Wuksachi Lodge at Sequoia

Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon and Death Valley

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Standard Queen Room
Deluxe King Room
Standard Queen Room
Deluxe King Room

The hotel

Set amongst the shaded dappled groves of Sequoia National Park, Wuksachi provides an elegant approach to accommodation with a full-range of modern fixtures and fittings to compliment the sublime surrounding scenery. Throughout the lodge you'll discover rich strains of cedar and stone which have been placed to make the most of the enchanted environment, with floor to ceiling windows and snug fireplaces maximising an array of enduring natural images. A full-service restaurant allows guests to prepare for the day ahead, or recount events during the evening, over a plate of sumptuous Sierra Alpine cuisine; and just before you hit the hay there's a handy cocktail lounge for just one last cheeky nightcap. What with all that fine food and fresh forest air, getting a good night's rest is never in doubt and thanks to a good choice of hotel standard en-suite guest rooms, there's no better place to recuperate in order to do it all again at sun rise.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Near National Park

Where is it

Situated right in the tranquil heart of Sequoia National Park on the Ash Mountain entrance, just over a mile from the Congress Trail loop which starts at the world-famous General Sherman tree.

Hotel information

102 guest rooms. All with ceiling fan, flat panel TV with cable, microwave, fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, iron and ironing board, Egyptian cotton linen, and hairdryer. Standard Rooms with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child.

Waksachi Lodge Restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and lounge bar (drinks and cocktails). Complimentary WiFi available. 24-hour front desk. Tour and info desk. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Gift shop. Complimentary self-parking available.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: one person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Dec 4, 2023 yodeles Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Although the room is very comfortable, overlooking the forest, with nice amenities, it is very difficult to unload and load luggage, etc due to the parking lot being away from the lodges. Important to know if one is not in great condition, especially at the altitude. The guest buildings are not in walking distance to the main Lodge when it is… Read more
Although the room is very comfortable, overlooking the forest, with nice amenities, it is very difficult to unload and load luggage, etc due to the parking lot being away from the lodges. Important to know if one is not in great condition, especially at the altitude. The guest buildings are not in walking distance to the main Lodge when it is cold and raining. Our stay would have been lovely, if not for the unacceptable dining issues. The website currently signifies that "dining is currently fast casual". Order your food at the Bar, then get a table and your food will be delivered plated. Food may also be packaged to-go upon request." This is blatantly not true. Instead, you check in with the wait staff, who place you on a list to wait an hour (although they say it will be 30 min) and are THEN seated, where you wait for your food another HOUR AND A HALF. The evening before, while attempting to place an order to go, the resulting order was delivered, then taken away as it was said to be a mistake, and then delivered 30 minutes later. One must scramble to secure a table somewhere in the lobby, or downstairs, (there are about 6 available) or return to one's room. There are NO OTHER OPTIONS for dining in the park. Delaware North, the parent company of the hospitality, is completely derelict in their managerial responsibilities, which result in a disastrous situation for all guest. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Positive experience, great location near everything, but off season safety issues.

Nov 19, 2023 James P

Very spacious , comfortable snd quiet lodge room. Excellent food in Wuksachi Lodge. Very convenient location in the center of the park. Close to all the sights. While our experience was mostly positive and I would recommend this lodge, there were issues we encountered that weren’t handled well by the staff. The staff did contact us by cell… Read more
Very spacious , comfortable snd quiet lodge room. Excellent food in Wuksachi Lodge. Very convenient location in the center of the park. Close to all the sights. While our experience was mostly positive and I would recommend this lodge, there were issues we encountered that weren’t handled well by the staff. The staff did contact us by cell prior to our arrival of a lack of potable water in the main Wuksachie Lodge though the sleeping lodges including Silliman Lodge where we stayed, did have potable water. Nevertheless, we weren’t explained exactly why. And the staff didn’t appear to know even saying hot tea and coffee would be available the next morning but wasn’t to our great disappointment. When someone wants their morning drink, it’s very disappointing not to get it when you’re told it would be available. Had we known, we could easily have had tea in our rooms. Secondly, one desk clerk without a name tag visible smirked at me and was generally condescending about a controlled burn going on in the park nearby. We weren’t informed by cell about that situation despite its potential impact on my wife who has respiratory issues. His attitude was not courteous. Thirdly, when I attempted to get sequoia seedlings early from the gift shop so we could depart early the deal manager would not open the gift shop a few minutes early. And when we came back at 8, there are no seedlings and he did not help us find a way to get them. Lastly, the two mornings we awake in mid November it was below zero. The wooden ramp outside our entrance door was very slippery and iced over. No staff cane to spread dirt to ensure guests did not fall. A very unsafe situation. On a positive note all the other staff were very courteous and helpful especially one young desk clerk and one young waiter. On balance, a positive experience and I do recommend this lodge if you want to be close to everything. But beware of the off season like November when there may be the same issues we encountered. Read less
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Nov 12, 2023 Nicole G

Standard/basic accommodations but the location was everything! Would stay here again. Not much offered in terms of entertainment. A small sitting area in the lodge and had a bar/restaurant. Wished they had a little more to offer like a fire or larger sitting space.
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Nov 6, 2023 lizakq Naguabo

Stayed for 5 nights and it was so worth the money. The hotel is clean, staff very helpful and friendly, food did the job and room is very comfortable. The best part and the reason I stayed here was because it's location. This was the closest I could stay for me to visit all the points of interest in my list and for me time is precious. The… Read more
Stayed for 5 nights and it was so worth the money. The hotel is clean, staff very helpful and friendly, food did the job and room is very comfortable. The best part and the reason I stayed here was because it's location. This was the closest I could stay for me to visit all the points of interest in my list and for me time is precious. The convenience of staying here was priceless. Wouldn't think about it twice and I would definitely make a reservation here whenever I visit again. Read less
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Oct 28, 2023 R B Wisconsin

This is a great hotel if you want to be in the center of the sites. Room was clean and bed comfortable. Traveled in the Fall so didn’t need AC. Be aware you need to carry bags from a lot to your room and there’s no elevator. Also note there’s limited cell service. Need to keep in mind you’re in a beautiful National Park and not at a 5 star… Read more
This is a great hotel if you want to be in the center of the sites. Room was clean and bed comfortable. Traveled in the Fall so didn’t need AC. Be aware you need to carry bags from a lot to your room and there’s no elevator. Also note there’s limited cell service. Need to keep in mind you’re in a beautiful National Park and not at a 5 star resort. Prices are in line with “airport prices” for food. Read less