Pepper Tree Inn

Motel in Tahoe City with free parking

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Enjoy breathtaking views of the coastal town from this balcony, overlooking a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Welcome to the Pepper Tree Inn, where guests can check in and plan their stay with the help of our friendly staff and informative resources.

Guests can enjoy balconies with outdoor space on each floor, surrounded by lush greenery.

Walk through this serene corridor with windows on one side, offering a glimpse into the surrounding area.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the water and surrounding landscape from this room's large window.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laundry
Parking included
Free WiFi

Explore the area

645 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA, 96145

Tahoe City Marina
‪5 min walk‬
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
‪10 min walk‬
Granlibakken Resort Ski Area
‪4 min drive‬
Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
‪71 min drive‬

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Room options

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Lake View

Excellent

Partial lake view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Very good

Partial lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Lake View

Excellent

Partial lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Partial lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Very good

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Very good

Partial lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Partial lake view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Tahoe City

Located in Downtown Tahoe City, Pepper Tree Inn is next to Commons Beach Park and Tahoe City Marina. This 44-room, 3-star motel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

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What's nearby

Commons Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Tahoe City Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

Truckee Station - 21 min drive
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gar Woods - ‬8 min drive
‪The Chalet - ‬16 min drive
‪Bridgetender - ‬11 min walk
‪River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Crest Cafe and Catering - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Pepper Tree Inn

Motel in Tahoe City with free parking

Pepper Tree Inn features free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a terrace. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The front desk has multilingual staff that can answer questions about the accommodations, services, and more. This motel also has laundry facilities.

Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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$165 nightly

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Free covered self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Outdoors

In the mountains
Terrace

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
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

2 buildings
7 floors
Built in 1960
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay
Dogs only
Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Pet fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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; cash is not accepted

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Check-in: 4:00 PM—-10:00 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. 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 credit card for incidental charges and 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
No alcohol is served at Pepper Tree Inn.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Pepper Tree Inn Tahoe City

Pepper Tree Tahoe City

Pepper Tree Motel

Pepper Tree Hotel Tahoe City

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Pepper Tree Inn Tahoe City

Pepper Tree Hotel Tahoe City

Pepper Tree Inn Motel Tahoe City

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Pepper Tree Inn?

Pepper Tree Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Pepper Tree Inn?

This motel is situated in Downtown Tahoe City, just steps from Tahoe City Marina and Watson Cabin Museum, and within a short walk of Commons Beach Park. You'll also find Truckee River and Stateline Lookout less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Pepper Tree Inn?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Pepper Tree Inn have a casino at the property?

No, Pepper Tree Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Pepper Tree Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Pepper Tree Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Pepper Tree Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Pepper Tree Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Pepper Tree Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Pepper Tree Inn for a fee of USD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Pepper Tree Inn?

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

Where is the closest airport to Pepper Tree Inn?

The closest major airport to Pepper Tree Inn is Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), which is 18.9 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL), which is located 29.7 mi away (56-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Pepper Tree Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Pepper Tree Inn.

Pepper Tree Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Julia, Oroville

Traveled with partner

Jul 19, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great view from top floor but property and rooms needed to be better cleaned and maintained. Excellent walking location to everything.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family

Jun 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

It was adequate for what was needed- comfy bed and shower. Could use a renovation- which staff stated was going to happen in 5 months or so. Lake Tahoe is right across the street, also shoutout to the Staff -Chris and Alex who were very nice and helpful for check in and out.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family

