Wuksachi Village And Lodge
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3 Reviews for Wuksachi Village And Lodge
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"Amazing beauty, great hotel"
The beauty that surrounds this mountain lodge is indescribable. As I walked in to the front lobby, the sun was setting behind it on Mount Silliman and birds were singing in the trees. I was enjoying our stay at the Wuksachi Lodge already! After checking into our room, we hiked up the hill behind our building to see the sunset. I was amazed at the beauty and the incredible view into the Central Valley. I stood on a rock with an ancient mortar hole, created by a Native American, and I imagined that she was a woman from the Wuksachi Tribe that first inhabited Sequoia and who must have watched the sunset just like I was.
Things we loved:
* Location. Location. Location. Short car drives to Giant Sequoia groves, grand vistas, and beautiful hikes. Mountain streams and forests of conifers surround the area with trails leading off in all directions from the Lodge.
* Free Wi-Fi in the lobby and restaurant. This is a new feature for these mountain areas as they have been “off the grid” for as long as I can remember. Having free service is always a plus.
* Comfortable and spacious room (we were in a Superior Room) with a set of sliding doors closing off a small living room for us parents.
* In-room refrigerator, coffee maker, TV (with cable… not always guaranteed in the mountains), and beautiful window views of the Sierra and the pine forest.
* Very delicious food in the Lodge Restaurant. Make reservations before you come or upon arrival: they are REQUIRED for dinner. Call (559) 565-4070.
* Games to play in the lobby.
Things we weren’t so keen on:
* Meals at the fine dining restaurant were very tasty, but came with pretty high prices. In the winter there is nowhere else to secure a meal, unless you consider snack food from the gift shop as a meal. We compromised by really enjoying our food for one dinner, and then bringing other food from a grocery store on our way. During the summer, the market and grill are open at the Lodgepole Village, Grant Grove Village, and at Hume Lake.
COMFORTABLE BEDS
We stayed in the Sequoia Building on the first floor and found the beds to be comfortable and the linens updated and nice. We had the Superior Room, which had two queen beds in one large room, and a TV and sleeper sofa in another room separated by pocket doors. The pull out bed was unfortunately quite uncomfortable, even for our 11-year-old, as the head of the mattress (near the couch) was about six inches lower in elevation than the foot. We had our two kids put their pillows at the other end and they found it more comfortable.
MODERN AMENITIES
You don’t have to trade “Rustic Mountain Experience” for all the modern amenities you enjoy at hotels. I was very appreciative of central heating, television, telephones, hair driers, iron/board, and daily maid service in this hotel.
BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS
The main lobby of the Wuksachi Lodge is in a rustic-styled building and only houses the front desk, gift shop, lobby sitting area, bar, and restaurant on the first floor. Downstairs is the conference rooms and gift shop, which is where cross-country skis and snowshoes can be rented seasonally. The guest rooms are housed in 3 separate lodge buildings (2-3 stories each) located about 300 yards away. There are beautiful lighted paths that wind through young pine trees between the lobby and lodge buildings. We really enjoyed walking to and from the lobby for dinner, and my kids were astonished at the number of stars they could see in the night sky. It was incredibly beautiful.
TOP-NOTCH RESTAURANT
We were impressed with the kindly service and the delicious food in the Wuksachi Restaurant. We had made reservations early and were glad we did as the large room was packed with families enjoying dinner. The kids were disappointed that there weren’t crayons or the typical kids menu activity page to enjoy, but they seemed fine waiting for their pizza (really tasty), macaroni and cheese, and cheeseburgers while we played a game of “find the hidden quarter” on the table. I stole bites of my husband’s bacon-wrapped meatloaf (pleasantly spicy with amazing taste) but I was mostly absorbed in my tender sea scallops and “melt-in-your-mouth” mashed potatoes. Our waitress was pleasant, helpful, and prompt. In the morning, the restaurant serves a breakfast buffet, and then lunch, as well. Guests can also order box lunches such as “Fresh Albacore Tuna Salad on Croissant” or kids lunches to take with them as they explore Sequoia. There is also a dining room Take-Out Menu available from 5pm-8:30pm.
TIPS
There are definitely some things I want to recommend to help other families best enjoy their stay at Wuksachi, so read below and take heed!
