How To Book
You can book directly with us or book through an online third party travel agent like booking.com or expedia.
- No hassles with missed communication
- Real local people with helpful answers and tips
- Avoid commissions of up to 20%
- Easy cancellations and 100% refunds when cancelled before 72 hours of arrival
- Matching and beating published online prices
- Missed and/or censored communications
- Customer service robots and frustrating calling trees
- In flexible cancellation and refund policies
- Additional commissions on every booking
- Covers entire stay for up to 2 dogs
- Enhanced cleaning
- Insecticide treatment
- Free Poop Bags
- Dog Park Access
- Leashed dogs welcome at restaurant
- Extra Pet Friendly Top Bed Sheet
Kitchen & Laundry Access
$10.35 / night
- 24/7 Kitchen access including fridge/freezer/coffee pot/air fryer, electric grill/electric range/crock pot and more
- Ice machine Access
- Protected access via door entry codes
- Protect yourself from no refund cancellation policies
- Get insurance even inside your no refund window
- Cover emergency vehicle repairs
- Peace of mind with medical insurance
- Remote Online Self Check In Form
- Collection of required identification for local authorities
- Once verified, you will receive your door entry code by email
- Let yourself in anytime after 4pm on your arrival date
- Check out before 11am on your departure date
- Security Hold of $250
Book Affordable Stays
We offer affordable rooms, without the frills, and add ons the luxury lodges provide to keep your costs down. If you want to stay at a great place for less and spend more time among the trees, we’ve got a light on for you.
Why you should book with us.
Traditional Motel Rooms
* Private Restroom
* Free Wifi
* AC/Heat
* Linens & Towels Included
* Eco Friendly Toiletries
* Cozy & Rustic Quarters
* Affordable Accommodations
* No Microwave / Mini Fridge
* Guest Kitchen / Laundry Add On
* Pet Stay Add On
Campground Mini Cabins
* Communal Restroom
* Free Wifi
* AC/Heat
* Linens & Towels Included
* Eco Friendly Toiletries
* Cozy & Rustic Quarters
* Affordable Accommodations
* No Microwave / Mini Fridge
* Guest Kitchen / Laundry Add On
* Pet Stay Add On
Creekside Chalet
* Private Restroom
* Free Wifi
* AC/Heat
* Linens & Towels Included
* Eco Friendly Toiletries
* Cozy & Rustic Quarters
* Affordable Accomodations
* No Microwave / Mini Fridge
* Guest Kitchen / Laundry Add On
* Pet Stay Add On
Hunters Lodge
* Private Restroom
* Free Wifi
* AC/Heat
* Linens & Towels Included
* Eco Friendly Toiletries
* Cozy & Rustic Quarters
* Affordable Acomodations
* Full Kitchen
* Living Room
* Pet Stay Add On
Location Benefits
- On Site Restaurant
- Directly on Highway 180
- 20 Minutes to National Parks entrance
- 12 Miles from Last Gas
- 2 Miles from Coffee Shop
- 7 Miles from Groceries
- 2 Miles from smokes, drinks, snacks
- Ice machine
Direct Booking Benefits
- Free Cancellation
- 100% Refund
- Late Check In
- Pet Stay Available
- Kitchen / Laundry Available
- Door Codes by Email
Feature Comparison List (Regular Season)
This charts compares features from a few hotels, motels, and inns located in the Kings Canyon and Sequoia region. For comparison purposes this chart assumes a booking includes two adults for one weekend night in July and includes all taxes and service charges. Refunds allowed with at least 30 days notice. Rooms include a minimum of one queen bed.
| Feature | Gena’s Sierra Inn | John Muir Lodge | Wuksachi Lodge | Stony Creek | Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia Kings Canyon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Price |
$145 |
$312 |
$387 |
$386 |
$382 |
|
Beds |
One Queen |
One King |
One Queen |
One Queen |
One King |
|
Room Size |
Small with Private Bath |
Large With Private Bath |
Large with Private Bath |
Medium with Private Bath |
Large with Private Bath |
|
Amenities |
Free WIFI, All Bedding |
Free WIFI, All Bedding |
Free WIFI, All Bedding |
Free WIFI, All Bedding |
Free WIFI, All Bedding |
Welcome to Gena’s Sierra Inn and Bella Brooke Cafe!
Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Gena’s Sierra Inn and Restaurant offers the perfect home base for your adventure in Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Our charming and comfortable inn is located just minutes from both parks, making it easy for you to explore the natural beauty and wonders of this incredible region.
At Gena’s Sierra Inn, we offer a range of bookable guest accommodations with private restrooms to mini cabins with communal bathroom facilities, each designed to meet your specific needs and preferences. Whether you’re looking for a cozy room for two, a spacious family suite, or a mini cabin with two queen beds overlooking the mountains, we have it all. All of our rooms are clean, comfortable, and equipped with all the modern amenities you need to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
In addition to our comfortable guest accommodations, Gena’s Sierra Inn also features a fantastic seasonal restaurant, where you can enjoy delicious, home-style Americana cooking and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Our menu features a range of seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, and our friendly staff are always happy to recommend the best dishes to suit your tastes and preferences. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, or a leisurely dinner to cap off a long day of exploring the parks, our restaurant is the perfect place to relax and refuel.
When you stay at Gena’s Sierra Inn, you’re not just getting a comfortable place to sleep and eat—you’re also getting a chance to experience the best that the Sierra Nevada Mountains have to offer. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff are always willing to help you plan your adventures in Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, and to make recommendations for the best places to see, hike, and explore. If you’re looking for a leisurely hike through the forest, a challenging climb up a mountain, or a day of fishing in a nearby lake, we’ve got you covered.
So why wait? Book your stay at Gena’s Sierra Inn and Restaurant today and experience the best of the Sierra Nevada Mountains!
Affordable Vintage Motel
Our nine vintage rooms make up this classic roadside motel. It was built in 1939 just after the historic Highway 180 was extended from Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park to Fresno in 1933.
The Sierra Inn has been part of the fabric of classic American history for nearly 85 years. In fact, the first “motel” in the world was built right here in Central California during the year 1929.
In the early 20th century, the emergence of the affordable automobile in the United States inspired many average people to begin traveling beyond the confines of local town destinations. The lack of accommodations to fill the need for travelers inspired entrepreneurs to combine convenience and affordability with the comforts of a hotel making Central California the birthplace of “motel”.
Here at Gena’s, we’ve retained the original design and layout of the classic era which featured smaller, more intimate units than today’s mega resorts. Designed for a clientele who needed a comfortable place to stay with private bathrooms , our inn is an excellent, economically-priced spot to sleep before venturing on to your ultimate destination at the nearby National Parks and Forests. We think of Sierra Inn as the perfect basecamp to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Giant Sequoia Forests.
In 2022, we expanded to add four 180 sq/ft cabins. These units contain sleeping quarters only but come with shared access to a campground-style enclosed bathroom unit, complete with hot showers. Like our rooms, each cabin is furnished with a TV, free WIFI, air conditioning and a heater. There is a ground floor with a bed and an upper loft with another bed, however we do not recommend the loft for people with mobility challenges since access is via a short ladder.
In 2023, we added a fifth 180 sq/ft cabin and our Creekside Chalet which sits next to our seasonal creek. The Chalet has a full sized bathroom with a large walk in shower. It features a queen bed and two couches that convert into single beds.