Apr 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Tahoe City is lovely, reminiscent of a village on a lake in the Swiss Alps (It could hardly get more beautiful or charming), and is also a short drive to Palisades at Tahoe. The Pepper Tree Inn is in the middle of town, walking distance to a the biking/walking path along the Lake, a wonderful lakeside public park and beach, a Safeway supermarket, numerous restaurants, ski/snowboard shops, and sits on a hill overlooking the lake. So I give the setting and location an A . It offers the best value for price in town (and would be more so if I hadn’t had to pay a $40 pet cleaning fee for one night for our poodle who doesn’t shed). On the downside, the appliances were dated (especially microwave, which required fiddling with the power cord to get it to work), but better than another place in TC we stayed that charged more and had no microwaves in the rooms or lobby at all. We were on the first floor and could hear every step of our upstairs neighbors, and they apparently had rambunctious kids (which I understand, as we do as well), who sounded like a herd of elephants stampeding above us. That’s just the nature of the building due to its age and construction. The front desk staff is very nice and helpful, but they are only on the property 3-10 pm. Overall, I would choose to stay here again if I returned to Tahoe City, and would recommend it to budget conscious travelers.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Borislav

Apr 28, 2025

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

Shower was very good. Good pressure, quick hot water. Everything else was as expected for the price. Nothing fancy, but definitely a comfortable place for a few nights.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ermelinda

Apr 27, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

dawn

Traveled with partner

Apr 25, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great area around the property; no control over the temp in the room, really difficult to sleep; very little lighting inside rooms; overwhelming perfume smells from cleaning products

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Apr 25, 2025

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

Nice view of Lake Tahoe

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Traveled with partner

Apr 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Limited staff, but they were friendly and helpfull. Great location, good parking. Walk to all in Tahoe City.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Apr 23, 2025

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

This place is great, clean, and has wonderful views.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rahul

Traveled with partner

Apr 16, 2025

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

The bed was not so great and there was no AC in the room, just heater was available.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Apr 16, 2025

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

Cute place

The room was cute and cozy, plus the hotel was in the middle of the cute town. The lake views are fantastic, no matter what time of day.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Raffi, Northridge

Traveled with partner

Apr 15, 2025

Disliked: Amenities

Way too much deodorizer in the room, pool is a disgusting brown swamp full of vegetation and debris, and parking area and elevator looks like a junkyard. Whoever owns the place the property doesn't seem to care about it. That said, it's about what we expected for the price, so expectations weren't all that high.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lili

Apr 15, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wes

Apr 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Pepper tree is a great spot in Tahoe City if your are looking for a no frills affordable spot it stay while you Ski Palisades and Alpine meadows. The PT is a quick 10 min drive to the base parking lot at Palisades. No hot tub but still a great place. Staff was great, as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David, Danville

Apr 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Shower had no flow ...hardly enough to get wet. After a long day skiing, need a decent hot shower. Toilet didn't flush well either. View is great, however from 3rd floor and higher. Very convenient location in Tahoe city. Parking spaces might be too narrow...got blocked in by rude guest leaving me 4 in between driver side that required me to climb in from my rear hatch.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Briana

Traveled with partner

Apr 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

Overall a great stopover place thats nice and clean. Only dropped a star for the difficulty of the parking lot.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Apr 11, 2025

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

Great place and such a good price!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Traveled with partner

Apr 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It’s great to still have a comfortable and cozy reasonably priced lodging option at the lake. We’ll return! Our only issue was that we could not get the channel to watch the rest of the Warriors game in the room —we've never had problems watching our Bay Area team/NBA in motels across the country during bballl season.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raghunath

Traveled with family and small children

Apr 10, 2025

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

No frills hotel. Room gets super hot in the night so keep your thermostat in the low side. Perfect for palisades Tahoe ski getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Apr 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great customer service, super convenient to skiing

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family

Apr 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great service! Left my AirPods and the staff were super helpful in communicating with me to get them back, thanks!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josette

Apr 8, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

rembert

Traveled with family

Apr 5, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel is worn out - tatty carpets, mouldly showers, rodent traps in the hallway, broken coffee machine, noisy heater... It's on the street, seemingly designed to catch as much noise as possible. Not worth the price - or any price, really.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner

Apr 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

OK, this property is in need of some repairs (especially the stairways!), but the rooms were clean & comfortable & even though the desk was only manned gor a limited amount of hours, the staff was very helpful. Dining option accross the street on the lake was lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025