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HIGHWAY 190, DEATH VALLEY, Death Valley, CA 92328, United States of America
#1 of 2 hotels in Death Valley
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 446 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
8.4
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Value for money
7.0
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Free Wifi
6.9
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Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Thomas
United States of America1 review9.0“Pleasant”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Smoke detector kept going off in my room at night. Staff compensated and I appreciated that.
An oasis in the middle of the desert
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Sara
United States of America1 review7.0“The Oasis was a unique spot in the middle of nowhere- not perfect- but comfortable and roomy.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Hillside Room, 1King Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
The air conditioning wasn't working very well, and the evenings were pretty warm for sleeping. The prices at the on site restaurants were also a little out of range.
The property truly is an oasis in the desert. We made good use of the pool, and the star gazing deck. Everything was clean, and there was plenty of parking. Food was a little pricier than I had expected, but it is a spot in the middle of nowhere. We wandered over to the General Store for most of our meals and fared better. The only real negative, for us, was that the air conditioning in our room wasn't really working. The evenings were a little warmer than we had hoped. But, again, for a nice, comfortable room in the middle of the desert, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend The Oasis to other travelers.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Jonathan
United Kingdom8 Reviews7.0“Great place , but short staffed and too expensive.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Hillside Room, 1King Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The cost was far too high for the accommodation and the food and drinks. We paid $100 for 2 basic sandwiches and 2 drinks by the pool , from the grumpy man at the poolside cafe. I think they were short staffed as the service was very limited and the room wasn't serviced during our 2 night stay, which for the price seems very poor. All facilities across both the Inn and the Ranch, including bars, closed at 9pm, which seemed madness to us.
Location , and the Hotel itself are amazing.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Jian
United States of America13 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff at the front desk did not work with a good attitude.
Views and environment are really great!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Robert
New Zealand5 Reviews8.0“I’d highly recommend this to my friends”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The Barmens attitude was not what we expected
The Inn is a superb position and has fabulous history
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Sherree
United States of America1 review7.0“Just okay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Casita with Two Queen beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
Staff could of been more clear. Difficult when asking directions and they tell you something, like its by the pool. Why would I know where the pool was if I never been there before
The bathroom was handicap friendly. It was difficult to keep the floor dry, and my father is prone to falls. It was difficult to keep it dry after showers
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Chris
United States of America14 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“A quiet, comfortable and restful resort with a restaurant that falls well short.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Hillside Room, 1King Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Accessing the room was difficult — a long walk with only one elevator to service the entire resort. At dinner the seared Ahi Tuna had clearly been cooked a day or two before and refrigerated in the meantime. The waiter didn’t dispute my assessment, assured me it wouldn’t happen to anyone else, but didn’t offer a substitute, nor did he remove the item from my bill.
Remarkably quiet, with a great view, a welcoming bar.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Mardi
Australia6 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Casita with One King bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We used the sofa bed and it was awful. The bedding was supposed to be in the room but we had to call to have it delivered to our room, not what you would expect for an establishment that is rated so highly.
It was in a convenient location in the middle of the park.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Carolyn
United States of America1 review8.0“The lake as a bonus”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Excellent breakfast Power outage made for a few inconveniences the second day for no dinner. My first dinner was not prepared correctly but was taken off our bill.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Steve
United States of America110 Reviews10 helpful votes7.0“Nice to visit once.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Hillside Room, 1King Bed
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Restaurant limited selection, everything pretty expensive.
Beautiful location and view, well landscaped
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Roderick
United States of America1 review9.0“If you’re going to Death Valley to hike this is the place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms were very pricey. Meals a bit high. Some minor maintenance needed in tunnel hall and grounds lighting.
Classic property, impressive grounds and landscaping. Amazing pool area. Views were stunning. Loved the observation deck for stargazing. Bar and restaurant were top notch. Fantastic location to see the park.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Natalie
United States of America6 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“The inn at the oasis is a true oasis we were grateful to find but you are paying for location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Hillside Room, 1King Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The price was a bit much for the accommodations and while our room was nice and clean the stairs could use a vacuum. The food also at the Inn was not as good as that at the no name bar at the ranch. We don’t mind paying the price but would prefer better quality food for the price.
Location in the park was excellent and the staff were all superb.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Scott
United States of America1 review7.0“Enjoyed the beautiful scenery, hiking, golf”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Hillside Room, 1King Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Trying to make dinner reservations thru website was impossible. Leaving messages with restaurants to make reservations were never returned
Beautiful setting
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Rugh
United States of America2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Hillside Room, 1King Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food is not good
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Lisa
Ireland12 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing we didn’t like
Stunning set up, it was clear they had spent a lot of money on the place, and put a lot of thought into it
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 8, 2024
Michel
Netherlands4 Reviews9.0“great location to see death valley national park”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Hillside Room, 1King Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
not all staff helpful
location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Sarah
Germany32 Reviews6 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
When we checked in we were assigned a room that was already occupied. The clarification then took a very long time. It's sad if you only booked one night.
The location is of course exceptional
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Gemma
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Would go back”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Hillside Room, 1King Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bar food options limited and average quality
Location and relaxed vibe
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Apurva
United States of America15 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Location !!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Hillside Room, 1King Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Water wasn’t very hot. Comes from the hot spring so there is no regulator. Food was below average. I felt I rather go hungry at times. Staff was really nice but seemed the dining staff was getting over worked.
Location, staff and the facilities were really well kept. Hotel is 127 years old but one of the best maintained and well kept. Every staff member is a super star.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Scott
United States of America2 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“The venue is amazing, historical, and beautiful! The staff are the best!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mix up on the reservation. Computer system and Wi-Fi are terrible. Strange stain on the cushion on the bed.
Staff were exceptional! Great customer service!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Henry
United States of America96 Reviews17 helpful votes8.0“Beautiful location in classy and well-maintained historic hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The most uncomfortable pillows in my entire trip- so large and inflexible that my neck hurt trying to use them. Single elevator out of service during first day of my stay. A bit of a walk from the parking lot through a tunnel and then up 3 flights to lobby area. It was sometimes difficult to find parking spots- needed to go to adjacent gravel lot. OK, I know it is in the middle of a NP and there is no competition but the food prices at the Inn and the co-owned Ranch seemed incredibly high- I wound up eating at the Ranch buffet one night and buying sandwiches in the shop the second night.
Wonderful location within DVNP and a classy hotel with elegant lobby and seating areas inside and outside, beautifully maintained and lovely grounds with ponds and a stream, very nice stargazing patio next to room on 4th floor. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Fermin
United States of America1 review7.0“It was nice… expected the property to be more upscale.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Hillside Room, 1King Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location and the structure of the property
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Kristine
United States of America27 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No markings for parking or registration. Google map did not take us directly to hotel. We had to hunt for it in the dark. Considering the location, the cost was understandable. Scotty's Castle was closed. There is nothing in Death Valley for us. We will not return.
Accommodations and staff were exceptional. Restaurants had very good food and service.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 24, 2023
Johannes
Germany90 Reviews8 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Casita with One King bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
reception team not very welcoming restaurant service very nice and helpful, food basic
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Stayed in November 2023
