We had no idea what we were getting into, but made reservations anyway because there is very slim…read morepickings to stay anywhere near Death Valley. What a nice surprise! We got one of the rooms with a kitchen area and it had a nice clean working kitchen along with a nice shower and beds, all well-designed and fit into a small room. The common area outside had a couple of tables and a few chairs. The monster-size trees and beautiful flowering bushes were amazing. There is some kind of water table near the surface and some greenery, even in the middle of summer in this desert. Very well maintained, and owners are gradually making improvements on what is already a very nice motel.

Camping/RV'ing would probably be the sensible way to go in this area but if that's not your thing,…read more$179/night is the price you will have to pay to stay at the Shoshone Inn as of Dec. 2023. Shoshone Inn (really a motel) is pretty much the only establishment in the area and was convenient for my planned expeditions, so I bit the bullet and made the reservation. Amenities: Hot shower (no tub), mini-fridge, microwave and Keurig coffee maker including coffee pods and creamer. Breakfast of bagels, yogurt and fruit also included. BTW the hot water was truly hot, which was nice (it's chilly here in winter). Lots of complimentary goodies (lotion, shampoo, bath gel, even eye gel and pillow spray to help you get a good night's sleep). Room: Very comfortable bed, large wardrobe for storage, and a nice desk with chair. NO CELL SERVICE OR LANDLINE phone here; but there is free Wi-Fi and a pay phone nearby for emergencies. Cleanliess was great. Service: Check-in ran a little late as my room was not ready when I arrived. Keeping in mind that the town of Shoshone has a population of 31, it must be hard to keep enough staff to get everything done. Everyone was very friendly and helpful about the process and answered all my questions. Just go with the flow. THE BEST THING: The Warm Springs Pool. Staying at the Inn gives you access to the Warm Spring Pool, which is heavenly. Shoshone is home to amazing natural hot springs (as well as their own species of pupfish adapted to live in the springs.) These springs feed the pool, which is a short hike from the hotel. Parking: Free in the lot. Tips: Bring food and supplies, there's a gas station market right next store to the motel but with limited provisions. Drive to Tecopa for more hot springs. And have dinner at Steaks and Beer (reservation highly suggested.)

The relaxing therapeutic waters. Nice people. Great vibe don't forget to check out the labyrinth.read more

It has been my pleasure to frequent Delight's Hot Springs Resort, now known as Death Valley Hot…read moreSprings, for about 20 years. I have witnessed and appreciated the improvements much to my delight and the delight of hundreds of fellow hikers I bring with me to soak and relax after hiking at Death Valley or China Ranch Date Farm. Often I go expressly for a therapeutic soak just to soak and detox, not necessarily after hiking. As I recall, the original cost to soak was $10, and now is $35, which is understandable and acceptable based on the property improvements over 20 years. It is in my opinion worth the price if all goes well. However .... First Complaint On my latest visit the evening of Saturday January 10, 2026, I took 12 fellow hikers with me to soak and relax after hiking a long day in Death Valley. We were very disappointed and surprised that the private hot tub rooms and restrooms did not have any lighting whatsoever. We don't know whether the power was off, or the light bulbs were burned out (unlikely that every room had burned out light bulbs all at the same time), but it is not only very awkward and uncomfortable to stumble and fumble around in the dark, it is also very unsafe, because the hard cold floors are wet and slippery. The website [https://deathvalleyhotsprings.com/] offers this invitation: "We would love to hear from you, and welcome you to our family owned Hot Springs. Whether you have a question, a comment, or a booking request, please feel free to contact us anytime. You can reach us by phone or email. Our friendly and professional staff will be happy to assist you and make your vacation a reality." There is a phone number provided: 1-844-728-5550. However there is not a way provided to email on the website to make any comments, whether positive or negative. Therefore I am writing reviews in other places since the company does not want reviews. (This is the first review for this company on Trustpilot as of this date January 13, 2026.) Second Complaint The temperature of the hot tubs was below what it should be, and what I have previously experienced, of approximately 100-105F. I would estimate the temperature to be closer to 95F. Third Complaint There has never been an effective system to remind people soaking in private rooms that the 30 minutes is up and time to rotate out to allow others waiting a turn. People who want to use a private room have no way of knowing how long the guests inside the private room have been there. Due to complaints from guests who wanted a turn inside private rooms, I witnessed the cashier in the office shut down the office in order to go remind guests inside the private rooms it was time to give others a turn. There is only one cashier in the office who manages the entire property, to include checking in and out for lodging guests, soaking guests, managing the temperature of the pool and hot tubs, etc. In all the 20 years, there has never been an effective system to manage this 30 minute time limit for rotation. Denis Murdock, Henderson, Nevada

Unique desert digs with the utmost hospitality. Carlo and Jack have created something special here…read more You can get lost exploring the grounds. Every conceivable spot has been transformed, and it twists and winds around itself, every bend revealing a colorful surprise. They've built multiple suites around the site, each one a gem. Ours was very comfortable and plenty warm in December. Lots of outdoor seating areas. The property abuts BLM land, so all you see is desert stretching endlessly into the distance. Let them feed you, for Pete's sake. The meals exceeded my expectations by a mile. Every meal (we did two breakfasts and one dinner) was a multi-course feast, with a ton of variety, flavor, and above all clean, healthy, nourishing food. If you take nothing else from my review, just trust that you want Carlo and Jack to cook for you. Villa Anita is warm, welcoming, eclectic, lively, and fun. Carlo is buzzing with energy and stories and Jack is sweet and serene. They have a pack of six darling dogs, so if that's not your jam, be advised. We loved them all: Guido, Vida, Dillon/Pickles, Lucy O. Ball, Dwight White and Betty White Magoo of the Long Island Magoos (my favorite, although Lucy took a shine to my traveling companion). There is no internet or cell service, and no television so it's best for people who know how to unplug and be present together. We spent the day exploring, so after our wonderful mini dinner parties we were happy to retire and recharge for more adventures the next day. Go use the private tub at Tecopa Hot Springs for extra deep relaxation. We loved our stay and plan to return.

