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September 2024 by Suki Skye
The Inn at Death Valley is the premier place to stay in the area, and we truly felt like we were staying at an oasis in the desert. The property offers several types of rooms or private casitas, and multiple floors to explore both inside and out including a beautiful garden, multiple terraces, and gorgeous pool area. If staying in a Casita, you even get your own golf cart to travel from that area up to the main hotel. The hot-spring-fed pool was absolutely divine and large enough for everyone to enjoy. My only small complaint is that they didn't have any non-dairy milk for coffee, and then advised us to visit their sister property The Ranch in order to get some. Those milks last forEVER in the fridge and even longer if not opened, so I'm a bit surprised at this relatively simple missing item in such a luxurious place (with a price tag to match). This is now our favorite spot and we'll definitely be back!
Rooms: The casitas are truly lovely! Beautifully decorated and special-feeling
Noteworthy details: Super fun to use the golf carts to navigate the property. The pool was the perfect temperature and huge!
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September 2024 by Andreas Blum
Great stay in Death
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September 2024 by John Gledhill
At the end of the first week of our American road trip it found us leaving Las Vegas and arriving at Death Valley and as you can imagine, this new destination was the polar opposite of Sin City.
The journey to the Inn at Death Vally was superb, dropping into some of the many spectacular visitor attractions on the way. Before calling into the hotel, we did drop into Furnace Creek visitor centre which was just a mile down the road and worthwhile doing.
Next, we arrived at the hotel. This place is within a beautiful setting, an oasis in the middle of nowhere. A real treat to the eyes.
The main carpark at the front is ample and easy accessed. To enter the hotel you can either walk uphill to the front or, take the old miners tunnel underground to the elevator. The elevator takes you straight to reception.
This hotel is uniquely different, quirky and it has a style and class of its own. The hotel dates back many years and you can immediately tell it was once a popular retreat for many of the old Hollywood stars. The design, materials and workmanship ooze a discrete charm.
Check in to our surprise was not until 4pm and after a long day driving we were keen to get to our room to freshen up however, the hotel was short staffed so we had to wait. This did however give us the opportunity to catch some lunch in the restaurant just before it closed. Lunch was great along with the staff so this was a great way to spend our time waiting.
After lunch our room was still not ready so we set off exploring the hotel and its grounds. The grounds of this hotels are gorgeous, a lush oasis fed by an underground spring which feeds water courses and ponds as well as feeding the many plants and trees. As you will expect, given this is the only real greenery for miles and miles it attracts some lovely birds to the gardens.
Whilst killing time, we found the pool and sat there until 4pm but on the dot we promptly set off to reception. Regrettably, the room was still not ready..!! This was becoming rather frustrating to say the least. It wasn’t until 4.25pm we finally got the keys.
Once at the room it was very nice, meticulously set out with a high standard of fittings. The history and tradition of years gone by remained which created a special feel to the room.
Later that evening we went to the bar which turned out to be great. The lady bartender was great fun and certainly made the evening. Post drinks we went and sat on the star gazing terrace which again was a wonderful place to sit quiet and observe the night sky. Zero light pollution and the stars and shooting stars produced a great performance.
The following morning breakfast was excellent, plentiful and good quality. Service and waiting staff were superb.
Promptly after breakfast we had to set off as we had a 10 hour drive to our next destination. We checked out at reception and went on our way.
Up to this point our stay at the In at Death Valley was excellent despite the check in delays however, a few days later I checked my card account and found a charge from the hotel for over $250.00 USD. Immediately, I knew this was an incorrect charge as everything we had spent was already clearly noted on my statement.
I tried to call the hotel but could not get through due to poor mobile reception therefore, I emailed them expressing my concern and query over this spurious charge.
Several days passed and nobody acknowledged or responded to my email. Naturally concerned, I contacted my agent who had booked the holiday. A couple of days later he confirmed contact had been established and the incorrect charges would be fully refunded. I appreciate mistakes happen but despite being very unhappy they had ignored my correspondence, I quickly moved on as it appeared the problem was resolved.
