Furnace Creek Inn and ranch

The main strength here is of course the location, which is perfect for visiting Death Valley. Our room #636 was nice overall with a beautiful view. However, the property felt somewhat worn, the service was sometimes a bit unfriendly, there was no daily housekeeping despite the fairly high price. The motion detector AC setup also felt unnecessary in such a hot climate. The water pressure was poor. That said, a good stay overall that could become a great one with a few minor adjustments.

Our stay at the Ranch in early april 2026 was lovely. We loved the comfortable beds, thick towels, Western decor and vibe. Our favorate meal was the burger at the ice cream parlor. I enjoyed birding from the ponds in the golf course.

This place is over priced and they know it. If you qualify for a discount hope you know about it because they won’t be up front about it nor refund you the difference. Really disappointed.

Beautiful resort, warm pool, awesome surroundings. Reasonably priced buffet with decent food - what you would expect in the middle of nowhere! Very nice service and quick housekeeping!

We recently stayed at The Ranch at Death Valley for three nights. Overall, the facility was nice and met expectations. The rooms were exactly as advertised and we had no issues with cleanliness or comfort. One area for improvement is housekeeping and trash management. There was no maid service during our stay. That may have been disclosed, but if so, it was not obvious. Because of that, the rooms could really use larger garbage cans or clearer locations around the property where guests can dispose of trash. Dining was average. The main issue was limited availability of options at the same time. On our first night, we arrived at the buffet just before closing. While I understand it was near the end of service, we paid full price and found very few food options remaining. The drink station had already been shut down, and staff were directing guests on where to sit in a way that felt rushed. In that situation, it would have been better to stop seating guests rather than provide a diminished experience. It left a poor first impression. We did return for breakfast twice and one additional dinner. The food was fine, but nothing particularly memorable. The pool was great in the evenings and a highlight of the stay. During the day, it felt overcrowded with limited seating. It seemed like many chairs were being held but not actively used. That may not be something the hotel can fully control, but it did impact the experience. Overall, a solid stay with a great location, but there are a few operational details that could be improved to make the experience better.