When you picture Death Valley images of scorching desert and dry, cracked ground are conjured to your mind’s eye. A place of harsh extremes where little life may flourish. However, picture - in the vast expanse of barren lands - an oasis. The Oasis at Death Valley have carved and curated a beautiful lay of land on which golf courses, delectable dining options, and two stunning resorts: The Ranch at Death Valley and The Inn at Death Valley.
Having recently undergone a multi-million dollar renovation, The Inn at Death Valley has been restored using the original blueprints and design in mind but complete with the finest quality materials and trimmings making for the most elegant and refined hotel. Once you enter, you step back in time to what life was like in 1927, when the hotel opened. Wander the halls, beautiful artwork lining the walls, Remington statues adorn the space, discover the magnificent library, or pull up a stool by the bar and sink back an Old Fashioned.
Accommodation at The Inn at Death Valley
All rooms have been recently refurbished with the finest furnishings and materials, ensuring the most comfortable stay and creating the true sense of an oasis in the desert. Given the expansive nature of the hotel, there are many different styles and views from room types. Standard King rooms come with an array of views ranging from the Panamint Mountains, desert expanses, and luscious Oasis gardens, or opt for a more intimate getaway in the hillside room option. Poolside bungalows offer a gorgeously rustic and cosy stay with the divine springwater-filled pool mere metres away.
Those who desire a little more space can choose from suite-style rooms complete with an additional living space, or something even grander by checking into one of the Casitas - a private living quarters much like a villa which includes a buggy to transport yourself around the grounds.
Dining at The Inn at Death Valley
Enter the elegantly rustic Dining Room to enjoy breakfast or dinner a la carte. The expert chefs utilize local, classic ingredients throughout the menus to highlight the unique flavours of the area such as cactus, citrus, date, and pomegranate ground on their own grounds. Weather permitting, choosing to sit out on the terrace to bask in the glorious vistas of Death Valley is a must. Fancy a snack throughout the day, the Inn’s Pool Cafe offers up a selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads and snacks along with refreshing beverages to enjoy poolside.
With two resorts, you can also opt to venture over to the Ranch at Death Valley to indulge in their dining options including an Ice Cream Parlour, perfect for the hottest place in the USA.
Things to do at The Inn at Death Valley
Dive headfirst into the gorgeous 30°C waters of the pool, not heated or treated artificially but is produced from a natural spring. If the desert heat wasn’t hot enough, hop into the on-site sauna. Fitness regimes need not halt simply because you’re away from home, you can make the most of the exercise room, go on wondrous hikes within the area, or strike up a friendly game of tennis. For golf lovers, The Oasis at Death Valley offers The Furnace Creek Golf Course. Check off your bucket list that you’ve played in the world’s lowest elevation golf course 214ft below sea level, taking on one of “America’s 50 Toughest Golf Courses” by Golf Digest.
Know Before You Go
It is standard practice for resorts/hotels within the USA to charge a mandatory resort fee which is payable locally. This fee can be anywhere between $5 to $50 per room per night and is not included in the cost of your Kenwood Travel holiday. Expect to pay a resort fee of approximately $28 + tax, per room per night (subject to change).