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Tahoe Sands Inn

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

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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)
    ‪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

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

7.8 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 ( No A/C)

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 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
  • Lakeside Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Azul-Latin Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Libation Lodge by South Lake Brewing Company - ‬10 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

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
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. 

Property is also known as

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

ricky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Tv didnt work half the time (spectrum kept going out) AC was extremely loud, had to check in at the hotel next door as I guess they do not staff this front desk. Was decent for what we needed, a place to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location and well kept but the room was outdated. Service was good as well
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025