Sunnyside Resort And Lodge - Tahoe City

Lakefront resort and lodge on Lake Tahoe

Dining

Sunnyside Resort And Lodge operates two on-site restaurants: the Lakeside Dining Room, which serves American cuisine and steakhouse dishes, and the Mountain Grill with a bar and light menu. The property has the largest outdoor deck on Lake Tahoe for dining and social gatherings, and the menu includes regionally inspired dishes, craft cocktails, and the famous Hula pie. A daily continental breakfast and afternoon tea are included for hotel guests, and the bar offers live music on select evenings.

Accommodations

Rooms at this Tahoe City resort include well-appointed lodge rooms with private patios and lake views, and each room comes with a private bathroom and a Nespresso machine. The property offers king rooms, queen rooms, and junior suites, with some rooms overlooking the lake and others with garden views. Guests receive complimentary cookies at 3pm and a cookie-and-tea bar in the afternoon, plus s'mores after dark.

Location & Activities

Sunnyside Lodge is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe and provides direct access to water sports such as canoeing, fishing, and paddleboarding through the on-site marina. During winter, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley Ski Resort), a 16-minute drive away. The property also has a private beach, hiking and cycling opportunities, and is within 5 miles of Sugar Pine Point State Park and minutes from Eldorado National Forest.

Family & Pet-Friendly

This family-friendly resort offers children's activities including board games, kids' meals at the restaurant, and the option to participate in community-oriented events like cooking demonstrations through local partnerships. The hotel is pet-friendly and allows guests traveling with dogs, with designated pet-friendly rooms available in a separate building near the parking lot. Additional amenities for families include a beach area, kids' menus, and a safe, supervised environment with 24-hour reception and security.

Seasonal Packages

Sunnyside Resort Tahoe City offers seasonal packages that bundle dining credits, local activity passes, and special rates for boat rentals through Sunnyside Watersports. During summer, guests can tie up their own boat at the dock and enjoy live music on the deck, while winter packages include shuttle access to ski slopes and discounted equipment rentals. The hotel also hosts seasonal events such as opening-night parties on the deck and Mexican fiestas, adding value beyond standard lodging.

• Dining: 2 on-site restaurants (Lakeside Dining Room, Mountain Grill) plus largest deck on Lake Tahoe
• Breakfast: Daily continental breakfast and afternoon tea included
• Shuttle: Complimentary winter ski shuttle to Palisades Tahoe
• Water Sports: Direct lake access with canoeing, fishing, and paddleboarding
• Family: Pet-friendly rooms and community cooking demos
• Packages: Seasonal bundles with dining and activities