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Tahoe Sands Inn

Tahoe Sands Inn
Tahoe Sands Inn – South Lake Tahoe, CA
Tahoe Sands Inn – South Lake Tahoe, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Tahoe Sands Inn

Enjoy a comfortable stay at the Pinewood Inn in South Lake Tahoe, just steps from Heavenly Valley and a short drive from the casinos. Our 28 guest rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, complimentary Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. We also provide conveniences such as phones, desks, and irons/ironing boards. Our location is ideal for enjoying nearby attractions including the Heavenly Gondola, Ski Run Marina, and the shops and restaurants of Heavenly Village. The nearest airports are Lake Tahoe (TVL), Truckee Tahoe (TKF), and Reno-Tahoe International (RNO).

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.6 / 5
Great 150 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It’s a hole in the wall type motel. But it was surprisingly clean. The beds were clean. The bathroom toilet was not seated very well and shook when you sat on it😂. The towels were as cheap as you can get but it was clean and comfortable. Biggest gripe was it smelled really bad. We bought an air freshener for the night and that helped a ton

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room beds were made but under the beds there was trash from previous stays. The bathroom was dirty dusty, the toilet felt like it was breaking every time we sat on it. 2 of the wall outlets did not work.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Adequate but unremarkable

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room was very clean and the staff was friendly

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room had an interesting cologne/Febreze smell, the heater didn’t work, the bar soap, smell bad and did not work well, the bathroom definitely seemed like it could’ve been a bit cleaner. I would prefer not to stay here, but it wasn’t so bad that I would rule the place out.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Bare bones and in need of update

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room, good space, excellent parking

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great stay for affordable price!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Thank you for the service

  • Engine customer May 2026

    We had a nice stay. It was perfect for a little cabin in the woods for the price.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    I wouldnt stay here again. No coffee, no amenities, not very updated rooms for $300 plus.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great folks, cozy room especially for the cost.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Newly remodeled , I think I am the First person to use the room.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Brand new room, very clean, comfy bed, fridge & microwave, lots of hot water in the shower, convenient parking right outside my door, and great location.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Parking was super easy and close walking distance to restaurants and shops!

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Pool was closed. Parking was fine. Supposedly was upgraded, but was just barely basic. Room was just OK

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    They are great

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Great service

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Check in is extremely difficult as there is no staff at the front desk. Once someone was available they were extremely rude. Inside of the room there was food left in the refrigerator and a sharp pointed screwdriver on the floor and the heater did not work. I was given another room after bringing this to their attention. When I showed the items I found in the room, I was asked why I brought it to them and told he “did not want them” 🙄

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Its four stars not five due to this being a cheap motel. I did not know until I arrived that I needed to obtain the key from the front desk of the motel next door. The room was clean and functional, but nothing to write home about. It served my purpose well, which was to get in and out of South Shore in one night.

Frequently asked questions about Tahoe Sands Inn

Does Tahoe Sands Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Tahoe Sands Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Tahoe Sands Inn offer parking?
Yes, Tahoe Sands Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Tahoe Sands Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Tahoe Sands Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in South Lake Tahoe, see business hotels in South Lake Tahoe.
Does Tahoe Sands Inn have a fitness center?
Tahoe Sands Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Tahoe Sands Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Tahoe Sands Inn is located at 3818 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. With a Walk Score of 50, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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