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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 - Tahoe Sands Inn (South Lake Tahoe)
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Close to Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village, Tahoe Sands Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking ( No A/C) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking ( No A/C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 ( No A/C) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Queen Room

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

About the neighborhood

Located in South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Sands Inn is near the beach. Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Zephyr Cove Beach and Emerald Bay State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahoe Blue Event Center or South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including snowboarding, skiing, and golfing. Visit our South Lake Tahoe travel guide
Map
3818 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • Heavenly Mountain Gondola which includes a hotel, wildflowers and a gondola
    Heavenly Gondola
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Tahoe (11/2017)
    The Shops at Heavenly Village
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Perfect Lake Tahoe Sunset
    Lakeside Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stateline, NV - January 29, 2025: Daytime winter aerial image over Stateline, NV - South Lake Tahoe, CA at Lake Tahoe, how has weather impacted tourism business of hotels, resorts, and casinos.
    Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ski Run Marina
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
  • Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza
    13 min walk
  • Driftwood Cafe
    11 min walk

About this property

Tahoe Sands Inn

Hotel near Heavenly Gondola
Close to The Shops at Heavenly Village and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Sands Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Tahoe Sands Inn have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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Property amenities

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

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

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Tahoe Sands Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tahoe Sands Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Tahoe Sands Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tahoe Sands Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ski Run Marina, Heavenly Gondola, and The Shops at Heavenly Village. Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Tahoe Sands Inn Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kalyan

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

10/10 Excellent

christena

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

8/10 Good

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

christena

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great room
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

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

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy to get to, clean rooms, parking spaces are ample.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JOSEPH

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

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was sketchy at first but when you walk into the rooms Honestly everything be clean and i could not have searched for more i highly recommend people to come and stay here close to the beach and the pool was also clean and was heated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to find and in a good area with many things around it. Within walking distance of the heavenly village area, which was nice. Included parking. Room was clean and spacious and bed was comfy. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

In order to get to one side of the bed you had to turn sideways and go one leg at a time. The path to the toilet was also VERY narrow. The shower was also quite small. So, think about an RV and you will be very comfortable and happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet but bed was uncomfortably hard
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, but the property is obviously old and in need of updating. Mattress very hard and pillows very flat. No A/C, only a very noisy fan. Front desk staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1) Googlemaps led us to a boarded up side of the motel where there were weeds and peeling paint. 2) The place looked abandoned, except for a truck with equipment in the back with the motel room door wide open. I assumed that he was removating the motel. I called expedia to rebook me in another motel but they could not find me other motels/hotels in my price range. I told them I would find a hotel. I started my search at the motel right next to this one. And, as it turns out, the owner of this motel just bought the motel where I was booked and that this manager was the person whom I was to get my keys from. I told him that the place looked abandoned and I would like to see a room. He would not let me see a room until I checked in. I told him I would be back. I walked next door to the first motel. The truck owner was acually a guest with lots of fishing equipment in the back of hsi truck. I asked him how clean his room was and he allowed me to look through his door to see for myself. It was clean. I went back to the other motel to ckeck in, but the manager had been watching me through security cameras. He said I was "rude for going into another guest's room". I told him I did not go in but that the truck owner gave me permission to look into his room. The manager still insisted that I was rude for looking in, even with permission. I still checked in. 3) There was a sleep depriving rattling noise in the wall. 4) furnace pilot light was out. Manager fixed it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Darnell

It was an ok room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mustafa

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated, new management, friendly, good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Hamza

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

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025