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Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe

Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, CA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 50 Reviews
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    Danielle M. Sent on 10/14/2023
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    Best Beach wedding Venue

    We chose this location because we could do beachfront wedding and still have an indoor reception. The views were breathtaking but more importantly, Chelsea, was so easy to work with. She was with us from planning to day off and always made sure we were good! Highly recommend Chelsea and the Beach Retreat.
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    Angela Sent on 10/18/2023
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    Perfect Location for a September Wedding

    We had our wedding at The Beach Retreat & Lodge at South Lake Tahoe on September 22 and it was absolutely perfect! The venue is beautiful, the staff is incredibly helpful and accommodating, and the food was delicious. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate our special day.

    Here are a few things we loved about The Beach Retreat & Lodge:
    - We chose the beach ceremony and the beach tent reception for our 34 guests. The views were absolutely stunning. I would suggest getting a microphone and speaker. The waves of the lake overpowered our musician and officiant and it was hard for our guests to hear.
    - The staff, especially Chelsea, was super helpful and accommodating throughout the process and wedding weekend.
    - The food was amazing! We opted for the passed appetizers and buffet. Our guests were so impressed with the food, that they were still talking about it the next day.
    - The location was perfect. It's close enough to the casinos, but far enough to enjoy the serene location. Our guests enjoyed the ease of being able to travel to all the beautiful sites.

    We would highly recommend The Beach Retreat & Lodge to anyone looking for a picturesque and memorable wedding venue.

    Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe's reply:

    Thanks for leaving us a review Angela! You're wedding was beautiful and you looked stunning! Intimate weddings by the lake are my favorite! I look forward to seeing you here in the future!

    Warm Regards,
    Chelsea
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    Cera A. Sent on 09/20/2023
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    10/10: Can't recommend enough

    My husband and I got married here this September and we cannot recommend it enough! Not only was the venue stunning (beach front ceremony), the staff was SO helpful. Chelsea, was so incredible!! She was communicative, flexible, and enthusiastic! The weather was absolutely perfect and the views were amazing. We seriously had the most magical wedding and will be back in the future for a stay :)
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    Tessa S. Sent on 09/21/2023
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    The Perfect Venue For Our Day

    We had the most spectacular wedding day at the Beach Retreat! Chelsea was so amazing to work with, sweet and responsive with all of my questions during the process. She even jumped into help handle a mix up with my in laws room situation at the hotel to make sure it was perfect. We had the smoothest day so full of love and joy that was completely stress free thanks to how on top of everything the venue was. The food was delicious, the bartenders were amazing, and the space was perfect. I could not recommend this venue and Chelsea more for anyone looking for the perfect beachside wedding in Tahoe!
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    Heather G. Sent on 08/23/2023
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    Goetz Wedding

    Chelsea was fantastic to work with from start to finish! From living in Minnesota to getting Married in California, Chelsea made the process go so smoothly. The Beach Retreat is in a fantastic location and the views are incredible. I would highly recommend anyone to visit, or get married at Beach Retreat.
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/11/2023
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    An amazing experience!

    Chelsea was AMAZING and helped us have the special and relaxing day we had hoped for! The venue is casual, which is what we wanted-- our guests had such a fun time. Getting married right on the beach with the Lake Tahoe mountains in the background was perfect. Thank you Chelsea for your care and attention to detail -- we were certainly in good hands!

    Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe's reply:

    It was such a pleasure to be a part of your special day Jennifer! You and Mike were so wonderful to work with! I look forward to seeing you in the future!

    Warm Regards,
    Chelsea
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    Abby B. Sent on 08/17/2023
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    Book your wedding here now!

