Granlibakken Tahoe
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#3 of 7 Hotels in Tahoe City
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725 Granlibakken Rd., Tahoe City, CA 96145
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Granlibakken's Tahoe's 74 acre, secluded valley is your very own cozy, alpine getaway. Perfect year-round for groups, weddings and families to connect in an Old Tahoe ambiance. Onsite activities include a treetop adventure park, historic ski & snowboard hill, groomed sled hill, hiking & biking trails, tennis courts and a year-round heated pool and a spa to relax in after all the fun.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Coffee shop
Hiking
Ski rentals
Books, DVDs, music for children
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Plunge pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Yoga classes
Yoga room
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary instant cofffee
Complimentary tea
Kid-friendly buffet
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Vending machine
Ski school
Skiing
Tennis court
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Massage
Neck massage
Steam room
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun deck
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Fireplace
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Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Cable / satellite TV
Complimentary toiletries
Sofa
Telephone
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
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Grade: 39 out of 100
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725 Granlibakken Rd., Tahoe City, CA 96145
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My fiance and I stayed at one of the Lodge one-bedrooms, located at the top of the hill in the back. The room itself needed some attention. The decor was rather drab and uninviting - no frills. Also please note, there is no air conditioning, which seems to be the case at many hotels in Tahoe, so beware when visiting in warmer months. There is a ceiling fan, however, and the front desk did offer to lend us another stand-up fan, if we wanted. The bed was decent, though the sheets were not the softest. The room was clean, though, and while my fiance and I did not get to explore the grounds, they seemed to have a lot to offer. Hiking trails, a pool, patio cafe, etc. I'm not sure if I would stay here again. I would probably check out another hotel, as I was hoping for something a little nicer. It seems to be a good place if you are traveling with a family (because of the larger, multi-room lodging options, and also because of the activity amenities), but not (at least in my experience) the best place for couples or a romantic getaway. Perhaps if I stayed again, I would request to stay in the main building, or in a nicer room. **I might also add that I had the opportunity to speak to the GM who ensured me that efforts are being made to improve the quality of stay, including upgrades to the rooms. For his follow-up and requests for guest feedback, I would give the customer service a high rating. It seems they are very interested in guest feedback, which is a huge plus in my book.…
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Room Tip: "Lodge" rooms don't seem to be quite as nice
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Response from Granlibakken Lake Tahoe, General Manager at Granlibakken Tahoe
Responded 2 weeks ago
We want to thank you for staying with us and taking the time to leave a review. We hope the conversation with our GM shows how much we care for our guests. We are always looking to improve the property and would love for you to return to see the final upgrades
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I enjoyed my stay at the Granlibakken resort. The property is in a wooded setting with lots of activities both onsite and close by. The resort staff and accommodations were top notch. My room was clean and well appointed, the bed was comfortable, the bathroom was modern and had a large shower. The food at the Granlibakken patio grill was excellent, I had breakfast and dinner there several times during my stay. I found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating. It was quiet and relaxing at the resort during the evenings and provided for a good place to unwind after day out in the woods. I’m from New England and I plan to stay here again next time I travel out west to go skiing.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from DJ Ewan, General Manager at Granlibakken Tahoe
Responded 5 weeks ago
Hi Dave thanks for the great review, and for choosing to stay with us. We would love to have you back during the winter months, we are a short hop to what we believe are the best ski areas around Lake Tahoe.
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We had reservations elsewhere that fell through, so they called and found the 5 rooms we needed at Granlibakken! It was comfortable, quiet, and the restaurant was really good. We were a party of 9, we had 3 breakfasts and one dinner on-site that was enjoyable to all! The new restaurant manager, Yvette, is a sweetheart! Sawyer at the desk did a great job at checking us in. Lukas made our dinner visit fun, along with his sidekick, George! Santi was a pleasure to see at our breakfasts, and Max was another fine worker at the check-in desk. We look forward to returning to the Granlibakken!! Sincerely, Diana and Lavern Lee
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from DJ Ewan, General Manager at Granlibakken Tahoe
Responded 5 weeks ago
Hi Diana and Lavern thanks so much for your positive review. Your naming employees that stood out allows us to recognize those employees internally, which is something we love to do. We look forward to having you back in the future.
