Alder Inn

Ski hotel in South Lake Tahoe with free parking

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Alder Inn, near The Shops at Heavenly Village, is perfect for winter sports enthusiasts. A free ski shuttle takes guests to nearby slopes, and ski storage simplifies equipment management. Enjoy in-room WiFi, an outdoor terrace, and express check-in with local tips.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Tomorrow

Nov 2 - Nov 3

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Deluxe Double Queen

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Fridge

HDTV

Separate bedroom

Pillow-top bed

Portable fan

225 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Queen

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Fridge

HDTV

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

225 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Fridge

HDTV

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

225 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Fridge

HDTV

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

225 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

1072 Ski Run Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

Heavenly Gondola - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
The Shops at Heavenly Village - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Riva Grill - ‬7 min walk
‪Heidi's Pancake House - ‬12 min walk
‪The Red Hut Café - ‬4 min walk
‪Artemis Lakefront Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Alder Inn

Hotel near Heavenly Gondola

Located close to The Shops at Heavenly Village and South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena, Alder Inn provides a terrace. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel, which offers a free ski shuttle and ski storage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Free self-parking
Express check-out, express check-in and concierge services
Smoke-free property
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.

More amenities include:

Heating and portable fans
Designer toiletries, shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Similar properties

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free ski shuttle
Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

Ski storage

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

Virtual front desk

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

In the mountains
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in room
Grab bar near toilet
No lift
Wheelchair accessibility

More

2 floors
3 buildings
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

More

Access via exterior corridors
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 35

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

The hotel has differing office times depending on the time of year. Guests wishing to check in before 3 PM or after 5 PM must contact the hotel in advance. Please note hotel cannot accommodate unexpected additional guests at time of check-in, as rollaway beds are not available.

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Administrative fee: USD 28 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Early check-in fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Alder Inn South Lake Tahoe

Alder Inn

Alder South Lake Tahoe

Alder Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Alder Inn Hotel

Alder Inn South Lake Tahoe

Alder Inn Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

Is Alder Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Alder Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alder Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 35 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Alder Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Alder Inn located?

Conveniently located near the ski slopes, this South Lake Tahoe hotel is in the mountains within 2 mi (3 km) of Heavenly Gondola, The Shops at Heavenly Village and South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. Heavenly Ski Resort and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Alder Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Isella

8 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Communication was excellent. They accommodate an early check in for a reasonable price. Clean and close to everything.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

9 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay. I will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

26 Sept 2023

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

This was a great hotel in a convenient location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Arpit

25 Aug 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

1. Check-in time is unreasonable, 4:00 PM is absurd 2. Clearly not the place for you if you like to have a great sleep, there are no blackout curtains. 3. I asked for cutlery to eat food and they asked me to get it from some nearby restaurant 4. No air conditioner at the place, it was heating during my visit

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

21 Dec 2024

Sam was great and made sure we were able to check in okay!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

18 Apr 2023

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice room for a great price

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Moon Hyun

28 May 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Good stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

13 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean and easy access to everything, staff are quick to respond

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

28 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Alder Inn was close to the water and to many restaurants and shops in South Lake Tahoe. The Inn itself was very nice and the owners couldn't have been nicer or more concerned that our stay went well. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Feb 2024

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

Great place to stay in South Lake Tahoe

The rooms are extremely clean and adequate. Customer Service on the phone was excellent!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

4 Jun 2023

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

The staff was amazing! The check in was the best. I'll definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

21 Jun 2023

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

Great property!

Perfect! Quiet, convenient, easy walk to food, lakefront and stores.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

8 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Didn’t like I could not get a hold of anyone no front office

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cruz

24 Jul 2023

Liked: Amenities

Location is excellent. Room is a good size. Once they put in A/C this will be a gem.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason

3 Jul 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location, but aging property needs some love.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Teresa

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The mattress is so old that it has the imprint of the many previous bodies that have slept there . The room was very nice and clean .

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy

30 Mar 2024

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

A place close to Heavenly

This hotel has a great location and a friendly staff. There is a clear theme of being "Thoughtful" of guests and effort to provide amenities. The check in process is physical keyless and no contact so make sure you confirm your reservation and payments in advance when possible. There is a 24/7 number to call if any issues, but I wouldn't expect many issues doing the prior. Enjoy your stay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Jul 2023

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

Clean and comfy

Family trip for three days. Hotel was clean and comfortable. They had fans in the room but are putting AC units which will make it even better. Loved the little patio setup and yard games. The rooms has fridges, microwave, and a Keurig which was great. Only request would be able to stream on the TV. Thanks for the stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

4 Mar 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Dirty rooms , shower curtain has mold on unit 10. Unit. 19 sheets were dirty. Outside was dirty and nobody was in the office. Only a gentleman names manny calls you. I never stayed here and was not able to reach the manager they just told me he is on vacation . I’m awaiting my refund since I never stayed here and still no answer.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

16 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Alder Inn is super clean and a block off the main road. Room was clean with a full size Keurig, mini fridge and glasswear for wine or an evening highball. The rooms will get noisy with someone above you or next to you but its an old motor lodge and to be expected. No desk in the room for working which meant I had to spend a couple hours working at a local tap room. Damn!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Perla

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place has no A/C -do not stay here if it’s 70 degrees outside. Also tv didn’t work and the bed was awfully uncomfortable. No one came to clean the room in between the days we stayed. And the soap in the shower was almost gone. Will not be staying here again during the summer.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Dec 2022

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

One nighter in Winter

Booked 1 night to stay near South Lake. The checkin process was very quick and easy. I had a minor issue completing the checkin using my phone and called the office and staff was very helpful and available to assist. I appreciate their kind support. The room was a bit old but that did not bother me too much. Bed was comfy and clean. We did notice dust on top of the ceiling fan. I had minor allergies in the morning, possibly due to the dust. It can get a bit noisy too with people parking and walking outside and infront of the door but noise was manageable. The price we paid was somewhat high but we went during peak season. We did notice the price going up significantly higher.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Taven

23 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We couldn’t stay here for the night due to the quality of our room and the property being dirty, neglected, and dilapidated. The only reason we booked this hotel (motel) was due to its good reviews and hot tub. However, when we arrived, our room was completely outdated and dirty. The trim was chipped and cracked, the walls were stained, and the bathroom stripping was covered in cigarette stains. When we used the sink, it backed up and chunks of unknown material came out. After the outdated gas furnace heater made a loud and weird noise, we make an executive decision to ditch. Additionally, the hot tub and pool were completely neglected. It looks like they’ve been out of service since the last big snow due to the large weeds growing everywhere. I was really looking forward to this place. The pictures and reviews make it look like a lovely, quaint spot close to the beach. We wary of many of the reviews… I’m sure some of them are fake.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

19 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It’s a fancy motel. The rooms are much nicer than a typical motel but the size and exterior feel like a motel. Our room was nice quiet and warm but also had a few minor problems. The toilet has flushing issues due to very old interior works. The water would either stay on or never go on. We had to manually move the interval floater. The sink is also very slow and took a long time to drain. Some of the plugs are very loose and things fall out or don’t stay plugged in. Other sockets are fine Finally, none of the snow and ice was cleared from the parking lot so it was very slippery to walk. Seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023