Reviews

Molley McManus-Muldrow

Location is perfect as almost immediately next door to ranger station -- excellent source of information about the views, hikes, etc nearby. Our room was fine,but in building on 2nd floor and we saw even the cleaning staff had to drag heavy stuff up the stairs. They do have ground floor rooms if needed. The pool is wonderful-- opens early (my spouse enjoyed doing laps-- big pool!) and stays open late. The restaurant was fine for dinner (and buffet for breakfast-- there's also a coffee shop), and the general store is really well stocked with food, beer, wine, and souvenirs.

Mark Boothman

Had a good 1 night stay in one of their more basic rooms. The decor and fittings are slightly dated but all functional and clean. The pool was great for the kids. Dining options are pretty good given their location and when we visited in late August it really wasn't too busy and we didn't have to wait at all. The grounds and setting are really nice. It was a lovely experience.

paulopdeiphone

We stayed at The Ranch at Death Valley and had a great experience overall. The location is very isolated, which adds to the unique desert atmosphere. All amenities are conveniently located on the grounds, so you don’t have to go far for anything. The room was pretty large, located in one of the older, separate buildings — a bit dated, but comfortable. The pool is nice and naturally warmed by the intense desert sun, as expected. One thing that could really improve the experience would be adding more shade near the pool — it gets extremely hot, and a few shaded areas would make it much more comfortable. We skipped the restaurant due to some negative reviews, but did enjoy some ice cream at the shop. A double scoop American portion for three people was more than enough! All in all, a nice and memorable stay in a very special place.

Debbie Hollinger

Our recent stay was just okay. The room felt dated, and the advertised renovation was not in our area. Upon arrival, the carpet had crumbs and dirt, and the trash can was full. Despite three requests over four nights, the carpet was never vacuumed. While we appreciated the location of our accommodation within the park, the fact that the pool was closed was quite inconvenient. We did, however, appreciate the alternative arrangement to use the pool at the Oasis Inn, which we found to be quite enjoyable. Reflecting on our experience, we realized that booking a stay directly at the Oasis Inn might have been a better choice for us.

Indrajit Das

Absolutely a fantastic place to stay. And cannot be a better location. Everything from the layout, upkeep and standards (room, food, service) exude warmth. We are definitely going to come back and try this place during the winter. The star gazing at Zebriskie Point was awesome and is a 10 minutes drive from the hotel. The dinner at the Last Kind Words Saloon was great: we had the ack bean burger and pasta. The grilled cheese and floats at the Ice cream place was good too

Jessica Richter

Really great property for families and kids that want to explore the beautiful area. The property grounds are beautifully maintained. Our family enjoyed the pool and walking the grounds during our stay. The ice cream shop and gift store were also fun. We stayed in one of the villas and it was very roomy and clean. Also recommend going up to the Inn for a sunset dinner on the patio and to walk their grounds.

Isabel Mackay Yau

Death Valley is incredible and we could have spend much more than a night here. The facilities at the ranch were great. The kids lived the pool, which in the evening wasn't too busy (didn't go in the day). They have basketball and tennis too which we would have used had we more time. Great location for exploring sites and trails like Artist's Palette, Dantes View and Badwater Basin salt flats. Our cottage was comfortable and clean.

Chet Davis

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent visit to Death Valley National Park and spend 2 nights at The Ranch. The Ranch and its sister property, The Inn at Death Valley, are the only sleeping beds in the Park/Valley. You pay a premium for this exclusivity but it was worth it to be able to go into the Park early or stay out late to enjoy the nature. There are 9 buildings of 2 story hotel rooms at the Ranch. We had a King bed room which was spacious enough with a mini fridge and coffee/tea maker in room. The bathroom had a separate sink with a full sized shower/bathtub. There was a small concrete patio outside the room which you could look out onto a lawn and across the another 2-store unit. The walls/ceiling allowed noise from other guests in adjoining rooms. Staff were friendly and there was plenty of parking. Due to being the only lodging and restraints in the Park/Valley we found dinner had a long wait in the Oasis restaurants - we picked up some food in the onsite grocery and enjoyed a meal in our room. There was also an outdoor pool which is said to be heated by s spring but our one attempt there the water was too cool to enjoy a dip. We did also have access to the pool at "The Inn" which we enjoyed the next day along with a good many other guests.