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Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

3 stars
1900 Jameson Beach Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5 39 reviews
end of ski season-- best time to book

We were the only guests staying in the lodge. Staff friendly and helpful! The lodge was old so we... See full review

  • Mom and kid
  • Apr 11, 2012
Family getaway

We stayed at Richardson's for two nights for the ski trip. We arrived the hotel pretty late around... See full review

  • ChunCA
  • Mar 10, 2012
Historic property close to Lake Tahoe and Desolation Wilderness

Located steps from the south shore of Lake Tahoe and the Desolation Wilderness, the Camp Richardson Resort & Marina offers historic lodging, camping, boating, biking, beach-going, lakeside dining, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides and more. This year-round destination resort is just a few minutes' drive to the casinos, dining and nightlife of South Lake Tahoe. Wi-Fi is available in the lobby (fee applies), and complimentary continental breakfast is served. Babysitting is available (fees apply).

Highlights
  • Closest full-service marina to Emerald Bay
  • Mountain sports center with bike, snowshoe and cross-country rentals
  • Cabins, campsites, RV sites
  • 35 km of groomed cross-country skiing trails
Rooms

Guests have many accommodation options at the Camp Richardson Resort & Marina. The lodge features 26 rooms with 2 double beds or 1 king bed. There are cabins that sleep up to 8 and the seven-bedroom Richardson House, which sleeps 20. Rooms are decorated with "old Tahoe" charm -- log furniture and mountain decor. Rooms include individual heating control on double beds, alarm clocks, room service, iron/ironing boards, in-room tea and coffee service, ceiling fans and facilities for the disabled.

Features

The Camp Richardson Resort & Marina offers accommodations in a historic lodge, cabins or campsites, all just steps away from boating, biking, beach-going, lakeside dining, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, and more. The property is also minutes from the casinos, dining, downhill skiing/snowboarding, and the nightlife of South Lake Tahoe. Wi-Fi is available in the lobby (fee applies). Camp Richardson's Mountain Sports Center features a huge selection of rental bikes in summer and snowshoes and cross-country skis in winter. There is a gift shop and general store on the premises, and Camp Richardson serves complimentary continental breakfast.

Transportation
  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport (64 mi/102 km)
Attractions
  • Snowshoeing (on property)
  • Cross-country skiing (on property)
  • Beach volleyball (on property)
  • Beachside dining
  • Emerald Bay/Vikingsholm (4 mi/6.0 km)
  • Tahoe City (25 mi/40 km)
  • South Lake Tahoe casinos (8 mi/13 km)
  • Heavenly Mountain Resort (8 mi/13 km)
Business
  • Meeting space available for business meetings, weddings
  • Full catering available
  • Chairs, tables, sound system and Audio/Visual equipment available (fees apply)
Policies and fees
  • Strictly enforced no-pets policy

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Camp Richardson Resort & Marina Rooms

Hotel Double/Double
Room with two double beds include individual heating control, alarm clock, room service, Iron / Ironing board, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool / Spa bath, bathroom amenities, tea and coffee service in room, ceiling fan, disabled facilities, TDY on request, non-smoking rooms, private bathroom, radio.
Hotel Queen
Room with one queen bed includes individual heating control, alarm clock, room service, Iron / Ironing board, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool / Spa bath, bathroom amenities, tea and coffee service in room, ceiling fan, disabled facilities, TDY on request, non-smoking rooms, private bathroom, radio.

Hotel Map

Area served
South Lake Tahoe.
Nearby airports
Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Area description
The hotel is located just minutes away from the most beautiful alpine lake in the world. We offer the closest full service marina to Emerald Bay and are located just minutes from world-class ski/board resorts and Casinos. mountain sports center provides everything you need for mountain biking in the summer and snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the winter. The Resort is minutes away from the Pacific Rim Trail and the awesome Desolation Wilderness. Camp Richardson has a strictly enforced NO PETS policy

Amenities

  • Conference Facilities
  • Free parking
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Restaurant
The Beacon Bar & Grill is located right on the water's edge and offers an incredible menu for lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch is also offered. Live music is presented afternoons during the summer months.
General Store
The Emerald Bay Cafe located in the General Store offers breakfast and deli sandwiches 7 days a week.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (39)

Ratings and reviews for Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Overall score

3.9 / 5
About the scores
39 out of 39
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
4.3
Value:
4.1

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

PJ Wood
Benicia, Ca.
May 9, 2012

Perfect time of the year to get away, no crowds!

