With a stay at Montecito Sequoia Lodge in Kings Canyon National Park, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia National Forest. .This family-friendly hotel is 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from General Sherman Tree and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Buena Vista Peak.
What's nearby
Grant Grove Visitor Center - 17 min drive
Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance - 17 min drive
General Grant Tree - 20 min drive
Hume Lake - 25 min drive
General Sherman Tree - 33 min drive
Getting around
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 89 min drive
Restaurants
Grant Grove Restaurant - 17 min drive
About this property
Montecito Sequoia Lodge
Ski-in/ski-out access for family fun on the slopes
Montecito Sequoia Lodge offers 37 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. This Kings Canyon National Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts, ski-in/ski-out access, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are available on request.
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features outdoor tennis courts and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
Montecito Sequoia Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free uncovered self-parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
2 outdoor tennis courts
Archery
Basketball
Canoeing
Cross-country skiing
Hiking/biking trails
Mountain biking
Playground
Rock climbing
Seasonal outdoor pool
Sledging
Snow tubing
Snowshoeing
Tennis
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Free cots/infant beds
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free supervised childcare
Laundry facilities
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Gift shop/newsstand
Library
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
No housekeeping
Ski equipment hire
Ski-in/ski-out access
Skiing lessons
Business services
A meeting room
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Grab bar near toilet
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Fireplace in reception
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Free cots/infant beds
Free rollaway beds
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Towels
More
Connecting rooms available
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Road Access and Auto Escort Service: During or after a snow storm, the Generals Highway to Montecito is only plowed to the Y area of the road (2 miles past the Kings Canyon National Park entrance) and guests cannot drive to Montecito past this point. Guests must meet Lodge staff at the Grant Grove parking lot for a vehicle/guest escort via a single administrative lane plowed from the Y to Montecito. Guests must contact the property when they arrive at the parking lot. Escort to Montecito is available at 5 PM and from Montecito at 10 AM (times depend on plowing schedule, call 559-565-3388 to confirm escort times). During storm conditions, the National Park Service requests that vehicles are not on the roads after escort at 5 PM.
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 to the property during the snow season. On the day of arrival, please contact the property.
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from October 27 2024 to May 13 2025 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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Montecito Sequoia Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The staff was very welcoming, especially the asst general mgr. The food was excellent. The smores around the campfire were outstanding, I was never able to do that before. It was quiet. I would definitely recommend.
Melinda
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Cathy
Travelled with partner
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The 3meals a day included in price was awesome. Plus they had snacks, fruit, drinks available 24 hrs. The place is very run down. Rooms were satisfactory, needs a lot of updating. Main entrance was washed out due to storms in the spring so they had a service road in. It was ok, but they should tell you before booking as part of it was dirt. Could be a very nice place to stay if “ cleaned up” around the property & updated.
Cathy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We pulled into the property and immediately didn’t like it.
It was an old lodge that had seen it’s better days. We were actually ready to leave. We decided to stay and actually loved our stay. Food was delicious and plentiful, the lodge was so much fun. We sat in the large lodge area for most of our nights drinking and making friends with strangers. Definitely took us back to a simpler time. Convenient to both parks.
Somewhat rustic but updated accommodations included dinner and breakfast and outdoor activities with stay. Very relaxing and lovely. Road into the lodge is a service road at this time and that was a little daunting. Wouldn’t have wanted to drive that in the dark. Overall probably the favorite place we stayed for our week long road trip through some national parks. The hot tub was out of commission but pool was open and canoes and paddle boats were also available.
