The Best Hotels Closest to Rubicon Trailhead South in South Lake Tahoe - 2026 Updated Prices

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A rustic lodge with a stone facade, large windows, and a snow-covered landscape.

A stone facade with a wooden entrance and steps leading to a red door.

A wooden deck with a stone wall and a swimming pool.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden staircase, and a cozy seating arrangement.

1. Black Bear Lodge

7.1 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Stephanie

£126

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A room with a wooden wall, two leather chairs, a small table with a plant, and a bulletin board with various papers.

A white car parked in a snowy area with a mountain in the background.

A building with multiple rooms, each with a door and windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, a shower, and a desk with a chair.

2. Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

7.5 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

PHILLIP

£52

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with a lamp. There is a view of trees and mountains through the windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden wall.

A hotel with a pool, stone walls, and a waterfall.

3. Hotel Azure

6.1 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Michelle

£97

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with a metal railing, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean and mountains.

A wooden deck with a stone fire pit and benches overlooking a lake with mountains in the background.

A large bed with a view of the sea through a sliding glass door.

A beach with a pier extending into calm waters, mountains in the background, and a building with a flat roof on the left.

4. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

6.4 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Wimonrat

£97

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A building with a sign reading "Blue Lake Inn at Tahoe."

A beach with a row of boats docked in the water, a mountain range in the background, and a clear sky.

A sign for Blue Lake Inn at Tahoe with a mountain and water graphic, registration direction, and a parking area with cars and a stone wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a remote control, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

5. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 7.4 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Zoila

£60

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A ski resort building with multiple floors, a ski lift, and snow-covered surroundings.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

6. Marriott's Timber Lodge

Heavenly Village, 7.6 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Tara

£112

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, modern seating, and a large TV screen.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a grand piano.

A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop, surrounded by chairs and a small table.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a large window, a flat-screen TV, a round table with chairs, and a sofa.

7. Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Valley, 7.9 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Michelle

£101

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A fire pit with red chairs and a red umbrella in an outdoor setting.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A two-story wooden building with a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a ceiling fan, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

8. The Jeffrey Hotel

Lakeside Park, 7.3 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Fatih

£66

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, a dining area, and a view of the outside.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a stone fireplace, a large bed, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A rustic cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a kitchenette.

A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a microwave.

9. Heavenly Valley Lodge

Heavenly Valley, 7.2 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Whitney

£91

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A dining table with plates of food and glasses of wine, set against a backdrop of a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

A reception area with a neon sign reading "Clippe," two upholstered chairs, and a wooden door with glass panels.

A large indoor swimming pool with a geometric ceiling design, surrounded by lounge chairs and a poolside area.

A spacious bar area with multiple seating options, a television screen, and a variety of bar equipment.

10. Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

7.7 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Marci

£78

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden rocking chair, a small table with a lamp, and a view of the spa area.

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a bathtub with towels.

A hotel room with a bed, a black armchair, a small table, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A snow-covered outdoor area with a sign for POSTMARC Hotel & spa suites.

11. POSTMARC Hotel and Spa Suites

6.9 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

ANNA

£92

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor deck with wooden tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A rustic bar area with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and hanging pendant lights.

A wooden reception desk with a chalkboard menu, hanging lights, and a sign reading "BASE CAMP".

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

12. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 7.5 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Ashley

£94

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Two people walking on a sandy beach with the ocean and mountains in the background.

A lodge with a covered entrance, surrounded by tall trees and well-lit pathways.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows.

13. Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola

Lakeside Park, 7.3 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Irina

£104

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A two-story building with a prominent 'HiMark Hotel' sign, large windows, and a stone facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a fireplace, a desk, and a chair.

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a clear sky.

A bathroom with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a bathtub.

14. HiMark

7.4 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Shivani

£68

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a window with a view of the outside.

A multi-story building with a stone facade, balconies with metal railings, and a garden with flowers and a bench.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

A wooden interior with a fireplace, television, and kitchen area.

15. The Americana Village

7.3 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Fredrick

£73

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a line of trees.

A bar area with a stone counter, wooden chairs, and hanging lights.

A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view through large windows.

