Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Darling

The Darling has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a garden and terrace in Visalia. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a closet, an electric tea pot, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Darling all rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an American breakfast. At The Darling you'll find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. The nearest airport is Visalia Municipal Airport, 6.2 miles from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

The Darling has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 12, 2020

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

American

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 1
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Visalia
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See what guests loved the most:

  • James
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Excellent staff! Clearly, well trained in customer service.
  • Irina
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Beautiful design. Large luxury bathroom. Comfortable bed. Very clean. Welcoming staff.
  • Mladen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Clean, recently renovated, esthetically pleasing, accommodating staff.
  • Martinez
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Was looking for last minute hotel and was accepted. Great service, helpful staff.
  • Davi
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Great service from any staff we interacted with. Felt very secure having private parking and access. Luxurious rooms and dining.
  • Sara
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    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.
  • David
    FinlandFinland
    The entire hotel is very stylish and has a nice background story
  • Douglas
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    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.
  • Desiree
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The room was awesome, and the restaurant bar were incredible!
  • Tim
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    it’s a beautiful place. amazing rooms, cozy and comfortable. Pool was great!! staff was amazing

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
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  • I was wondering which rooms you have that offer a jacuzzi bathtub

    Hello! None of our rooms offer a Jacuzzi bathtub. We do have one room with a claw foot tub, and that room is one of our Executive Suites.
    Answered on 25 August 2020
  • What is the required age for check in?

    18 years of age with a valid ID and credit card that can be authorized for the room, taxes and a $75 incidental authorization that will be credited at..
    Answered on 27 October 2020
  • hello, would i be able to get a room at age 19, me and my boyfriend will be traveling to visalia and would like to visit this marvelous hotel we heard

    Hello! Yes you can! Our guest need to be 18 and up. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Best Regards, Ashley Guest Services Supervisor
    Answered on 24 March 2023
  • Does the room key have the same design like the umbrellas by the pool area? The swirl?

    Thank you for your inquiry! Our room keys do not have a swirl on them they are just plain white. Guest Services
    Answered on 5 May 2021
  • Do you have a room with 2 beds

    Yes , we do have (1) DBL Queen Guestroom on property
    Answered on 21 June 2023
  • Is the restaurant open to guests right now or for room service ?

    For our hotel guests, they have the option of dining on the rooftop or receiving takeout to their room.
    Answered on 16 December 2020
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

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

Amenities of The Darling
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
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 $12 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
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • 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

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 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.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Darling accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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 USD 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

  • Room options at The Darling include:

    • Suite
    • Quad
    • Double

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

  • The Darling has 2 restaurants:

    • The Elderwood Restaurant
    • The Elderwood Bar

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

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

  • Guests staying at The Darling can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American

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

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool

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