* Drive up early and get there before dark. The curvy roads through the park are not lighted and it can feel confusing to drive in the dark. Besides, you'll miss one of the main reasons to visit this lodge: the beauty around it is astounding!
* Make dinner reservations before coming, or as soon as you can on arrival. They fill up quickly. During the winter, it is the ONLY place within a 1-hour drive to get dinner.
* If you are on a careful budget, consider bringing breakfast bars and picnic lunch items from home for meals.
* Do not unload your car when you are at the lobby. You will have to drive to a different parking lot to get to the building you are staying in. There are wheeled carts to assist you in getting your things up the hill to your room. If you have mobility problems, ask for a room on the first floor, as there are no elevators in the lodge buildings.
DRIVING SUGGESTIONS
I have driven all 3 highways in to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park over the years and I recommend taking Highway 180, no matter what your Google or MapQuest directions suggest. Highway 198 and 245 may be a shorter distance but the time spent on very curvy roads can increase driving time and carsickness. Check road conditions, as there is construction on all 3 highways during the 2012 year. Always bring tire chains, especially from November to May. Vehicles longer than 22 feet must take Highway 180, and please note that there is no gas in the park.
BOTTOM LINE
I highly recommend staying at the Wuksachi Lodge on a visit to Sequoia National Park. I actually recommend placing a visit to this National Park on any family’s “Must See List,” and choosing the Wuksachi Lodge as headquarters (especially in the winter) will make the visit much more enjoyable.
This review is based on a complimentary stay at the Wuksachi Lodge. I received no other compensation and the business owner did not state any requirements that I express a particular point of view. The opinions I express are my own.
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"Beautiful location and you pay for it"
Nestled in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National park is an appropriately rustic hotel. The lobby and rooms are nicely decorated with natural woods and an emphasis on recycling with the toiletries provided.
If you are fortunate to have one of the newer rooms or a refurbished one, the bed is fairly comfortable. Although I've been told the older beds are extremely hard and uncomfortable.
If you didn't pack meals for your stay (and who does) the only meals are at the hotel's restaurant which looks like a dining hall but has the portions and prices of a fancy gourmet restaurant (meaning small and pricey).
At least the food is very well prepared and delicious.
When we stayed we saw a group of 4-6 deer just outside the dining hall and the next morning the were crossing the road about 5 feet from where we stood!
We would definitely go again, but the prices make it a pretty big spurge. For our family of 4 (children aged 1 &3) we spent about $400 for a one night stay including park entry and food.
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"Suites ideal for your clan"
Opened in 1999, the striking
log lodge forms the center of the village
and houses the full-service dining
room (breakfast, lunch, and dinner
daily), cocktail lounge, gift shop, and
conference rooms, where naturalist-led
programs are held (free and not to be
missed). There are 102 modern rooms
housed in three separate log buildings
up on the hillside (ask for the Sequoia
building for the best views of Mt. Silliman
and Silver Peak). The eighteen large
family suites have sofa sleepers in alcove
sitting areas—ideal for your clan. Reserve
early, especially in summer and on weekends.
Location.
This Sequoia National Park hotel is located in a state/national
park.
Features.
Dining options at Wuksachi Village And Lodge include a restaurant
and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is available in public
areas. This Sequoia National Park property has event space
consisting of banquet facilities, conference rooms, a ballroom, and
meeting rooms for small groups. Guest parking is complimentary.
Additional property amenities include ski in/ski out access, gift
shops/newsstands, and ski storage. This is a smoke free
property.
Guestrooms.
There are 102 guestrooms at Wuksachi Village And Lodge. Beds come
with premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are
offered. Bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries and hair
dryers. Guestrooms offer free local calls and voice mail.
Televisions have premium satellite channels. Rooms also include
separate sitting areas, ceiling fans, blackout drapes/curtains, and
electronic/magnetic keys. Housekeeping is offered and guests may
request wake up calls. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds are
available on request. Guestrooms are all non smoking.
Check-In: 4 PM
Check-Out: 11 AM
Number of Rooms: 102
Number of Suites: 0
Services:
In house Restaurant
In house Bar
High Speed Internet
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