A cabin with a deck, surrounded by tall trees and a view of a body of water.

16. Zephyr Cove Resort

8.1 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Estela

£90

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

An aerial view of a property with a parking lot, a swimming pool, and a building with a green roof.

A sign for 'The Iceberg Tahoe' with a stone pathway leading to a seating area.

An outdoor seating area with two square tables, each with a built-in fire feature.

17. The Iceberg Tahoe

Lakeside Park, 7.4 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

sofiia

£77

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A large, multi-story hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent central building with a green roof and multiple windows.

A modern living room with a fireplace, blue accent walls, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, comfortable chairs, and a unique wooden chandelier.

An indoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountain landscape through large windows.

18. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Village, 7.7 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Vishal

£131

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A snow-covered outdoor area with picnic tables and benches, a building with multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, and patterned curtains.

A Travel Inn with a neon sign, snow-covered ground, and a building with multiple windows.

A hotel room with a TV displaying a news broadcast, a sofa, a coffee maker, and a mini-fridge.

19. Travel Inn

6.6 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

John

£49

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a television, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a white brick wall.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, parking area, and buildings surrounded by dense forest and mountains.

A reception desk at Blue Jay Lodge with a wooden design, a globe, and a computer.

An outdoor patio with seating, a grill, and a building with stone pillars and a covered area.

20. Blue Jay Lodge

Lakeside Park, 7.5 mi from Rubicon Trailhead South

Sheila

£64

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Rubicon Trailhead South

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Black Bear Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 570 reviews	View
Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe	9.2 Wonderful 1,173 reviews	View
Hotel Azure	8.6 Excellent 1,239 reviews	View
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Bluelake Inn at Tahoe	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View

Top Rubicon Trailhead South Hotel Reviews

Luxury Tahoe Keys retreat with dock LX80

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location. Excellent floor plan. All the amenities you could imagine. We went for the tranquility of the off season and it was very peaceful and relaxing ⁷"

Spacious Waterfront Home for 8 - Large Deck overlooking Water

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and great location. Really enjoyed our stay."

Luxury Waterfront with Private Dock & Rooftop Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful house and fantastic hosts! We would absolutely stay here again. Thank you for making our stay so easy and very enjoyable!"

3 BDRM 2 Bath Cottage in South Lake Tahoe Walking Distance to Great Restaurants

10/10 Excellent

"5/5 Stars – Perfect South Lake Tahoe Stay!We had a wonderful, very relaxing stay at this South Lake Tahoe property! The home was comfortable, exceptionally clean, and very well-appointed with everything we needed for a seamless visit. The central location made getting around town and enjoying the area completely effortless.Communication with the host was fantastic from start to finish, and the easy check-in and check-out process made the entire trip stress-free. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would love to stay again on our next visit to Lake Tahoe!"

Tahoe Keys Mountain Vistas-Waterfront, A/C , Dock

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect place for seven adults to stay at to celebrate my sons 30th birthday. The house is in a great location. Very walkable area and easy to bike to breweries, mini golf, Camp Richardson, and lake. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare all our meals and the beds were very comfortable. The open floor plan upstairs and outdoor deck was a great space for my family to hang out at. We would definitely stay here again."

Fallen Leaf Lake is Widely Considered the Most Scenic Place around Lake Tahoe

10/10 Excellent

"lovely place that has everything you need to have a worry free vacation will come back again!"

Super Cozy, 3BR, Tahoe Cabin, Fireplace, Near Everything

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our Stay At The Honey Bear , clean home with a lovely kitchen , the neighbors are all very nice , the trail access is is only a few steps away , the location is away from the hustle and bustle with a large grocery store and breakfast restaurants close by . I will book this home again for my future trips to Tahoe"

Wood-burning Fireplace | Spacious Outdoor Deck with Grill | Minutes to Heavenly, Casinos, Beaches

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great time"

Lakefront Legacy luxury Lake Tahoe Estate Camp Richardson luxe01

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous, well appointed Tahoe beach house. Shout out to Melanie for a smooth checkin, and keeping the house well stocked.Massive dock perfect for lounging tying up boats. (Thank you Tahoe Wakebusters for delivering two boats for us this weekend - highly recommend pairing this house with a boat rental!)Sandy beach was perfect for volleyball and badminton."

