Fodor's Expert Review Desolation Hotel Hope Valley
14255 Hwy. 88, Hope Valley, California, 96120, USA
Known for decades as Sorensen's Resort, this 165-acre Eldorado National Forest complex with an on-site restaurant has a woodsy summer-camp charm. Most cabins have kitchens or kitchenettes and wood-burning stoves or fireplaces. There are also several yurts and tent and RV spaces. The resort sits on the edge of the highway, which allows it to stay open in winter—a boon for skiers—but in summer, request accommodations away from the road. Pets are allowed in some rooms for a daily fee.
PROS
- outdoor activities in gorgeous rustic setting
- cabins, yurts, and tent and RV spaces
- kitchen or kitchenette in most cabins
CONS
- traffic noise in some cabins (request one away from the road)
- lacks amenities of larger properties
- 20-minute drive from South Lake Tahoe
QUICK FACTS
HOTEL INFO
Phones:
530-694–2203 | 800-423–9949
Website: www.desolationhotel.com
HOTEL DETAILS
36 units
Rate Includes: No Meals
Rate Includes: No Meals
