The Inn at Death Valley

Staying at The Inn at Death Valley is an unforgettable experience as the Inn provides an elegant hideaway in a lush oasis with towering date palms and incredible views of the Panamint Mountains high above. It is also the only AAA-rated four-diamond resort and one of four lodging options in Death Valley National Park.

The Inn at Death Valley

Spending the night in this historic Inn is something truly special. This crown Jewel of Death Valley serves up epic views of Death Valley , something that was once an exclusive desert escape for Hollywood elites like Marlon Brando, Clark gable, and Carole Lombard.

Another nice property is its neighbor, the family-friendly adventure-focused Ranch at Death Valley that also offers horseback rides from the Furnace Creek Stables and an 18 hole golf course at The Furnace Creek Golf Course at Death Valley.

Don't miss your chance to spend time at the Inn at Death Valley as it mixes luxury and leisure in a unique American oasis with stunning desert landscapes!

We had the opportunity to stay at this amazing property in 2018 and absolutely loved it! What impressed us the most was the staff! We were greeted by numerous members of the staff and each were genuine and engaging. We also appreciated the attention to detail, room comfort, and cleanliness. We now want to go and stay in one of the inn's casitas which I am sure will be a perfect opportunity to get some much needed rest & relaxation!

Death Valley National Park Entrance Fee

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

- day single-vehicle park pass - $30.00

7-day motorcycle park pass - $25.00

7-day Per-Person Park Pass - $15.00

Death Valley National Park Annual Pass - $55.00

$35.00-$75.00 for commercial vehicles with (1-6 seats) $25.00 +$10.00 per person

$75.00 for commercial vans with 7-15 seats

$100.00 for commercial Mini-bus with 16-25 seats

$200.00 for commercial motor coach with 26+ seats

$80.00 For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

National Park Free Entrance Days  -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.

The Inn at Death Valley Reservations

Click here to book your stay at The Inn at Death Valley. 

Room Options 

 Standard Hillside Room, 1 King Bed, Hillside (269 sq ft)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (323 sq ft), includes a balcony or patio
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (323 sq ft), includes a balcony or patio
Suites: one-bedroom suites come with a King-sized bed, an attached living room, and a ¾ bath with a shower only.
Pool Bungalow: The bungalow offers luxury just steps away from the spring-fed swimming pool. The room comes with one Queen bed, ¾ bath with a shower only, solid stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and splendid views of the Death Valley Desert.

Casitas

Each spacious casita offers unparalleled privacy and luxury within easy walking distance of the Inn Pool. Each Casita comes with a complimentary golf cart for guests to get around the property, as cars cannot reach the Casitas. Each casita has a bedroom with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen beds, a living room with a sleeper sofa, and a wet bar.
Casita, 1 King Bed (495 square feet), includes a patio and heating
Casita, 2 Queen Beds (495 square feet), includes a patio and heating

The Inn at Death Valley Information

Season - Open Year-round
Phone Number - (760)786-2345
Address - 
63120Zabriske Ln
Death Valley, CA 92328
GPS Coordinates -
 N36º27.413
W116º51.939
Check-In Time - Starts at 4:00 PM
Check-Out Time - before 11:00 AM
Pet Policy - Pets are prohibited in any guestrooms at the Inn and the Ranch at Death Valley.
Accessible Rooms - Contact the Inn at Death Valley if you have requests for specific accessibility needs. Give the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas are wheelchair accessible (may have limitations), an elevator, and wheelchair-accessible parking.
Rooms have a grab bar near the toilet, low height counter and sink, and raised toilet seat.

The Inn at Death Valley Room Amenities

• There is a $28 per room, per night Resort Fee.
• Non-smoking rooms
• Private Bathroom
• Free Wi-Fi  
• Parking Complimentary Valet Parking and complimentary use of electric car charging stations.
• Breakfast - Breakfast is available at The Inn Dining Room from 7:00 am-10:00 AM.
• Elevator
• in-room refrigerator and microwave
• Table/Chair in room
• A/C and ceiling fans
• Concierge Services
• Porter/bellhop
• 24-hour front desk
• ATM
• Gift Shop/newsstand
• Flat-screen TV with access to over 60 satellite TV and movie channels
• Telephone with data ports and unlimited local and 800 calls
• Terry robes
• Alarm Clock
• in room Coffee Maker
• Hair Dryer
• Outdoor Pool and Sauna. The spring-fed pool is always an inviting 87 degrees Fahrenheit!
• Full-service Spa
• Outdoor tennis courts
• 18-hole golf course nearby
• Bicycle rentals
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Safe at front desk

Restaurants and Bars/lounges

There are two places to get food at the Inn at Death Valley.