Other attractions near Rubicon Trailhead South

A dense forest with tall trees and a clear blue lake surrounded by mountains.

Inspiration Point

9.2/10 (103 reviews)

Gaze across the vast expanse of Lake Tahoe and pine-tree-studded Fannette Island from one of the lake’s most spectacular viewpoints.

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A clear turquoise lake surrounded by dense green forest and distant mountains.

Emerald Bay State Park

9.4/10 (1,096 reviews)

This scenic inlet offers a beautiful beach, island, waterfalls, wreck dives, heritage sites and campgrounds with views over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.

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A lake surrounded by dense forests and mountains.

Vikingsholm

9.2/10 (65 reviews)

Visit this California landmark on the shores of Lake Tahoe and learn about the history and former inhabitants of this Nordic-style lakeside house.

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A forested mountain area with a wooden bridge over a waterfall.

Eagle Falls Trail

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Eagle Falls Trail and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tahoma. Make time for the casinos and ski slopes in this walkable area.

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A clear turquoise sea with a sandy beach, large rocks, and distant mountains.

D. L. Bliss State Park

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Hike the trails of this beautiful park and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. Dip your toes in refreshingly cool water and study fascinating geology.

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A wooden boardwalk over a stream in a forested area with tall trees and a clear blue sky.

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

8.6/10 (34 reviews)

Learn about the nature of Taylor Creek Stream through self-guided trails and an interpretive look at the stream from below the surface.

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Baldwin Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Baldwin Beach during your trip to South Lake Tahoe? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Kiva Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kiva Beach during your trip to South Lake Tahoe? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rubicon Trailhead South?

Rubicon Trailhead South is located in South Lake Tahoe. Travellers love the area for its beautiful lakeside setting, skiing and first-class casinos. You'll find 355 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Rubicon Trailhead South?

Camp Richardson Historic Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a marina and 2 restaurants. It's located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Rubicon Trailhead South. Other good options within 5 miles include Fireside Lodge and Emerald Bay Lodge.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Rubicon Trailhead South?

Expedia has 355 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Rubicon Trailhead South.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rubicon Trailhead South, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Rubicon Trailhead South.

What can I see and do near Rubicon Trailhead South?

Sights like Vikingsholm and Tallac Historic Site highlight some of the local culture. Pope Beach, Baldwin Beach and Kiva Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Create some family memories at Valhalla at Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Balloons.

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Our top choices for Rubicon Trailhead South hotels

1. Black Bear Lodge

2. Blackjack Inn South Lake Tahoe

3. Hotel Azure

4. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

5. Bluelake Inn at Tahoe

6. Marriott's Timber Lodge

7. Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe

8. The Jeffrey Hotel

9. Heavenly Valley Lodge

10. Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

11. POSTMARC Hotel and Spa Suites

12. Basecamp South Lake Tahoe

13. Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola

14. HiMark

15. The Americana Village

16. Zephyr Cove Resort

17. The Iceberg Tahoe

18. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

19. Travel Inn

20. Blue Jay Lodge

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Top Rubicon Trailhead South Hotel Reviews

Luxury Tahoe Keys retreat with dock LX80

Spacious Waterfront Home for 8 - Large Deck overlooking Water

Luxury Waterfront with Private Dock & Rooftop Spa

3 BDRM 2 Bath Cottage in South Lake Tahoe Walking Distance to Great Restaurants

Tahoe Keys Mountain Vistas-Waterfront, A/C , Dock

Fallen Leaf Lake is Widely Considered the Most Scenic Place around Lake Tahoe

Super Cozy, 3BR, Tahoe Cabin, Fireplace, Near Everything

Wood-burning Fireplace | Spacious Outdoor Deck with Grill | Minutes to Heavenly, Casinos, Beaches

Lakefront Legacy luxury Lake Tahoe Estate Camp Richardson luxe01

Other attractions near Rubicon Trailhead South

Inspiration Point

Emerald Bay State Park

Vikingsholm

Eagle Falls Trail

D. L. Bliss State Park

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

Baldwin Beach

Kiva Beach

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