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Historian Inn

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Shared Balcony No Pets Faces Highway) | Street view
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Superior Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets)
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1427 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville, NV, 89410
  • Sharkey's Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible,Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible,Ground Floor (Pet Friendly with Pet Fee)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Shared Balcony No Pets Faces Highway)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Shared Balcony No Pets Faces Highway)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Shared Balcony No Pets Faces Highway)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (No Pets )

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (No Pets )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Gardnerville

A stay at Historian Inn places you in the heart of Gardnerville, steps from Sharkey's Casino and 5 minutes by foot from Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center. .This motel is 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.
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What's nearby

  • Sharkey's Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lampe Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 30 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Heavenly Ski Resort - 35 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shoe Tree Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Katies Country Kitchen at the Carson Valley Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Historian Inn

Motel in Gardnerville with free parking
Historian Inn offers 33 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature MP3 docking stations and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable programming and MP3 docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and a fireplace in the lobby.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a state park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Historian Gardnerville
Historian Inn
Historian Inn Gardnerville
Historian Inn Motel
Historian Inn Gardnerville
Historian Inn Motel Gardnerville

Historian Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 965 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility, clean, convenient, safe, pet friendly. Unfortunately, Gardnerville generally was 'fair' in friendliness, e.g., No trespassing, private property, no dogs, no hippies, no etc.; not a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and central Gardnerville

Location was central for Gardnerville, park close by to go for a walk, lobby had lots of comfortable chairs to enjoy morning donut and drink and great place to read
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manda, Marysville

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
God restaurants within walking distance. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed hard as a rock. Bathtub had pubic hair in it. Floor was not clean. The front desk clerk came up to clean the room, but he kept looking at me and saying "Can I go now?" as if I was his mother or his boss and not a customer just wanting a clean room. The sheets were clean, they seemed brand new. The bar next door was a little noisy. The TV came with complex instructions. I had to initial all the rules, individually, at check in. Im not used to staying in places that make you initial the rules, this made me think this place had questionable clientelle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person went out of his way to look for a pair of glasses I lost. Much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Gardnerville.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Sean at the front desk was awesome. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nadeen

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a pleasant surprise this little place was! I stayed here two nights. I picked it because it was “pet-friendly” as I was traveling with my dog. There are not very many choices in the area, so I went by reviews. I wanted a place that was clean. That was safe. And was in Gardenerville. The Historian Inn came through with those things. In addition to that, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful! What a bonus! Now, this place is not the Four Seasons, but it certainly is as described on Expedia! I am going to stay here again when given the opportunity!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the shared deck. It is also right across the street from the best Basque restaurant in the state.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisong

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was not clean and the facility is out of date
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Tony

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great hotel as long as no one is in the room above

Bed was the best hotel bed I’ve ever slept in. However, be forewarned: staff is scarce if you need something your usually hunting someone down, if you’re one the first floor you will hear every footstep/chair slide from the room above you. Wifi is weak at best.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the price and convenient location, the staff, and the Basque restaurant across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
room was very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Base camp

I felt safe Travelling solo They had a great reading room in the lobby Helpful and caring staff Easy access to local sites and restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

No breakfast after 9:30.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our night in Gardnerville

This hotel, right on US395 in Garderville was okay, but that’s about it. On the positive, the room was clean, stocked, there was plenty of hot water and the bed was really comfortable - I slept really well. On the down side, the place looked sorta run down, and there were few amenities, no breakfast offering (although it was apparent that they used to offer a breakfast), and the place looked like a basic motel. Worst part is I feel the place was overpriced. The room was worth $70 a night, not $130. It was convenient to nearby dining. The big question, would I ever stay there again? The answer is no..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had an extremely strong chemical smell, and I asked for a different room. The desk clerk sprayed my room with glade and said "There". When I asked again for a different room, the hotel attempted to charge me an extra $40. When I asked them to cancel my reservation, they stated that since I had checked in they could not cancel. I went to another hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Heavenly's Nevada side, and only 3hrs drive to the Bay Area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025