Although its address mentions Gardnerville, the Best Western Topaz Lake Inn is actually 19 miles south of the town along US 395, 1 mile from the Nevada/California border. The hotel occupies an elevated position on the shores of Topaz Lake; all rooms look out east over the lake, half a mile away, and on towards distant mountain ranges, while views to the west are spectacular too, with the Sierra Nevada range rising just a few miles away. The lake is popular for swimming, water skiing, fishing and boating, and the lakeshore village includes a casino/restaurant/lounge for evening entertainment.