By Isabel Prontes
Sequoia National Park is a vast national park located in Tulane County, California. It is in the southern Sierra Nevada area, closest to the city of Visalia. In existence since 1890, Sequoia National Park is a popular tourist destination due to some of its finest attractions, such as Crystal Cave, Moro Rock and Crescent Meadow. If you are planning to visit this site of natural scenery, it is a good idea to research some of the area's best lodging options.
Sequoia Village Inn
The Sequoia Village Inn is conveniently located in the town of Three Rivers at the entry point to the park. There are ten cottage and chalet accommodations that make up the rustic and charming Sequoia Village Inn. Every cottage or chalet comes with modern conveniences and amenities such as air conditioning, satellite television, VCR, microwave, refrigerator and coffeemaker. Most of the accommodations come with full kitchens. There is an outdoor swimming pool available for guest use.
Sequoia Village Inn
46000 Sierra Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271
Tel: (559) 561-3652
Sierra Lodge
The Sierra Lodge is a small and welcoming inn in Three Rivers. It is a mere three miles away from the Sequoia National Park's southernmost entry area. This lodge is near a lot of fun recreational activities, such as whitewater rafting, golfing, hiking and water skiing. There are seventeen guest rooms that all come with amenities and features including high speed wireless internet access, fireplaces, private balconies, televisions, air conditioning and direct dial telephones. The lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, conference center, business facility and picnic area.
Sierra Lodge
43175 Sierra Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271
Tel: (559) 561-3681
The River Inn and Cabins
The River Inn and Cabins is just a mile away from Sequoia National Park. This lodge, composed of four cabins and ten guest rooms, has a quaint, rural vibe. Some of the amenities and features available at the River Inn and Cabins are "Breakfast in a Bag" which comes to your doorstep each morning, refrigerator, microwave, cable television (complete with HBO), telephone with data port, and blow dryer. The Riverside cabins have charming Knotty Pine decor.
The River Inn and Cabins
45176 Sierra Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271
Tel: (559) 561-4367
Gateway Restaurant and Lodge
The Gateway Restaurant and Lodge is amidst the lovely Sierra Mountains foothills, and looks upon the Kaweah River. It is a few minutes away from the Sequoia National Park entrance. There are both guest rooms and cabins available at the Gateway Lodge, all of which come with services and amenities like air conditioning, high speed wireless Internet access, coffeemakers and desks. The guest rooms are all non-smoking.
Gateway Restaurant and Lodge
45978 Sierra Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271
Tel: (559) 561-4133
Sequoia Motel
The Sequoia Motel is located in Three Rivers, and is four miles away from the park. It is a small and intimate inn that has only fourteen guest rooms, all of which are non-smoking. All of the guest rooms come equipped with both tea and coffee, as well as air conditioning and cable television. There is a beautiful flower garden on the premises of the Sequoia Motel, where guests can enjoy nature while observing the hummingbirds. There is also an outdoor swimming pool for guest use.
Sequoia Motel
43000 Sierra Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271
Tel: (559) 561-4453
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
