Sequoia Lodge (Adults Only) - Crafers

5-star adults-only luxury retreat in the Adelaide Hills with panoramic Piccadilly Valley views

Suites & Accommodation

Sequoia Lodge offers 14 open-plan suites, each with panoramic views of the Piccadilly Valley from the sunken lounge, bedroom, and bathroom. The suites include a retractable television, heated bathroom floors, a fireplace, and a private balcony. Guests control blackout shutters and sensor-activated bathroom lights that turn off three minutes after leaving.

Dining & Experiences

On-site dining includes Hardy's Verandah Restaurant, Mount Lofty Estate's relaxed dining, and in-room dining from the suite. The lodge offers exclusive behind-the-scenes winery tours, a cheese tasting with local Adelaide Hills wines, and a mixology class. Guests can also enjoy a pre-arranged picnic lunch on the grounds or a seven-course degustation menu at Hardy's Verandah.

Wellness & Spa

Gatekeeper's Day Spa provides treatments using local, organic Jurlique products, including body scrubs, facials, and couples massage. Two outdoor heated pools with artesian spring-fed water and a hot spring bath overlook the valley. Yoga classes, a guided nature walk, and a sauna are available on property.

Location & Activities

The lodge sits within the Adelaide Hills Wine Region, 16 km from Adelaide CBD, with private access to Cleland Wildlife Park for exclusive koala encounters. Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens and hiking trails in Cleland Conservation Park are a five-minute walk away. Guests can play tennis on site, visit local wineries like Tapanappa and Yangarra Estate, or take a guided bushwalk through pristine bushland.

Awards & Exclusivity

Sequoia Lodge was named Winner of Luxury Hotel Accommodation 2024 and Winner of Australian Lodge 2023. The adults-only policy ensures a serene atmosphere, and the property offers arTesion spring-fed hot pools, a sunken lounge with multiple fireplaces, and board games in the lounge. The hotel provides a shuttle service, airport transfers, and free parking for all guests.

• Rooms: 14 suites with panoramic valley views, fireplaces, and heated floors
• Dining: Hardy's Verandah fine-dining, in-room dining, and local wine tastings
• Wellness: Gatekeeper's Day Spa, artesian hot pools, yoga classes
• Location: Adelaide Hills Wine Region, private access to Cleland Wildlife Park
• Awards: Winner Luxury Hotel Accommodation 2024, Winner Australian Lodge 2023
• Activities: Guided nature walks, tennis court, behind-the-scenes winery tours