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About this property
Alder Inn – Boutique Comfort with a Contactless Experience in South Lake Tahoe Tucked in a quiet corner of South Lake Tahoe, Alder Inn offers a charming, updated boutique experience just minutes from the lake, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and local dining. Whether you're here to relax or explore, Alder Inn provides the perfect home base with comfort, style, and simplicity. Our cozy, individually styled rooms feature comfortable beds, modern furnishings, mini-fridges, microwaves, and free high-speed WiFi — everything you need for a restful and convenient stay. Outside, enjoy a relaxed, self-serve vibe with cornhole, giant Connect 4, and a turf-covered lounge area for soaking in the mountain air. Alder Inn operates with 100% contactless check-in and check-out. All guests must complete a short online registration form prior to arrival. You'll receive a secure link after booking. ✔ Excellent location near Heavenly Village, shops, and the lake ✔ Unique, thoughtfully designed rooms with essential comforts ✔ Outdoor lounge space with simple games and seating ✔ Free parking and reliable WiFi ✔ No front desk – completely contactless experience Please note: Completion of the online registration form is required before check-in. Enjoy the best of South Lake Tahoe with a laid-back, self-guided stay at Alder Inn. The roperty does not have a hot tub/pool.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Regina
United States
“Good value for money. Excellent location — close to shops and cafés, yet not on the main road but among pine trees, so it was quiet to sleep. This is not a 5-star hotel, so don’t expect new furniture, but what mattered was that it was truly clean....” - Surjopurnomo
Indonesia
“The two story hotel building with large parking lot surrounded with huge pine tree and located close to the commercial (food, grocery etc).” - Jamie
Brazil
“We had a fantastic couple nights at Alder Inn. Super affordable, VERY comfortable room and bed, great facilities in the room, and AMAZING location round the corner from Whole Foods! The staff were super helpful in advance when I needed to change...” - Edoardo
United Kingdom
“Automated check in, perfect location and great style” - Nicola
United Kingdom
“Quick and easy check in, lovely large clean room and great location.” - Joanna
United Kingdom
“The property was very nice. The host let us enjoy a free upgrade and a late checkout! Great stay overall!” - Maya
Canada
“It is a really good hotel to stay overnight..It is closed to Lessen Volcano park. Friendly staff, comfortable bed” - Raphaela
Germany
“Nice room, after changing one sheet it was really clean. Nice place to stay. More wooden cabin than motel but was really nice there. Little bit cold because the heater is a little small for warming up the room in a few minutes but was good either way” - Philipp
Germany
“Close to the lake, but not directly on the main highway. Generally nice and quiet location with trees around. Clean bathroom.” - Stephanie
Germany
“This place is so cozy and we loved staying there. Every night we’d sit outside, watch the stars, enjoy all the lights and decorations around the place and play the fun little games you can play over there. It’s a 5 min walk to the beach. It’s a...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.







The fine print
Guests will receive a rental agreement, which must be signed and returned directly to the property prior to arrival. If the agreement is not received, the guest should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.
Please note that only registered guests are allowed at the property.
Guests shall abide by the property's policy. Quiet hours are from 22:00 to 8:00.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.