Alder Inn

Troy F

2024-04

Great location , friendly service, very thoughtful property with a focus on the guest experience. The no contact check in/out is well thought out. My only recommendation is to confirm your room payment in advance as some web booking sites do not charge until your arrival. So since there is no physical check in person on location and how automation can be I'd make sure you confirm your reservation and payment in advance. There is a 24hr phone number to call for any issues. The property and the rooms are well maintained, clean, walking distance to the marina.

Robin Rader

2024-04

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shwetha mathangi

2024-04

I've stayed at Alder Inn a couple of times now, once as a couple and the other solo. Both times I found the rooms to be clean, comfortable, warm and reasonably well equipped with the usual towels, soap, shampoo but also a little fridge and a microwave and a coffee machine. The TV works too! I didn't get to meet the owners but they were in touch via text the whole time, gave me detailed instructions and were super helpful with anything else I needed. It's super close to Heavenly, about 30m out from Sierra at Tahoe and more importantly, walking distance from Red Hut Cafe and Free bird Chai, both incredible morning spots. Overall - super convenient, clean and moderately priced, would strongly recommend.

陳耀宇

2024-04

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Kelsey

2024-03

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Johnny Chan

2024-04

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Abdullah Aleem

2024-01

Bedsheet had stains, there were spiders in the room, the bathroom had dirty water coming out of taps and the room heater felt like it was going to blow up any minute.We were planning on staying here for multiple days but after a day we couldn't stay here due as it was inhabitable. When we communicate this to the management they scammed us and only gave a small refund and charged us almost double the price of what was being shown online for that day. We emailed them with our concerns but they never bothered to reply.This is the first time I had to leave early as it was very uncomfortable to stay at this place. I am still surprised how this has a high rating considering the terrible hygiene, safety and management. Will also add some pictures which I took of the place shortly.

H B

2023-10

I have stayed here on 2 separate occasions for work and the location, amenities and service cannot be beat--especially for the price! The bed was very comfortable, I've never had a problem with noise, and felt safe and cozy in my room each night. Room has always been spotless and stocked with coffee, soap, towels etc. I will continue to stay here and highly recommend to others!

Reetpaul Gill

2023-07

Exceptional Stay at Alder Inn. Impeccable service, comfortable accommodations, and outstanding value! Our recent stay was absolutely delightful. Very nice express checkin. The rooms were immaculate, well-appointed, and provided all the necessary amenities for a relaxing stay. The attention to detail and cleanliness were truly impressive. Additionally, the motel's central location made it convenient for exploring nearby attractions. We highly recommend!

Bonnie Ortiz

2023-08

Passing through Tahoe on vacation.Booked the room about 2 weeks in advance through Expedia (my go-to for booking stays). Thought Alder Inn was cute and decided to stay there rather a casino hotel. Check in was easy. Place was cute. Walked in the room and the temperature inside was probably 90 degrees! Started looking for the thermostat and found it. It had a sticker on it that said "HEAT ONLY". Immediately called the office and was told there was no A/C in their rooms. They said this was an amenity and wasn't listed in their descriptions. We were told to open the windows and use the fan provided. WOW!!! I tried to book another room but either they were full or in excess of $400 per night. Since I wasn't going to be refunded at Alder Inn, we decided to stay thinking it wouldn't be that bad once the sun went down. It was a terrible night, sweltering heat and sweaty sleep. We closed the window due to safety and traffic noise. All I can say is, summer traveler beware. If you want to stay cool, book somewhere else.

Moua Cha

2023-08

Visited South Lake Tahoe in June 2023. Booked Alder Inn because location was ideal for crossing points to where I wanted to visit and for nearby places. Inn is quiet, simple looking. The decorated outdoor area was pleasing.Our room was located on the 2nd floor. Keyless entry, 2 beds, 1 full bathroom. Upon entry, I saw 2 water bottles on the desk, and one was opened. So I'm not sure if it was left as courtesy (free water?) or the housekeeper forgot to pick up and toss. We left it as is when checking out. Small fridge, towels, TV, available.Pictures on 3rd party sites showed a pool, but when we arrived, the pool was run down and closed off.Beds are definitely on the older side, sloped inward when sleeping, not comfortable.Check-in was contact-less, which I didn't mind.

George

2023-08

There was no person in office. I had to call Sam to ask questions. On first sight it looked okay. But the upkeep is very poor. The pool area was trashed, the grounds were a disaster, no maintenance. Room was very cluttered with de no renovations made in many years. Found lots of hair in tub. A fan provided to cool room was ancient and loud. I cancelled for next day. Much more but….

Dre' Tatum

2023-08

Great staff and outstanding location. The room has all you need except for AC. It was hot too!Water pressure is low so be prepared for that aspect.There are games and activities for the family to enjoy including darts, Cornhole, and an oversized connect game as well as fire tables with chairs.Rooms: Fair sized with refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffeemaker, hairdryer, and TV.Nearby activities: Lake Tahoe, casinos, hiking, golf, ski areas.Walkability: Easy walk to restaurants, stores, casinos, Lake facilities, and bars.

