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The Inn at Boatworks

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Romantic Room | Down duvets, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Standard Shared Dormitory | In-room dining
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Down duvets, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Down duvets, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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790 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA, 96145
  • Place, Tahoe State Recreation Area
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stateline Lookout
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Down duvets, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Down duvets, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Down duvets, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Down duvets, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Romantic Room | Down duvets, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Inn at Boatworks

Motel with a marina, near Granlibakken Resort Ski Area
This smoke-free motel features a marina, an arcade/games room and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Inn at Boatworks offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Tahoe City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Inn at Boatworks, you're just a quick walk from Tahoe State Recreation Area. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a marina.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include multilingual staff and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes Pilates classes, motor boating and yoga classes
  • 5 minutes by car from Granlibakken Resort Ski Area and 12 minutes from Homewood Mountain Resort
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Inn at Boatworks offers its guests a marina. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Inn at Boatworks. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Tahoe City motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Motor boating
  • Pilates classes
  • Shopping centre
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Marina
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1950
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50.00
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off USD 50.00 cleaning fee
  • 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Tahoe City Inn
Tahoe City Inn Motel
Tahoe City Inn Tahoe City
Tahoe City Inn Motel Tahoe City
Tahoe City Inn
The Inn at Boatworks Motel
The Inn at Boatworks Tahoe City
The Inn at Boatworks Motel Tahoe City

The Inn at Boatworks Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 610 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathrine, Cameron Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was good and clean, easy to walk to locations.....the bed was however terrible and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Stayed here last year and it was clean and comfortable and a great location. This year our first night I went to turn the shower on and the handle fell off the wall. They moved us to another room only to learn that our sink had a gnat infestation. The pillows are tiny and flat and the shower head clearly hasn’t been cleaned of hard water build up in the nozzles ever. Shower door handle was loose and we feared it might fall off. Never experienced any issues last year but this year will force us to find another place to stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before, it is older but great location on the marina, walk to restaurants etc. This time however, the construction on 89 in the middle of the night right outside our window was awful. We will maybe stay again but think we should have been warned.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my weekend trip to Tahoe City. The location was great, after a full day out at the lake. Check in was quick, friendly. Once settled in my room walked the strip that has many options for dinner an shopping. Room was comfortable an at night it was very quiet. Check out was very simple with phenomenal service. I will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annika

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

10/10 Excellent

Anshul

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The water was not very warm. Took a while to get it warm in sink then went cold. Clean property and updated. Expect road noise of course.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Clean, comfortable and great location! I will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Over priced

The location was good. In walking distance to trail to Lake, restaurants and shops. The room was clean but it is very dated and had an old smell to it. Way over priced!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kalyan

Travelled with family and small children
Pretty basic property. Bathroom sink was not functional and we couldn't brush our teeth or use the sink for handwashing for a day. Front-desk didn't get anything done for the day. Next day, after they a second complaint they fixed while we were out of the room. The heater/AC thermostat was weird and we couldn't get it to function well at all. Please take an extension card along, as the outlets are minimal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a last minute room here as we were snowboarding at Palisades. 15 mins away with no traffic (about 25 in the traffic at 4-5pm). The room had a bedroom with a king bed and a sofa in the main room. It just fit my family of 5, but with 2 teens on the sofa pullout and my 9yo daughter in the king bed with us. Overall, it functioned well enough for a great price. It's next door to Safeway, CVS, and many food options, which was convenient when it snowed heavily and didn't want to drive. The Mountain slice pizza (2 minute walk) was 5 star delicious! And the lake was 5 mins walk away with other fancy restaurants nearby. All in all, the inn was a great find! The front office staff Taylor did a great job checking us in (early!) and helped us with everything we needed. She deserves 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location. Dated rooms.

Staff very friendly. Carpet smelled really bad. Not stable water temperature so one of my kids ended up getting burned as he was taking a shower. No vent fan in bathroom so our towels never dried. The shower head sprayed water all over the place. I wish there were some simple soap/shampoo dispensers on the wall of shower. There are no wardrobes or anything other than a closet, so you’ll have to live out of your suitcase, on the floor. AC/heater is super loud, and is next to one of the two beds so whoever sleeps there will wake up super dehydrated. Please give access to the office so we can use the water filter, and install a coffee machine/tea machine. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

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

Sound control issues

Very loud with no sound control between floors. Lost a lot of sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hui Yee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jonathan was very helpful and kind !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wyndam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, very kind & helpful staff 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A new low. This room has the bare minimum ... a throwback to a cheap 1950's motel. My room came with two beds, a dresser, a fridge and microwave, spotty television (kept freezing or just crashing) and (unbelievably) exactly one inconveniently located electrical outlet. What it lacked was a bedside lamp, adequate television reception, housekeeping (no cleaning for a two night stay) and a usefully functioning front desk (very limited hours). It feels like a cash cow at the guests' expense.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024