Lake Tahoe Boutique Hotels for Small Meetings & Incentive Travel
By: Matt Leamon
You likely know Lake Tahoe for its breathtaking natural beauty, mountain air and, of course, its alpine lake, the largest and most beautiful in North America. But did you know that this mountain resort destination has an impressive variety of unique and boutique hotels for smaller corporate meetings and incentive travel programs? Check some of our luxe options that’ll leave your attendees wanting to attend—and not wanting to check out!
Basecamp Tahoe South
Looking for a hotel perfectly named for your group’s base camp? Choose Basecamp Tahoe South, located in the heart of Lake Tahoe. This unique hotel is built for exploring the lake, trails and mountains our destination offers so that attendees can go outdoors during their exploration time, or you can plan team-building activities that promote wellness. Basecamp is more than just a place to stay—it’s a community and knowledge base that will help you discover the Lake Tahoe that locals know and cherish.
- Guest rooms: 73
- Meeting rooms: 4 (Plus Airstream for intimate receptions and dinners with a rustic charm)
- Total meeting space: 8,900 square feet
- Max capacity of largest meeting space: 900 (Mountain View Deck)
- Onsite dining: Trailfolk Coffee Co. and Basecamp Beer Garden
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, hot tubs, fire pits, yard games and more
Beyond its guest rooms designed with creative concepts, including spaces that bring the spirit of adventure to the great indoors, Basecamp offers artistic indoor and outdoor community spaces where attendees can gather together to socialize and experience the Awe (and then) Some of Lake Tahoe’s natural beauty.
| Event Space | Type | Capacities |
|---|---|---|
| Airstream | Indoor | Reception: 10 Dinner: 10 Ideal for: 10 |
| The Barn | Indoor | Reception 60 Classroom: 60 Dinner: 40 Ideal for: 40 |
| Courtyard Deck | Outdoor | Reception: 65 Classroom: 65 Ideal for: 50 |
| Beer Garden | Outdoor | Reception: 150 Classroom: 200 Ideal for: 150 |
| Mountainview Deck | Outdoor | Reception: 900 Classroom: 50 Dinner: 50 Ideal for 50 |
But the pros of choosing this must-stay hotel don’t stop there. Basecamp is within close proximity to some of Lake Tahoe’s top attractions. It’s just a five-minute walk from the lake and its crystal-clear waters, as well as Heavenly Village, a true hub for entertainment with an on-site movie theater, dining, shopping and more.
Basecamp has a young, fun vibe that feels welcoming to travelers of all ages.
Michelle Halpern, Live Like It’s the Weekend
Coachman Hotel
For a relaxing stay with great views for attendees, you can’t go wrong booking Coachman Hotel. This hip and modern property has guest rooms that offer stunning views of the majestic vistas of Heavenly Mountain and has been listed as one of the nine most Instagrammable hotels by Vogue Magazine, in addition to its mentions in Architectural Digest, Travel + Leisure, Sunset, Jetsetter, UrbanDaddy, Pure, Mountain Living, 7×7 and Spotted SF. The hotel was recently re-envisioned with the renovation of the 81 existing guestrooms, the addition of 21 new rooms and signature suites, as well as a relaxing wellness space.
- Guest rooms: 102
- Meeting rooms: 4
- Total meeting space: 1,780 square feet
- Largest meeting space: 1,000 square feet (Rooftop Deck)
- Onsite dining: The Coachman Café, Elevation Espresso Bar and Lake Libations
- Amenities: In-room Apple TV, year-round pool and hot tub access, complimentary nightly s’mores, free biking borrowing and more
Backdropping work and play for a retreat in the High Sierras are the property’s functional meeting spaces for breakout sessions and a rooftop deck where attendees can take in the fresh mountain air.
| Event Space | Total Square Footage | Capacities |
|---|---|---|
| Conference Room | 350 | Table seating: 18 Reception: 40 Theater: 27 |
| Board Room | 260 | Table Seating; 12 Reception: 20 Theater: 14 |
| Breakout Room | 170 | Table Seating: 10 Theater: 10 |
| Rooftop Deck | 1,000 | Table Seating: 36 Reception: 50 Theater: 50 |
Attendees will also be near top attractions like Lakeside Beach, just five minutes away, where they can unwind with the sun and some of the finest sand of any Lake Tahoe beach at their feet.
From Frette linens to Stumptown-trained baristas and a well-curated wine list, the hotel is intended to be somewhere you come and stay . . . all day.
Francesca Gilberti Burke, Architectural Digest
Station House Inn
To put your corporate employees or company’s incentive travelers near it all, book Station House Inn. Hosting travelers, vacationers and adventurers since 1972, Station House Inn offers guests all the comforts of home with a rustic charm. The boutique hotel’s most recent renovations were planned to maximize relaxation with updated amenities while paying homage to the soul of the building and community. Guest rooms were re-imagined and now feature wood-paneled ceilings, throwback lounge chairs, saddle pad-inspired throws, custom furniture and lighting to set the ambiance of a vintage era.
- Guest rooms: 96 (group accommodations of up to 95)
- Max capacity of largest event space (indoor and outdoor reception area): 50
- On-site dining: Toulouse, offering New Orleans-inspired cuisine
- Amenities: Complimentary parking, complimentary Lakeside Beach passes, seasonally heated pool, poolside cabanas, high-speed Wi-Fi, in-house library program, board and card games, communal fire pit, outdoor community area with picnic tables, couches, chairs and games, complimentary hot tea and cocoa in the lobby and more
The historic property is perfectly sized for buyouts and has intimate and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces for small gatherings and receptions, giving your group an exclusive experience feel.
| Group Event Type | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Banquets | Approx. 35 |
| Presentations | Approx. 20 |
| Receptions | Approx. 50 |
| Screenings | Approx. 30 |
When staying at this full-service hotel nestled between the lake and mountains, your attendees will have all kinds of exciting options for entertainment. It’s a block from the lake, five blocks from the destination’s famed nightlife and a short walk to the Heavenly Gondola, a 2.4-mile ride to breathtaking panoramic views.
. . . If you are looking for an authentic experience and stay while you are in Lake Tahoe, look no further than the Station House Inn – whether [it’s] summer time or winter.
Anna Danigelis, Style for Everyday & Adventures Away
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Make it a corporate meeting or incentive trip to remember when you plan Lake Tahoe. Get in touch with the Visit Lake Tahoe team today and start planning an unforgettable group experience.
