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 in the mood for shopping can visit The Shops at Heavenly Village. 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 skiing, snowboarding, and golfing. Visit our South Lake Tahoe travel guide
3818 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
What's nearby
Heavenly Gondola
13 min walk - 1.1 km
The Shops at Heavenly Village
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Lakeside Beach
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Ski Run Marina
8 min walk - 0.7 km
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 Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
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.
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.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 does it cost to stay at Tahoe Sands Inn?
As of Mar 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tahoe Sands Inn on Mar 22, 2026 start from ₩73,215, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Tahoe Sands Inn Reviews
7.2
Good
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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.
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
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.
Ryan
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
JOSEPH
Oct 14, 2025
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.
JOSEPH
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Elizabeth
Sep 16, 2025
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.
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.
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