Days and days passed without any refu
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September 2024 by cwca02
We stayed in a newly remodeled casita. It’s great. We slept 6 people, on two queen beds and a pull out couch. It’s not super luxury but it’s really nice. I’d definitely recommend!
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September 2024 by Brian Logsdon
Amazing to find this awesome resort in the middle of Death Valley! Great food and atmosphere!
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September 2024 by Michael Williams
This place was incredible. Literally an oasis in the middle of one of the most beautiful places on earth. The resort is outstanding, comfortable with a very old world feel. The staff were all very friendly, warm, and inviting. Would recommend this place to anyone
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August 2024 by Jules Winnfield
Nice to cool down in that superheat
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August 2024 by Mohamed Reda El Kaissouni
Well located in the Death Valley. Food was okay.
We couldn’t check in until 6pm because the room was not ready, and staff didn’t seem to find that unusual. AC in the room was not functioning properly (outside temp was 45c).
Nearby activities: Close to the main attractions: badwater basin, zabriskie point, artists drive, harmony borax works and Dante’s view.
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August 2024 by Alain Forget
If you want to be in a unique place in the world you have to be here. Surrounded by sandy mountains that are unique. Few miles from badwater and amazingly at the sea level this hotel is a perfect stop to experience Death Valley. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about everything you need to know about Death Valley.
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August 2024 by Louisa Vlerick
Lovely place with super nice golf carts. The swimming pool with the palm tree is the perfect refreshment in this warm place. There is a super expensive restaurant and the nearest supermarket is also very expensive. Pay attention to this! Highly recommended!
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August 2024 by Maurizio Perlini
Beautiful hotel in a fantastic location, but the hotel staff were rude and unhelpful to us.
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August 2024 by Rafa Barragan
A very nice hotel in a unique environment
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August 2024 by Stefan Meier
An absolute highlight on our West Coast tour. Every comfort with a view of Death Valley. Rooms even have their own golf cart. Who wants to walk when it's around 50 degrees Celsius... Worth every dollar - your stay will be unforgettable. Professionally trained, very friendly staff. The restaurant even has gluten-free bread.
Parking lot with two charging stations (free!)
Food and drinks: Gluten free bread available.
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August 2024 by Hermann Rasche
We stopped in Death Valley for one night on our way from Yosemite Park to Las Vegas in July and chose The Inn at Death Valley as our accommodation because of the (relatively) good reviews.
I'll start with the positive first:
The complex itself is quite beautiful and elaborately designed and, with all the palm trees, looks like an oasis in the middle of the desert.
The pool area is also quite nice and is a welcome refreshment when temperatures are well over 40°C.
Now we come to the (unfortunately very many) negative points that neither justify the categorization as a five-star hotel nor the comparatively high room price:
As soon as we arrived, the staff seemed quite unfriendly and annoyed. Both the older lady at reception and the employee who helped us with our luggage seemed anything but friendly and helpful. Somehow it's understandable if you work in the desert in the heat for probably little money, but on the other hand it's not the hotel guests' fault.
Unfortunately, the rooms are also very old and could do with a renovation. Unfortunately, the room was pretty dirty (not or poorly vacuumed floor, hair in the bathroom, etc.).
On the first day, the WiFi on our floor didn't work. Our complaint was simply brushed off by the unfriendly lady at reception with the words “It works!”
Another negative thing was that there was no cold tap water on the property. A cold shower was out of the question. The water pressure was also completely inadequate. Even if you are in the desert, you should manage it somehow. After all, it works elsewhere too.
The “highlight” in a negative sense was the extremely loud air conditioning in our room, which could not be switched off. Sleep was out of the question, so we left the next day completely tired and unrelaxed.
In the end it wasn't worth it for us. The existing monopoly position is obviously being relied upon here. Next time we would only visit Death Valley while passing through and - due to a lack of local alternatives - stay overnight in Las Vegas, for example.
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August 2024 by Chantal
Beautiful hotel and a super nice room. We had our own “bungalow” with a golf cart in front of the door. The hotel was also very nicely decorated. Just don't expect anything from dinner at the hotel. That's expensive and not tasty.
