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Sequoia Lodge
Crafers, South Australia, Australia · Independent · High Luxury
Sequoia Lodge opened in August 2021 as 14 adults-only suites on Mount Lofty Estate in the Adelaide Hills, the mainland Australian member of Relais & Chateaux as of 2025. Hoteliers David Horbelt and Malcolm Bean built it beside the 1852 Mount Lofty House, looking over the Piccadilly Valley from 1 Mawson Drive, Crafers, twenty minutes from Adelaide. Hardy's Verandah, the estate's three-hatted restaurant, is next door; Sequoia keeps its own lodge, pools, and booking page.
- 14 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: Adelaide Hills
About Sequoia Lodge
- It opened in August 2021 with 14 suites and joined Relais & Chateaux in 2025 as the only Australian mainland member at the time.
- GPS published by Relais & Chateaux is -34.9877, 138.7104 at 1 Mawson Drive, Crafers.
- Owners David Horbelt and Malcolm Bean also run neighbouring Mount Lofty House; the lodge is a separate door brand.
Restaurants and bars
- Hardy's Verandah Restaurant — Restaurant
Experiences
- Daily hosted nature walks — Daily hosted nature walks offered as part of the onsite experiences for corporate groups.
- Guided tours of the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens — Guided tours of the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens.
- Private access to Cleland Wildlife Park in the morning — Private access to Cleland Wildlife Park in the morning when the park comes alive to native Australian animals.
- South Australian Cheese and Wine Discovery Masterclass — Curated food and wine experience with artisan producers, held onsite.
- Behind-the-scenes visit at RM Williams — Offsite experience taking guests behind the scenes at RM Williams.
- Drive a Ferrari through the Adelaide Hills — Offsite experience driving a Ferrari through the Adelaide Hills.
Amenities
- Wildlife enclosure
- Tennis court
- Specialist onsite event manager
- Audio visual equipment
- Catering options for all dietary requirements
- Dedicated conference coordinator
- Catering from Sequoia Lodge Kitchen
- Itinerary creation for business and recreational requirements
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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- Mount Lofty House — Independent · Core Luxury