Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

3.5 star property
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Cabin, Multiple Beds
Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Balcony
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View | Living area
Snowshoeing
Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountainside

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
  • Heavenly Ski Resort
    29 min drive
  • Hope Valley Resort Cafe & MA
    1 min walk
  • South Y Transit Center
    21 min drive
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    19 min drive

Room options

Basic Double Room Single Use

  • 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 Twin Bed

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cabin, 1 King Bed, 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

Cabin, 1 King Bed

  • 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 Twin 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

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, 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, Mountainside

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

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

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

Cabin, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Cabin

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

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

Basic Cabin

  • 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 the area

Markleeville

With a stay at Desolation Hotel Hope Valley in Markleeville, you'll be 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Grover Hot Springs State Park and 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Heavenly Valley Creek. .This resort is 20.5 mi (33 km) from Heavenly Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course - 17 min drive
  • Kirkwood Mountain Resort - 25 min drive
  • Heavenly Ski Resort - 29 min drive
  • Heavenly Gondola - 29 min drive
  • Grover Hot Springs State Park - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Dog Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hope Valley Resort Cafe & MA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Market 88 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Callipare's Alpine Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sorensen’s Country Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

Resort with a nearby private beach, in the vicinity of Grover Hot Springs State Park
Desolation Hotel Hope Valley offers 35 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and fans. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
At Desolation Hotel Hope Valley, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sledging
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Ski storage

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Fan
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Local meal delivery service

More

  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 55.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Desolation Hope Valley Resort

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Yiying

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariunaa

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived about 2 hours early. There was no parking but one of the staff members gave us his parking spot, which was really nice. At check in, Tres was really nice and quick. The complimentary drinks upon arrival were a nice surprise. The Chapel cabin was perfect for the 2 of us. It was clean, cozy, and had amazing views. It was the perfect little getaway in September. We will definitely be coming again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadiia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was awesome and special
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

R Ashwin

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

10/10 Excellent

emil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yeseul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabin was cute, clean, comfortable, staff was great! Quiet and nice, hiking trails, I love it! No wifi in the cabins but you can connect in the lobby and make calls or so in the area next to it. They greet you with some wine, they have coffee and tea bar for no charge and you can keep the reusable water bottles for free. I’m going back in 2 weeks !! I didn’t use it but they have sauna room for free too, and they provide nice bathrobes, Dyson hairdryer, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure. The sauna is a treat, the restaurant’s chef knows their way around venison, the wine list is legit, andsitting out under the aspens and stars after a day of hiking (or fishing or reading) is a treat rivaled only by the cozy, well-appointed cabins’ comfy beds. Hygge all the way.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hiking trails and nearby fishing. Cabin was comfortable, rustic yet upscale with gas fireplace, kitchen with stove and oven. Bathroom was small with minimal storage throughout the cabin. Overall loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvin and Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay! I was impressed by the thorough communication we had with the priority prior to us even arriving. They made everything so seamless. When we got to our room our eyes lit up. The cabin was pristine, had beautiful decor, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The nice toiletries also impressed. We loved the touch of luxury with wine and comfy robes. The grounds were quiet, everyone was respectful. There is a sauna to enjoy, a fire pit, there are nearby trails and I’d even say the property itself is peaceful to walk around. We can’t wait to visit again. There is nothing we would change, everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol, San Jose

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting of quaint cabins spaced adequately apart is wonderful. Each cabin is unique, ours was one of the smaller ones, but felt very spacious. Great trails and walking paths. Dinner was superb!! The only thing missing was pastries or something similar for breakfast before 9am. We went to go fishing at 845 and luckily brought some fruit with us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP, Cameron Park

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet place situated in Hope Valley with the aspens. Loved every moment we were there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kit

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect if you want to take the scenic route. The beach access is 30-40 minutes away from the hotel. Cabin may be too warm in the summer, we had to ask for a regular stand fan in addition to the tower fan. The cabin has all the kitchen utensils, pots, pans, etc. Our cabin didn’t have a sink in the bathroom though. The staff when we got there was accommodating, however the AM person was always on her phone and didn’t want to be bothered at all. It’s a good experience if you want a peaceful place away from gadgets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay, love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024