Ponderosa Lodge

This place is a little slice heaven in Sequoia National Monument. We stayed here for two nights and everything was perfect: the room, the food, the service, and especially the people. You will meet an incredible diversity of people here, all of whom are kind, generous, and just down right fun to talk to. We were able to experience a unique and local experience exploring the surrounding forests and creeks all thanks to the very informative natives, making it a highlight in what was a ten day road trip across the country.
We cannot wait to come back!

A fun place to visit with family and friends. The food is good and the folks are folksy.

Went into bar for a drink and lunch. Waitress acknowledged us and then proceeded to wait on all people at the window, even people that had gotten there after us. After 20 minutes we left to find a place that wanted our business. Not a way to get repeat business.

Since the owner was kind enough to acknowledge the problem and work on it, I am upgrading my rating to three stars. Will be stopping by next time I am in the area. Thank you.

A perfect place where you can recharge your batteries before or after a hike. Staff was so nice and friendly. The burgers taste is exactly how it should be: sausage with homemade sauce and pickles so juicy. Pecan cheesecake for the desert makes a difference between before and after:)

The Ponderosa Lodge is situated just by the Fall River which adds a relaxing ambiance to our stay. Great views, it seems like you're inside the forest but the shops, restaurants are just 5-10 mins. away. It's also near the famous Stanley Hotel from The Shining and it's a very convenient location from the Rocky Mountain National Park. We did a lot of hiking and staying at Ponderosa Lodge is very convenient. We enjoyed the hot tub after hours of hiking and amenities are great. I love that every room has fireplace so you can be warm and cozy while enjoying your privacy. It's a simple lodge but has all you need. Also, I commend having a full pot of coffee in our room. Other lodge and hotels only have single serve coffee machine. Will definitely be back here.