Sequoia Lodge
Contemporary mid-century luxury meets Southern Australian nature lodge. Earthy blonde sandstone, warm timber, organic Jurlique toiletries and original artworks by Adelaide Hills painter Stephen Trebilcock throughout. Feels like a deeply local story told in a beautifully edited space.
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Why It Matters
Multiple winner of South Australian Tourism Awards Best 5-Star Luxury Accommodation (2022, 2023, 2025), TripAdvisor #1 Small and Boutique Hotel in Australia & South Pacific 2025, and HM Awards Best Australian Lodge four times. The only luxury lodge in Australia with a three-hatted restaurant (Hardy's Verandah) a 100-metre stroll away. Every suite has moon windows directly above the king bed, putting the night sky overhead while you lie in bed.
Fourteen adults-only suites perched on Mount Lofty — affectionately known as Koala Mountain — with 180-degree views over the Piccadilly Valley and the Adelaide Hills below. The lodge sits on 30 acres that blend into the Adelaide Hills Botanic Gardens on one side and thousands of acres of national park on the other, yet it's only 20 minutes from Adelaide's CBD. A 150-year-old Sequoia tree anchors the property's centre, and wallabies regularly graze outside suite balconies. Rates include 32 curated signature inclusions — from artesian hot pools to Indigenous Dreamtime storytelling — making this firmly all-inclusive territory.
Where You'll Stay
1 room type available
Sequoia Suite
From AUD1,999 / nightAll 14 suites are open-plan and oriented to face the Piccadilly Valley, with floor-to-ceiling windows that let you watch the sunrise from the king bed. Moon windows above the headboard frame the actual night sky. Decor leans into local materials — blonde timber, sandstone, warm earthy tones — with ceramics by JamFactory and original artworks by Stephen Trebilcock on the walls. The sunken lounge has a built-in gas fireplace. The bathroom has a deep freestanding bath and a massage shower. Every suite comes with Jurlique toiletries (sourced nearby), R.M. Williams vests in the wardrobe, Nespresso machine, and a bottle of Sequoia's own estate sparkling in the minibar.
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Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Three private artesian spring-fed hot pools on the valley rim, included in all Sequoia packages for 60-minute sessions. The mineral-rich waters are reputed for healing properties.
Daily sunrise vinyasa flow and meditation session at 8:00am, led by a local practitioner overlooking the Piccadilly Valley.
A curated day tour with private tastings at wineries including Elderton Homestead, Torbreck Vintners, and Henschke Wines (Hill of Grace Vineyard), with a two-course wine-paired lunch. Sommelier hosted. Additional charges apply.
Expert-led, hands-on visit to the lodge's own bee farm, learning about the lives of bees and the role of local flora in honey production.
Binoculars, flora and fauna identification guides provided from the suite balcony or Sequoia Lounge.
Up-close wildlife encounters with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and emus at the adjacent Cleland Conservation Park — home to Australia's largest koala population. Charges apply.
A hosted guided walk along the Heysen Trail each morning at 10am, with sweeping views of Adelaide and the Mount Lofty Ranges. Watch for wallabies, kangaroos and koalas en route.
Hosted stargazing sessions using the Sequoia telescope to discover the southern night sky over the valley.
Evening gathering on the valley rim at sunset where Indigenous storytellers share ancient Dreamtime stories of the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples over a glass of local wine.
Self-guided and hosted tours through the lodge's ever-changing exhibition of works by celebrated Adelaide Hills artist Stephen Trebilcock. Pieces are available for purchase.
An intimate hosted session every Friday at 5:30pm where a South Australian winemaker leads guests through tasting their wines, discussing aromas and regional nuances.
A hands-on class in the Sequoia Lounge where guests learn to pour, mix and shake while exploring the history of two classic cocktails.
A private guided session introducing local South Australian cheese producers, enjoyed with valley views from the Sequoia Lounge.
Seasonal off-site experience (winter) at a nearby Adelaide Hills trufferie growing herbicide-free black Périgord truffles. Guests visit the farm and learn about production.
A unique off-site experience allowing guests to drive a high-performance luxury vehicle through the Adelaide Hills. Additional charges apply.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Fast and free WiFi throughout the property.
24-hour in-room dining menu available for all guests; all meals from the Sequoia Lounge can also be delivered to the suite.
Access to the Mount Lofty House Billiards Room for after-dinner entertainment.
The historic 175-year-old Mount Lofty Estate cellar with 1,300+ labels spanning South Australia's 18 wine regions and international selections.
30 acres of private estate including formal English gardens, South Australia's highest vineyards, and walking trails. Adjacent to Adelaide Hills Botanic Gardens and thousands of acres of national park.
Three private mineral-rich artesian hot pools on the valley rim escarpment, exclusively for Sequoia guests.
Outdoor infinity pool overlooking the Piccadilly Valley, available exclusively to Sequoia Lodge guests.
Dedicated hosts available around the clock for all guest needs, including a Sequoia Experience Curation Team to plan bespoke itineraries.
Full-size tennis court set within the estate grounds.
Private car park on-site, complimentary for all guests.
On-site gym available for guests to maintain fitness routines during their stay.
Infrared sauna available for guests to support better sleep, relaxation and detoxification.
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