe Sands.

5. Granlibakken Tahoe

725 Granlibakken Rd., Tahoe City, CA 96145
Excellent
52%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 704 reviews

Granlibakken Tahoe

Granlibakken's Tahoe's 74 acre, secluded valley is your very own cozy, alpine getaway. Perfect year-round for groups, weddings and families to connect in an Old Tahoe ambiance. Onsite activities include a treetop adventure park, historic ski & snowboard hill, groomed sled hill, hiking & biking trails, tennis courts and a year-round heated pool and a spa to relax in after all the fun.

Great location, horrible customer service, and dingy overpriced rooms

Reviewed By Z414

Great location, horrible customer service. We've been here four nights. Our tire blew on the way up, and as it's a holiday weekend, nowhere by the lake could get us new tires before late on Tuesday, when we are scheduled to leave. Worse, it's now snowing. As the holiday weekend is over, the hotel is now clearly empty. We asked to extend our stay, and our room is booked tomorrow, which is understandable. When we explained our situation asked if they could help us out and accommodate us elsewhere, the front desk staff was wholly unsympathetic, and told us we had to leave our room by 11am, put all our things and our two young kids in our car that we currently cannot drive, and wait until 4pm until getting another room, and insisted there was no wiggle room in that, and didn't seem remotely interested in helping us. I would probably feel less angry if she had at least pretended to be sympathetic! Given the great access to a sledding hill, small ski hill, lessons and a heated pool, I could have overlooked the overpriced dingy outdated rooms and no housekeeping services and would have come back. But it's hard to want to now.

6. Donner Lake Village

15695 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161-3649
Excellent
46%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 257 reviews

Donner Lake Village

Donner Lake Village is a year-round condominium resort nestled in the pines on the west shore of Donner Lake, one of the Sierra Nevada's most charming and beautiful alpine lakes. Our friendly staff can help you plan your visit, too. Encounter serenity in a one or two-bedroom suite, studio or spacious room complete with microwaves, refrigerators and FREE high speed wireless internet. Easy access to year round activities. In summer enjoy our private beach and marina with boat rentals. In winter hit the slopes at eight nearby world class ski resorts.

Celebration of Life

Reviewed By LuxeyPatty

Wow! Beautiful accommodations- scenery- Paul etc. etc- Thanks! Beautiful scenery- lots to see & enjoy- Lake Donner was like clear glass- breathtaking! Such a historic area- everyone very knowledgeable- slept well - very peaceful!

7. Hyatt Residence Club Lake Tahoe, High Sierra Lodge

989 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451-9528
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 203 reviews

Hyatt Residence Club Lake Tahoe, High Sierra Lodge

See why so many travelers make Hyatt Residence Club Lake Tahoe, High Sierra Lodge their resort of choice when visiting Incline Village. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a luxury setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Hyatt High Sierra Hotel features room service, a concierge, and an outdoor fireplace. In addition, as a valued Incline Village Hyatt guest, you can enjoy a pool and an on-site restaurant that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While in Incline Village, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Hyatt High Sierra Hotel, including Le Bistro (0.1 mi), Lone Eagle Grille (0.3 mi), and Sierra Cafe at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort (0.1 mi). During your visit, be sure to check out UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (0.2 mi), which is a popular attraction within walking distance of the resort. At Hyatt Residence Club Lake Tahoe, High Sierra Lodge, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Incline Village.

Serenity, pristine water, stunning scenery, and outstanding staff!

Reviewed By pandababies

Incline Village...an absolute serene treasure, sparkling blue waters, and phenomenal mountain scenery that enhance our personal wellbeing. Thankful to spend this precious time here with my hubby amongst these incredible towering pines. Loving the complimentary S’mores for outdoor fire pits, free shuttle around Incline, vegan options, and of course the outstanding Hyatt staff! Outstanding experience with Adventure Specialist Ryan Cantrell hand feeding Chickadee Songbirds at Tahoe Meadow trail hike!

8. Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort

6834 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148-9803
Excellent
63%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 362 reviews

Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort

ON THE BEACH AT LAKE TAHOE. Nestled on the magnificent pristine beach of Lake Tahoe's north shore, Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort offers a stunning lake-front lodging experience in Tahoe Vista, California, which is much more than just a place to stay. It's a treasured spot where the spectacular views of Lake Tahoe from the 32 well-appointed and spacious studio suites are just the beginning of what you will experience from its convenient and central location. For over 30 years, the family-owned Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort has been an escape for those who seek a natural, peaceful and unmatched setting to do it all, or do nothing at all, on the edge of Lake Tahoe. This intimate fully-remodeled all suite-motel sits on the edge of a 275 foot private beach and could not be more optimal and central for those who seek a location to enjoy all that Lake Tahoe has to offer. It's where you can truly take break from modern-day stress, a hideaway for families to reconnect, a romantic interlude for couples ... And an extraordinary getaway for active travelers from all over the world in one of the most beautiful settings on earth. Best of all, you will be hosted and spoiled throughout your stay with the owner's personal and authentic Greek hospitality that brings guests back year after year. ENDLESS ACTIVITIES ~ FOR ALL AGES. From your "home away from home", you can walk the beach with no destination in mind, sip morning coffee from your covered porch, watch your kids play on the sand, or let the day slip away while kayaking, boating, paddle boarding ... Or just soak up the scenery under the warm Sierra sun. Just across the street, the eighteen acres of private trails are accessible for hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. And within a short scenic drive east or west, there are over a dozen internationally-acclaimed golf and ski resorts, gourmet restaurants, shops that showcase local artistry and arts and culture events year-round. YOUR PLACE TO ESCAPE.

Family time in Tahoe

Reviewed By joycedbarton

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay for our visit to Lake Tahoe! Beautiful view of the lake from our room, nice walk on the beach, very spacious room, sparkling clean and friendly staff. We enjoyed the hot tub! Close to everything in Tahoe City and King’s Beach. Easy drive over to Truckee. Communication with the Front Desk was very efficient through text. Quick response to our requests and easy check-in and check-out. Will definitely be back!!

9. Northstar California Resort

100 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161-4203
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
27%
Terrible
55%
Overall Ratings