Brijette
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Christopher
Travelled with partner
13 Sept 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Pretty typical for a family lodge, although this one seems to have a bit more deferred maintenance than other lodges that I've visited. We were only in the park for one night, so the main entrance detour wasn't a huge deal, but if I was there for multiple days, it could be a greater annoyance -- but at close to a million dollars for a new bridge that the park administrator will approve, it may be a while before this is replaced. Some of the guests are not very considerate and would park right around the lodge and block the handicap parking instead of parking down in the lot. Our room had dark colored towels. There's a reason that most places use white towels, because it's hard to tell if a dark colored towel is really clean.. Also, the cleaning solutions left behind a stink in the rooms and in the dining hall. It would be nice if they moved to fragrance free cleaning solutions and let us enjoy the smells of the forest and the food. The staff was great.
This lodge is a hidden gem in an area with very few options for staying. And has a very reasonable price, esp. considering you get three free meal services a day, bevergae service 24/day, a heated pool, and close to all the best the park has to offer. Remember, you are national forest where there are no 4-5 star resorts. For thr location this is 4-5 stars for that area for sure. The owners and staff do a great job of accommodating your needs and you can tell they care about thier guests.
The property was reminiscent of youth camping programs with delightful staff. The available activities, food, lake and sunrise views, were also a plus. Definitely will recommend.
Ambar
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
james
Travelled with family
8 Sept 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
it’s very dated. the photos are a bit “optimistic”. room was just a bit too icky. generally clean but just not sure if the bed linens were all clean. bathroom was clean but shower curtain smelled. to be fair it is billed as a camp like atmosphere and it is fine. i just don’t care for it.
james
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Todd
Travelled with family
7 Sept 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The meals were good, but there was a detour to the property due to the bridge being out. The hot tub wasnt working and the pool was dirty. The buildings are also in need of repair.
Overall I would not recommend,
The lodge is dirty, the stuff not friendly and they deceive people regards all their activities, they say one thing on their website and complete opposite in reality, nothing what they advertise is true except 3 times a day meal
Rustic, going along with the vibe of Sequoia National Park, but comfortable beds, good heater, hot water, and quiet, beautiful setting. We were surprised to find lots of activities: pickleball, archery, ping pong, trampoline for the kids, paddleboards, paddleboats, just hanging and enjoying the scenery.
This property is in need of an update and was NOT worth the price! When we arrived at our “deluxe” cabin, it obviously had not been vacuumed, smashed dead bugs were on the windows, and our thermostat didn’t work! A couple of light bulbs weren’t working, the light above our dining table flickered so much we had to turn it off, and the deck railing was falling apart. The all-inclusive meals were buffet style with only a few choices and those weren’t good. The main road to this “resort” is closed and the detour is a one lane winding dirt road. And, the property is at least 45 minutes from anything worth seeing in the park. Overall this was a terrible experience!
First of all we don’t normally complain but
The detour into the lodge was a dirt road and in very pour condition and was not communicated prior to arrival. The pool was empty and closed. The lodge didn’t seemed well maintained
Larry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Sourav M
13 Aug 2024
Sourav M
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Lily
Travelled with partner
30 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I hate to give this place a bad review since the staff was excellent and it was so clean. Unfortunately getting to the lodge was a hassle because of the dirt one lane detour which was not at the fault of the lodge. Signs were very clear but we didn't get a heads up about it. Also unfortunately the room had a smoke detector that went off at 10:00 pm at night and I didn't know how to turn it off so I used earplugs to get to sleep. Also we had a room next to the stairs which we could hear people coming up and down the stairs all night. Other than that everything was fine. It was nice to have snacks and drinks available and the breakfast and dinner was an added plus.
Lily
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
vijay
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The road to the lodge was very bumpy and was not paved. It gets creepy on the way to the lodge. When we first looked at our room, it seemed nice, but unsafe. There were a lot of sound when we walked on the floor. The outside was nice and there were a lot of activities to do outdoors. At first we were a little nervous about the food, but then it turned out to be okay. Also, the charging stations were not great.
vijay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Badrinath
14 Jul 2024
Badrinath
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Bob
6 Jun 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Bob
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Robert
Travelled with partner
2 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lodge has all the elements necessary for a great resort, but the facilities are in dire need of updates and renovations.