    My husband and I just got married this August in the tent at Beach Retreat, hosting 75 of our favorite friends and family. This was a destination wedding for us and Chelsea, the catering sales manager, helped us to plan and manage all of the details at Beach Retreat for our wedding. Chelsea was extremely easy to work with and accommodated all of our needs and requests. Furthermore, she was very responsive to any questions or concerns throughout the planning process. Our wedding day went off without a hitch. Chelsea had worked with most of our vendors, which made planning and the day itself seamless. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious and the wait staff could not have been nicer, more attentive or warm to us and our guests. Many of our friends and family shared that our wedding was one of the best they have ever attended. We have a lifetime of perfect memories here at Beach Retreat. We couldn't be happier!
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    Mauri M. Sent on 10/03/2023
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    Perfect Venue

    Where do I start? Originally, we had planned a winter 2024 wedding at Beach Retreat Lodge. We headed up on a snowy day in December (actually got stuck in a blizzard) and Chelsea came out in her boots ready to hike through 2 feet of snow to show us the grounds. She even took a picture of us for our engagement photo. We felt comfortable right away. We had everything nailed down and then decided to elope in August of 2023. We were able to move our deposits, create a new plan with smaller crowd and all the while Chelsea was there helping every step of the way. Answering every question, multiple emails, and calls. Our wedding was perfect. The ceremony on the beach was beautiful. Not only did we find the perfect venue, I know we will come to visit Beach Retreat to visit Chelsea and enjoy the resort even more.
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    Erin G. Sent on 10/04/2023
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    Beautiful and fun venue!

    We had the best wedding here, we wish we could do it again! The view was amazing! We did the beach ceremony and tent reception. It was so much fun to be by the lake and dance all night! The setup was perfect and was easy to get to after the ceremony. The only small thing was the beach was a little crowded and not as private as we would like but the venue and coordinators made sure they were out of the way of the ceremony and that it was quiet.

    Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe's reply:

    Thanks for the kind review Erin! You were an absolute pleasure to work with! I hope to see you and Sam here in the future!

    Warm Regards,
    Chelsea
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    Kristina K. Sent on 11/12/2023
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    Unforgettable

    Getting married on a beach was my dream. Chelsea at Beach Retreat helped us make that dream a reality. Everything was perfect, including the weather. Our pictures were stunning with the lake and mountains in the background. Only hiccup was cake storage. There is a safeway right across the street that makes wedding cakes, just be sure to order months in advance. Everything you need is in walking distance. This was the perfect destination wedding. Thank you, Beach Retreat!

    Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe's reply:

    Awww! Thanks for the sweet review! I love the photos, you guys did get a particularly gorgeous day! I hope to see you on your next adventure to Tahoe!

    Warm Regards,
    Chelsea
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    Kayleigh H. Sent on 10/03/2023
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    Gorgeous Venue with Amazing Staff

    Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe venue is the best place to get married in South Lake Tahoe! Before the wedding, Chelsea was excellent at answering all my questions within 24 hours. Chelsea was also very helpful with wedding advice and ensured we had the best day ever. The venue itself was GORGEOUS, and everyone at the wedding loved the food and atmosphere.
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    Heather Sent on 05/01/2023
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    Our wedding was perfect

    Absolutely loved our experience having our wedding at the Beach retreat! We couldn't have picked a better place. Down to the beautiful location and the delicious food that is catered right on site. Chelsea was so attentive and easy to work with too, which made everything go smooth and stress free. Thank you so much for making our day so perfect!
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    Debbie J. Sent on 11/18/2022
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    Great hospitality! Highly recommend

    We had the best experience with this vendor! (Tahoe Beach Retreat) Chelsea who we dealt with most of the time was always very helpful. Anytime I would email her she would get right back to me. The day of the wedding everything was perfect. The accommodations at the hotel were great! We had the reception afterwards right on site. There were fire pits all around and plenty of chairs. I would recommend anyone to have their wedding here and they will not be disappointed!

    Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe's reply:

    Hello Debbie! It was truly a magical snowy day! I'm so happy it was everything you hoped for ! Cheers! -Chelsea
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    Katie S. Sent on 09/02/2022
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    The best venue!

