Tahoe North Shore Lodge - Motel in Carnelian Bay - 201 Carnelian Bay Ave, USA

Shockingly run down motel that is stuck in the 80s. Worn furniture, chipped paint, flat pillows, old creaky bed, paper thin walls, dust everywhere. Check-in process was easy, but wouldn’t make up for the miserable state of the property. They clearly have no intention in maintaining this place. There are way better options in the area! Avoid at any cost unless you are on a super low budget and are offered $50/night, but I won’t come back no matter the price. Absolutely not worth mixing up the beauty of the lake with the disappointment of staying in a place like this.

Oldest bed ever, TV, fridge, TV box were all unplugged. Hair in the shower. It was a one night stay and we got out of there as soon as we could. Only time I have ever seen my wife spraying sanitizer on the bed. Thin walls... yeah they do have that!

Great place to enjoy Tahoe. The staff are great and it's very clean. I love walking across the street from the lodge and hanging out at the beach which has a fantastic Lake Tahoe view.

Such a prime location. Love our stay. EV charger is 5 miles away.

Stayed here for a night and was a little nervous after reading some reviews. Not sure what everyone was talking about! The place was clean, super easy check in process, was quiet, and exactly what you would expect from a motel. We did bring our own sheets out of an abundance of caution but I don't think that's necessary. We stayed with our dog and it was just fine! Definitely would stay here again.

I thoroughly read the reviews before booking. I was a little reluctant but very glad I did! The room was so clean, check in process was easy, had everything a hotel room would have with the bonus of a full kitchen. Seems like a lot of these negative reviews are from people thinking they were booking the ritz-Carlton or something. It’s a MOTEL. And it’s INEXPENSIVE. Were you expecting a personal butler and 5 star amenities??? I mean do your research ppl. Overall the location is amazing right across the street from a great restaurant on the water and a beach. And it met all our basic needs for the weekend. I would come back. Of note, I loved the old school, small business feel of it! I’d rather give my money to an independent hardworking person than a greedy hotel chain.

Paper thin wall as that let in the sound of your neighbor’s TV at 4am and cigarette smoke as if they were in the same room as you. If that’s your idea of a good place to stay then this is your spot. I was going to leave a decent review as it’s cheap, good location, nice manager/owner, and otherwise is good enough for a last minute booking. But with the neighbor issue, even after asking politely to be quieter… no thanks. Never again will we stay here.

I was honestly nervous to book this place after reading the reviews, but after my stay with my husband and dog, I’m so glad I did! The motel was clean (I even brought my own sheets out of precaution but didn’t need to use them), had everything we needed (fridge, microwave, plentiful towels) and was right across the street from the beautiful beach and close to several restaurants. The owner was very accommodating with the check in and check out times. There are only 8 rooms, which we liked as our dog gets anxious in larger complexes with a lot of people. I will say the walls are thin and if you’re a light sleeper, bring ear plugs. But for the price, especially compared to other places in the area, we really couldn’t complain. If we’re ever in the area again, I wouldn’t hesitate to book again.