The Darling

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

8.8

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

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

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

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 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Shaun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A fabulous property. Pleasantly surprised as surpassed all the expectations based on the photos when booking. Fantastic room with the highest of ceilings and the most powerful shower ever! Fantastic location if exploring Sequoia NP. Great choice...”
Jennafer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and beautiful hotel! Very comfortable!”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Unique property, high standard of finish. They got us seated and served food just at closing time - thank you.”
Eugene
Singapore Singapore
“The Darling was highly recommended and met up to my expectations. From arrival to checking in was easy, with gated parking space. The hotel is new and classy, yet had a relaxed air. You could sense the history of the place. The Elderwood...”
Gabrielle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was excellent. Staff were incredible and helpful! The Elderwood restaurant was amazing too! Amazing cocktails and food! Perfect location too”
Maria
Norway Norway
“Beautiful hotel. Very clean. Bed was very comfortable and the shower was great.”
Salvo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything, the decor, the room, the huge shower, the gym (tiny but it was enough for a workout). The mocktail I tried in the rooftop bar was very good.”
Gina
United States United States
“Decor, comfortable bed, beautiful spacious bathroom, great Mission coffee shop nearby & How we roll it ice cream”
Mark
United States United States
“Hipsters upstairs bar with, hipster bartenders. Nice linens, nice bathrooms.”
Miller
United States United States
“The restaurant was great: bustling, fun, with tasty food.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Elderwood Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Darling takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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

Need-to-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 identification 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 US$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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.