The Darling

About this hotel

Located in Visalia, this lovely hotel for $98 per night is a great option for your next trip. The Darling has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and terrace in Visalia. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Visalia, CA

Nearby attractions

General Grant Tree

33.88 miles

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

33.07 miles

Giant Forest Museum

33.07 miles

Project Survival Cat Haven

31.45 miles

The Darling

4.4

Excellent(328 Reviews)

Hotel in Visalia, CA

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Visalia, CA

Nearby attractions

General Grant Tree

33.88 miles

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

33.07 miles

Giant Forest Museum

33.07 miles

Project Survival Cat Haven

31.45 miles

Reviews

4.4/5.0

Excellent(328 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

10.0

Mar 2024

Perfect getaway for anniversary

Nice romantic hotel

9.0

Jan 2024

Comfy getaway

Great atmosphere, rooms are beautiful and very clean. The rooftop bar is very nice too.

The smart TV in the room is very hard to use. The remote is very hard to use (it has this weird tech where you wave it like a wand to move the mouse cursor, doesn’t work), doesn’t have other streaming apps besides Netflix and no way to connect your own device as an alternative.

10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

AWESOME HOTEL AND SERVICE

10.0

Aug 2023

Beautiful boutique hotel experience in Visalia

Clean, recently renovated, esthetically pleasing, accommodating staff.

Rain shower from 10ft high leaves you no option but to wet your hair. No handheld extensions in some of the rooms.

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Was looking for last minute hotel and was accepted. Great service, helpful staff.

9.0

Jul 2023

very comfortable bed

Spacious room and bathroom, very clean with a very comfortable bed. Someone else wrote “you would be crazy not to stay here” and I fully agree.

It is close to the highway so there is some traffic noise at night

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptionally good!

The entire hotel is very stylish and has a nice background story

We loved everything

10.0

Jun 2023

I wanted to visit Sequoia National Park but wanted to stay in a luxury hotel. The Darling fit the bill!

Beautifully restored with attention to detail. We had an Executive Suite and it was a big corner space with very large bedroom, large and comfortable living area and a huge bathroom.

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

The hotel was beautiful!

The room was a little noisy. Near the entrance door so you could hear the door open and close and street noise.

10.0

Jun 2023

Anniversary Trip!

The room was awesome, and the restaurant bar were incredible!

Navigating your building. Truly confusing how many doors were locked, or barred, how.many hallways you have to walk through to find the lobby etc. Have to take stairs, the elevator, then stairs to get around, was just weird an unexpected.

8.0

Jun 2023

Very good

Bad coffee in the morning

7.0

Jun 2023

nice with lots of room to improve.

really nice concept , nice building.

the door to the next room was paper thin and drafty. we hab all the coughing and snorting of our room neighbors right in our head. their whooshing air conditioning freezing our room too. the big old windows act as a loudspeaker for the Chicano posse roaring their lowriders around the hotel all night. we were provided ear plugs tho.. no bathrobe or anything to get tho the pool, which was not heated as promised in advance, but freezing cold

10.0

Jun 2023

relaxing and fun stay!!

it’s a beautiful place. amazing rooms, cozy and comfortable. Pool was great!! staff was amazing

6.0

May 2023

Pleasant

the hotel was lovely but the restaurant inside lacked ambiance and staff was unprofessional. I notified ahead that I would like a special table due to occasion and that did not happen… no idea. Anyways, we were surprised by the wait staff etc for that level of dining. We booked the hotel hearing a year ago about detail to customer service etc….. hopefully that will improve.

10.0

May 2023

It was fabulous!!!

Didn’t have breakfast.

Nothing

10.0

May 2023

great place to getaway, even if you live in Visalia

tall ceilings, good air conditioning, friendly staff, super helpful workers, and great food at elderwood restaurant.

3.0

Apr 2023

smoke and mirrors

the building itself is beautiful.

banging noises in the walls- maybe old pipes? no sound barrier between your room and the street noise- there was street construction ALL NIGHT next to my bedroom window. no hot water in the morning so had to take a cold shower. power went out numerous times during the early morning. bed is not comfortable. the air-conditioning won’t set below 67 and it never got below 72 in the room. horrible horrible night sleep. needless to say I will not be staying here again.

6.0

Apr 2023

Pleasant

Location history of building. Views. High ceilings. Brunch at Elderwood convenient and drlious.

Shower weak and door leaked. At the Elderwood workman and others walking through already small space.

3.0

Mar 2023

no shower?!

heritage hotel, good restaurant/bar

vintage shower in rm 218 was unusable, we were unable to use it, shower head was too high to adjust but spread water over the entire bathroom, no water temperature adjustment, actually had to mop floor, to finish….

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

If you’re looking to stay at a reasonably priced luxury hotel on the CA 99 corridor consider making your stop in Visalia to stay at The Darling. The architecture of the hotel is beautiful and the rooms are opulent. We were particularly impressed by the walk in rain shower in the marble festooned bathroom, it made us feel like royalty. The bed was amazing too. We also enjoyed the rooftop restaurant, it has a full bar and a great menu with stunning views of the Sierra and Mt Whitney. The staff was excellent and respectful. This hotel feels like a safe and welcoming place for LGBT and African American travelers.

9.0

Mar 2023

Honeymoon

Nice comfortable room.

Manager trying to come into room unannounced

10.0

Mar 2023

My stay at the Darling

Robert was absolutely fantastic!!! I stayed at The Darling because I had just been in a big car accident. He was soo beyond helpful!!! He went above and beyond for me. Thank you Robert!!! The french toast was bomb too! Loved the bathtub!!

No microwave in the suite. The light switches were very confusing to work. Also the tub drain/plug...i couldn't figure out how to plug it so Robert came up and he struggled a bit too until we figured it out. Maybe a little note about it.

7.0

Feb 2023

Good

Upon check-in, Ashley listened to me and was very helpful. When specifically asked by the woman at checkout how my stay was I told her I had not liked the loud thumping elevator shaft adjoining my room.

10.0

Feb 2023

Best place to stay in Visalia!!

We stayed at the Darling Hotel December 3rd, 2022 for a Christmas Family mini getaway. Our concierge "Ashley" was amazing. She made sure we had everything we needed & was super attentive & friendly to each member of our Family. She even text us to check on us throughout our stay. She also suggested dinner at the "Elderwood" Rooftop of Hotel... which was delicious!! This was the best way to kick off the Christmas Holiday. We really enjoyed our stay...I cant say enough about what an amazing time we had here. We will be back next year!! Thank you Ashley!!

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

the location, the building itself, the view outside our window

no complaints! I like everything

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Visalia?

The average price for a rental in Visalia is $130 per night. This rental is $32 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Darling. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Darling. Enjoy the water!

Is The Darling pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Darling?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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3.9

Good(331 Reviews)

The Darling

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Visalia, CA

Nearby attractions

The Darling

Hotel in Visalia, CA

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Visalia, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Visalia?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Darling pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Darling?

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