    Absolutely loved this venue. We worked with Chelsea who was very helpful. She helped us every step of the way and was very responsive to emails and calls. I had no clue what I was doing but she helped me every step of the way. The food was delicious, everybody loved it and the view was stunning. The ceremony and reception were right on the beach and the staff were all so friendly. 10/10 would definitely reccomend!

    Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe's reply:

    Hello Katie! I'm so happy with the way everything turned out! Your beachfront wedding was full of class! I look forward to seeing you both here in the future! Cheers! -Chelsea
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    Mardi L. Sent on 09/09/2022
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    Thank you Chelsea and team for our perfect beach wedding! We give you 10 ⭐️

    I cannot say enough about how truly fabulous Chelsea and this venue are! Our wedding here last month was magical and exactly how we were hoping it would be. Chelsea was on top of everything down to ordering the beautiful orange table linens we wanted to making sure everything was set up perfectly. The food was amazing too. Everything was perfect, our wedding on the beach was exactly how we dreamed it would be. We got beautiful wedding pictures on the beach and the dock too. We highly recommend the Tahoe Beach Retreat and Chelsea for your wedding, they did an outstanding job for ours. Also want to mention, it is a really fun place with rooms right on the beach for family and friends to stay for your event which makes it even more special. You can’t go wrong choosing this venue!

    Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe's reply:

    Hello Mardi! It was such an honor to host your special day. You and Casey were SUCH A PLEASURE to work with. I look forward to seeing you back here this coming summer! Wishing you both all the best and then some! Cheers! -Chelsea
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    Kate N. Sent on 10/22/2022
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    Perfection

    My husband and I had the most beautiful experience in July at the Beach Retreat and Lodge. The whole scene was beautiful and we loved how all the photos turned out! Chelsea was more than accommodating during this stressful time in creating our vision. She is kind, hilarious and helped meet all our needs. The food was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed the taste testing. The guests were impressed with the view, food and layout! Our destination wedding ended up being a huge success and we are so grateful for our experience at the Beach Retreat. Such a memorable day with breathtaking views, great people, good eats and lots of dancing!! If you have any hesitations, don't!

    Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe's reply:

    Hello Kate! It was an honor to host your wedding here! You and Chris were so sweet and your families were wonderful guests! I look forward to seeing you in the future for a Tahoe visit! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness! Cheers! -Chelsea
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    Evey H. Sent on 07/12/2022
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    Great venue and great staff

    The venue was beautiful and was perfectly set up for our ceremony and reception. Chelsea was very helpful in planning our wedding and was very responsive and answered all of our questions. She constantly communicated with us throughout the planning process to make sure we had everything planned before our day. We had a great time, the catered food and beverages were all very good. The staff on site during the reception was very friendly and helpful throughout the day, they made sure we had a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend working with Chelsea and booking beach retreat.

    Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe's reply:

    Hello Evey!

    I'm so happy that it all turned out so beautiful, you two were a pleasure to work with and we wish you a lifetime of love!
    Cheers!
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    Haley B. Sent on 06/25/2022
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    Stellar Venue!

    We had originally booked pre pandemic with this venue and as the world changed they were super helpful in postponing our event to an ideal date this summer 2022. They had our backs with every change and let us really customize our wedding the way we wanted to. The on site team was friendly, helpful, and all of our guests gave rave reviews of their experiences with the staff, venue, and accommodations. We had THE BEST wedding and couldn’t imagine having gone anywhere else! From the beach front ceremony, to the details at the reception, as well as helping us host our rehearsal and post wedding events on site it was a stellar wedding weekend and we couldn’t be happier!

    Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe's reply:

    Hello Haley! Your wedding was awesome to have here! You two sure know how to put on a party! Wishing you the best and hoping to see you back for a weekend getaway in the future! Cheers! -Chelsea
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    Andrea S. Sent on 08/11/2023
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    Beach Retreat made our dream-views come true!!

