At the heart of Downtown Tahoe City, Pepper Tree Inn offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and WiFi. Enjoy a stroll on the charming terrace or host an event in the banquet hall. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping.
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, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 25 min drive
Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 56 min drive
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 58 min drive
Truckee Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Shadyside Lounge - 6 min drive
The Bridgetender - 11 min walk
Front Street Station Pizza - 12 min walk
Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet - 3 min drive
Fat Cat Bar & Grill - 2 min walk
About this property
Pepper Tree Inn
Enjoy your visit to Tahoe City with a stay at Pepper Tree Inn. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
44 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free covered on-site self-parking
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served on site
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Skiing lessons nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1960
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Assistive listening devices available
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Pepper Tree Inn Tahoe City
Pepper Tree Tahoe City
Pepper Tree Motel
Pepper Tree Hotel Tahoe City
Pepper Tree Inn Motel
Pepper Tree Inn Tahoe City
Pepper Tree Hotel Tahoe City
Pepper Tree Inn Motel Tahoe City
Frequently asked questions
Does Pepper Tree Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pepper Tree Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Pepper Tree Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 45.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Pepper Tree Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pepper Tree Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Pepper Tree Inn?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Crystal Bay Casino (18-min drive) and Jim Kelley's Tahoe Nugget Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Pepper Tree Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as cross-country skiing, snowboarding and sledging, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course.
What's the area around Pepper Tree Inn like?
Pepper Tree Inn is located on the Strip in Downtown Tahoe City, a short 2-minute walk from Tahoe City Marina and 10 minutes' walk from Truckee River. Travellers say that the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.
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Pepper Tree Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Location
View
Service staff
Lake
Bed
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Parking
Shower
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Great location beautiful view from the sixth floor. Dog friendly Heather was awesome.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
19 Sep 2025
Old and Tired with Great Location
Location hands down fantastic. But the owners are putting no money back in it. It’s somewhat run down. Expect adequate, not nice. Staff worked hard to please us despite limited lobby hours. Great restaurants and path along lake.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jul 2025
Restful
Staff was friendly, beds were comfy, had a nice sauna tub. Will stay there again
Robbin
Robbin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2025
Amazing stay!
Kaitlin
Kaitlin, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Aug 2025
Great view
Spectacular view of the lake. Older facility, but perfectly fine.
Timm
Timm, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Jul 2025
Quiet, Enjoyable View
Pepper Tree Inn has good views of Lake Tahoe.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2025
Great front desk people, friendly and responsive, great location, convenient, always choose to stay here when I come to Tahoe city
Cecilia
Cecilia, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Great location! Nice staff!
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 May 2025
It was a decent stay for the price you pay. The location is really good
Meenaz
Meenaz, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2025
Great comfortable place with a view and not too expensive
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
It was awesome!
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
The place can use a facelift however very well located to everything
Maricela
Maricela, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
22 Jun 2025
Was good for what we needed.
D Casey
D Casey, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
23 Jul 2025
Linens a bit old. But view of Lake Tahoe outstanding.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jan 2025
Great place to stay!
david
david, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2025
This place is great, clean, and has wonderful views.
Hilary
Hilary, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
10 Sep 2025
Don’t book this hotel!!!
This hotel accused us smoking in the room which we didn’t do at all. We don’t smoke at all. That’s ridiculous and they charged us $250. We checked in on 9/2 and checked out next morning around 5:55 9/3 but no one in the office. We paid for two days stay but we don’t like the hotel because of its environment so we left one day early.
Hsiu Mei
Hsiu Mei, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
It was nice
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2025
Good stay in Tahoe City
The room was great and the office staff super nice and helpful.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
27 Jun 2025
Good location but very old motel, and smelly old green carpet. Nice lake view from window facing outside walk balcony.
Henry
Henry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2025
Awesome
Great stay perfect location tons to do
Travis
Travis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2025
Great value for the price and our go to whenever we are in Tahoe
Martha
Martha, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
25 Aug 2025
Room was hot
No air conditioning
Windows wouldn’t open
Ceiling fan noise and wobbly
Bed not comfortable
Terrible place
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 Aug 2025
Our stay at Pepper tree was ok but nothing to write home about. When they say check in is at 4pm they mean not a minute sooner. On the site it showed a pool and air conditioning they had neither. Also there wasnt any where to sit in the room or outside the room. If you are looking for just a place to sleep then this is the place but if you are looking for a relaxing stay not so much.
ramona
ramona, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Jun 2025
The property is aging, but the room was clean and the view from the 7th floor where we stayed is unequalled. The property is close to so many amenities.