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Sierra Inn on the River

2.0 star property
Riverfront motel in Kyburz with free parking

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets
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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

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
13666 Highway 50, Kyburz, CA, 95720

What's nearby

  • Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort - 22 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Heavenly Ski Resort - 42 min drive - 33.5 miles
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 43 min drive - 34.4 miles
  • Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino - 44 min drive - 35.0 miles
  • Emerald Bay State Park - 46 min drive - 38.3 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
  • ‪P.F. Chang's - ‬3 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
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and an off-leash area
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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

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 at Sierra Inn on the River?

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

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 384 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fausto

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

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sayed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like area around the property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice since the remodel & very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms nice and clean. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful , the room was clean and newly renovated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva N Aguilar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the second time staying here and i absolutely love it...i ended up extending my stay because its so peaceful and beautiful. Definitely recommend this place and staff was very friendly. Ill be booking more here in the future and for my family. Nicole
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regine

Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is remodeled, extremely clean, and close to Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

thuy van

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Closest to the resort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Very nice

Great place. We’ve stayed here a few times. Every time we stay they’ve added and improved the grounds. Nice BBQ area. Shaded small pool off the main river, perfect for children. The river runs adjacent to the motel. Can’t wait to come back. There’s a coffee shop next door with delicious pastries and coffee
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Very dog friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, very easy drive from here to Sierra ski resort. Quiet/peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stopping place on the Back Country Discovery Route
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a super clean and friendly place, i will be definitely be coming back again and recomend this place if your looking for a peaceful getaway you will always remember.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Would absolutely come again!

A cleanly restored location surrounded by a casual camping-like environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on the way to South Lake. Perfect spot when skiing Sierra at Tahoe, with fantastic hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location! Hands down best place I’ve stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect close to home getaway spot

Sierra in is adorable, peaceful and conveniently located close to Tahoe without Tahoe prices.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Lovely stay

Checkin was quick and friendly. The property is awesome! We had fun playing in the river and relaxing for day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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