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Tahoe Sands Inn

2.5 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Shower, free toiletries, towels
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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3818 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Place, Ski Run Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shops at Heavenly Village
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Queen Room

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Tahoe Sands Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Heavenly Ski Resort
This hotel features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas.
Tahoe Sands Inn offers 28 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Premium cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Tahoe Sands Inn, you're just a quick walk from Ski Run Marina. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [3820 Lake Tahoe Blvd.]
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 3820 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.
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.

Property is also known as

Pinewood Inn
Pinewood Inn South Lake Tahoe
Pinewood South Lake Tahoe
Pinewood Hotel South Lake Tahoe
Pinewood Inn Hotel
Pinewood Inn South Lake Tahoe
Pinewood Inn Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Sands Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 84 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No ac or comfy bed

Not the most comfortable beds. They have no a/c so they give you fans in each room but those are caked in dust. Pretty gross. That said the staff is accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was old and cheap, shower curtain was moldy, towels were rough, lots of street noise and strange guy hanging out in lot next door. Not worth anywhere what they charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The no AC room gets really hot in the afternoon and at early night during summer. You have to open the window and it takes a while to cool the room. I also noticed that the tap water gets brown at times. Overall this place gets the job done if you are only needing a place to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anil Kumar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

lina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food is near by, bed is okay , internet connection good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aakash

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Photos don’t match the property. Rooms were very small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient and clean, check in and out was easy and quick.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio, Chico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

rajat

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room wasnt ventilated it was like hot air sruffed in for long time. The room missed basic toiletries. I would recommend this accommodation for 200$ a night. Highly disappointed with both hotel and expedia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed nice soft pillows will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

david, Auburn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty sock next to bed, no ac. “Tahoe sands they leave the fan on for you” Fan in the middle of the room, pillows so big that my neck hurts. Looks like full timers are next store as there were no numbers on the door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms stink very small and outdated
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I hope to see all these issues to be addressed.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my recent stay at this hotel. Upon my late-night arrival, I was left waiting in the dark for someone to provide a key, despite the "OPEN" sign being illuminated. I later discovered a notice instructing guests to pick up keys from a different building. It appears the reception area is merely decorative and serves only to keep the "OPEN" sign lit. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find no coffee, drinking water, or boiled water available for guests. The rooms lacked essential amenities such as teapots, coffee makers, and closets with hangers. Additionally, the comforter in my room appeared to be over 20 years old. ECO Friendly? People were smoking openly on the parking lot and no recycle bins nor Bear Tough Trash Can were avaiable. I hope Tahoe Sands will consider these issues and take steps to improve the guest experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not even the sheets looks and smells clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Won’t come again

No heater for cool nights. Asked for 2nd blanket and more towels - ignored. Shower hot/ cold reversed. Dark gloomy. No coffee pot in room. Very disappointed.
This is the closet. Bumped head several times in the night on way to bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time in Tahoe!

It was a great room to stay in south Tahoe. I had to drive a little to get to the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The b
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025