1.5 based on 11 reviews

Northstar California Resort

POOR SERVICE

Reviewed By Trail309994

This is a letter sent to the Northstar Resort CEO by mail and by email on Feb 4, 2022. The letter was returned unopened, although addressed to the resort in Truckee. The email was never answered. My wife and I made reservations to visit your ski resort for three nights, arriving January 28 and departing January 31. These were made on a telephone call to a reservation agent, followed up with email confirmations. We reserved a condominium, Unit 3130 Aspen Grove, with two bedrooms and a fold away bed, so that we could host our son and his wife and 3 year-old daughter. We reserved three-day ski passes and rental skis for ourselves and our son, and a non-skiing gondola pass for our daughter-in law, who is expecting a child in April. Our plan was to spend most of our time at the beginners’ slope teaching our grandaughter to ski, using the “magic carpet” beginners ski lift. We also planned to use the skating rink as an alternative amusement f if she did not want to ski. We paid in full in advance for everything. As it turned out, our visit to Northstar included many unpleasant and rude surprises that left us both feeling upset. So I am taking the time write about it in detail as a way of just getting things off my chest. Following instructions that had been emailed to us, we stopped at the check-in house around 10 am Friday morning. A sign said it was closed for the day and that we should call a number posted on the door. A recorded message informed us that the Resort was using “non-contact” check-in and that we should expect to receive an email at 4 pm advising us of the check in procedure. Really? We had no one to ask about parking, how best to get around, procedures for obtaining our ski passes, rentals, etc. We wasted time trying to call. No human being was available to speak to us. We were just standing there in the driveway looking at each other with a feeling that we were on our own, and not exactly welcome. We decided to drive to the condo. As advertised, it was close to the mountain, so we parked by the door and changed into our ski clothes in the car. I then drove everyone to the drop-off point, took the car back to the condo and walked back up. It was obvious that the condo was empty and the prior occupants, if there were any, had checked out. A functioning “front desk” would have allowed us to use it to change, even if check-in time was later. At the end of our first day of skiing, the promised check-in email arrived and we let ourselves into the condo. More on that later. Ski Passes OK, now what? A sign directed us to “Ski Rentals.” We found the shop, and a very nice shop clerk got us all fitted out and confirmed that our rentals were good for three days. He explained that he could not help with ski passes. For that he directed us to the window next door to the ski rental shop. We later learned that this window was for ski school only (not lift passes). However, we were greeted by a friendly clerk who said she could help with ski passes. The clerk explained that she could not find us in the “system.” Ten minutes went by. The line behind us seemed to be getting longer at an alarming rate. We do not like to be the reason why people must wait to go skiing. Finally, after many questions, repeated computer searches and zero results, my wife said “What if we just buy the passes; can we get a refund once everything is straightened out?” Obviously relieved, the clerk thought this was a great idea. The transaction moved smoothly from that point forward and soon we were in the gondola, headed up the mountain. Our first day on the mountain was wonderful! Perfect weather and a great time with our granddaughter on the “baby slope.” The adult skiers also enjoyed a few mountain runs. At the end of the day we made our way to the main ticket office. We met the same friendly clerk who we had seen earlier at the other window. After about 30 minutes we left the office holding new ski passes which, we were assured, were good for our next two days. The refund notice showed up in my email a few minutes later. Since this letter is full of complaints, I want to pause and say that the ski rental shop and ticket clerks were models of friendliness and efficiency floating in a sea of confusion, ignorance and poor manners. Day Two, Saturday On day two we showed up at the gondola to repeat our adventure on the “baby slope.” My son and daughter-in-law were the first to attempt to go up the mountain. Her “no-skiing” pass worked. My son’s pass was rejected but as he watched his six-month pregnant wife who does not speak very good English get hustled into a gondola, he shouldered his way past the attendant and jumped aboard. Then it was my wife's turn. Her pass was also rejected. She could see our son up ahead. He beckoned her to walk through, which she did. I did not see any of this. When I arrived a few minutes later I got a call from my son on board the gondola who explained what happened. I presented my pass. It was rejected and I asked to speak with a manager. I was directed to a young man who provided the following useful information: there was nothing he could do. I must march to the ticket office, up a long flight of stairs carrying all of my gear, and present myself for examination, which could be lengthy. No, I could not leave my gear behind unattended. I insisted that I was entitled to go up the gondola and was visibly upset. After giving me a humiliating and condescending dressing down, the young man finally handed me a “no-skiing” gondola pass and I was allowed to proceed. If I wanted to get up the mountain in time to watch my