Very nice resort, hotel staff were very nice too. I had a small room, it was very clean. Nice large lobby with wi-fi. I'll go back again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Mom and kid
San Diego, CA
Apr 11, 2012

end of ski season-- best time to book

We were the only guests staying in the lodge. Staff friendly and helpful! The lodge was old so we heard pipes creaking and made up ghost stories to freak out kid-- good fun!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Breakfast is very large at general store. You can easily split a meal and still be full.

Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

ChunCA
Cupertino, CA, USA
Mar 10, 2012

Family getaway

We stayed at Richardson's for two nights for the ski trip. We arrived the hotel pretty late around 11pm. To get in we need to use the phone to get the locker code to retrieve the key inside the locker. The room is clean, small (cozy) and with wood ascent. There is no TV phone inside the room, which is perfect for us.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

ChunCA
Cupertino, CA, USA
Mar 9, 2012

Beachside Inn is spacious

This time we stayed at the Beachside Inn at Camp Richardson. This room is much more spacious than the ones in the hotel. There is a fridge, a table with two chairs, a Satellite TV (14" very small one) in it. The room is clean, towels are clean too. The shower knob is hard to control, as it can go from hot to cold in a matter of a small turn. We don't like the alarm clock, it's cheaper than the dollar store ones. The staff is friendly as usual. We arrived late, I called in to get the combination code for the lock box. It took us quite a while to open the lock box to get the key.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

intuitionist
Chicago, IL
Mar 28, 2011

Unique amidst tacky casino/ski resorts!

This hotel is great for the star level and price. It has a great atmosphere... down-to-earth, clean, warm, and you get to meet people who actually lead active lives and appreciate nature, not spoiled city folks who come to Tahoe just to snowboard and gamble. Has a general store, restaurant, gear rental shop, an outdoor hot tub, a large fireplace, just an awesome place. Nothing fancy, and the staff is not available off-hours, but so much better than all the tacky resorts you see around Tahoe.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Mubby the snowboarder
San Jose, CA
Feb 28, 2011

Quaint feel, good price

Staff was very helpful from the moment we got in after hours during a bad storm to restaurant recommendations to checkout. Resort was away from the glitz of South Lake Tahoe - some may like it, some may prefer to be closer to the nightlife. Nice fireplace in the common area to warm up at. Our 2-doubles room had very limited space for 4 adults and baggage, but was clean. Towels could have been plusher, but it's not like I'm paying for 5-star accommodations here.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

ski fred
santa clara
Jan 7, 2011

cant beat the location

Perfect Spot - a stone's throw from Lake Tahoe, you can literally hear waves at night. Great x country skiing nearby - friendy restaurant staff. Good for a quick trip or longer.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Chun
San Jose, CA
Jan 6, 2011

Family getaway

We stayed at Richardson's for two nights for the ski trip. We arrived the hotel pretty late around 11pm. To get in we need to use the phone to get the locker code to retrieve the key inside the locker. The room is clean, small (cozy) and with wood ascent. There is no TV phone inside the room, which is perfect for us.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Mom
San Jose, CA
Jan 2, 2011

Great Tahoe Accommodation

Wonderful hotel in a beautiful location. Easy drive to local ski resorts. This is our second stay here and we will definitely stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Yi
San Bruno, CA
Dec 26, 2010

Nice anc cozy hotel

Camp Richardson Resort & Marina is a very nice and cozy hotel. The interior has an historical and natural fashion, all tidy and clean. Yes, there is no TV in its rooms, but wifi is free. Unlike many motels where the air conditioners are noisy, this hotel has central heating which quiet and sufficiently powerful. The community room is spacious with lots of tables, chairs and sofas. Also TV and VCR available. During our stay, there was a Christmas party being held beside the furnace. And don't forget the Jacuzzi outside, :-) Front desk staff are easygoing and helpful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Walking distance to lake Tahoe and a nice restaurant.

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