Tahoe Sands Resort - Tahoe Vista, California

Kedar R.

Cozy, quaint, lakeside. Warm and comfortable rooms. Tons of space—especially the cottages. Gorgeous private beach to walk along in the winter or recreate in the summer. The grounds are expansive for kids to play in the snow or grass. Large pool and hot tub area.
The general manager, Mr. Garcia, is personable and reasonable. He clearly takes great care in hiring strong, capable employees that will ensure you and your family have an unforgettable lakeside vacation.
Did I mention you can walk 30 seconds to the best alpine lake in the country? Ski resorts are 15 minutes away, and boat rentals are a 5 minute walk away. What a great location! Cannot recommend Tahoe Sands Resort enough.
Don’t fool around with resorts that are indifferent to your family having a good time… go somewhere where all you have to worry about is enjoying every second of daylight.

Madame A.

Our family stayed at Tahoe Sands Resort on February 20-21, 2025. Mr Sam checked us in. He was so helpful, pleasant and kind. We could not have had a better host. The view of the lake from our room was so gorgeous. We had a two bedroom condo. It fit our family of six well. The kitchenette was a great plus for us. Thanks for a wonderful time. Patricia I.

Captain S.

I needed to find accommodations for what would be my first return to the Tahoe Film Fest since before the pandemic. This was also my very first time staying at non-chain hotel when visiting for the festival, and the first room I've stayed at here that has a lakeside view.

Check-in at the front desk was quick, easy and welcoming. They provide a map of the premises and a sheet with complete info including a number that you text in case you need anything. You also text that same number for easy check out.

I booked a second-floor studio that has a simple 3-digit combination lock. The room itself was a perfect size for me, with a spacious mirrored closet at the entryway, a sofa and coffee table, dining table and a very comfortable Murphy bed. There's also a good-sized TV, which I didn't use all that much since I spend more time online. The balcony had a couple of chairs and a table where you can enjoy the view of the lake with a nice drink. On one of my afternoons, I had the pleasure of watching a flock of geese grazing in the central yard down below.

My favorite feature was arguably the most well-equipped kitchenette I've seen in a hotel room. It had a spacious refrigerator-freezer, 2-burner induction stove and oven, a relatively new over-the-range Whirlpool microwave, automatic dishwasher, sink, coffee maker, and all the pots, pans, glasses of all types, dinnerware and utentils that you'll need. There's a Safeway conveniently located less than a mile-and-a-half down the road, so I stocked up for my stay.

The bathroom was nice and clean, with ample counter space adjacent to the sink. The oil rubbed bronze fixtures added a nice touch. The shower booth has one of those single handles which, unlike others that can be confusing when trying to figure out what position is hot or cold, turned a little less than 180 degrees. So the right temperature was very easy to find, and there was plenty of hot water. I should warn, however, that the booth itself is relatively small and could feel cramped for those who might be on the larger size or who are over 6 ft. tall. Larger ones are probably available in the one-bedroom or condo.

There were only a couple of other items that needed to be addressed. The room's heater was old and didn't function that well, but their friendly maintenance guy promptly brought over a portable that heated the entire room nicely. The window to the bathroom had some spider webs in the corner, so it apparently hadn't been cleaned in a while.

As I previously mentioned, I followed the instructions on the sheet when texting to check out. No need to go to the front desk. I just loaded my luggage into the rental car and headed back to the Reno airport. Easy peasy.

While my stays at most of the other hotels here were positive and had friendly staffs and clean rooms, something about Tahoe Sands Resort made the experience feel more personable. Not to mention, the rates were fairly reasonable. Some of the features such as the heater could use an upgrade, but those minor issues won't keep me from staying here again in the future.

Chloe G.

We keep coming back. The staff are wonderful and all the little extras are great (popcorn, puzzles, movies etc). The hot tub is the best!! We love Tahoe sands for our family. They even let us use the oven in the lobby! Kids love basketball and the beach.

Isabella D.

The buildings are a little old but very well cared for and clean. All of the staff is helpful and courteous, and my family and friends very much enjoyed their stay. Particularly a great spot for families, with the games and activities they provide in the lobby.

Thank you Tahoe Sands for providing us a comfortable, welcoming place to enjoy the beautiful Lake Tahoe.

Pam W.

We enjoyed our stay at the Tahoe Sands. Full kitchen with a spacious living area included in the good price! Fold out bed for extra guests. View of the sunrise from our sliding glass door. Be sure to ask for some extra blankets during a winter stay. Will keep this resort in mind in the future…

Clint L.

We had a wonderful family vacation thanks to Tahoe Sands Resort. People may say it’s ’run-down’, but it’s actually classic rustic Tahoe cabin. We loved everything from the basketball hoops to the view. The people were friendly and efficient. Many Thanks

Lauretta R.

Great location, decent price. Bathroom shower required additional bleaching of normal build (if scrubbing is neglected). Overall it's a good property. The staff was very professional. 10 minutes drive to Northstar Ski Resort