In the Sequoia National Forest, this family-oriented lodge includes a daily breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. Guests can hire skis from the lodge. The rustic-style rooms at Montecito Sequoia Lodge feature mountain, forest or lake views. A seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour snack bar and tennis and basketball courts are provided to guests at the Lodge Montecito Sequoia. The lodge organizes arts and crafts programs and has an outdoor playground for children 5-12 years old. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the public areas and free guest parking is available. Kings Canyon is 10 miles from this lodge. Giant Forest is a 25-minute drive away. Crystal Cave is 32 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, American, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site

Ski-to-door


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 48 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the stunning <b>location</b> within the national park, offering beautiful views and a serene lake. The <b>breakfast</b> was praised for its variety. However, <b>room cleanliness</b> was a concern for some. The staff received mixed reviews, with some guests finding them helpful and others less so.
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Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
7.0
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
6.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Phelan
    United States of America United States of America
    Can't be more convenient with 3 meals offered!
  • Yohai
    Israel Israel
    The view outside was lovely, the meals were lovely, the staff was nice.
  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was phenomenal. The facilities were clean. The bed was comfortable. Good selections for food at meals. Availability of to-go options for lunch.
  • Wafa
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. Within a national park with its own lake. Lots of activities for kids and adults. Staff was very attentive. Food was fresh, amazing and available at all times.
  • Edward
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location and great food, including the option of making your lunch if you're out for the day. No fridge in our room but ice available in the restaurant
  • Ender
    Turkey Turkey
    Location was amazing, lake and the forest were beautiful.
  • Cindy
    United States of America United States of America
    I love that everything was included with the stay! So much to do!
  • Benjamin
    United States of America United States of America
    The lodge has everything you could possibly need - amazing location, very good food, coffee, tea and beverages whenever you’d like them, a bar, lake with canoes, kayaks and paddle boards, pickle ball courts, access to trails, and wonderful staff.
  • Elisha
    United States of America United States of America
    It is located within SEKI making it easy access and shorter drives from outside air bnbs. We had been making all our meals at air bnbs before, so it was nice to be able to not have to worry about meals. Their pack a bag lunch option was also...
  • Rémy
    France France
    It was located in the middle of the national park and away from the roads, being a very quiet place. The food served there was quite good and varied from one day to another.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Montecito Sequoia Buffet Dining
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Montecito Sequoia Lodge

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Ski

  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge

Activities

  • Tennis equipment
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Skiing
  • Tennis court

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool

    Spa

    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Montecito Sequoia Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    ***Winter Advisory***

    All vehicles are required to carry chains in their vehicle during the winter season.

    (November-May). Highway 180 is the only reliable means of entrance during the snow season to Montecito Sequoia Lodge. Do not take Highway 198.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Montecito Sequoia Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Montecito Sequoia Lodge

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Montecito Sequoia Lodge on this page.

    • Montecito Sequoia Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Montecito Sequoia Buffet Dining

    • The prices at Montecito Sequoia Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Montecito Sequoia Lodge include:

      • Quad
      • Double
      • Apartment
      • Family

    • Montecito Sequoia Lodge is 10.6 miles from the center of Sequoia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Montecito Sequoia Lodge is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Montecito Sequoia Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Skiing
      • Game room
      • Ping-pong
      • Tennis court
      • Canoeing
      • Swimming pool
      • Tennis equipment

    • Guests staying at Montecito Sequoia Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • American
      • Buffet

    • Yes, Montecito Sequoia Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.