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Tahoe Sands Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪10 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

Family Room

  • 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 ( No A/C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed ( No A/C)

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

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Superior Queen Room

Superior Queen Room

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

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About the area

South Lake Tahoe

Close to the beach.You'll find Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village within a 15-minute walk of this South Lake Tahoe hotel. Heavenly Ski Resort and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ski Run Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lakeside Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Pizza Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Tahoe Sands Inn

Hotel near Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
  • 28 guestrooms or units
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tahoe Sands Inn to the airport?

Tahoe Sands Inn is 6 mi (13-min drive) away from the Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tahoe Sands Inn?

As of Apr 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tahoe Sands Inn on Apr 26, 2026 start from CA $64, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Tahoe Sands Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tahoe Sands Inn.

How close is Tahoe Sands Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Lakeside Beach and 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from El Dorado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tahoe Sands Inn offer free breakfast?

Tahoe Sands Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tahoe Sands Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (17-min walk) and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino (19-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Tahoe Sands Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Tahoe Sands Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Tahoe Sands Inn have a pool?

Tahoe Sands Inn does not have a pool.

Does Tahoe Sands Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Tahoe Sands Inn to downtown South Lake Tahoe?

Tahoe Sands Inn is 1.6 mi away from South Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe Sands Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 121 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mustafa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No god
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Hamza

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there one night and we couldn’t sleep all night due to a non-stop equipment noise next to us. Room smells bad. Decoration of the room gives you a sad vibe right at the entry.Not worth the 200$ a night price tag. the hotel doesn’t have a check-in office. they will send you to the next hotel office for check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sorrathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Farwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a low budget option, this booking worked out really well for me. The room was spacious and everything worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Shalimar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darnell

It was an ok room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Xiaochun

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve Lalliss

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Room is a bit dated but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kalyan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

FAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
heating was very weak even at max level. Too cold to get some sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarat

Liked: Cleanliness
Heater is not working. once it reach the temperature, it's stop.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

javed

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bedsheet was dirty. Toilet was too close to wall, I had to squeeze myself, Toilet was shaky seems like someone did not fix it on the floor. bed mattress moved by itself on the box
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and very warm. The bathroom was a bit small but it worked . It was very quiet during our stay. No coffee pot or phone in room. They don't serve breakfast, only coffee in the morning in the office and don't want you cooking in the rooms. Big tvs with good channels. Would recommend bringing your own hair conditioner and shampoo.. nice location in the middle of everything of South lake Tahoe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Amina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was no one at check-in site and we had to go next door and call. The room was not very lean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

christena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Parin

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Herb

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

10/10 Excellent

christena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vikas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOSEPH, Costa Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Classic "you get what you paid for" Inn. VERY good location at the bottom of South Lake Tahoe so you are centrally-located to do it all without being in the center of craziness there. Very close to the Lake and Highway 50 and Stateline. You can walk to the Lake from the Inn and take the path along the Lake. Service was very good, rates were very good during October. Room and bed were good, very quiet. Only problem I had was that the wall heater would not continue functioning for 3 days/nights straight, so I woke up in the mornings when the outside temps were in the 30s and the room was about 45-50 degrees, even after their maintenance reps came every day to re-light the furnace.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025