Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
$245
$215 nightly
$245 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 14 - May 15

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14255 California 88, Markleeville, CA, 96120
  • Place, Hangman's Bridge
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtle Rock County Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Grover Hot Springs State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪29 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 2
  • 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
(1 review)
  • 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
  • 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, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Mountain View

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

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Hangman's Bridge - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Turtle Rock County Park - 15 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Markleeville Library Park - 20 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Grover Hot Springs State Park - 25 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Kirkwood Mountain Resort - 31 min drive - 19.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Dog Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hope Valley Café & Market - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley offers 35 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 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 separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, 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. Wrap up your day with a 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.

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

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Property 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
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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 264 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yanfei

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay, the beds and bedding were lovely. The only thing the kitchen was missing was a toaster but other wise was well appointed. Would recommend booking your sauna appointment when you check in as we did have a hard time finding availability. The staff were helpful and fit us in the morning we left amd let us do a noon che k out. Will def be back if we can snag th r same great rate!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a hidden gem and every time I have stayed there, I have had a perfect time. Restaurant staff is great, office staff is responsive and pleasant, rooms are sparking clean and comfy. I cannot rave enough about the comfy beds and pillows and the awesome kitchen in the cabin. The restaurant menu used to be much more extensive, but even the shorter offering had something everyone enjoyed, was well-executed, and portions are always generous after a fun day in desolation/mokelumne wilderness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay in one of their unique and beautifully-appointed cabins. Everything is so snug and comfy. Restaurant servers and office staff are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayely

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eduard

Amazing place, staff, location, had snow too, a room fireplace and a shared bonfire. A restaurant as well. Mini cabin for hotel prices, extremely good value here. 2 Tesla charging stations at hotel. One for older teslas as well
Cabin
Cabin view, snow in November
2 Tesla charging stations at hotel. One for older teslas as well
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was beyond my expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect. The scenary around was amazing. Some houses have Christmas light decoration likes those on postcard. Our family had such a great time! The only thing I would mention is that the loft with king bed is very warm even with the window half open compare to the room downstairs. If we turn off the heat, the room downstairs will be a little chilly. But we get the small heater in the downstairs room to warm it up so it’s all good. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

marlly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our little cabin ‘Foxtail’ was perfect! This was a last minute getaway to a place we have always wanted to visit! We had the most wonderful experience! The cabin albeit small, had everything you could need and more! The bed was comfy, the room was warm and peaceful, there was a full kitchen w/ stove, mini fridge and sink! The bathroom was tiny but just right and the shower was nice and hot! We walked around the small resort grounds and found many little gathering areas some with beautiful fire pits surrounded by Adirondack chairs! We had a delicious drink at their bar as well as a chicken pot pie and Bavarian pretzel from the restaurant all within steps of our cottage! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

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

10/10 Excellent

Jec

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was romantic and cozy! Loved the bath tub! The first snow fall for the year made it such a cute and cozy stay. The restaurant and sauna were both nice ammenities on site. It's a place I would love enjoying a nice getaway again, summer, fall or winter!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was very helpful and welcoming. I regret booking only for one night, I definitely recommend this place especially if your looking to reconnect to nature and find peace.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yafei

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location was perfect! Staff was amazing. I had an issue but they were so quick to remedy, it really didn’t feel like an issue at all. Very pet friendly, so if you are in doubt about bringing your furry friend, don’t. It’s a great place for them too. Not to mention kids. I will add, I think the best part was the fact that they still had a diner and bar open even through a Holiday. That was a major plus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sedey

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick Arang Otto

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ramkumar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cozy cabin. We had a very late checkin, but there was proper instruction sent to the phone. Had an electric fire place. Room was warm. There was a complimentary wine. Thanks. Reason for no 5 star is, the bathtub is extremely smooth and so slippery. All 4 of us slipped on the tub. It was extremely dangerous. No wonder I see the 3 grab bars, but wish they replace the tubs or provide new mats for the tub for every guest. Lot of fatal accidents happen in slippery tubs!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rattanaporn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room magical place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajan

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