Four Simple Steps To Book A Great Vacation
How to Modify a booking made directly through us:
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Sometimes plans change. If you need to modify or cancel your booking, please fill out the form by clicking on the Modify Booking button.
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In California, the law allows you to cancel or modify your booking no later than 72 hours prior to your check in date and time of 4pm PST.
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Once inside that 72 hour window, we do not offer refunds for any reason. Protect yourself by obtaining a travel insurance policy.
How to Modify a booking made through an online travel agent:
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While booking through Online Travel Agents (OTA) like Expedia, Booking, or Airbnb can be convenient, it shifts the responsibility for receiving booking information from us to your travel agent. We provide your booking information, including door entry codes, to the travel agent, and it is their responsibility to forward this information to you.
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Additionally, you typically pay the OTA directly, not the hotel. Therefore, we cannot process your credit card. Unless you specifically chose to have the hotel charge your card directly, any payment issues must be addressed with your travel agent.
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We also do not alter any third-party travel agent bookings. Rescheduling, cancellations, and refunds must be handled through your travel agent. We adhere to the policies you agreed to when booking through them. Protect yourself by obtaining a travel insurance policy.
How to check in on the date of your arrival:
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On the date of your arrival, as long as your payment has cleared, you will receive an email containing your door entry code and WIFI access information. You can let yourself into your room. There is no need to check in with staff.
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Check in time is no earlier than 4pm PST. During the regular season, after 9pm, the front desk closes and there is no on-site booking assistance. You may call +15593408487 if you need help.
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Sometimes things change, we strongly suggest purchasing Travel Insurance to protect you from no refund windows with us and online travel agents.
Vacation Rental Pricing 2025
Prices for each rental unit are adjusted slightly based upon seasonal demand so your base rate depends on the date you book. These rates includes two guests. To view a pricing quote, choose a unit in our booking website and enter the dates and number of guests. Winter Rate prices are different.
General Regular Rates Per Night (April - October) | Winter Rates (November - March)
Campground Mini Cabins $110 | ($85)
Inn Rooms $130 | ($105)
Creekside Chalet $155 | ($125)
Hunter's Lodge (Full Innkeepers House) $175 | ($150)
Welcome to Gena's Sierra Inn and the
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!
Cancellation Policies
Direct Booking Cancellation Policy Made Through Us
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Full Refund: A full refund will be issued for reservations cancelled at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled arrival date and the 4:00 pm PST check-in time.
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Late Cancellation/No-Show: For reservations cancelled or modified within seventy-two (72) hours of the scheduled arrival date and the 4:00 pm PST check-in time, or in the case of a no-show, a full charge will be applied to the credit card used for the reservation. This charge will encompass the full amount owed for every day included in the originally booked reservation.
Exceptions:
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Negotiated Rates: The Californian law does not apply to negotiated rates that are not advertised or otherwise made available for booking by the general public.
Third-Party Online Travel Agent (OTA) Booking Cancellations
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Guest Responsibility: Reservations made through a third-party Online Travel Agent (OTA) platform, such as Expedia, Booking.com, Airbnb, Hotels.com, VRBO, or Agoda, are subject to the cancellation policy established by the utilized OTA platform. Guests acknowledge that they are solely responsible for managing their reservations and cancellations through their chosen OTA platform. Gena's Sierra Inn will not modify or cancel reservations made through a third-party platform. Buy travel insurance.
A Vintage American Experience At A Historic Landmark
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.