"My husband and I found this little gem quite by accident. We absolutely fell in love with the place! The peace, beauty and all the amenities. We are taking all of our children and grandchildren there for a couple of days soon."
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"The hotel was insanely loud. Loud banging throughout the night that almost sounded like construction, yelling, doors slamming, car alarms going off throughout the night. The bed and pillows were very uncomfortable and the sofa in the room had multiple dark stains all over it. The room did not look like it had been wiped down at all. Online, the pricing showed that I would owe $34 at the hotel... Ended up paying over $80 for undisclosed fees. Parking lot entry and exit wasn't working, so it was inconvenient trying to get in and out of the lot. Room service was $55 for two children's burgers and fries and one water bottle. Not worth the money at all."
"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."
"Free valet parking was a bonus as compared with other hotels that charges a fee. But need to budget extra time for the wait of the car especially during peak season.
Swimming pool was not the cleanest- many big flies floating on top of the water, looks very disgusting. There were also many live ones crawling on the shore of the pool. No staff was there to clean when we were there; another family decided to use the net to clean by themselves so their kids could use the pool. My kids were not dare to use it still."
What's the area like around Sandy Meadow Trailhead?
Sandy Meadow Trailhead is located in Arnold. Travellers like the surrounding area for its mountain views. Arnold is home to 591 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.
Where is the best place to stay close to Sandy Meadow Trailhead?
Desolation Hotel Hope Valley is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 18 mi (28.9 km) from Sandy Meadow Trailhead. Other good choices around the area include Strawberry Inn and Topaz Lodge.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sandy Meadow Trailhead, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Sandy Meadow Trailhead.