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Sierra Inn on the River

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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13666 Highway 50, Kyburz, CA, 95720
  • Place, Kirkwood Mountain Resort
  • Place, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Heavenly Ski Resort
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sierra Inn on the River

Riverside motel in Kyburz with free parking
Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free motel has charcoal grills and a picnic area. Self parking is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 a shower with a rainfall showerhead. 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sierra Inn on the River. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from South Fork of the American River. Enjoy features like free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and motor boating
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from Adventure Mountain
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
Sierra Inn on the River offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This Kyburz motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Reviews

Sierra Inn on the River Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 380 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kalpesh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

William, Rancho Cucamonga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is listed as being by the river and is sure is right next to the river. beautiful area around the Inn got some nice pictures while there. Quiet quiet quiet away from the mass confusion and hustle & bustle of Lake Tahoe We will stay there again and again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sushila

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the stay in this area… very beautiful backyard with river flowing…. Fire pit areas and family picnic tables are really fun hangouts. The flowing river sounds are soothing and amazing…. Loved the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice since the remodel & very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is beautiful and close to South Lake Tahoe. Perfect blend of mountain, river, and still be part of civilization
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Garden Grove

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place ina nice area for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NIE KDAM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice river view behind the motel and outdoor fireplace
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Asadullah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay three night unfortunately no someone clean my room. I feel bad. This is very crazy. They don't even clean the bedspread every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms nice and clean. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Nice stay

Friendly and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Louisville

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean rooms, beautiful views. Helpful check-in. Only miss was that one of the beds was kinda squeaky! Bring ear plugs if youre a light sleeper
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva N Aguilar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the second time staying here and i absolutely love it...i ended up extending my stay because its so peaceful and beautiful. Definitely recommend this place and staff was very friendly. Ill be booking more here in the future and for my family. Nicole
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regine

Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vamshikrishna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025