Carson Valley Inn is a Nevada-style hotel, casino, and RV resort located in Minden at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It offers mountain views and is a short drive from Lake Tahoe and Reno. The property suits leisure travelers, couples, families, and groups. It provides casino entertainment with no resort fees.
Should you book Carson Valley Inn?
A Nevada-style hotel and casino experience with on-site dining, entertainment, and RV facilities.
Best for
- Casino entertainment
- Mountain views
- Easy access to outdoor activities
- RV travellers
Maybe not ideal for
- No beach access
Sierra Nevada views
The hotel sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, offering mountain views from guest rooms. Outdoor furniture and a sun deck are available.
On-site dining and entertainment
Dine at the award-winning CV Steakhouse, grab a bite at Katie's Country Kitchen coffee shop, or enjoy a coffee and snack at Job's Perk. Live entertainment is offered.
Casino and resort amenities
The property features a 24-hour casino with slots and table games, an indoor swimming pool, hot tubs, and a fitness center. Free parking is provided.
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness center
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- 2 restaurants
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Spa and wellness center
- Air conditioning
- View
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Extra long beds (> 80 inches)
View
- Mountain view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Location
1627 US Highway 395 North, Minden, NV 89423, United States, Minden, Nevada
Carson Valley Inn is located in Minden, Nevada.
5 sights nearby, 2 of them within 0.5 mi; the closest is Conventry Cross at 0.1 mi.
Things to do nearby
- Conventry Crossplace of worship0.1 mi
- Art Gallery @ Prismgallery0.2 mi
- Weser Creek Parkpark0.7 mi
- Ironwood Parkpark0.9 mi
- Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Centermuseum1.3 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
9 / 10 · Wonderful on Booking.com, from 222 guest reviews
Carson Valley Inn earns overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with guests repeatedly praising its clean rooms, genuinely helpful staff, and excellent on-site dining at strong value. The main recurring complaints centre on uncomfortable beds and noise from rooftop mechanical equipment on upper floors, which are worth noting when booking. Overall, it is considered a dependable, comfortable base in the Minden/Gardnerville area that many guests return to.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 21 · average 9.7
They wrote about: staff, room, cleanliness
Reviews scoring 7–9: 9 · average 8
They wrote about: room, location, noise
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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 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dining options at Carson Valley Inn?
The hotel has two restaurants: CV Steakhouse, an award-winning steakhouse, and Katie's Country Kitchen, a coffee shop. Job's Perk offers coffee and snacks.
What amenities are available?
Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, hot tubs, a fitness center, a 24-hour casino, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have a tea/coffee maker.
Are there non-smoking rooms available?
Yes, non-smoking rooms are available at the Carson Valley Inn.
Does the hotel have parking?
Yes, the hotel offers free self-parking and valet parking.
Is breakfast included?
The property is noted for having very good breakfast, though specific inclusions may vary.
Are there facilities for disabled guests?
Yes, the hotel provides facilities for disabled guests.
What room amenities can I expect?
Rooms feature extra long beds, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, free toiletries, a hairdryer, air conditioning, a tea/coffee maker, and a refrigerator.
Is there a spa on site?
The property features a spa and wellness center.
What is the location of the hotel?
The hotel is located in Minden, Nevada, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, 20 minutes east of Lake Tahoe and 40 minutes south of Reno.