The Darling

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Great location!

8.9

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Darling in Visalia offers a 5-star experience with a fitness center, sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, hairdryers, refrigerators, and free toiletries. Additional facilities include a fitness room, elevator, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and paid on-site private parking. Dining Options: The modern, romantic restaurant serves American cuisine with local specialties for breakfast, brunch, dinner, and cocktails. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its restaurant, bathroom comfort, and nearby options for food and drinks.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

American

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Lauren
United States United States
“Loved the old world charm and decor. Good location, right downtown. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom was quite roomy.”
Gerald
United States United States
“Central location, older building totally renovated. Clean comfortable room totally quiet A/C, excellent restaurant and super staff.”
Maksim
United States United States
“we had a good stay at The Darling, right in downtown Visalia and walkable to some nice bars and coffee shops. stopped here for a night on our way to Sequoia (about a 45 min drive away) and it was super convenient. Big bathroom, comfy beds, an...”
Chris
United States United States
“The decor and rooms were great! And the staff were all so friendly and helpful.”
Dawn
United States United States
“Beautiful building. Great shower. Room decor. Snacks. Rooftop bar and restaurant. Comfortable bed. Walk to coffee, bakery, restaurants and shops downtown.”
Vladislav
United States United States
“Pretty decent hotel on the way to Yosemite/Sequoia. Art deco style, good restaurant at rooftop. Good staff/service.”
Jon
United States United States
“A fantastic historical vibe, updated so that you have all the modern things as well.”
Robin
United States United States
“I had the pleasure of staying in the executive suite at The Darling Hotel, and it was absolutely stunning! The spaciousness of the suite combined with the wonderful vibe made for a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend this hotel to...”
Gti301
United States United States
“wonderful location, walking distance to all restaurants”
Paula
United States United States
“The rooftop bar / restaurant. We invited friends to join us for appetizers and drinks rooftop. Most excellent and enjoyable. The food was terrific and wait staff friendly and accommodating. Dined rooftop twice for breakfast. Food arrived was hot...”

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, 8.5

Most popular amenities

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

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 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
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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.

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