Château du Sureau

Château du Sureau, a luxury hotel near Yosemite

Château du Sureau is a castle-style hotel complex located in Oakhurst, California, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. It presents itself as a five-star accommodation spread over nine acres of land, among the green foothills of the Sierra Nevada, with gardens, pines, and fountains.

The property offers ten rooms and Villa du Sureau, a private two-bedroom villa. The offering is completed with a restaurant, a spa, and wedding and event planning services.

Accommodation: ten rooms and Villa du Sureau

The hotel has ten guest accommodations and, as a larger option, Villa du Sureau, presented as the most luxurious accommodation on the property. The villa has 2,000 square feet (about 186 m²) and includes two bedrooms with king-size beds, an office, a grand salon with a Steinway baby grand piano, a wet bar, a dining terrace, and a private spa. The hotel team personalizes the stay by tailoring every detail.

Erna's Elderberry House: dining

Inside the castle is Erna's Elderberry House, described as a five-diamond restaurant and a culinary destination with more than thirty years of history. Its offering is articulated in three- or four-course tasting menus made with products from local farms harvested at their peak of flavor. The experience is accompanied by table service, wines, and house-made cocktails.

Spa and event celebrations

The complex includes Spa du Sureau and offers services for weddings and events, as well as experience programs and offers, along with activities linked to holidays and seasonal events.

Surroundings and access

The hotel's location makes it a base for visiting Yosemite National Park, one of the best-known natural spaces in North America, with peaks, valleys, waterfalls, and granite formations. The property indicates that its concierge service can guide guests in hiking, climbing, and nature observation activities.

As for access, the hotel is about 20 minutes and 16 miles from the south entrance of Yosemite; an hour and 45 miles from the Yosemite Valley destinations; about 4 hours and 265 miles north of Los Angeles and Southern California; about 45 minutes and 50 miles north of Fresno and Fresno-Yosemite International Airport; and about 3 hours and 195 miles from the San Francisco Bay Area. There is international air service in San Francisco and Los Angeles, with daily commuter flights to and from Fresno, and car rental available in all three areas.

Coquelicot wine collection

The site mentions the Coquelicot Wine Collection, with an organic vineyard in Los Olivos, California.

Location and contact

48688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, California 93644 · Phone: (559) 683-6800 · Email: chateau@chateausureau.com