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Reviews of Granlibakken Tahoe 4 stars

725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145, United States

#6 of 11 hotels in Tahoe City

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Review score

Based on 310 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoy

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice alpine lodge and hot tub
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building layout is a bit odd so lots of up and down hallways and stairs to get to the exit closest to the pool area, unless you’re on the first floor. Also the television didn’t work; no cable TV or streaming features and none of the local broadcast channels worked.

    Nice hot tub. Didn’t use the breakfast so can’t comment on that. Close enough to drive to Palisades but too far to walk to downtown Tahoe City.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant and kid friendly and the snow park

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Always a nice stay at this old vibe funky resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Historic property with a cool old school vibe

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not enough towels in the room. Icey walkway

    Super friendly staff at check-in

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location; -- 55⁵⁶66⁶y

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    Rustic, convenient and beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not too many dining options and they all close too early

    The ski and sled hill

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    XYZ
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    XYZ

    CLOSE TO SKIING

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    8.0
    great location. lots to do for families. great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the cost, my room was old and unimproved

    The staff! They were fantastic! Their assistance and exuberance far outweighed the old room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    LOVELY location, wonderful staff, INCREDIBLE food, beautiful property with old rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room needed a bit of refurbishment/improvement. It was obviously quite old with no recent renovation.

    The restaurant (Cedar House Pub) exceeded expectations... the food was AMAZING. There was also snowshoe paths right on the Granlibakken property.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No roof for car parks

    Staff, design, spacious rooms

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Setting within forest,

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Adults without children who don’t want to be around kids should not stay here because the walls are thin.

    Kid friendly hotel.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms showing in website are deceiving, they look a little bigger than what they actually are.

    Staff was friendly and helpful correcting an issue with the room I had booked.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A great accommodation experience! The seven of us booked two apartment suites. The apartment is very tidy, the things are very complete, and it is very convenient to eat with plates and knives. It's great to have a balcony. The room is very tidy and comfortable. The heating is warm. It's very close to the scenic spot we are going to.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As some point out the hotel might not be the most up to date or flashy but it really surpassed my expectations by a mile. I’ve been to a lot of 3* and 4* hotels in the US and it had by far the best breakfast I ever got in the states in a hotel with a good variation and a lot of freshly made food and fruits. The heated outdoor pool and sauna were nice, the gym was totally worth a visit. We had food in the pub which was also very nice. And all of the staff members were super friendly and welcoming. Would definitely love to comeback for snow season someday.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long time to check in and the shower could have more water coming out / pressure

    The bedroom super cozy and comfy, the place is really good and close to Tahoe city

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    Good place for a reunion of college friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice setting. Architecture that blends in with the forest. Quiet

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful location and very comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Architecture and trees

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    7.0
    Overall this hotel was decent. Probably would choose not to stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy especially people walking upstairs. The shower hot water and pressure cut out every minute or so and would take like 20 seconds to come back.

    Location, beds were comfortable, room was clean

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    7.0
    Overpriced just to be located near the lake
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Big complex. Past its heyday. Probably best for family gatherings not so much for just one night passing by. Super expensive (320$) for a room that is a bit rundown despite very clean and comfy bed. Surprised by truck(service or trash?) driving by at 7:30!! So much for sleeping in. Also Pool is 1/2 the size than in the pic. Breakfast not included.

    Just next to town center. Secluded in the woods. Tennis courts and zip line

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    An classic Tahoe gem off the beaten path
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed three days and received no room service. When we requested restocking of towels, coffee and trash removal, we received clean bath towels only. The room was old and the noise between rooms is significant. I think we were booked in the oldest building (typical when you book on booking). Breakfast was extra $20 each because we did not book direct. Overall, these are just cautions. It was a good stay.

    The location is beautiful and convenient to town The staff are wonderful and friendly. The food at the restaurant, though a small menu, was excellent. The tennis court, pool and hot tubs were clean and in good repair. The grounds are well kept and beautiful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    7.0
    Overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Studio in main lodge close to cedar house pub, reception was extremely noisy. 2. Guests and hote staff have no respect for people in the night that parties go on until midnight and it’s loud. 3. There is no A/ C in the room. So when temp is hot in the night and you open one window then all you hear are the parties and noise. So either you sweat inside the room or open the window and try to sleep with the loud parties. 4. Male staff at the reception are very grumpy and don’t seem like their job. 5. Kitchen kn studio is ok. The space is not to much and looks deceiving kn the picture. So plan accordingly. 6. Self Laundry is expensive. $1.75 per wash and $1.50 for drier seems off. 7. Pool is open only from 10am even during summer. This doesn’t make sense. They should open early when temp is 80+ at 9am itself. 8. For a studio with kitchen it’s a tad expensive but if you have kids and need kitchen this is an option you can try.

    Location is good. Studio was reasonably clean and tree top was walking distance.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    8.0
    Quiet, pretty, rather rustic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bedroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Way too many stairs for old people. No elevators.

    Cooler weather. Nice staff. Good food.

    Stayed in July 2023

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