granddaughter on the childrens’ slope, skiing would not be permitted. A few hours later, we were back at the ticket office. We knew we must take time to straighten out the ticket SNAFU. No one was going to do it for us. We were in the office for forty minutes. We were offered apologies, but no refund. The theory was that, instead of going up the mountain without passes, we should have gone to the ticket office and straightened out the problem. Really? And miss the best part of the day? There was no explanation for Northstar’s ski pass screwup that made any kind of sense (something about our “profiles” not being right). Eventually we walked out with lift tickets which, we were assured, would be good for the next day. The sun had gone below the roofline. It was cold. Our planned Après ski by the rink in the afternoon sun was off the table. Day Three, Sunday The next day was another beauty. Clear skies and mild temps in the sun. Only problem was, while our son’s pass worked, the ski passes for my wife and me were no good. Smoke was coming out of all four of our ears. The gondola attendants could see it and kept their distance. We were provided with the following useful information: our passes were no good and that to rectify the situation we must remove ourselves from the gondola house (again) and find succor at the lift ticket office. Really? More fumes. More smoke. Finally, a young man appeared out of nowhere and handed us two tickets. These, he assured us, were good tickets. They worked! We were able to catch up with our granddaughter, but it’s hard to really enjoy yourself when so much stress has been added by people who have no ability to address your situation. We wondered where that young man had been yesterday when we needed him! We would have been able to ski! The Condominium At the end of our first day of skiing, my wife got the email we had been waiting for. We could check into our condo by entering a secret code into the door lock. After our first day on the slopes we took the shuttle bus to the condo, entered the code and we were in! We have been renting ski condos for forty years. This one seemed pretty generic: big living room/kitchen upstairs; two small bedrooms and two baths downstairs on the entry level. The promised fold up bed was in the laundry room off the kitchen. Easy. There were no extra blankets. Temps would be down in the single digits and we thought we would need them. Also, we could not find a blanket or pillow for the pull-out bed. We called housekeeping. We received the following useful information: (1) there are no extra blankets; and (2) there was never any “guaranty” that there will be sheets, blankets or pillows for pull out beds. When I pressed the point that it was going to be cold, and we needed the extra bed, the voice on the other end of line turned frosty: I could take up any complaints with the front desk on the following day. It was indeed very cold. We turned up the heat to 75, but the thermostat was on the second floor and it never got above 55 in the bedrooms, which were on the lower level. Late the next morning I called the front desk (which does not open until 9:30), where I was referred to housekeeping, which did not answer. Meanwhile, something was wrong in the kitchen. When I came up the stairs on day two, I walked into a large puddle on the kitchen floor. Water appeared to be flowing out of the cabinet below the sink. I called the front desk, and at the end of a lengthy recorded message, there was a number to call in case of an emergency such as no heat. I dialed the number and got a human being who promised to send someone over to check out the water problem. I mopped up the mess with a bath towel and we settled down to making breakfast. At 10 am a repairman showed up. He quickly concluded there was a leak in the disposal and replaced it with a new one. At the end of day two, we were resigned to another cold night. The ski ticket SNAFU had left us feeling that we were on our own. I made a brief call to the front desk, but I was merely given the same runaround as before. No blankets. Pound sand. We cooked ourselves a nice dinner and went to bed. We all wore long underwear and socks. When I got up at 2 am to go to the bathroom, it was 52 in our room. I wore my hat when I got back in bed. By 6 am it was 49. In the morning I stepped into another large puddle when I went to start making breakfast. This time, the water was coming off the countertop, which was flooded. Our son thought it must be the dishwasher, since the previous flooding had followed its use. But how does dishwasher water get above the countertops? I guessed that the culprit was the coffee maker, which might have leaked out onto the counter. We mopped up the mess and decided to wait and see if there was any more leaking before calling the front desk (they made it clear that they now figured we were troublemakers after so many calls). Our third night was nothing short of awful! We made a nice dinner and retired, clad in long underwear, socks and hats. When I awoke at 11 pm, the temperature was 50. When I woke up again at 3 am it was 45. I went upstairs and checked the thermostat. It was set at 72 but the actual temperature on the second floor was 55. The heat was not working. I called the emergency number but just got a recording. No one called me back. I tried again at 5:30 am (by then it was 42 in my room). I got an answer, but the pleasant young woman could do nothing to help us. Over the following four hours I called four times. Each time I was told that a “message” had been left with the repairman. He never showed up. My wife called the front desk once it opened and complained. She received