The Woodfords Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Front of property
BBQ/picnic Area
Deluxe Queen Bed and Deluxe Double Bed
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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20960 CA-89, Markleeville, CA, 96120
  • Place, Grover Hot Springs State Park
  • Place, Heavenly Gondola
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Heavenly Ski Resort
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Bed and Deluxe Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Markleeville

With a stay at The Woodfords Inn in Markleeville, you'll be 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Grover Hot Springs State Park and 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from Kirkwood Mountain Resort. .This motel is 25.9 mi (41.6 km) from Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and 26.1 mi (42 km) from Heavenly Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort - 32 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 34 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe - 34 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Heavenly Ski Resort - 35 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Emerald Bay State Park - 42 min drive - 57.5 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Dog Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cutthroat Markleeville - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stonefly - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hope Valley Café & Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alps House Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Woodfords Inn

Motel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Grover Hot Springs State Park
The Woodfords Inn offers 20 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Markleeville motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Woodfords Inn Motel
The Woodfords Inn Markleeville
The Woodfords Inn Motel Markleeville

The Woodfords Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 146 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice overnight here during a camping trip- hotel was simple but clean, quiet and comfortable. Very nice owner who was extremely helpful with anything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, bed very comfortable, great new furnishings and the little red fridge was a perfect touch!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gopinath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is located in a very quiet and peaceful wooded area, away from city streets. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Han was very accommodating to any request I had. I will be staying there again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager Hahn was very hospitable and always very attentive to anything you need. In addition to that they always had lots of food, coffee, snacks, and other items for free in the office at all times, fantastic coast. Great property and I highly recommend it. That said air conditioner is quite loud, refrigerated at work and the lighting is a little difficult, but since we were up there to be in the mountains, the scenery around was breathtaking and we had a fantastic time… Our second time there. We look forward to coming back many times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent, Flagstaff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very clean, spacious and quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Taya

Liked: Cleanliness
I would have rated this as average until I saw they charged me more than the price stated on Orbitz. Due to the fact that I tried multiple times via phone and email to contact the property prior to my stay with no success, I don’t have high expectations in getting this made right. The AC unit was broken in my room, which they were aware of before I arrived, because they put an extra fan in the room. Unfortunately it was hot enough that the extra fan didn’t do much. I ended up leaving a day early because it was just too hot. The room itself was fine… I killed a beetle and a big spider, but the place is in the mountains. The owner is very nice and seems interested in making sure guests are happy. Until I saw the overcharge, I was on the fence about booking again. With that and the fact that you can’t get a hold of them unless you’re at the property, I would absolutely not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and comfortable. The gentleman in the lobby was very nice and welcoming!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had such a nice time a this hotel. The location is great, close the river and town. Han is an excellent host, very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harald

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

Great Inn with very friendly staff

Very friendly host and very helpful. Great selection of complementary food, chilled drinks, fruits and snacks offered in lobby! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damariz

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was honestly moved by the level of service at this motel. The rooms are recently redecorated, modern, and clean (much of the furniture having been built by the owner and his family). The owner stayed up late to welcome us when we arrived, laid out a tray of snacks for us, stocked the fridge with cold water, and the next morning made us coffee. The shower had good warmth and water pressure. The air conditioning worked well. The only thing I'd change is to make the bed more firm - The soft mattress topper felt comfy to lay back onto but was a bit hot to sleep on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack, Lake Forest

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the area it’s in and how friendly everyone was. only complain is the wifi/reception isn’t the best but over than that it’s a great place to stay at!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SEBASTIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place and mix between comfortable hotel and easy motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect after hiking. Nicely remodeled, comfortable room. Attractive mountain cabin theme. The owner is welcoming and most willing to assist with any need or request. Glad we chose it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Area outside next to the Inn was in disarray. There were appliances, wood, metal, etc. laying around the outdoor picnic area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and the property was very well kept. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Woodfords Inn is am amazing place to stay! it's welcoming and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehrdad, BERKELEY

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li Laine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025