The Darling

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

8.8

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. 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, 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 by guests, The Darling is praised for its restaurant, bathroom comfort, and nearby options for food and drinks.

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

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 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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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kevin
United States United States
“Location was perfect… center of town, near food, and quick access to highways leading to two national parks. Has a great rooftop restaurant. Gated parking available.”
Rebecca
United States United States
“Beautiful restoration of historic building. Great restaurant!!”
Adaya
Israel Israel
“The hotel is great and very clean. The staff was very friendly”
Peggy
United States United States
“I loved the pool area and the decor/design, the staff was wonderful and the room was very comfortable. Such a cute art deco era hotel!”
Mitchell
United States United States
“All of it. This is the cutest hotel we've ever stayed in. We loved the tiled floors, the rooftop restaurant, and the huge bathroom. This is a perfect launching spot for the national forests.”
Robin
United States United States
“Location was great. Huge bathroom and nice finishes.”
Eric
United States United States
“Beautiful old courthouse redone into a modern luxury hotel.”
Ellen
United States United States
“The property is in an excellent location, within walking distance to Main Street, which is a cute little town with lots of shops and restaurants. My husband and I visited Visalia because we wanted to eat at a nearby restaurant which was where we...”
Frank
United States United States
“Breakfast was great, the rooftop patio was amazing, we love everything about this hotel.”
Janet
United States United States
“the breakfast was delicious as well as the Valentine Day tasting dinner.”

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

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.

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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.