You can look forward to a firepit, a bar, and a restaurant at Desolation Hotel Hope Valley. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking, snowshoeing, and rock climbing at this resort. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Markleeville, Desolation Hotel Hope Valley is in the mountains and near a private beach. While the natural beauty of Grover Hot Springs State Park and Heavenly Valley Creek can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Heavenly Ski Resort. Magic Carpet Golf and Lake Tahoe Balloons are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and ski runs, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling. Visit our Markleeville travel guide
A firepit, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Desolation Hotel Hope Valley. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking, snowshoeing, and rock climbing at this resort. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
An electric car charging station, express check-out, and outdoor furniture
Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and local meal delivery service
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Desolation Hotel Hope Valley feature perks such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and portable fans
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and memory foam beds
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Private yards, free extra beds, and coffee/tea makers
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 55.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Desolation Hotel Hope Valley?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Desolation Hotel Hope Valley?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Desolation Hotel Hope Valley located?
Situated in the mountains, this resort is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Grover Hot Springs State Park and within 25 mi (40 km) of Heavenly Valley Creek and Heavenly Ski Resort.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Desolation Hotel Hope Valley Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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This is one of my favorite places to go! The grounds are so beautiful any season. The staff is so professional, extremely friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, we learned that the company sold to another company and only gave the staff 2 weeks notice that they would no longer be able to stay open. The restaurant was closed which was dissapointing as the food was so fabulous. I hope they reopen with the same feel as Desolation Hotel.
Great place. It's super clean and the cabin I stayed in was super cozy and nice. The sauna is also a great amenity. There is a restaurant on property, and their food is amazing. The staff was also very friendly. Definitely recommend.
We were here maybe 15 yrs. ago and the rooms were definitely more rustic. The updated rooms are simple, clean and cozy. The full and efficient kitchen was fine to make a nice dinner. The resort was winding down for the season and staff minimal and in late September the restaurant was closed so it was best to p/u food for breakfast and dinner. Minimal problems included the thermostatically controlled small gas fireplace that was somewhat erratic; sometimes the fan was too noisy at night. During the day the traffic noise made it difficult to enjoy the beautiful grounds, but quiet at night.
Overall worth the stay to enjoy beautiful Hope Valley and trails on the property!
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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
Susannah
Feb 28, 2026
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!