In the heart of Visalia, The Darling Hotel offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with a charming garden and vibrant bar. Guests rave about the excellent dining options at The Elderwood Restaurant, while also enjoying access to an outdoor pool with sun loungers, gym facilities, and helpful staff.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Bar
Parking available
Pool
Gym
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Main amenities
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Self parking
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Garden
Front-desk safe
ATM/banking services
Concierge services
Feel at home
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
The current price is $212
$212
includes taxes & fees
$189 per night
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Room options
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Suite (The Darling Suite)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Executive Suite
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed (Guestroom)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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The Darling Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Visalia. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
32 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Secured uncovered onsite self parking (USD 19.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Pool loungers
Romance packages
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in stairways
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
The Elderwood Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Reservations are required.
The Elderwood Bar - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 15 to 25 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs USD 19.00 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
The Darling Hotel Hotel
The Darling Hotel Visalia
The Darling Hotel Hotel Visalia
Frequently asked questions
Does The Darling Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Darling Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Darling Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Darling Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Darling Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 19.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Darling Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Darling Hotel and nearby?
The Darling Hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Darling Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Elderwood Restaurant.
What's the area around The Darling Hotel like?
The Darling Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Visalia Convention Center and 5 minutes' walk from Visalia Fox Theatre.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2025
Very unique and historical
What a great stay!! Very retro and historical building and area. Very unique hotel with upgraded amenities. Staff is terrific especially Robert at the front desk.
I totally recommend this hotel to anyone visiting.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 2, 2025
Great!
The room was amazing! Very hugh cielings and a chandelier looks amazing, and the bed was huge and comfy. The only problem is that the shower has a very small lip to contain the water and the bathroom will flood easily, and doesnt have adequate drainage. Be careful or else you might have a flooded bathroom when you brush your teeth or go to the restroom
mark
mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Emilia
Emilia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2025
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
It’s a darling hotel
Exactly what it says this hotel is darling very art deco
Very clean great location walking distance to restaurants bars, bakery coffee shops breweries It was the old courthouse they did an amazing job turning it into a hotel with rooftop restaurant and there is also a bar very safe gated parking with pool
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Great boutique hotel
Clean property and rooms, comfortable, and the staff is excellent. Very friendly and professional. Would recommend!
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
Janice
Janice, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 21, 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Louis
Louis, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Room could have quieter,the use of the elevators very hard going to 3 and 3 elevators. We know it’s an old build, the Pepe eete all excellent
Donald
Donald, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Perfect Date Night
My husband and I spent a night here. Every single person was so nice from the minute we walked in! Spent time upstairs at the bar before a show a few blocks away. Both dinner and breakfast were superb! And the signature cocktails! Excellent!
Lorey
Lorey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Jelmarie
Jelmarie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
Gorgeous property. Beautiful huge comfortable room. Absolutely loved it. The restaurant was delicious. The hotel is not in an area where i would have been walking around at night, so I was glad the restaurant was onsite. There was very loud drag racing happening at 2am which was unfortunate but had a great stay overall.
Sylvia
Sylvia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 2, 2024
Poor access, poor room access, front desk staff unhelpful and unfriendly, no attention to detail. Shower I’d 10’ tall rain shower head with poor water pressure…really unsatisfactory across the board. Dinner and drinks were fun in roof to deck restaurant which was only redeeming quality.
KJ
KJ, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Awesome hotel.
The Darling Hotel lived up to its name. We selected this hotel over the national chains and are so glad we did! Large rooms, amazing shower, vibrant rooftop bar and restaurant.
Mark
Mark, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
The Darling Rocks!!!!!!
Awesome stay, great friendly staff, the restaurant on the rooftop was amazing, great food eve. Better service. We will be back
leonardo
leonardo, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 24, 2024
Art Deco hotel with history
David
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Another lovely stay at The Darling
Lovely stay at The Darling. I really like this hotel, especially with secure, gated parking for my classic car. I always stay at The Darling when I pass through Visalia.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Fabulous place!!
The Darling Hotel was FABULOUS!! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were quite comfortable and well decorated. We were just disappointed that we couldn’t stay longer. Several great food options within walking distance. We would definitely come back and stay again at the Darling Hotel.
Theresa M
Theresa M, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
A must stay in Central California
A true local gem! The exceptional customer service carried through from the time we booked until we departed. The hotel and staff are top tier. We were treated like royalty.