Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

3 stars
1900 Jameson Beach Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
44 reviews
perfect get away

Location is amazing. So close to the lovely beach. Perfect for walks along beach and perfect... See full review

  • twinhauler
  • Apr 14, 2013
Awesome stay for winter getaway

We stayed here overnight before a day on the ski slopes. Our rooms were attached to the main hotel... See full review

  • WonderMan
  • Mar 11, 2013
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 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 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.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

38.9341 -120.0402
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

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 (44)

Ratings and reviews for Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Overall score

4 / 5
44 out of 44
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.3
Value:
4.1

91% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
James
Not Provided
Mar 26, 2010

Basically, we had a great time

Basically, we had a great time in a place that could not have been better! Staff great, especially Andie who went out of his way to make our stay even better. Highest recommendation!

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5
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5
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5
Value:
4
Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

5
Snowfreak
San Jose
Mar 23, 2010

Very nice and unique resort

This place is very unique and relaxing, staff are very very friendly and accommodating, we a great breakfast at general store next door, the hotel staff even gave us vouchers for discount breakfast, room was spotless so was the jacuzzi, will definitely go back every chance I get

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

Reviewer score

3
Bankim
Sunnyvale, CA
Mar 15, 2010

Decent for winter ski/snowboarding trip

We stayed in a room with Queen size bed for our snowboarding weekend trip. The room was clean and has a historic touch to it but a bit small. The walls are thin, so we could hear ppl in the neighbouring room talking. It's better to stay in one of the hotels/motels near Heavenly on Lake Tahoe Blvd for the similar or lower price.

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

4
Anonymous
Dublin, CA
Mar 14, 2010

Camp Richardson

It was great, the location is RIGHT on Lake Tahoe. It is a great spot for hotel, cabin, or camping (and they have all three). The only thing they didn't have is a TV but it says on their website they do that on purpose so you are close to nature.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

If you are trying to get to skiing or snowboarding northerly of the hotel the road sometimes gets closed because of a storm but Sierra is south of the hotel and a short distance.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Fremont, CA
Mar 8, 2010

It gets better

[...], the front desk clerk is amazing!! We had so much gear and supplies that we really didn't want to haul it up the stairs of the lodge and he was very helpful in accomodating us with a Beachside Inn. After coming back from a full day of snowboarding, this was just what we needed. And, whoever did the room that day, put a sweet touch on the towel and shampoo presentation. All and all, it was an excellent stay. Thanks [...].

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

5
Anonymous
Bay Area
Mar 1, 2010

Camp Richardson is great!

it was great!

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

3
kiankimei
sunnyvale
Jan 28, 2010

A nice camp site hotel. Overall it is OK

This camp site hotel has small room but clean and intimate. We did not mind no TV in the room or the room and bathroom are very small. It is still clean and has nice views looking through the window. The only complaint we have is the noise. At night there was this pounding-on-metal noise on and off, it woke me up for a couple of times, and my poor husband did not sleep at all all through night. It wasn't just one night, it was during our two nights stay in there. Therefore, there is something wrong with the sound proof condition of the property. Overall, we did have a good stay at Camp Richardson.

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

the sledding area is just next to the camp site. it is super nice.

Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Fremont, CA
Dec 21, 2009

Nice but could use a little more work

Camp Richardson's a decent hotel for the price. I have to say I had my best sleep of any of my stays at S. Lake Tahoe. The room was quaint and quite cozy. Our neighbors from home's room upstairs was a little more nicely decorated and had a real rustic feel to it. Rooms could use a little upgrade, but heck, for the price we paid, we all came out feeling good about the experience. Other than that, we had a little problem with our toilet. The float in the toilet was broken, but it wasn't anything that would ruin a trip. We just manually flushed the toilet. My neighbors from home gave it good marks and they're more finicky then us. we all agreed, we will all be coming back.

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

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
concord, ca
Oct 19, 2009

hotel

awesome location. clean rooms with tv, frig and little table. Walk out and see the lake. beautiful area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Fallen leaf lake across road was absolutely beautiful. Fall colors amazing. waterfalls and all .

Review of Camp Richardson Resort & Marina

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Batavia, NY
Sep 28, 2009

Camp Richardson at Lake Tahoe

Enjoyed being on the lake, Rooms a good size, beds could of been softer, staff pleasant and helpful,enjoyed my stay

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