Pepper Tree Inn

3.0 star property
Motel in Tahoe City with free parking

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View from property
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | View from room
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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645 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA, 96145
  • Tahoe City Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Tahoe City

Pepper Tree Inn puts you in the heart of Tahoe City, within steps of Commons Beach Park and Tahoe City Marina. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, multilingual staff and a lift. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Tahoe City motel, attractions include Palisades Tahoe and Donner Lake.

What's nearby

  • Commons Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tahoe City Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Granlibakken Resort Ski Area - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Truckee Station - 21 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gar Woods Grill & Pier - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunnyside - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bridgetender - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Front Street Station Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Pepper Tree Inn

Motel in Tahoe City with free parking
Pepper Tree Inn offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Pepper Tree Inn also features express check-out and a lift. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Tahoe City motel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1960
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Pepper Tree Inn offers 44 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Tahoe City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 45.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Pepper Tree Inn.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pepper Tree Inn?

Pepper Tree Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Pepper Tree Inn?

Yep, Pepper Tree Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Pepper Tree Inn?

The closest beach to Pepper Tree Inn is Kings Beach State Recreation Area (12 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pepper Tree Inn?

No, Pepper Tree Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pepper Tree Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Pepper Tree Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Tahoe City Golf Course is a short 3-minute walk away.

Pepper Tree Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1020 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Oklahoma City

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good rate, view, clean room, nice staff -- it was still mostly off season. TV channels are terrible, but you don't go to Tahoe to watch TV.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great comfortable place with a view and not too expensive
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Igor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing unique, very plain needs updating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meenaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a decent stay for the price you pay. The location is really good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

larisa, BOYNTON BEACH

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unavailable staff and poor customer service. Got out of there as fast as I could. I was denied help when I requested it. My needs were not acknowledged or heard.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent location. Needs a bit of renovation, but clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iman, Amherst

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When my camping plans went bust needed a room for a couple nights. This motel was available and priced right. The room was quite decent. The outside stairs show the effect of skiing boots tromping up and down over the years but that doesn't bother me. Only one of four USB plugs seemed to work. No one at the office when I checked out in the morning and the key drop slot was too small for the cards they gave me. But these are quibbles. All in all highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

delgertsogt

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pepper tree is the perfect place for a trip to Tahoe where you plan to only be at the hotel for sleep and rest. Right next to the lake. 15 min from Olympic valley. This place never disappoints
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Atharva

bed was not very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good stay in Tahoe City

The room was great and the office staff super nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

Awesome

Great stay perfect location tons to do
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great mothers day stay. Parkimg was excellent the room was quiet. Everything was walkable. Shops,food,etc. the lady who helped me at the front desk was awesome and so nice. So i def would referr this place. Such a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhizhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to stay at Pepper tree inn!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Katalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel needs a major renovation stairs are in really bad condition Bed very unconfortable big whole in matrasse
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maosheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice location and affordable pricing! Short drive to ski resorts. Would come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tahoe City is lovely, reminiscent of a village on a lake in the Swiss Alps (It could hardly get more beautiful or charming), and is also a short drive to Palisades at Tahoe. The Pepper Tree Inn is in the middle of town, walking distance to a the biking/walking path along the Lake, a wonderful lakeside public park and beach, a Safeway supermarket, numerous restaurants, ski/snowboard shops, and sits on a hill overlooking the lake. So I give the setting and location an A . It offers the best value for price in town (and would be more so if I hadn’t had to pay a $40 pet cleaning fee for one night for our poodle who doesn’t shed). On the downside, the appliances were dated (especially microwave, which required fiddling with the power cord to get it to work), but better than another place in TC we stayed that charged more and had no microwaves in the rooms or lobby at all. We were on the first floor and could hear every step of our upstairs neighbors, and they apparently had rambunctious kids (which I understand, as we do as well), who sounded like a herd of elephants stampeding above us. That’s just the nature of the building due to its age and construction. The front desk staff is very nice and helpful, but they are only on the property 3-10 pm. Overall, I would choose to stay here again if I returned to Tahoe City, and would recommend it to budget conscious travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Borislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower was very good. Good pressure, quick hot water. Everything else was as expected for the price. Nothing fancy, but definitely a comfortable place for a few nights.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025