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 - 22 min drive - 18.3 miles
Heavenly Ski Resort - 42 min drive - 33.5 miles
The Shops at Heavenly Village - 43 min drive - 34.4 miles
Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino - 44 min drive - 34.8 miles
Kirkwood Mountain Resort - 60 min drive - 57.0 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
Riverfront motel in Kyburz with free parking
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 night
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 night
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 399 reviews
10 - Excellent
314
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 399 reviews
8 - Good
59
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 399 reviews
6 - Okay
14
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 399 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 399 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sheila
Oct 17, 2025
Very clean, friendly staff, beautiful view of river.
Nice view, staf were very friendly. Romm just had a fue issues. The bathroom heater knob was broken and the bathroom door had no lock. Also very little parking with a sign pole in the center of the entrance.
Hotel is right on the river with seating overlooking the river. Located among pine trees with a picturesque view. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and accommodating. We didn't arrive until late at night, they text to inform us on where to find our room key.
Room was super clean with everything looking very remodeled recently. The grounds are beautiful next to the river, particularly during the sunset. We spent a lot of time by the river snacking, and just looking at the scenery. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the place was quite quiet, even though it’s fairly close to the highway.
We stayed at this hotel to do some climbing at nearby Lovers Leap. It was a convenient spot and I was surprised at how quiet it was for being right off the road. Comfy rooms, friendly staff. Would recommend!
This hotel has a 10/10 location. The river is really nice and they put canopies and chairs by the water. Hotel is fixed up and very clean. I lost my wallet and the hotel staff found many children to help me look. It was in my bag
Cameron
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Makayla
Oct 1, 2025
Makayla
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Angelica
Sep 28, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Chair was really cheap and room was pretty basic but a cool spot right by the river
The two beds in the room were the worst ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Put goid mattresses in your Rooms!
You have a 9.4 rating. Not sure what the public was rating. The beds were the worst mattresses I've ever had to sleep on!!
The Ice machine was for One Customer only. I wish all hotels had to have a certain standard to be renting rooms to the public.
I've driven by this property many, many times and never stopped. But what a great spot. Lounging/bbq areas and firepits right on the river. The lodge next door is beautiful and has pool, foosball and a great deck overlooking the river