The Pool Cafe is located at the pool and open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM so you can get something to eat while enjoying the pool. They serve sandwiches, wraps, salads and beverages.

The Inn at Death Valley Dining Room offers fine dining for Breakfast, lunch and dinner while also providing breathtaking views. They serve regional flavors including cactus, citrus, date, and even pomegranate from the Inn's garden.

Note that advance reservations are required and the dress code is "resort attire". T-shirts and tank tops are not appropriate.

Click here to make your reservation for the Inn at Death Valley Dining Room.

The Oasis lounge Hours are 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

History of The Inn at Death Valley

The Inn at Death Valley, originally named the Furnace Creek Inn, was built by a mining company and opened its doors for tourists in 1927 with 12 guest rooms, a dining room, and a lobby area.

After opening, they added an additional 54 rooms, the Travertine Springs were trapped for electricity and water for the outdoor swimming pool and additional rooms and was completed in 1935.

The Inn was originally built by the Pacific Coast Borax Company to save their newly built Death Valley Railroad and to promote the idea of Death Valley becoming a National Park.

They invited Stephen Mather, the National Park Service director, and his assistant, Horace Albright, to visit Death Valley in 1926. They agreed that it was worthy of being a National Park, but Mather and his father had previously worked for the Pacific Coast Borax Company and did not want a conflict of interest. Mather suggested getting the media involved and starting a grassroots movement to support and protect Death Valley.

Mather passed away in 1930, and Horace Albright became the Director of the National Park Service. Albright had no previous connection with the Pacific Coast Borax Company; thus, he promoted the creation of Death Valley National Park.

His hard work paid off as President Hoover created Death Valley National Monument in February 1933, and congress later designated Death Valley a National Park in 1994

The Pacific Coast Borax Company hired a prominent Los Angeles area architect, Albert C Martin. His work included Los Angeles City Hall and the first theater owned by Sid Grauman of the Grauman’s Chinese Theater.

They also hired Landscape Architect Daniel Hull. Hull’s work included designing the master-planned Grand Canyon Village, Old Faithful Lodge, and several structures in Rocky Mountain National Park and Yosemite National Park, including the Ahwahnee Hotel, one of the most beloved lodges in the entire National Parks System!  

Martin and Hull created a masterpiece in today’s standards of Parkitecture as the Inn seamlessly blends into the natural landscape.

The lower level is made of local stone, which appears to be a natural extension of the alluvial fan pouring out of the Furnace Creek wash.

The red tile roofs, stucco exteriors, archways, arcades, and towers consist of colors that all match the badlands at Zabriskie Point and Artists Drive while also being inspired by the old Spanish Missions on the California Coast.

The Inn received a major $100 million renovation in the fall of 2018. This is when the name changed to the Inn at Death Valley.

The renovations included adding twenty-two private, one-bedroom casitas, sixty-six rooms, the fine dining restaurant and cocktail lounge, Tranquility Spa, verandas with sweeping views, and its opulent gardens.

Additional Death Valley National Park Resources

 Death Valley National Park - Complete guide to exploring Death Valley National Park.
Things to do in Death Valley - List of the park's most popular attractions and what not to miss when exploring Death Valley.
Death Valley Hikes - Guide to the park's most popular hiking trails!
Death Valley Camping Guide - Guide to camping in Death Valley National Park. Includes frontcountry campgrounds and private resorts.

 Parks near Death Valley National Park

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Yosemite National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
Mojave National Preserve
Castle Mountains National Monument
Zion National Park
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Check all the parks from California National Parks, Utah National Parks, and Nevada National Parks. Also, check out West Coast National Parks for a complete list of parks in the area and plan a road trip!