Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Romantic Cabin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Microwave | Living area
Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, River View | Living area
Romantic Cabin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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14255 California 88, Markleeville, CA, 96120
  • Place, Turtle Rock County Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hangman's Bridge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Kirkwood Mountain Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪21 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Basic Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Mountain view

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Mountain view

Cabin, Multiple Beds

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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

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

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Hill View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Hill view

Basic Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bathtub

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

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Mountain view

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Mountain view

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Mountain view

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

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

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Mountainside

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Hill view

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Microwave

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

Romantic Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Mountain view

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

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

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Resort view

Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Mountain view

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Mountainside

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

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Hill view

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

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

Luxury Tent, Fireplace

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

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

Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

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

Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

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

Luxury Tent, Multiple Beds, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • River view

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Mountain view

Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Pets allowed

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

Standard Cabin

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

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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 coffee/tea makers 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 a separate bath and shower, 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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Rock climbing
  • 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. 218 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 247 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis, Horace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place! Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Stay

Everything was very nice and my wife and I had a relaxing stay. The fall colors were out in full glory and temprature was 29 degrees which was nice waking up to. We have stayed here before and will continue to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette, Copperopolis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool roomy yurt with lots of windows in a beautiful area. Good restaurant on site and very nice staff. Will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Dublin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best yurt ever, better than a standard room, very roomy and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

10/10 Excellent

Lai Shan Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Livermore

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The yurt is wonderful. Very comfortable and it has all the modern amenities. I can hear the river as I type this. The only drawback is the lack of bathroom privacy (not closed off from the room).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We showed up to this beautiful resort to see the fall colors, it did not disappoint. We stayed in a yurt next to the river, it was glorious! Dog friendly was a plus. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was very clean and the they had great pet options. Pets are very welcome! The Dyson blow dryer was a nice added touch…it worked amazing! Also loved the Sauna! The highway noise is very loud. And the heater kept making noise all night. We stayed in the Redwood room, very close to the highway. Wish there was a Sunday breakfast or brunch to eat. The bed could have been more comfy…felt like a futon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hillary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This whole property is like a good dream. The team at Desolation has thought of everything. Truly magical this time of year!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are obsessed and can’t wait to visit again… soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk lady was very nice and respectful, the cook with the hair wrapped up in the bar and grill was super unprofessional, condescending and rude. Will come back but won’t step foot in that bar and grill.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All I can say is WOW!! Fabulous trip all around!! Staff, location, accommodation!! The Yurt was amazing. It rained and there was lighting. The Yurt has a ceiling had a sky light. So we not only dry and safe from the elements but we also got a nature show. This was definitely a way to be removed from the crazy rat race of life!! Would recommend everyone give an Yurt stay a try 😄
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

JIM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed that I did not pick up on the amenities of NO refrigerator, microwave or hanging area for clothes other than hooks on the wall. These are basic necessities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan, Mill Valley

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The favorite place for our fur family to stay when in the area! Such unique cabins, great staff, EV charging, wonderful onsite restaurant - and dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Khern

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

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

10/10 Excellent

Hiroaki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahnoor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and super friendly staff, had the best time staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Possibly the oldest and, 30+ years coming to this area, easily the best lodging and dining in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025