The Darling has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a garden and terrace in Visalia. With a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The hotel offers an à la carte or American breakfast. At The Darling you'll find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

American

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.1
High score for Visalia
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nadine
    Mexico Mexico
    The bathrooms are really nice, the ceilings are high.
  • Maura
    United States of America United States of America
    Very protected. Smelled amazing all throughout the hotel. The restaurant on the rooftop has an amazing selection- awesome brunch! Walking distance to all.
  • Dario
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved the style of it and how taken care of and modern it was.
  • Barbara
    United States of America United States of America
    This place was incredible. In a farming community old court house turned into a boutique hotel. Perfectly done in every way. First class plus room,service and restaurant. What a gem and vision.
  • Camilla
    Brazil Brazil
    The Darling is a fantastic example of how to restore a historic building—what they've done with this 1935 gem is truly impressive. The attention to detail throughout is outstanding. The in-room amenities, including Bodrun cattle with quality tea...
  • Billy
    United States of America United States of America
    This was a beautiful hotel that kept the charm of yesteryear. I loved the art deco remodel that held true to the era of the original building. Very friendly and professional staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and shared spaces. Nice pool,...
  • Kathleen
    United States of America United States of America
    The location, the friendly and helpful staff and the house keeping.
  • Naomi
    United States of America United States of America
    It’s a lovely historic building. Our executive suite (an upgrade we paid for) was very grand, with an entry foyer, a living room and a large bedroom. The floor carpet and living furniture needed to be replaced, as they were out of date and had...
  • Glenda
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooftop bar & restaurant are worth the stay!
  • Jose
    United States of America United States of America
    It was a great experience! Best for special occasions and the restaurant on the top is fantastically delicious! Recommend it!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Elderwood Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Darling
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $14 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
The Darling takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $75 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
$15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $75 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Darling

  • The Darling has 1 restaurant:

    • The Elderwood Restaurant

  • Guests staying at The Darling can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • À la carte

  • The prices at The Darling may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Darling is 500 feet from the center of Visalia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Darling offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Swimming pool
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness

  • Room options at The Darling include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Suite

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at The Darling is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.