With a stay at Sierra Inn on the River in Kyburz, you'll be 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from Adventure Mountain. .This motel is 30.4 mi (49 km) from Heavenly Ski Resort and 31.3 mi (50.4 km) from The Shops at Heavenly Village.
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort - 28 min drive - 19.5 miles
The Shops at Heavenly Village - 54 min drive - 38.8 miles
Heavenly Gondola - 54 min drive - 38.8 miles
Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino - 55 min drive - 39.2 miles
Heavenly Ski Resort - 56 min drive - 36.1 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
Brigance Roadhouse & Social Club - 8 min drive
About this property
Sierra Inn on the River
Sierra Inn on the River offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include a picnic area and charcoal grills.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
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 stay
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
Sierra Inn on the River Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 466 reviews
10 - Excellent
370
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 466 reviews
8 - Good
66
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 466 reviews
6 - Okay
16
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 466 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 466 reviews
2 - Terrible
7
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elisabeth
Apr 21, 2026
Clean, comfortable, and affordable!
Elisabeth
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Mamoun
Feb 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, Clean and location
Mamoun
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Stephanie
Jan 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable bed, friendly staff, affordable and close to Sierra at Tahoe.
Cute inn next to the river with campfire and BBQ pits for guests to use. Great location for access to Sierra-at-Tahoe. The only downside is the noise from upstairs if you happen to get a room on the first floor.
We have stayed here multiple times. The grounds are well kept & updated. Very clean. Located next to the river.
Across the driveway is the Bunny Slope where there are the most delicious pastries & coffees. The cappuccino is consistently the best I’ve ever had.
Staff was friendly, rooms clean, comfortable beds, and an incredible view of the river. A major bonus was having both a microwave and refrigerator in room.
Audrey
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Michael
Dec 6, 2025
Newly remodeled, clean no frills hotel. Beautiful view.
I ski bike and this location is perfect for Sierra at Tahoe, a quick 20 minute drive with no snow on the roads. The facilities are older but recently renovated. The staff is awesome and I really like supporting a local business owner over a big name motel. I have been using the Sierra Inn for the last 6+ years with no plans on staying elsewhere.
"LI had a fantastic stay at. The first thing you notice is how impeccably clean everything is. It really sets the tone for a comfortable visit. The location right on the river is breathtaking. It’s tucked away among the pine trees, making for a very quiet and picturesque atmosphere.
The rooms feel fresh and recently renovated. A huge shoutout to the staff, who were incredibly friendly and accommodating. If you’re looking for a serene, well-managed getaway with beautiful views, I highly recommend this spot.