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Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

3.5 star property
Enjoy the private beach at this 3.5-star Markleeville resort

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Cabin, Multiple Beds
Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountainside
Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Balcony
Restaurant
Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Balcony

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

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Map
14255 California 88, Markleeville, CA, 96120
  • Heavenly Ski Resort
    29 min drive
  • Heavenly Gondola
    29 min drive
  • Grover Hot Springs State Park
    54 min drive
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    19 min drive

Room options

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Basic Double Room Single Use

Basic Double Room Single Use

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Cabin, Multiple Beds, Mountainside

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cabin, 1 King Bed, Hill View

Cabin, 1 King Bed, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Hill View

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabin, 1 King Bed

Cabin, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Balcony

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Balcony

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Microwave

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Microwave

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Tent, Multiple Beds, River View

Luxury Tent, Multiple Beds, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cabin

Romantic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountainside

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Cabin, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Cabin, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Cabin

Basic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Hill View

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Hill View

Comfort Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Cabin, Multiple Beds

Cabin, Multiple Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Basic Cabin

Basic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Tent, Fireplace

Luxury Tent, Fireplace

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

Luxury Tent, Fireplace, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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About the area

Markleeville

In Markleeville .At this Markleeville resort, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Grover Hot Springs State Park and 20 miles (32 km) of Heavenly Valley Creek. Heavenly Ski Resort is 20.5 mi (33 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Kirkwood Mountain Resort - 25 min drive - 27.3 km
  • South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 26 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Heavenly Ski Resort - 29 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Heavenly Gondola - 29 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Grover Hot Springs State Park - 54 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Dog Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hope Valley Resort Cafe & MA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Market 88 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Callipare's Alpine Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sorensen’s Country Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley

Enjoy the private beach at this 3.5-star Markleeville resort
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley also features ski storage, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Markleeville resort is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Desolation Hotel Hope Valley offers 35 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Fan
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Local meal delivery service

More

  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 55.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 55.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Desolation Hope Valley Resort

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay! I was impressed by the thorough communication we had with the priority prior to us even arriving. They made everything so seamless. When we got to our room our eyes lit up. The cabin was pristine, had beautiful decor, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The nice toiletries also impressed. We loved the touch of luxury with wine and comfy robes. The grounds were quiet, everyone was respectful. There is a sauna to enjoy, a fire pit, there are nearby trails and I’d even say the property itself is peaceful to walk around. We can’t wait to visit again. There is nothing we would change, everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol, San Jose

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting of quaint cabins spaced adequately apart is wonderful. Each cabin is unique, ours was one of the smaller ones, but felt very spacious. Great trails and walking paths. Dinner was superb!! The only thing missing was pastries or something similar for breakfast before 9am. We went to go fishing at 845 and luckily brought some fruit with us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP, Cameron Park

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet place situated in Hope Valley with the aspens. Loved every moment we were there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kit

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect if you want to take the scenic route. The beach access is 30-40 minutes away from the hotel. Cabin may be too warm in the summer, we had to ask for a regular stand fan in addition to the tower fan. The cabin has all the kitchen utensils, pots, pans, etc. Our cabin didn’t have a sink in the bathroom though. The staff when we got there was accommodating, however the AM person was always on her phone and didn’t want to be bothered at all. It’s a good experience if you want a peaceful place away from gadgets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay, love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very unique because it was a quiet place for cabins, but also in a very scenic place in the mountains in woods, which made it really peaceful and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good stay nice and comfortable, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LICHANG

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The care and service from the staff was phenomenal. We needed a little extra help and every staff person was kind, generous and friendly. The grounds are beautiful and the two cabins we stayed in were clean and pretty. The small basic cabin,Johan, only has one window that opens so it was very difficult to cool it down. Overall the resort is out of our price range and the "amenities" extra charge was a little hard to take. The coffee bar coffee was not good. But it's a beautiful place in a gorgeous area with excellent service. So if it's in your price range - Go!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Wonderful location and extremely quiet. Loved that our cabin did not have a tv or WiFi. Perfect to unplug and enjoy the Sierra Nevadas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the river
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

yong chan, pleasanton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night. The first impression was cottage was so small. When we stayed sofa, mice ran across the in front of us. And we found couple of tiny bugs on the bed sheet. Next day early morning we woke up cause of kind of loud noise from somewhere of the room. We tried to find out where the noise came from. After search everywhere, there is mice stuck on sticky mouse trap. It was horrible experience that we paid about $400 per night. I will not be there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James m

Travelled with partner
A wonderful getaway…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, lake Havasu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nahivi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came across this hotel as we were driving to Lake Tahoe last minute. We came across a lot of hotels but this one definitely stood out to us. Pictures didn’t do this property justice. It was absolutely so beautiful when we got there. The two ladies in the front were so sweet and helpful. I felt so welcomed. We had a tent #25 and let me just say how clean and beautiful it was. The sound of the river during the day was so nice, especially at night. We recommended the place to our family we couldn’t get enough of it. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Las Vegas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this lovely property made our stay really special. The cabin was immaculate and comfortable, and having a restaurant on property was very convenient. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and nice place. We took advantage of the private beach access and it was great. The only downside to it is that its far from South Lake other than that it's amazing. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Kid friendly very kind and friendly staff. We even had breakfast at their sister hotel in South Lake and both were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kipp

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Wannabe Ritz, More Like Travel Lodge
Location was great. Bedding was comfortable. Cabin furnishings ridiculous. Who knew a wine fridge was more relevant than a microwave oven and a refer with a small freezer in it. Oh and if you aren't six feet tall don't even try to get the cast iron skillet of the lovely high shelf it's stored on. Oh and one chair. I guess one of us was destined to sit on the bed the entire stay. The vanity sink was so small after trying to shave the first morning I decided I too would be a face without function just like our cabin was filled with furniture, appliances and appurtenances than had no form or function as well. Ask for a trail map and get laughed at by the front desk if there is ever someone there. If there is the one working they will generally have to go ask someone else how to help you and may return in a while, a long while. I guess good service isn't included in the $35.00 resort fee. As far as we could tell nothing else was either, except a smoked filled scene early evening campfire no one asked for. This place is trying to be a first class resort. Snobby first class. The interiors of the cabins are great. The choice of furnishings and conveniences are absurd. Not everyone wants French Press coffee. Charge Resort Fees when you have something to offer. To say it is overpriced would be unfair, it is grossly overpriced. Constantly broken, sprinklers, causing slippery conditions, while construction workers were present everyday. Oh $55.00 per day for a Dog. Not coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A true retreat in the wilderness to unplug and relax with the most comfortable grounds and cabins to spend time with family, friends, or in the comfy solitude of a hammock. The fire ring, kids’ trout pond, saunas, lawn game areas, scattered benches and bridges are not just “nice touches,” they bring together a complete resort designed for all to find their happy place. The food at the Sorenson’s Cafe/Restaurant is amazing, too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024