this useful information: “You have to understand that we are extremely short-handed.” After she hung up I said to my wife: “If they think we need to ‘understand’ something, then they should post a warning on their website.” The website, by the way, is singularly unhelpful if anything does not go according to plan. There is a gas-fired fireplace in the living room. I turned this on around 6 am. By 8 am the temperature in the room reached 60 (still freezing downstairs). Once the sun got to work the temperature rose to 65 (around 9:30). As mentioned above, the repairman never showed up. No one ever called. Because of the chaos and discomfort of the previous night, an early departure was not in the cards. Our son would miss a planned business meeting in SF and needed to organize a 3 hour zoom call for 10 am to 1 pm. We thought we would take our granddaughter up to the rink for some skating, and then we would all depart after our son’s call. My wife called the front desk to ask if we could delay our departure until one pm. She was provided with the following useful information: check out time was 11 am and if we were “not out of the condo” by then we would be charged a penalty. She helpfully pointed out that the lock on the door will automatically record our departure time. We were informed that no, Northstar did not have a facility where our son could conduct his zoom call nor did she have any idea where such a facility might be found. Fortunately, I was able to find a “business center” for my son to use at the Ritz-Carlton. I drove him up to the hotel. It wasn’t cheap, but at least he would not be out in the cold. All the while I was wondering about Northstar’s singularly inflexible procedures. We cleaned up and packed. Around 10:30 am I started the dishwasher for the last time. Fifteen minutes later, I noticed another flood in the kitchen! Our son had been right. It was the dishwasher: water was pouring out of a fitting on the kitchen sink next to the faucet. It appears that this fitting is some kind of vent for the dishwasher drain hose and it was malfunctioning. I immediately stopped the machine, which stopped the flooding, and mopped up using a towel. Emotionally, I was tempted to ignore the problem, just as we had been ignored for two days. We were exhausted and about to leave the condo. I called the repair line, which I knew by heart, and advised the unhelpful but very pleasant person on the other the end of the line as to the problem and the precise cause. I also told her to tell the cleaning crew that the dishwasher had not been run, even though it might appear so. She said she would get right back to me. I wondered why she thought she needed to say that. She needed to send a repairman and confirm that my message would get passed on. Since I had her on the line, I asked if the heating repairman was coming. She had forgotten about that problem, but said she would check. I said “never mind.” I never heard another word. We left. Conclusion The complaints recorded in this letter are not for the purpose of illustrating relatively minor defects in a ticket reservation system or a rented condo. These things happen. Sometimes, a lot of things go wrong at once. It is Northstar’s reaction to these defects that is infuriating. The point of this letter is to say that your entire system of communicating with and assisting guests is broken. No one is available anywhere who can coordinate even the simplest response to the smallest problem or inquiry; your many young, friendly attendants are ignorant of how your own systems function and are powerless to do anything except tell guests that there is nothing they can do. The guest is left on his own, while having to navigate a system built on machines rather than competent human beings. In other words, it’s not about the facilities and accommodations, which are good to excellent; it’s about the service, which is terrible where and when it matters. Northstar is a beautiful place with well-groomed slopes and first-class lifts. For a young person with no children who does not need a condo and is used to dealing with machines rather than people, I can see how it can be a good experience. For seventy-something grandparents and a couple with a young child, it is a difficult environment, and it has left us feeling abused and unwanted.

10. Meeks Bay Resort

7941 Emerald Bay Rd. Meeks Bay, Tahoma, CA 96142
Excellent
33%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
16%
Terrible
18%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 45 reviews

Meeks Bay Resort

Meeks Bay Resort is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Tahoma, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at Meeks Bay Resort provide a refrigerator and a kitchenette. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. If you are looking for a good Italian restaurant, you may want to check out Where We Met while staying at Meeks Bay Hotel. Enjoy your stay in Tahoma!

Dirty, run down, poorly managed "resort"

Reviewed By mcgolda

This review is for the cabins on Meeks bay, NOT the campground. Stay away. For the amount of money they charge, you can stay at a much cleaner place. Everyone we interfaced with at the resort was unfriendly, and rude OK I can ignore that, but what you cannot ignore is how run down and dirty this place was -gross carpets that were heavily soiled, cobwebs, stained and dirty furniture, windows that don't open/lock, barely useable kitchen, with no supplies and dirty. the ONLY good thing was the view, but the windows were so dirty you could not see out from them. Regretting I stayed there and never will again.

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