Sierra Inn on the River

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Front of property
A hotel lobby with a neon sign reading "Sierra Inn Lobby".

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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13666 Highway 50, Kyburz, CA, 95720
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Heavenly Ski Resort
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sierra Inn on the River

Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free motel has charcoal grills and a picnic area. Self parking is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sierra Inn on the River offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sierra Inn on the River. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from South Fork of the American River. Enjoy features like free self parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free self parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes mountain biking, motor boating, and hiking/biking trails
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from Adventure Mountain
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
Sierra Inn on the River offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This Kyburz motel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Sierra Inn on the River Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 425 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mamoun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, Clean and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen lugar limpio remodelafo amables el personal me gusto mucho lo volveré a rentar gracias
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable bed, friendly staff, affordable and close to Sierra at Tahoe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a gem! Beautiful spot on the river, simple and nice comfortable rooms. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tasmia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Easy access to slopes. Good breakfast spot next door. Nice touch with the free pastries. Only downside was check in process since it there was no one at the counter. The guy left the key under the door mat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Songshan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Liang

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Max

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Staff was friendly, rooms clean, comfortable beds, and an incredible view of the river. A major bonus was having both a microwave and refrigerator in room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnel Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two thumbs up! Ill be back next year! Very clean, everything is perfect Room number 9 has a perfect view of the river. My only issue is you can hear the people upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Oscar and amber are amazing. Heated floors, seems to be newly remodeled, right near the river just had an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Newly remodeled, clean no frills hotel. Beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nesar

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are really nice my kids swim in the river
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul Raziq

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
That was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient Clean Comfortable Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTOLINO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fausto, Auburn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Very clean, friendly staff, beautiful view of river.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025