Are you looking for an honest Sequoia Lodge review? Then you have come to the right place. In this post, we share with you our honest opinions about Sequoia Lodge at Disneyland Paris based on our own experience of staying at this hotel.
Overview of Sequoia Lodge at Disneyland Paris
Sequoia Lodge Review
Sequoia Lodge is one of the mid range on-site hotels at Disneyland Paris and is a great choice for those not visiting Disneyland Paris on a very tight budget.
Unlike some of the on-site hotels, the Disney theme is slightly less overt. The theme here is based on the US national parks such as Yosemite and Yellowstone, and isn’t as in your face Disney as say Cheyenne with it’s toy story theme however there are subtle nods to Bambi all over the hotel.
Generally speaking I think this hotel is great for those who don’t want to stay in the most basic hotels, but who aren’t worried about luxury.
What are the benefits of staying at Sequoia Lodge
Sequoia Lodge Perks – Character Meet and Greets
Sequoia Lodge , as with other on-site hotels comes with some added extra perks including:
- Early Magic Hours – aka earlier access to the parks before off-site guests,
- walkable to the park entrance,
- earlier access to restaurant reservations and
- in hotel character meet and greets.
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What is the theming at Sequoia Lodge?
Sequoia Lodge Review
The theme at Sequoia Lodge is more subtle than say the Hotel Cheyenne with its Wild West / Toy Story or the Art of Marvel with its’ superheroes. Sequoia Lodge takes its inspiration from the national parks of the US but has some Bambi touches in the rooms themselves.
Transport at Sequoia Lodge
Although packages booked through Disneyland Paris do not come with hotel transfers, there is a free shuttle bus between the hotel and the main park entrance.
However, I will say that these get very busy, especially at peak times. For this reason, we tried to avoid using the free shuttle and just walked to the parks instead.
Sequoia is actually only around a 10-15 minute walk fro the park entrance. It is a relatively flat walk through the Disney Village and we managed to do it with a stroller easily. If you can we really recommend walking instead of taking the shuttle bus to the park as it is a much more pleasant and less stressful experience.
Rooms at Sequoia Lodge
Sequoia Lodge Rooms
There are 3 types of room at Sequoia Lodge. There are:
- Standard Rooms – this is what we stayed in and our room had two double beds and comfortably slept two adults and two children.
- Golden Forest Club Room – again these come with two double beds but have additional perks such as breakfast being included without having to have a meal plan, lounge access with hot and soft drinks, and sweet treats between 4-6pm as well as a dedicated reception.
- Club Rooms and Suites –
As we have been to the park before and only really sleep in our room and always have breakfast on the go, we opted to stay in a standard room.
Amenities at Sequoia Lodge
Amenities at Sequoia Lodge
Although you will be spending most of your time at the park rather than in the hotel itself it is worth noting that there are plenty of amenities at the hotel.
Facilities at this hotel include:
- General Store aka Northwest Passage Store which sells drinks as well as souvenirs.
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Little Prairie Kids Corner – Children’s play area
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swimming pool (note: Sequoia is Lodge is usually the cheapest hotel on site with pool access)
- fitness centre
- two buffet restaurants – Beaver Creek Tavern and Hunters Grill and
- REdwood Bar and Lounge – a great place to chill after a day in the parks.
Restaurant at Sequoia
If you are staying at Sequoia with a meal plan or just want to eat in your hotel then you have a couple of options for dining on site.
If you have a bed and breakfast plan, you can eat your breakfast at the on-site restaurant and there is no need to prebook. The breakfast has lots of continental breakfast options, yogurt and cereals on offer.
The on-site restaurants at Sequoia are called the Hunters Grill and Beaver Creek Tavern which are buffet restaurants and have lots of options even if you have a fussy eater in your group.
What are the meet and greets at Sequoia?
Sequoia Lodge Meet and Greets
One of the best perks about staying at a Disneyland Paris hotel is the fact that you get one meet and greet with characters in the hotel lobby each day. And the meet and greets at Sequoia Lodge are some of my favorites due to the character’s unique hotel clothes which are based on national park rangers.
When we were at Sequoia most recently we met:
- Donald Duck,
- Goofy and
- Max.
Things to do
On top of the meet and greets there are also other great activities at Sequoia. The pool at Sequoia is great especially if you are traveling during the summer when the parks are hot.
Also if you are traveling with young children or toddlers there is also a small children’s activity area called Little Prairie Kids Corner. This has lots of colouring to keep the kids amused while you are grabbing a drink.
Is Sequoia Lodge worth it?
In my opinion, Sequoia Lodge is a great hotel to stay at. We always recommend staying on-site wherever possible due to the Early Magic Hours which helps cut down on your queue time. Sequoia is a great choice for those not on a tight budget but who don’t mind the walk to the parks. Also it is great for those who want some down time and want to have the option of a pool.
The only drawback to this hotel is it is slightly less overt in terms of its Disney theme than others however the meet and greets and the costumes more than make up for this in my opinion.
FAQs about Sequoia Lodge
Are tickets included in your reservation?
It depends on how you book your Disney vacation as to whether the tickets are included. We always book direct with Disney which means tickets are included in your package. Click here to find out current Sequoia Lodge prices.
If you book with 3rd party OTAs like Booking.com or Expedia tickets will not be included and will have to be purchased separately.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Rooms at Sequoia Lodge are available from 3pm. However if you get there earlier you can check in, leave your suitcases at their luggage store and head straight into the park.
Check-out is at 11am. We normally head into the parks for Early Magic Time and return to the room before 11am and leave our luggage in the hotel luggage store to give us more time in the park.
Can you walk to the park from Sequoia Lodge?
Yes you can walk from Sequoia Lodgeto the park entrances. It normally takes us around 10-15 minutes door to door. But if you don’t want to walk there is also a shuttle bus available.
Does Sequoia Lodge have a pool?
Sequoia Lodge Facilities
Yes, Sequoia Lodge does indeed have a pool. In fact Sequoia Lodge is usually the cheapest on-site hotel to stay at with a pool as Cheyenne and Santa Fe do not have pools
Does the hotel provide kettles?
The rooms at Sequoia Lodge do not have kettles as standard. However kettles are available on request subject to availability. However in Golden Forest Rooms tea and coffee are available.
Does the Sequoia Lodge have fridges in the room?
The standard rooms do not have fridges in the room however the Golden Forest Rooms do. However if you need a fridge for medication you can store this at reception. .
Does Sequoia Lodge have laundry facilities?
Sequoia Lodge does not have a laundry room however there is a laundry service if required.
Does Sequoia Lodge provide toiletries?
Yes, Sequoia Lodge does indeed provide toiletries. In our room we had:
- shampoo
- soap and
- shower gel.
However, if you find these are not to your liking you could always pop to one of the nearby supermarkets.
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