Carson Valley Motor Lodge is a two-storey roadside motel in Minden, Nevada, situated on US Hwy 395 at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is 20 minutes east of Lake Tahoe and 40 minutes south of Reno. The property offers a mix of casino entertainment, dining, and outdoor activities. The hotel features 149 rooms, including 11 suites, with no resort fees and complimentary parking. It is open 24 hours and provides a fitness facility, indoor pool, and hot spas. The property is also home to an on-site casino with over 3,270 slot machines, table games, and a poker room.
Should you book Carson Valley Motor Lodge?
A Nevada-style hotel and casino experience with mountain views, close to Lake Tahoe.
Best for
- Casino entertainment
- Outdoor activities
- Family stays
Maybe not ideal for
- Guests seeking a quiet retreat
- Budget travellers
Rooms with mountain views
The hotel's 149 rooms, including 11 suites, have been remodeled. Standard and Deluxe rooms offer a choice of one king or two queen beds. Suites feature a living area and Sierra Nevada-inspired décor.
On-site dining options
Choose from CV Steakhouse for award-winning steaks and seafood, Katie's Country Kitchen for casual, coffee-shop style meals, or Job's Perk for coffee, pastries, and snacks.
Casino and entertainment
The property features a 24-hour casino with over 3,270 slot machines, table games, and a poker room. Live entertainment is also offered at the Cabaret Lounge and TJ's Corral.
Relaxation and recreation
Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, hot spas, or the fitness facility. An outdoor sun deck provides a place to relax, and the property is near golf courses and other outdoor pursuits.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bath
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Mountain view
- View
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Location
1641 U.S. Hwy 395 N, Minden, Nevada
Carson Valley Motor Lodge is located in Minden, Nevada.
5 sights nearby, 2 of them within 0.5 mi; the closest is Conventry Cross at 0.2 mi.
Things to do nearby
- Conventry Crossplace of worship0.2 mi
- Art Gallery @ Prismgallery0.3 mi
- Weser Creek Parkpark0.7 mi
- Ironwood Parkpark0.8 mi
- Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Centermuseum1.4 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 200 guest reviews
Carson Valley Motor Lodge earns broadly positive sentiment for its clean rooms, convenient location near Lake Tahoe, and friendly staff, with the on-site restaurant and pool regularly highlighted. However, recurring frustrations around the split check-in process, lack of an elevator, noise disturbances, and inconsistent room maintenance temper the experience, with several guests feeling the room rate is not fully justified. It works well as a practical stopover but may disappoint those expecting a polished, seamless hotel stay.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 10 · average 9
They wrote about: room, staff, cleanliness
Reviews scoring 7–9: 20 · average 7.7
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Frequently asked questions
What parking is available?
The hotel offers free self-parking and valet parking for guests. There is no resort fee associated with parking.
What are the dining options?
Dining options include CV Steakhouse (steaks, seafood), Katie's Country Kitchen (casual), and Job's Perk (coffee, snacks).
Are there family rooms available?
The hotel offers rooms with two queen beds, which can accommodate families. Additional amenities like an indoor pool and hot tubs are available.
What is the closest airport?
The property offers a shuttle service to Minden Airport. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is approximately 40 minutes south.
What is nearby?
Nearby attractions include the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, several parks, and the Minden Mill Estate Distillery. Lake Tahoe is 20 minutes away.
Does the hotel have a spa?
Guests have access to indoor hot spas as part of the hotel amenities. There is no separate, full-service spa.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
The hotel operates 24 hours a day for check-in. Check-out times are typically by 11:00 AM.