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Sierra Inn on the River

2.0 star property
Riverfront motel in Kyburz with free parking

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Sierra Inn on the River provides a firepit and more. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like hiking/biking and motor boating at this motel. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels, soap

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kyburz, Sierra Inn on the River is in the mountains and on a river. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and Adventure Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Shops at Heavenly Village. Heavenly Ski Resort and Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and sledding. Visit our Kyburz travel guide
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Map
13666 Highway 50, Kyburz, CA, 95720

What's nearby

  • Star Wars Burton snowboarding camp for lil' ones and fun for big kids too! Good photo opp's
    Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
    22 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Heavenly Ski Resort featuring a lake or waterhole, snow skiing and landscape views
    Heavenly Ski Resort
    42 min drive - 33.5 miles
  • Lake Tahoe (11/2017)
    The Shops at Heavenly Village
    43 min drive - 34.4 miles
  • From the window 😍😍
    Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino
    44 min drive - 34.8 miles
  • This is a vertical jump.
    Kirkwood Mountain Resort
    60 min drive - 57.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Moon’s Korean Kitchen
    2 min drive
  • Bunny Slope Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Ice House Resort
    26 min drive
  • Silver Fork Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Brigance Roadhouse & Social Club
    8 min drive

About this property

Sierra Inn on the River

Motel by the river
Sierra Inn on the River provides a firepit and more. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and motor boating at this motel. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An off-leash area, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Charcoal grills, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Sierra Inn on the River boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Sierra Inn on the River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sierra Inn on the River?

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

What time is check-out at Sierra Inn on the River?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sierra Inn on the River located?

Situated on a river, this motel is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and within 32 mi (52 km) of Adventure Mountain and Heavenly Ski Resort. The Shops at Heavenly Village and Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

Sierra Inn on the River Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 407 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Nesar

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

ANTOLINO

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

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

Songshan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnel Paul

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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel to do some climbing at nearby Lovers Leap. It was a convenient spot and I was surprised at how quiet it was for being right off the road. Comfy rooms, friendly staff. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the staff was courteous and kind. I love that the air smells like the cedar tree grove surrounding it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with comfortable beds, great shower, nice linen and towels. Friendly staff. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Disliked: Staff & service
Chair was really cheap and room was pretty basic but a cool spot right by the river
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and very comfortable! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was super clean with everything looking very remodeled recently. The grounds are beautiful next to the river, particularly during the sunset. We spent a lot of time by the river snacking, and just looking at the scenery. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the place was quite quiet, even though it’s fairly close to the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Walter Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the proximity to hiking and fishing. The property owners continue to make upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little spot right on Hwy 50. Recently renovated with an incredibly comfy bed and soft sheets. A very convenient place to stop for the night with lovely seating areas by the river. As others have noted, not a lot of food options nearby so plan ahead.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is beautiful and close to South Lake Tahoe. Perfect blend of mountain, river, and still be part of civilization
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel has a 10/10 location. The river is really nice and they put canopies and chairs by the water. Hotel is fixed up and very clean. I lost my wallet and the hotel staff found many children to help me look. It was in my bag
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of check-in. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms with spectacular vantage over the American River
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've driven by this property many, many times and never stopped. But what a great spot. Lounging/bbq areas and firepits right on the river. The lodge next door is beautiful and has pool, foosball and a great deck overlooking the river
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is listed as being by the river and is sure is right next to the river. beautiful area around the Inn got some nice pictures while there. Quiet quiet quiet away from the mass confusion and hustle & bustle of Lake Tahoe We will stay there again and again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NIE KDAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice river view behind the motel and outdoor fireplace
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sushila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the stay in this area… very beautiful backyard with river flowing…. Fire pit areas and family picnic tables are really fun hangouts. The flowing river sounds are soothing and amazing…. Loved the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet-friendly: brought our dog, paid the fee. Family-friendly: I guess. Clean room: yep. Staff: minimal, but helpful. Chair brought down to me by the water was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025