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Alder Inn vs River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
Alder Inn and River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant are both highly recommended by experts. Overall, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant ranks slightly better than Alder Inn. River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant is ranked #15 in Lake Tahoe with praise from 3 reviews such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Alder Inn
Oyster
Lonely Planet
1072 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
From $89 /night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Oyster
Budget
"The lower-middle-range Alder Inn is a solid choice for families and other travelers seeking affordable accommodations in a central South Lake Tahoe location."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This hospitable inn on the Heavenly ski-shuttle route charms with color schemes that really pop, pillow-top mattresses, organic bath goodies, mini-refrigerators, microwaves and flat-screen TVs."
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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
2285 River Road, originally Deer Park Inn, Tahoe City, CA 96145
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Tucked into a bend of the Truckee River, this intimate lodge is a short distance from major ski resorts and the town center."
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Frommer's
"This old-fashioned lodge situated along the scenic banks of the Truckee River offers guests a choice of 19 rooms, individually decorated with antique wood furniture; many units boast balconies."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Though there's some noise from traffic outside and the bar downstairs, request a river-facing room so you can drift off to dreamland as the Truckee River tumbles below your window."
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