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Lake Tahoe straddles the border of California and Nevada and is known for its excellent skiing and hiking, beautiful beaches and stunning emerald blue waters. <\/p>\n

Lake Tahoe is the third deepest lake in North America and the 10th deepest in the world! The lake sits at an elevation of about 6,225 feet (1,897 meters) above sea level and is surrounded by striking mountain ranges with 15 ski resorts that provide world-class skiing in the winter and excellent biking and hiking in the summer and fall months. <\/p>\n

Lake Tahoe is also home to many great restaurants and offers so much to do and see. It also offers an array of excellent hotels that are ideal for a long weekend escape or a week long getaway.<\/p>\n

Here’s our guide to the best hotels in Lake Tahoe. To help you plan your Tahoe getaway, we’ve broken the list down by region and are sharing the best hotels in North Lake Tahoe, and the best hotels in South Lake Tahoe.<\/p>\n

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North Lake Tahoe Versus South Lake Tahoe<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before we share our favorite Lake Tahoe hotels, let’d discuss North Lake Tahoe versus South Lake Tahoe to help you determine which area you’d prefer to stay in. <\/p>\n

Lake Tahoe is one big, beautiful lake, but it is often referred to by its two different regions \u2013 North Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe. <\/p>\n

Both regions are stunning and have many similarities. Both have great restaurants, excellent hotels, lots of vacation rental options<\/a>, easy access to the lake, beautiful beaches and world class ski resorts. But North Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe are also very different. <\/p>\n

Here’s  a quick comparison of the two regions.<\/p>\n

North Lake Tahoe<\/h3>\n

North Lake Tahoe is the quieter side of the lake and is arguably the most beautiful region.<\/p>\n

North Lake Tahoe is made up of small cities and cute mountain towns including: Incline Village; Sunnyside\/Tahoe City; Kings Beach; Carnelian Bay; Crystal Bay; Tahoe Vista; and Truckee, and there is world class skiing here at Squaw Valley, Northstar and other north shore resorts.<\/p>\n

Overall North Lake Tahoe is more pristine and less crowded with a small town mountain vibe. This is the region of the Lake Tahoe you’ll want to stay in if you are looking to get away from the city and reconnect with nature.<\/p>\n

South Lake Tahoe<\/h3>\n

Part of South Lake Tahoe extends into the Nevada side, so if you like to gamble this is the region you should stay in. There are an array of casinos to be found here along with a bustling nightlife! <\/p>\n

The south shore of Lake Tahoe includes South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Stateline, Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook, Emerald Bay, and the Markleeville and Kirkwood areas. South Lake Tahoe is the largest city around Lake Tahoe with a permanent resident population of just over 21,000 people.<\/p>\n

There is world class skiing on the south shore at Heavenly Resort<\/a> along with an array of great restaurants, bars, and shops. If you prefer to have all the amenities of a big city during your mountain vacation, then South Lake Tahoe is for you. <\/p>\n

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10 Of The Best Hotels In North Lake Tahoe<\/h2>\n

There are an array of good hotels in North Lake Tahoe. Here are 10 of the top-rated hotels in North Lake that are great for couples, groups and family getaways:<\/p>\n