Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

2.0 star property

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Romantic Cabin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
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Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
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Romantic Cabin | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is $218
$191 nightly
$218 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

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14255 California 88, Markleeville, CA, 96120
  • Place, Hangman's Bridge
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtle Rock County Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Carson River
    ‪18 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
  • Free WiFi

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

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

Cabin, Multiple Beds

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

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

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

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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

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

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Hill View

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

Basic Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Bathtub

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

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Balcony

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

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

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

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

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Mountainside

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

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

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

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Microwave

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

Romantic Cabin

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

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
  • Free WiFi

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

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

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

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

Cabin

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

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Mountainside

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

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
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

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

Luxury Tent, Fireplace

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

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

Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

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

Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed

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

Standard Cabin

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, River View

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Mountain View

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

Tent, Mountain View

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Mountain View

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

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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 - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Turtle Rock County Park - 13 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Markleeville Art Gallery - 17 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Carson River - 18 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Grover Hot Springs State Park - 23 min drive - 17.1 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 complimentary bottled water and portable fans. 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). 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.
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. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and day beds, and housekeeping is provided on request.
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-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

  • 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

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • 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. 239 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 270 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wenhan

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paige

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nayely

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajan

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

10/10 Excellent

Don

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
Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jec

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rattanaporn

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was beyond my expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cabin (St. Nick’s Cabin) Clean Cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sahar

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marlly

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