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Sierra Inn on the River

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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13666 Highway 50, Kyburz, CA, 95720
  • Place, Palisades Tahoe
  • Place, Heavenly Ski Resort
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Kirkwood Mountain Resort
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪35 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
(35 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
(23 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, motor boating and hiking/biking trails
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Sierra Inn on the River Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 399 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 399 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 399 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 399 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 399 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Very clean, friendly staff, beautiful view of river.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Spenser

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view, staf were very friendly. Romm just had a fue issues. The bathroom heater knob was broken and the bathroom door had no lock. Also very little parking with a sign pole in the center of the entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTOLINO

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is right on the river with seating overlooking the river. Located among pine trees with a picturesque view. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and accommodating. We didn't arrive until late at night, they text to inform us on where to find our room key.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay by the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice little find along the quiet little river in a wooded adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sammantha, Battle Mountain

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was super clean with everything looking very remodeled recently. The grounds are beautiful next to the river, particularly during the sunset. We spent a lot of time by the river snacking, and just looking at the scenery. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the place was quite quiet, even though it’s fairly close to the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel to do some climbing at nearby Lovers Leap. It was a convenient spot and I was surprised at how quiet it was for being right off the road. Comfy rooms, friendly staff. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the staff was courteous and kind. I love that the air smells like the cedar tree grove surrounding it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with comfortable beds, great shower, nice linen and towels. Friendly staff. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel has a 10/10 location. The river is really nice and they put canopies and chairs by the water. Hotel is fixed up and very clean. I lost my wallet and the hotel staff found many children to help me look. It was in my bag
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Disliked: Staff & service
Chair was really cheap and room was pretty basic but a cool spot right by the river
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and very comfortable! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Walter Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the proximity to hiking and fishing. The property owners continue to make upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

James Rebekah

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst beds ever!

The two beds in the room were the worst ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! Put goid mattresses in your Rooms! You have a 9.4 rating. Not sure what the public was rating. The beds were the worst mattresses I've ever had to sleep on!! The Ice machine was for One Customer only. I wish all hotels had to have a certain standard to be renting rooms to the public.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've driven by this property many, many times and never stopped. But what a great spot. Lounging/bbq areas and firepits right on the river. The lodge next door is beautiful and has pool, foosball and a great deck overlooking the river
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy, Reno

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

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025