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Tahoe Sands Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Heavenly Ski Resort

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

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 | 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Sands Inn places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village. This 28-room hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and TVs.

What's nearby

  • Ski Run Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Heavenly Gondola - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Shops at Heavenly Village - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lakeside Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

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 with free parking, near Heavenly Ski Resort
At Tahoe Sands Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is available if you drive.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and phones are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at Tahoe Sands Inn?

Tahoe Sands Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Tahoe Sands Inn?

This hotel is located in South Lake Tahoe, a short 12-minute walk from Heavenly Gondola and also 14 minutes on foot from The Shops at Heavenly Village. You'll also find Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Tahoe Sands Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Tahoe Sands Inn include a casino at the property?

No, Tahoe Sands Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tahoe Sands Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Tahoe Sands Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Tahoe Sands Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Tahoe Sands Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Tahoe Sands Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Tahoe Sands Inn.

Does Tahoe Sands Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Tahoe Sands Inn?

The closest major airport to Tahoe Sands Inn is Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL), which is 6 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), which is around 27.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Tahoe Sands Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Tahoe Sands Inn.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The no AC room gets really hot in the afternoon and at early night during summer. You have to open the window and it takes a while to cool the room. I also noticed that the tap water gets brown at times. Overall this place gets the job done if you are only needing a place to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anil Kumar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

lina

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms stink very small and outdated
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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 traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The b
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ricky

Traveled 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

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