When you stay at Tahoe Sands Inn in South Lake Tahoe, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Heavenly Gondola and The Shops at Heavenly Village. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Heavenly Ski Resort and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.
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
Tahoe Sands Inn offers 28 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Premium cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.
This South Lake Tahoe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and irons/ironing boards.
This hotel features snowboarding nearby.
Free self parking is available onsite.
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
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
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
Tahoe Sands Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 88 reviews
10 - Excellent
35
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 88 reviews
8 - Good
16
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 88 reviews
6 - Okay
14
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 88 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 88 reviews
2 - Terrible
13
7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
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.
Not the most comfortable beds. They have no a/c so they give you fans in each room but those are caked in dust. Pretty gross. That said the staff is accommodating.
Room was old and cheap, shower curtain was moldy, towels were rough, lots of street noise and strange guy hanging out in lot next door. Not worth anywhere what they charge.
Jeanne
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Joseph
Traveled with partner
Aug 18, 2025
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
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
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.