Sequoia Lodge

Sequoia Lodge sits on the slopes of Mount Lofty overlooking the Piccadilly Valley. Mount Lofty is about 700 m (2,297 ft) higher than the Adelaide Plains, and temperatures average 5 to 7°C (9 to 13°F) cooler. A 150-year-old sequoia tree stands in the lodge's central courtyard. Guests have exclusive use of the 12 ha (30 acre) Mount Lofty Estate, which borders the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden and national parkland. Four wine regions lie within 50 km (31 mi): the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, and Eden Valley. The area has more than 200 cellar doors. The lodge is a Relais & Chateaux member and takes guests aged 18 and over only.

Rooms & Suites
The lodge has open-plan suites facing east over the valley. One of them is a designated Wellness Suite. Each suite has a sunken lounge with a stone gas fireplace, a balcony with a daybed, and a king bed with a moon window. Climate control is by underfloor heating and air conditioning, and the suites have full room automation. Each suite also has a retractable TV with Chromecast, a Nespresso machine, and boutique teas. The minibar is complimentary and stocked with local artisan products, beer, soft drinks, and juice, but wine is not included. Bathrooms have a freestanding bathtub, a double shower, and a stone courtyard with a water feature, along with Jurlique toiletries, robes, and slippers. Suites also come with a pillow menu and nightly turndown.

Hotel Amenities & Facilities
Breakfast is included and served in the lounge or suite. The Sequoia Lounge offers all-day contemporary Australian dining with Piccadilly Valley views. Other Mount Lofty Estate restaurants and bars are available at extra cost, with a wine list of over 1,300 labels. Facilities include three spring-fed hot pools, infrared sauna, infinity pool, gym, tennis courts, guest lounges, fireplace, and winter fire pit. Picnic hampers, stargazing, and bird watching are also available. Gatekeeper’s Day Spa operates separately and requires advance booking.