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Very rustic old feel to Granlibakken. Bed was comfortable, lots of pillows. Hard to navigate at night on the property. The signs are not well lite to know which street to find your cabin. I did not seen on any website that there are only stairs to all cabins. I requested easy accessibility for an 86 year old and had to climb stairs a lot.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Granlibakken Lake Tahoe, General Manager at Granlibakken Tahoe
Responded Aug 6, 2021
Hello Cheryl, thank you for taking the time to leave a review with us. We are always in the process of improving the resort and will take your comments under consideration. We do want to thank you for staying with us and hope to see you soon!
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We visited for three midweek nights in July 2021. Since we planned on doing activities away from hotel, we did not need a "resort or spa" experience, but just a a place to sleep. We only had about a month leadtime, so finding an affordable hotel in west Tahoe in July was hard. Our "standard" room was $200+ a night for midweek. The weather was warm, but not hot-probably 80ish most days, with smoke from several large wildfires nearby coming and going. Apparently all/most rooms do NOT have AC? Our room was in Bearclaw building, which looks to be 3 stories with no elevator at 7,000 feet (huff puff) and has what they they consider 2-room suites that share a closable vestibule. One room of the pair was ours and was a standard room. The other room of the pair looks to have a kitchenette, fireplace, couch, queen/king bed and balcony. Our room was about as small as a 2-queen room can be. You enter from the side and have tiny closet, fridge and micro on the back wall. The bathroom has just enough floor space for the door to swing in and not hit toilet, and standard tub shower and counter sink. The two queen beds are up against their side walls, and there is just enough space to walk to the window with a chair, dresser and desk. If there were two of us it would be fine, but there were four! BUT the main complaint is that the room was so warm. Third floor! No AC at a high-end resort that has huge summer market??? Motel 6 has an AC! The ceiling was vaulted and did have ceiling fan and the closet contained a floor fan. We used both but they only dried our eyes with the dry hot air rather than cool us. We spent 3 night sweating away! The decor was actually quite nice, but the bathroom feels like it was last updated in the late 1990s with tile counter and wood trim that was in need of recaulking. The hardwood floors were nice and the beds felt clean and were comfortable. Overall, the between-guest cleaning looks adequate but not super. The outlets were behind the beds, and both lamps were unplugged when we arrived so I had to stand on my head to get to the plug and beat back the dust bunnies and candy wrappers behind the nightstand! And the only other light was a 1980s track fixture in the vaulted ceiling that had no dimmer and 5000 lumen floodlamps that provided enough light to perform surgery on each bed. We left our window open for air flow, but I noticed that our ceiling light was so bright it cast shadows on the parking lot below! The hotel complex is a maze of roads, tight parking and buildings all over a steep hill. The "lobby" is basically a desk situated 2 floors up from the main entrance and 2 floors down from the back entrance. It is VERY confusing to find the lobby. I can only imagine trying to find it at night in winter, let alone in daytime in summer. Huge fail here! We did not eat at the restaurant, but the menu and ambience looked nice. The prices are high, but all over they are high. Overall, the idea of the place is romantic and setting fine, but execution was really lacking. I'd think twice about going back in warm weather, and would not go back for affordable lodging.…
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Granlibakken Lake Tahoe, General Manager at Granlibakken Tahoe
Responded Jul 27, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate the feedback and will look into any issues mentioned. Most properties do not have AC in Tahoe due to the summer months (for the most part) being quite mild. There are fans available for guests during this time. We do hope to see you again soon; the fall months are a wonderful time to visit!
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PRICE RANGE
$160 - $324 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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granlibakken hotel tahoe city, granlibakken resort tahoe city
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaLake Tahoe (California)Tahoe City
NUMBER OF ROOMS
160
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Granlibakken Tahoe
Which popular attractions are close to Granlibakken Tahoe?
Nearby attractions include Eagle Falls Trail (2.1 miles), Hellman-Ehrman Mansion (2.1 miles), and Alpine Meadows (4.4 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Granlibakken Tahoe?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Granlibakken Tahoe?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a fireplace.
What food & drink options are available at Granlibakken Tahoe?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, breakfast, and complimentary tea during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Granlibakken Tahoe?
Conveniently located restaurants include Fire Sign Cafe, Christy Hill Restaurant, and Six Peaks Grille.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Granlibakken Tahoe?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and locker rooms available in the fitness center during their stay.
Does Granlibakken Tahoe have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Granlibakken Tahoe offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Granlibakken Tahoe?
Yes, self serve laundry and a washing machine are offered to guests.
Does Granlibakken Tahoe offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Granlibakken Tahoe?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Hellman-Ehrman Mansion (2.1 miles).