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Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

Alpine, California

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 100 reviews

5.0/517 Jul 2026

Mohammed • Family Trip

The concept is awesome

5.0/513 Jul 2026

William • Family Trip

The hotel is fantastic, the staff are very helpful and friendly. The location is beautiful and located near lots of hiking trails and lakes. Will be staying here again soon!

5.0/512 Jul 2026

Jose

LOVED the cabins and the grounds. It’s a dreamy spot! We can’t wait to return

5.0/526 Jun 2026

Kirk • Couple Trip

We stayed in the Saint Nick's cabin from 6/18-21. Very nice, clean, cozy, and lots of room. The property was beautiful and very well maintained. Great outside bar looking at the mountains and yummy food. The entire staff was super friendly and helpful. One person we'd like to give special thanks to was the bartender Angela. She was so sweet and made us feel like family. Thanks so much. We'll definitely be back!

5.0/515 Jun 2026

Randeep • Family Trip

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.

5.0/59 Jun 2026

Ingrid

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.

5.0/53 Jun 2026

Daniela • Family Trip

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

5.0/529 May 2026

Charles • Family Trip

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.

5.0/524 May 2026

Kali

Beautiful cabin, the staff were all so nice, and the restaurant had great food!

5.0/510 May 2026

Joseph

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

5.0/510 May 2026

Steven • Couple Trip

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!.

5.0/529 Apr 2026

Maddie

Loved it!!

5.0/514 Apr 2026

Mark

I love this place and the staff is great!

5.0/57 Apr 2026

Juan

Perfect

5.0/531 Mar 2026

Elijah • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/528 Feb 2026

Susannah • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/513 Feb 2026

Emily • Family Trip

Cutest cabins and all the amenities you could want in a winter wonderland. Best staff always working to make your stay memorable!

5.0/529 Jan 2026

Wenhan • Family Trip

Amazing wooden cabin, and very friendly staff.

5.0/520 Jan 2026

Brenda

Very clean and nicely decorated cabins. Staff was very helpful and everything set the restaurant was great.

5.0/519 Jan 2026

Phalguni • Family Trip

very cozy cottages, access was easy, next to highway. breakfast was simple yet filling!

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14255 California 88, Markleeville, California, US

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in4:00 PM-anytime

Check-out11:00

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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM. 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, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley Location
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.

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage. This resort also features gas grills and a banquet hall.

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 35 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Desolation Hotel Hope Valley, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Important Information
This property is closed from October 18 2026 to May 5 2027 (dates subject to change). The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:

Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:

Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)

Room Type and Price

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 - Sun, 01 Nov 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children