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The Darling Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Located in central Visalia, The Darling Hotel welcomes travelers with a charming garden and vibrant bar. The Elderwood Restaurant earns rave reviews for its cuisine, while the outdoor pool offers comfy sun loungers. Guests appreciate the convenient gym and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (The Darling Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guestroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Guestroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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210 N Court St, Visalia, CA, 93291

What's nearby

  • Visalia Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Visalia Fox Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Visalia City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Visalia Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Visalia Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bravo Farms Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crawdaddy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewbakers Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Quesadilla Gorilla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe India - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Darling Hotel

Upscale hotel near Visalia Convention Center
Located close to Visalia Fox Theatre and Visalia City Hall, The Darling Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Elderwood Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and concierge services
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 50-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, cribs/infant beds, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 19 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 15 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Elderwood Bar
  • The Elderwood Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 15 to 25 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 19.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

The Darling Hotel Hotel
The Darling Hotel Visalia
The Darling Hotel Hotel Visalia

Frequently asked questions

Does The Darling Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Darling Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Darling Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 19.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Darling Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Darling Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Darling Hotel located?

Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Visalia Convention Center and Visalia Fox Theatre. Visalia City Hall and Imagine U Children's Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Darling Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 606 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor and design
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved the architecture and uniqueness of the hotel. The restaurant was also excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel. Such an interesting history. It is located in convenient walking distance to downtown. The interior is decorated beautifully in the art deco style. From the crisp cotton sheets to the high ceilings it’s all lovely. The staff are friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in the heart of town. Stunning renovation and five star service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great property with a nice rooftop restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel, interesting decor, clean room, wonderful shower, comfortable bed, walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nai-Dong

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old court building which was not intended as a hotel. We experienced inconvenience in many ways while staying in the hotel. it is ridiculously difficult to park our car and then to check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Visalia!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My new favorite hotel. Extremely clean and luxurious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Gorgeous art deco details. Friendly and warm staff. Fun town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everyone was very kind! we stayed for our anniversary for our trip to Sequoia. They dolled up the room for us and even had a very sweet card hand written greeting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kersee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is great and the aesthetic of the hotel is wonderful. We’ve stayed before and had no problems, but this time had issues with tv connectivity and some room cleanliness concerns- slow drain, stains on shower tile, dried food stuck to inside of info card, for example. The Darling is a hotel with character and I hope these small items were a one-off occurrence, we have loved staying here in the past.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and and I was very surprised. Could have made parking free and add Continental Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a nice setting
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, good food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great, recommended us some tricks on visiting Sequoia and overall very helpful. Room was lovely and spacious, restaurant (on the roof!) was excellent, pool was nice, and we got complimentary snacks and drinks when we arrived. Really lovely hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful art deco hotel, sympathetically restored in a central location. Gorgeous interior decorations and the staff were lovely. Recommend a stay in Visalia!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor clean and well appointed historic boutique hotel great location excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean! Awesome attention to details! Caring staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Lots of nearby shops.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night. Great location in downtown Visalia before early AM drive to Sequoia NP. Glad we chose Visalia over Fresno as our starting point. Hotel has great "character" and is in excellent condition. Many restaurants & shops within walking distance. Hotel has a rooftop restaurant with nice views, but we didn't eat there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an amazing place to stay if you are in Visalia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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