    Beach Retreat was the most perfect location for our wedding! The views from the tent-area and dance floor are unmatched. And a HUGE SHOUT OUT to Chelsea Herman (Beach Retreat's Catering and Event manager) was the best person we've worked with across all of our vendors. She was extremely responsive, flexible, had great suggestions and insights, and was always supportive positive and friendly. She overall made the whole experience and planning process worry-free. Somehow the food turned out even better on the Big Day than it was during our tasting! We got lots of comments from guests afterwards about how it was the best wedding-food they've ever had (and we did the buffet option!) The whole Beach Retreat crew that helped set up and tear down were all extremely professional and friendly and flexible. The hotel itself has an on-site tiki bar that added an extra flare for the weekend's activities and their onsite restaurant boat house is on the pier with unbeatable views and vibes. The only downside (really more of a heads up) we could think to share is that the hotel rooms are expensive during peak season (about $300 per night) but that's to-be expected in Tahoe tourism-heights. Beach Retreat has become our most favorite place to stay in all of Tahoe and I HIGHLY recommend checking this place out if views and vibes are important to your Tahoe wedding :)
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    Valerie P. Sent on 12/20/2019
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    Thank you Beach Retreat & Lodge!

    The Beach Retreat & Lodge was an amazing spot for our small lakefront wedding ceremony. Kaitlyn is so sweet and extremely accommodating. We were planning our wedding from out of town and she made the whole process easy and so flexible. She answers phone calls and always replied to any e-mails very promptly. We honestly can't thank Kaitlyn and the Beach Retreat enough for making our day so unforgettable and hosting our friends and family. Everything was perfect!
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    John B. Sent on 02/06/2020
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    Excellent!

    Perfect venue location right on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Kaitlyn and her team were absolutely outstanding covering every detail we could have imagined and then some! HIGHLY recommend this location for a wedding and reception!
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    Janessa B. Sent on 10/16/2019
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    We had the wedding of our dreams!

    We were looking for an outdoor venue to match our tropical theme. After visiting several locations in Tahoe, we decided to go with Beach Retreat. The location is amazing! Kaitlyn helped us with a vendor list, planning details, answered all questions and she kept us on track the day of the wedding. We had a beach ceremony, tented reception and after party in the hotel's bar. It was so convenient to have all parts of the wedding at the same location. The staff was friendly, food was good and my guest had an amazing time!
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    Lisa T. Sent on 10/22/2019
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    Stunning Venue with Amazing Service

    Beach Retreat & Lodge was the perfect place for us to start our forever together. Kaithlyn was a dream to work with and made everything absolutely effortless for us to plan from out of town. The venue was stunning and provided the best views of the lake and mountains surrounding us. Rooms were easy to book for our party, the food and ambiance were incredible. Close to the casino night llife, but far enough away to give us a private lake experience. The Boathouse was a great place to spend our evening before the wedding and the tiki bar was a great setting for the day of. I have nothing but praises for the venue and the staff. Thank you for providing us with a memorable experience.
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    Luann D. Sent on 08/26/2019
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    Magical Wedding Experience

    We could not have asked for a better place to marry. Not only were we married surrounded by the beauty of Lake Tahoe, Kaitlyn and her team exceeded our expectations in every way. Kaitlyn was very accommodating and easy to work with and made sure all of our needs were met in a timely manner. Everyone of our guest have commented on how much fun they had at our wedding, how smooth everything ran, and delicious the food was. As the bride, I was grateful not to have to worry about anything on my day except enjoying the experience, which I did!

    Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe's reply:

    LOVING finally seeing all your wedding photos! So glad we were able to be a part of your special day; it was our pleasure!
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    Monica B. Sent on 12/26/2019
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    Best Day Ever - Because of BRL

    We had booked our location on the NV side but due to logistics we had to change at the last moment. Invitations had already been sent, guest were flying in and we couldn't change the date or time. Beach Retreat & Lodge was able to meet all of our specifications and every thing was just perfect. We had an October wedding on the sand beach and we couldn't have asked for a better day or location.
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