This is a truly unique place and an experience you will never forget. Great hosts, wonderful…read morehospitality, diverse and intriguing art, eclectic and fun fun fun. I'd love to go back. If you can go, go. Stay awhile. Be yourself in a glorious setting. You won't regret it.

The water The silence…read more the starts The rooms where the cleaners care about how your stay is and leave hand written notes and sometimes shells or stones And that amazing cafe owned by the beautiful couple truly a secret place in the world Where

Only thing I don't like is the price. $30 per person foe only 2 hours at 9pm is crazy. Also, we…read moreneeded towels and had to leave an ID and when we were thru with the Hot Springs the last at the front desk was nowhere to be found. Called the number provided MULTIPLE times and went straight to voicemail. We waited for nearly an hour thinking someone was going to return to the front desk. No luck. Thankfully we live in Vegas and not the long of a drive to go and retrieve the ID the next day.

Fantastic place to stay. Highly recommend. The pools are well kept and very relaxing.read more

This is such a sad moment and reflect such a disappointment. We had been here twice before a few…read moreyears ago. 3 years ago it was a pleasure. Not this time. We drove to Tecopa on mother's day. My wife was going to get a chance to soak. We drove up to the office. There was no one there. My wife got outside read all the signs rang a bell and waited a good 5 minutes. Maybe more. In the heat. Outdoors. A woman, with a scowl on her face and a very sour demeanor drove up to talk to my wife. We offered to rent an RV willing to pay up to $100 to use one for a few hours. Just so that my son and I had a place to spend time while my wife soaked. We were willing to pay for my wife and I took as well. The weirdest thing. They were not interested in any business. It was the greatest feeling of unwelcome I've seen in quite a while. I will say that as well their competitor was no better. I'll leave that review separately. Very sad. Terrible experience.

Close to Vegas affordable hot springs experience you can bring your RV or stay in the cabin hot…read morepool with thousands of stars at night was unforgettable experience

We ABSOLUTELY LOVE this magical oasis in the desert. Brenda and Ruby have been so kind in greeting…read moreus and the water is pure magic! Having the big pool under the stars is something that you can't quite put a price on. Our skin feels amazing when we get out. Only 10 minutes drive and you're at China Ranch Date Farm. Another gem in the desert. Highly recommend this as a day trip from Vegas or just passing through.

This place is great! Giant open pool to soak in with an amazing view of the stars at night. Big…read morepool means great socializing with others. Private little spas are available also. Place is kept clean. There is an on site laundry facility as well as bathrooms (of course) and showers. Tent camping is available as well as RV sites. Always a wonderful time!

The new management has really upgraded the lodging here! And the pools are really clean and nice.read more

I spend a night at youth hostel. It is great place for a group to hang out. This place is about…read more10-15 miles away from nearest town Shoshone; where gas station, grocery & restaurant are located. Hostel is an old trailer with one private room, a dorm for 4 & a well equipped kitchen. Bring your own food, water, etc as it is little expensive at store. Great place to view stars. They have a viewing tower for it. Only cons, it is 1 - 1 1/2 drive to badwater basin. So it is a great place to make a stop. If i have to spend few days in Death Valley, I will live at stovewells pipe or Furnance Creek. Gas is very expensive. I will definitely recommended this place.

We spent 3 nights at Cynthia's in one of the 3 tipis that she has in the middle of a date farm in…read morethe middle of nowhere. We used the location as our base for covering Death Valley and absolutely loved it! You check in at Cythias and then they lead you, by car, to the tipis by leaving the road and driving through a small canyon that opens out into the China Ranch Date Farm. The tipis are amongst the date palms next to the house which contains kitchen facilities if you wish to prepare food for yourselves. The tipis have air conditioning and heating if you need it while maintaining the pleasures of sleeping under canvas. There are no meals available at Cynthia's but there are several reasonable places to eat and one superb restaurant that is truly a surprise in this location. Talk to Cynthia about the places to eat and you won't be disappointed. There is also a local bar that bees its own beers from some non-traditional ingredients and the ones we tried during our stay and they were excellent. One of the benefits of being far away from built up areas is the the nighttime sky. The stars feel as if they are pressing down on you. Cynthia has an astro safari where Chad can answer any questions you have about the night skies. Chad has a massive astronomical telescope through which he will show you the farther reaches of our galaxy and galaxies beyond. We can really recommend this safari with the combination of pristine clarity and a passionate and knowledgable guide in Chad. We stayed at Cynthia's prior to the availability of the desert safaris. We would like to go back to Cynthia's and take advantage of these excursions. Cynthia loves Death Valley and know is intimately. There is so much to explore with limited time.