Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

3.5 star property
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Cabin, Multiple Beds | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Snowshoeing
Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Balcony | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Mountainside | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
14255 California 88, Markleeville, CA, 96120
  • Kirkwood Mountain Resort
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Heavenly Ski Resort
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Grover Hot Springs State Park
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪19 min drive‬
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  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Basic Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Pets allowed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pets allowed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Cabin, 1 King Bed, Pets allowed, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Cabin, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pets allowed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Balcony

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Microwave

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Tent, Multiple Beds, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Romantic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basic Cabin, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pets allowed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Pets allowed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Cabin, Multiple Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Basic Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Tent, Fireplace

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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About this property

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

Resort with a nearby private beach, in the vicinity of Grover Hot Springs State Park
This smoke-free resort features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, express check-in and express check-out are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Desolation Hotel Hope Valley offers 35 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and designer toiletries. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Desolation Hotel Hope Valley. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a car charging station and coffee/tea in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes snowshoeing and hiking/biking trails
  • 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Grover Hot Springs State Park and 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Heavenly Valley Creek
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley also features ski storage, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Markleeville resort is smoke free.

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 55.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 55.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Desolation Hope Valley Resort

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome experience
Everything was perfect. I love that we be one with nature. It snowed when we were there so it was an added super great experience coming from a city girl.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect getaway place! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose, elk grove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet cabin good for relaxation and free wine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Hayward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fire pits
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANK

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic Luxury
This hotel consists of rustic cabins with a restaurant. My cabin could not have been more comfortable and cozy. With a king size bed, gas fireplace, full kitchen and nice bathroom, it felt very luxurious. It would have been nice to have a microwave and the bathroom sink was really small. I also had to learn how to use a French press and couldn’t use the coffee I brought, but the little inconveniences were minor. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desolation hotel was truly magical. We stayed at the glamping tent and loved every minute of it. Our only regret was staying for one night… should have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LICHANG

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel. Beautiful and very good service 👍👍, we will back here in winter ❄️.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

poornima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fantastic location & yurt
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful experience!
The location was fantastic, even more so because it was peak fall season. Stayed in a Yurt which was very unique experience. Felt safe, cozy, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little mountain spot with great appointed cabins. Loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ll be back
Loved this beautiful place. The area is gorgeous and although by a road you cannot hear the traffic. The cabins are so cute and clean. They provide wood for the fireplace on the property. We went for the summer so did not use the wood stove in the cabin. The restaurant has good food and drinks! Also loved the services they provided. Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Amelita Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was nice and cozy. A little tight for a week of stay. Kitchen was functional and had basic amenities. The road noise is quite loud all day and starts to quite down at maybe 8pm to 6am. Had dinner at Sorensens orderedd the beef stew which was only had 4 pieces of beef. A bit disappointing. They also had some construction which started at around 10am. More noise. Nice ambiance but overall disappointed. Will not be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Time to relax
When I booked this room at last minute I didn’t realize it didn’t have a tv or a fridge/microwave. Although not a huge problem. Wi-fi worked well in my room. I was checked by Grace she was so nice and helpful especially since I arrived late. I was greeted with a glass of wine and since I wasn’t drinking I was given other options and chose the apple juice. There was a complementary bottle of wine in the room. A nice coffee pot with great coffee. I loved the tub it has been awhile for a nice soak. Has thick and fluffy towels. Although the bed was closer to the floor than I like (cause I’m old and trouble getting up) it was very comfortable. Bedside table had a phone / watch charger which worked great. My room was next to the sauna which I didn’t use cause it was already in use by others. They do have wagons to take your items to your room so you don’t have to carry them. I did see some people working on other rooms so I can’t wait go back!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrysta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peace and quiet with easy access to hiking trails and the river
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari, FALLON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, lived the cabin and atmosphere, definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So adorable!!! The cutest cabins with such a great story behind them. Highly recommend this place to anyone!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cabin
Cute cabin, nice, clean, comfortable bed, nice bathroom, kitchen with stove and oven, kettle and French press, coffee etc. stove and oven, fridge, spices and oil to cook! Very relaxing place, with a sauna room on site, small fishing pond for kids, just nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon Darrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024