Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

Property class: 3.5

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A wooden cabin with a 'CHECK IN' sign, a wooden bench, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.
A wooden deck with benches and a cabin surrounded by trees.
An outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.
A wooden interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen counter.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $253
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

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14255 California 88, Markleeville, CA, 96120
  • Place, Hangman's Bridge
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Carson River
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Grover Hot Springs State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

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

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

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

Cabin, Multiple Beds

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

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

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

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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

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

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Hill View

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

Basic Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bathtub

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

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Balcony

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

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

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

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

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

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

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

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

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

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Mountainside

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

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

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

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Microwave

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

Romantic Cabin

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

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

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

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

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

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

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

Cabin

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

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Mountainside

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

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Hill View

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

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

Luxury Tent, Fireplace

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

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

Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

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

Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

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

Luxury Tent, Multiple Beds, River View

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

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

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

Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed

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

Standard Cabin

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, River View

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Mountain View

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Mountain View

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

Luxury Tent, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

3.5-star Markleeville resort with in-room fireplaces
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. Other amenities include concierge services, express check-out, and gas grills. Housekeeping is available on request.
Desolation Hotel Hope Valley offers 35 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. 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 bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
This Markleeville resort has its very own private beach. The resort offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hot springs resort also offers barbecue grills, ski storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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
  • Rock climbing
  • Ski storage
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

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

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Free rollaway/extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 55.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Desolation Hope Valley Resort

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 303 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabin, the staff were all so nice, and the restaurant had great food!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is such a fun place to stay and get reconnected to nature and family. Fun hiking trails and very comfortable cabins to stay in. Food is delicious, the Stew & Chicken pot pie our my favorite so far. The staff is always welcoming and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place and the staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was great. Great atmosphere and surrounding area is stunning. Room was excellent as well as the service. We also enjoyed a great dinner at the Café. Look forward to coming back!.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is amazing poor reception but i think thats the whole point of the stay there Get disconnected from everything and everyone Love it
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice mother’s day weekend stay with my wife and daughters ! the staff was very helpful and the cabins were very clean ! i recommend this place to everyone ! campfire at night, restaurant on the property, alot of hiking trails and the river is right across the street amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maddie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wenhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing wooden cabin, and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful and funky. Spa robes were ready at the foot of the bed, the fire warmed the room, there was no sink in the bathroom, and the kitchen outlet was directly over the quality Italian range. Desolation Hotel is isolated at the end of Hope Valley, which was an essential part of the Emmigrant Trail. The "hotel" is a collection of comfortable cabins hidden in the trees above the restaurant/lobby & outdoor bar & dining area. It is an ideal location for those who like hiking or trout fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Sierra cabin towards the back of the property (of note, Yurts are at a different location just down the road). Very clean, friendly staff, very relaxing grounds. Patrons were all respectful during our stay and everyone seemed to value the collective feeling of serenity/peace. Excellent supplies in terms of all needed utensils in clinic, only negative was regarding spice rack, some were expired but really not enough of a negative to take away from the experience. We shopped at S. Lake Tahoe Raley's just about 20 minutes up the road and cooked dinner/breakfast ourselves. Plenty of great little fun spots on site, including swings overlooking the property, fire pit, bag toss games/Jenga/etc. Would stay again definitely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, nice staff and grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is amazing. Spectacular scenery, location, glamping yurt, and staff. I'd definitely recommend it. That said: the info on the website, and via the hotels.com confirmation process, was inadequate, leaving me with great uncertainty about how to get into the yurt for my after dark arrival. That caused a great deal of undue cost/stress (long story) so just be sure to get directions on how to enter your yurt a good couple of days in advance for safe keeping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and nicely decorated cabins. Staff was very helpful and everything set the restaurant was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest cabins and all the amenities you could want in a winter wonderland. Best staff always working to make your stay memorable!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mahnoor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sahar

Amazing place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, beautiful people, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was the most adorable hotel. Highly recommend! We had a little Swedish-style cabin with carefully curated design details, comfy bed, beautifully decked-out kitchen. And we had a delicious home-made meal at their restaurant. Lovely staff. All around perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never had a cabin with a full kitchen before, especially one fully equipped with all the dishes, and cookware you could need! The place was so cozy, quiet, and clean. The staff were also more than accommodating as my partner and I tried everything while we were there: the private sauna, the campfire pit, and visiting the lake out back. This place would be great for those looking to explore nature and enjoy the quiet while still being 30min from South Lake Tahoe. There were also a few trailheads nearby for those who love to hike. Overall a great relaxing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phalguni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very cozy cottages, access was easy, next to highway. breakfast was simple yet filling!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nayely

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was as cute as ever. Our cabin was quiet, peaceful, plenty warm. Plus, we loved that we could bring our dog! The kitchen needed more equipment, eg measuring cups, cutting board, those types of things. We will stay there again if we get a chance! We only interacted with one employee. She was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026