Raz

2023-08

My recent experience at this hotel was extremely frustrating due to a complete absence of water in the morning. The hotel failed to notify guests about ongoing water construction, leaving us unable to complete our morning routines. After complaining, they connected the water, only to disconnect it again while I was showering.I was waiting 15 minutes in the shower for the water to come back on. I even had to use bottled water to brush my teeth. Registering guests without addressing such a critical problem is unacceptable. Potential guests should be aware of these issues and consider alternative accommodations.Although we had a 3/night reservation , we had to move out just after the first night and spend most of our day to find a new place to stay Since the local manager couldn’t handle the issue properly.Noteworthy details: Extremely Frustrating Experience with No Water Supply at the Hotel

Patrick Schumann

2023-10

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Becca Banks

2023-09

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Inderdeep Jaswal

2023-08

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Jas Kaur

2023-07

I don’t know why anyone would rate this place lower than a 5. The owners were super helpful with providing local recs, their service is great. The rooms were clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Im big on water pressure and it was perfect, will def be coming back.Rooms: Clean, well kept

Sukhmani Gill

2023-08

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Jonathan McDonell

2023-05

We weren't too sure what to expect, and we were pleasantly surprised! Check-in was easy, and the room was cute and clean. The property was quiet and small; while we didn't use any of the fire pits or grill, the pool and hot tube were great. Parking was easy, walking distance to so much - great food, distance from the lake. We'd happily stay there again!

Rajashree Chakraborty

2023-08

Pros:1. Super location. Can walk to the lake whici is adjointed with shops wnd things around. Have plenty restaurants around.2. Sam and his wife are good hosts and takes care of you.3. I saw a black bear on the adjacent pavement, so my trip was totally worth it haha!4. There's a little well lit sitting area for night times!Cons:1. The room is pretty basic. I'm not sure what an average south lake Tahoe motel costs, but I felt it was a little overpriced for what it provided. But I had a cat with me, so maybe I had to pay more anywhere I went.2. There's no AC in the rooms and it can get hot at night.3. The swimming pool was not working.

Lucy Finlay

2023-06

Great little place for the price, really clean and the owners were very helpful and would answer your questions happily. The walls were a little thin so you could hear people having a loud conversation next door but TBF that's a really small niggle. It's a bit out of the way of the main shopping/restaurants of Heavenly Village but that actually was a good thing as it felt a little more relaxed and less hypey.

Matthew Vallerga

2022-05

Beautiful place, great outdoor seating areas and pool. Close walk to some incredible food. Easy parking. Dog friendly. Kind staff and other guests.This was actually our second stay at The Alder Inn. The first stay was a 5-star experience that is moving this review to a 3-star up from a 1-star.Again this year we were pretty happy with everything. It was a little hot with no AC and mediocre air circulation with the door closed, but it was manageable.The main problem was that the mattress was so uncomfortable that we literally slept on the floor. We have never experienced anything quite like that. We decided to do a 4 hour drive home late at night after a long day at the lake rather than stay for the last night because we wanted some actual sleep. We tried calling the inn while out on the lake to see if we could swap rooms since we know not all of their mattresses are like this, but it would always just go to voicemail (which we left). We're spending time outdoors the whole day so we never had a chance to talk with them in person during normal hours.It's really disappointing reading a passive aggressive response from the owner to another reviewer who experienced our same problems with their mattress about a year ago.Despite this, I'd probably still come back if they just replaced their defunct mattresses. That's how much we liked the place.

Dennis Gagne

2024-02

The room was very clean, the bed comfortable and it was quiet. What more could I ask for.

Kat Santiago

2023-08

The room seemed clean and had some amenities, however the TV was tiny, the carpet was stained and worn in spots (felt gross to walk on barefooted) the shower head was immovable and set too high up for me being 5'4" and the bed was too hard for my taste. The pool and spa are out of commission, yet it's summer time. That being said, check in and out was flawless, text messages keep you up to date and the staff did ask for suggestions to better our stay, if we had any. Location was good.

Skye Blank

2022-05

To start off, checking in was super easy as this was my first time booking a hotel by myself. The front desk clerk was super nice and made me feel welcome. The room was super clean and smelled really nice unlike some hotels I’ve stayed in, in the past. The surfaces were extremely clean and dust free. The room itself was cozy and always warm which was nice after a cold day in the snow. The only issue was find a parking spot. Other than that I would definitely recommend this Inn to other people and come back again!

Julie Schaltenbrand

2023-08

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Melini Vazquez

2020-05

I absolutely love this place!!! I booked a room at the Alder Inn for my birthday, in the "family suite", and I felt like I was in my very own house! The atmosphere was so cozy and welcoming, new appliances, streaming, great views, sitting outside in the patio with the fire at night surrounded by all the tress drinking wine was the best!! The staff was very friendly and attended to every need with no hesitation, whether if it was for random information or extra coffee! The manager Cristina was so sweet and made sure that everything ran smoothly during my whole stay. I definitely recommend the Alder Inn and I cannot wait to plan my next vacation because I am coming back for sure!

Dedra Tufon

2023-05

THE BEST IVE SEEN (as far as inns are concerned)Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a 5 star hotel. But if you’re looking for bang for your buck, this is your spot.Safe location, clean rooms, surprisingly well decorated, and (of course) very affordable.Will be coming back, hope you do too!

Carrie Copeland

2020-05

We had a lovely weekend at Lake Tahoe and stayed at the Alder Inn. We normally opt to stay in larger type hotels but wanted to stay somewhere small and local. We are so happy we chose to stay here! It is such a cute place with so many special touches and plenty of on-site amenities like a ping-pong table, pool/hot tub, fire pits and more! Everything was extremely clean, parking was very convenient, and the bed was SO comfortable! It’s location is great for walking to nearby restaurants and activities. The service we received at check- in and check-out was professional and friendly. We were able to get some great recommendations on places to eat and activities to do. I would not hesitate to stay here again and recommend it to anyone.