Death Valley: Furnace Creek Resort deal includes golf below sea level

Average temperatures are now more reasonable than they were just a couple of months ago, it’s still low season for tourism, and the Furnace Creek Inn, popular with travelers who prefer four-diamond digs to camping, has just opened for the season. Now is a fantastic time to visit Death Valley National Park for hikers and other explorers, as well as golfers interested in teeing off at 214 feet below sea level.

Deal: The “Stay & Play” package at Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort — a Xanterra property that includes Furnace Creek Inn and the more casual Furnace Creek Ranch — includes a one-night stay for two people, based on double occupancy; one day of unlimited play at the resort’s golf course (billed to be the world’s lowest); and cart rental.

Prices vary depending on dates booked and whether you stay at the more upscale inn or at the cheaper ranch, which is adjacent to the golf course. Stays now through Dec. 23, 2009, at the ranch start at $214 per night, pre-tax, though you can find a midweek stay in January for as low as $207 per night. Use promo code “GOLF” when booking.

This is a good deal for golfing couples considering that a stay in a comparable ranch room at present, without the golf component, costs $159, and green fees are normally $55 per person (for 18 holes). Cart rental generally costs $12.50, and no extra fee is charged for club storage.

When: The offer is valid for stays now through April 18, 2010. See the breakdown of rates on the price chart included on the promotion page.

Tested: I had no trouble finding availability for this package when using the straightforward reservations system online.

Contact: Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort, (888) 236-7916

— Susan Derby, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Photos: Green in the desert: the 18-hole, par-70 Furnace Creek Golf Course. Credit: Xanterra Parks & Resorts

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