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John Muir Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Grant Grove Visitor Center

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Exterior
Lobby
Hiking
Porch
Hiking

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$376
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar

Explore the area

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86728 California 180, Hume, CA, 93633
  • Grant Grove Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • North Grove Loop Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • General Grant Tree
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hume

At John Muir Lodge you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Grant Grove Visitor Center and within 30 minutes of North Grove Loop Trail. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Grant Grove Restaurant, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Hume hotel, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Panoramic Point and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Big Stump Trail.

What's nearby

  • Grant Grove Visitor Center - 5 min walk
  • General Grant Tree - 5 min drive
  • Big Stump Trail - 5 min drive
  • Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance - 7 min drive
  • Hume Lake - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hume Lake Snack Shop - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pinehurst Lodge - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Grant Grove Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪General Grant Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flacos - ‬22 min drive

About this property

John Muir Lodge

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Grant Grove Visitor Center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at John Muir Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Hume hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
John Muir Lodge offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 to 11 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Grant Grove Restaurant

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Snowshoeing

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 29 October and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 11.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

John Muir Kings Canyon National Park
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at John Muir Lodge?

John Muir Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at John Muir Lodge?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at John Muir Lodge on 28 Mar 2025 start from NZ$376.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at John Muir Lodge?

Yep, John Muir Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to John Muir Lodge?

The closest beach to John Muir Lodge is Sandy Cove Beach (7.4 km).

Does John Muir Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at John Muir Lodge?

No, John Muir Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at John Muir Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at John Muir Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at John Muir Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

John Muir Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 503 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for both King’s Canyon and Sequoia National Parks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan, San Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mariela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We missed the option of having a dining service in the lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so quiet and peaceful in the park. Parking was convenient. The rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Old school national Park hotel. As expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Restaurant was horrible. Food was mediocre at best. Very high, priced and service. Very slow. We waited at least 45 minutes for the meal and there were no instructions on how to order just two big screens. Room was very stuffy with no way to control heat and air conditioning and only had one fan in the corner. But positively staff at the lodge. Very nice fireplace was great with tables to sit around and play games just the place we needed to relax after a long travel day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great setting and staff. Very limited parking and some outdated facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

J R

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Vastly overpriced, shabby condition, best avoided
I am still struggling to comprehend how the property can justify charging what it does for such a totally underwhelming experience, and how different an experience that is compared to a nearby Lodge which is run by the same company. John Muir Lodge clearly has potential, and possibly was great once, but there is a distinct air of "we've got a captive audience and as such are completely apathetic to the guest experience". The rooms are tired and in need of renovation (our slat blind was broken for example, and the shower water was either low pressure and scaling or adequate pressure and cold - as such the 5 min "shower challenge" is easily achieved despite the timer being missing) and the facilities provided are poor - the three sorry looking grocery store-style refrigerators were very poorly stocked. The dining experience provided by the offsite restaurant is little better than a well known fast food restaurant (large touchscreens to order off a very limited and poor quality menu) but again charging "captive audience" prices. The walk from the Lodge to the restaurant also highlights general dilapidation of other buildings on site which only reinforces the "past its best" ambience. The most galling thing is that the other Lodge, a 45 min drive away, is SO much better and yet cheaper! I'd strongly advise passing on the John Muir and driving the extra distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed the fresh air and quiet surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed. Great location for King's Canyon and Sequoia NP. Wifi was surprisingly good. Fan, but no AC, so keep this in mind on a very hot day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the John Muir Lodge for 2 nights while exploring Kings Canyon and Sequoia. Our room was on the second floor. There was no elevator. The weather was quite warm and there was no AC, only a tower fan. The beds were comfortble. There was a balcony at the end of the hallway but it would have been nice to have a balcony off of our room. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
A great location to be able to explore Seqoia and Kings Canyon from within the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very limited dining
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location for the National Parks. Restaurant was around a 7 min walk from the hotel and the food was basic and had to be ordered via screens in the lobby and was then delivered to your table. Rooms dated but clean. The
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice property especially being within the national park. The room was functional and well equipped but basic. It offered everything we wanted and was very clean. The dining facilities are limited to the restaurant within the national park and a small grocery store. Any other dining options are a long way from the property. Staff were friendly and the common areas in the lodge were warm and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Midway between Kings and Sequoia National Parks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Piers, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Excellent location for exploring Kings Canyon and Sequioa National Park, with super friendly and helpful staff, but lodge accomodation is showing its age and food options were very limited and basic, with a lot of plastic cutlery and packaging for a setting that should have concern for the environment at the heart of its operation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024