Inn with free parking, in the vicinity of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
This inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and laundry facilities are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Cathaven. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free self-parking
Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
Amenities include a gift shop, laundry facilities and a terrace
Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
14 mi (22.6 km) from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from General Grant Tree
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and karaoke are also featured at Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dunlap inn.
Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant has a restaurant on site.
Bella Brooke Cafe – This family restaurant serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Bella Brooke Cafe
Things to do
Karaoke
Private wine tours
Wine tasting room
Wine tours
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
In a nature reserve
In the mountains
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
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1 building
1 floor
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Built in 1939
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Traditional architecture
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with digital channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Limited room service
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Air conditioning
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Separate sitting area
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests will receive an email and a text message for US phone numbers in the morning on their arrival date with check-in instructions.
Guests will receive an email and text message from the property with their door entry code. Guests who have non-US phone numbers will be contacted by WhatsApp instead of text message. Guests who do not receive a confirmation email should contact the property directly.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities will be closed during November, December, January, February and March:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets: USD 31.50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 31.50
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 5 children aged 13 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 31.50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus a one-off USD31.50 cleaning fee
Service animals are exempt from fees
Kitchen/kitchenette fee: USD 10 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal and Cash App
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Up to 5 children aged 13 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
Gena's Sierra & Restaurant
Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant Inn
Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant Dunlap
Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant Inn Dunlap
Gena's Sierra Inn & Restaurant Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Our stay was very brief (arriving at 11 pm the previous night and leaving by 7 am the following morning), and we found the room (#6) to be smaller than we had imagined. There wasn't a table to keep our phones on. Also, the rooms were clean. The caretaker left the AC on so when we arrived, it was very chilly. Overall, it's a nice location to visit the nearby national parks, and thats what mattered to us.
The restuarant and patio was convenient dinner spot. Staff was friendly and helpful and happy hour options between 5-6pm were a nice bonus. Rooms were small, but clean and air conditioned.
I stayed in a cabin/shed, which was a step up from camping! The bed was comfortable and it had an air conditioner and television, which both worked well. It was fine for the single night but I would do the regular room with attached bathroom if I were to stay longer.
Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Cynthia
Travelled with family
14 Jul 2025
Great location. Room was teeny tiny. Towels had hair stuck in them from other people. Noisy-very thin walls.
Was advertised as “creekside chalet” and “panoramic”. Uh no! It was basically a shed out back, no creek, and the back of the establishment looked like a third world country. And this unit was out back with a view of all of that. Walked in, walked out, got back in the car and just started driving. Went to Fresno for a hotel.
They also denied our request for refund otherwise I probably wouldn’t have typed this bad review. Luckily hotels.com gave us some of it back.
I don’t recommend
Absolutely amazing! Gena so sweet and good so good! Loved it
carol
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trevor
7 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The house keeping staff was friendly and frequently asked if there was more they could do for us.
Great food in the restaurant, efficient and friendly..
It was very helpful to have access to their laundry facilities. Thanks all!
We waited nearly an hour for a simple salad while no table received any food—servers only circulated beers, apparently to push alcohol sales. When questioned, staff became defensive and blamed a non-existent “large group.”
Back at our cabin, the door code failed. It took 40 minutes and a battery swap before maintenance let us in. Inside, one shower lacked cold water and the other bathroom door wouldn’t lock.
Poor service, shabby maintenance, and manipulative sales tactics made this a miserable stay. Look elsewhere for your national-park visit.
We LOVED staying here. The cottages are super cute. I love how well lit they are at night, especially needing to use the restroom in the middle of the night. My only complaint is the doors to the restrooms/showers and laundry room/kitchen were always unlocked despite the fine print in the instructions for using those facilities stating how to lock them and to please lock them when exiting. Unfortunately that made me feel significantly less safe. Going to the restroom in the evening or middle of the night was very creepy not knowing how long it was left unlocked or who had gone in there. It was also frustrating that I paid an extra $10 to use the laundry/kitchen area but since it was unlocked at all times due to other guests I probably didn’t need to pay like I’m assuming some others didn’t. Aside from the door issue I LOVED staying here. Super cute, clean, and friendly staff.
Samantha
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Business traveller, Travelled with group
3 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very quiet just what we needed to unwind after a nice hike.