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Amargosa Opera House and Hotel

HR-C 608 Death Valley Junction, Death Valley Junction, CA 92328
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The complex which houses the Amargosa Hotel, Opera House and Café was built in 1924 by the Pacific Coast Borax Company. The town of Death Valley Junction was established in 1907 with the T & T Railway line, which carried Borax from the area to southern California. By 1940, the last train had run through the area and the building passed through several owners. In 1967, Marta Becket, a ballet dancer from New York City, moved to the town and transformed the social hall into the Amargosa Opera House, taking 6 years to paint the walls and ceiling with a renaissance audience. We have daily tours and performances from October through May. The town of Death Valley Junction is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to continue the artistic legacy of Marta Becket and the historic town of DVJ. We are working on restoration of the adobe buildings and hope you enjoy your stay in our remote desert location.
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Free parking
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HR-C 608 Death Valley Junction, Death Valley Junction, CA 92328
Amargosa Opera House and Hotel
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Fading_Goalie wrote a review 11 Mar
Ottawa, Canada14 contributions5 helpful votes
We decided to stay here due to its proximity to Death Valley National Park,its moderate cost compared to in park accommodations and the intriguing history of the hotel and opera house. Although I did expect it to be run down - it was more rundown than I expected. Certainly wouldn’t want to have an extended stay here. Only the middle area of the u shaped building structure is open. Paint is peeling of the walls interior and exterior and the hallway was very musty smelling although our very small room wasn’t to bad. The common room with seating, board games and tv was at the opposite of the section of the hotel from our room. The common appliances were past their best by dates. I don’t think it would be a huge cost to upgrade a few of the common room amenities.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Shelly wrote a review Feb 2024
6 contributions5 helpful votes
I love historic architecture. Lovely historic hotel. Interesting history. It is what you would expect in a 100 yr old building. Staff was very kind and it did have wifi. It is a little bit of a drive to Death ValIley. I would love to see this hotel restored to its former glory!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Room Tip: Hotel has wifi. Rooms are small and sparsly furnished. Coffee is available in the lobby. Lovely...
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travelmom0 wrote a review Feb 2024
Chicago, Illinois12 contributions9 helpful votes
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Are. You. Kidding. Me. HOW can they call this a hotel? When we first pulled in, I thought there must be some mistake, as the place was so run down and crumbling I thought it was abandoned. Truly. I should have turned around right then. But I'd already paid. It was filthy, broken down, smelled horrible and the sign in the bathroom said you had to wait 15 minutes for the hot water to reach our room for a shower. The excuse that it's "a historic, 100 year old building" is no excuse at all. Our home is 112 years old but we keep up on repairs and maintenance. There was a big hole in the shower wall and one in the side of the tub.(see pics) The walls were cracked and stained, the toilet tank cover was too big and from another toilet. The carpet was stained, and covered up God-knows-what underneath - lumps and bumps I didn't even want to think about. The overhead lights were bare bulbs. I slept in my clothes, with my own pillow, and couldn't get out of there fast enough. Don't even historic sites have to meet SOME kind of basic sanitation standards? This meets zero. If you need a place to stay nearby, the place to go with clean rooms and good food is the Longstreet Inn Casino and RV resort. Trust me.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Room Tip: Just don't go. I beg of you.
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Rod O wrote a review Jan 2024
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Where shall I begin? After a recent flood (not their fault of course) we arrived to find an impassible parking lot clogged with high water and thick mud, our clean shoes sunk in several inches of mud to get to the entrance with no other entryway (their fault). Due to flight cancellation I contacted Hotels.com to request a 1-day stay rather than the original 2-day stay I had originally planned. Hotels.com staff was very helpful in attempting to contact the property prior to the deadline to cancel the 2nd day, however when I arrived to check in I was told Hotels.com policy and the property's policy were not the same and I would have to pay for the 2nd night even though I was not staying that long. After explaining the situation for 35 minutes and getting BS from the owner via text to front desk girl, I was finally put in touch with a manager by phone who agreed my logic made sense and waived the 2nd night. That was the last positive note for this stay. The owners should have closed the property until repairs to parking area could be completed and the interior flooded carpets could be cleaned or replaced so the stench died down and guests could enter safely without soiling shoes and clothes and luggage, which we couldn't avoid. I have photos showing where the only somewhat decent option was jumping over a 4 foot puddle with luggage that left my shoes only wet but not caked with mud. Someone failed here big time when they chose to keep the place open in the condition it is.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Room Tip: Drive 30 minutes further to Pahrump for safe and clean lodging
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Michele S wrote a review Oct 2023
Riverside, California11 contributions9 helpful votes
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30 minutes from the Inn at Furnace Creek is this funky opera house best known from it's revitalization in the 1960's by dancer and artist Marta Becket. We were able to get a docent lead tour through the hotel, AND view the gorgious opera house filled with murals. IT IS A MUST SEE at the edge of Death Valley!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip: Donations are appreciated to help keep this tiny non-profit performing arts opera house open.
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Edale P wrote a review Oct 2023
12 contributions16 helpful votes
Absolutely terrible. We made a point of telling them that our stay 5 years ago was horrific and to give us a decent room this time, but what we got was a damp and messy room, with poor lighting, no comforts at all and no breakfast available for almost $100 a night! The place is run down and has been very poorly updated, they may as well have not bothered. 1 out of 10.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Disneydreamer22 wrote a review Sept 2023
Bideford, United Kingdom88 contributions47 helpful votes
Although this is a historic site it’s still a hotel and as a hotel it should surely run to code. Plugs getting boiling hot ,smashed tiles just laying on the floor of the bathroom ,a nail sticking up out of the floor ,and when i got an electric shock from the lamp that was me done .I know they will defend themselfs by saying it’s an Historic site but come on surely the safety of your guests should be your number one priority but they get so defensive if you say anything against it Don’t stay here
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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jilfara wrote a review Aug 2023
Baltimore, Maryland8 contributions3 helpful votes
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This is not a five star hotel. It's a hotel full of history and some local legend as well. It's definitely in need of updating and sprucing up. However, I love the history and that's what made me want to go.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Mark R wrote a review May 2023
Sydney, Australia55 contributions45 helpful votes
This is not your same old, same old place to stay. Whilst you are not in the Death Valley National Park you not that far away in a very unique place. To understand that you need to do the full tour of the place. We were staying in the Red Skelton room, yes, where he used to stay and it is decorated to match. I won't say any more, so you will have to stay and find out for yourself. But don't expect to find a five star hotel.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Steve B wrote a review Aug 2022
Worthing, United Kingdom175 contributions78 helpful votes
Some mixed reviews on here but to be honest, it is a pretty decent place that would improve significantly with some investment but as it is a non profit it will be hard to generate funds. Rooms are clean, great location for a stop in Death Valley but no in room fridge, no TV but WiFi is great so you can stream on your tablet. History of the place is fascinating with some great pictures on the walls but it is crying out for improvements/investment.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amargosa Opera House and Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Amargosa Opera House and Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Amargosa Opera House (0.02 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Amargosa Opera House and Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, free internet access, and a gift shop.
Is parking available at Amargosa Opera House and Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Is Amargosa Opera House and Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Death Valley Junction.
Are pets allowed at Amargosa Opera House and Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.