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John Muir Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Grant Grove Visitor Center

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Porch
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
John Muir Lodge is near Grant Grove Visitor Center and Panoramic Point. Guests can enjoy seasonal snowshoeing, American cuisine at Grant Grove Restaurant, and a cozy lobby fireplace. The property features an on-site coffee shop and helpful staff ready to assist with visitor needs.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
86728 California 180, Hume, CA, 93633

What's nearby

  • Grant Grove Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • General Grant Tree - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Big Stump Trail - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Hume Lake - 20 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hume Lake Snack Shop - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Grant Grove Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hume & Beans - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Pinehurst Lodge and Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Planet/ Video World - ‬17 min drive

About this property

John Muir Lodge

Hotel near Grant Grove Visitor Center
Located close to North Grove Loop Trail and Panoramic Point, John Muir Lodge provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a fireplace in the lobby. Adventurous travelers may like the snowshoeing at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Grant Grove Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at John Muir Lodge offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 17 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.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 October 29 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 17.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

John Muir Kings Canyon National Park
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Frequently asked questions

Is John Muir Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at John Muir Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at John Muir Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at John Muir Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is John Muir Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Grant Grove Visitor Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of North Grove Loop Trail and Panoramic Point. Big Stump Trail and Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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John Muir Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 643 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place. So peaceful and surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Obviously when you stay in National Parks, most of the time your lodging options are limited and your expectations need to be realistic, however I do not feel as though this hotel is worth the $300/night price tag as the rooms were very basic and the shower head was only 5 feet off the ground which meant you had to perform yoga moves to rinse your hair and face (and I am only 5'10). The local food options were also grossly overpriced ($25 for a chicken sandwich with potato chips as the side). Prior to staying here I stayed at the Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park and it was a significantly better venue and experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people and nice lodge in a beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
No frills, No ac but all worth it for convenience and location. Would stay again. Big lobby area with games/activities provodes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small clean quiet wonderful lodge, beautiful forest view, great walking area, nice helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location and clean rooms. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Beautiful location. Poor eating options. Had run out of drinks in lodge so didnt sit in lovely sitting area as no drinks, snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful surroundings, rooms very hot as no ac just a fan , rooms done the job and pizzas at the restaurant were delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The views and access to other park amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great cozy place to stay.

The John Muir lodge was a great place for our family. The room was clean, the food at the restaurant was really good and the staff were incredibly helpful and nice! We would DEFINITELY stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Angineh

Kind room is advertised to have sofa bed so booked a room for 3 people. Upon arrival we were told hotel does not sofa beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Amenities
I would like to commend manager Susan who was warm and took good care of her staff and the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great way to see both National Parks in a timely and convenient way. We went in May, so the rooms not having air conditioning was fine. The restaurant wasn’t running at normal hours, so that was a bit frustrating, but we navigated it and overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Panoramic Point Overlook and General Grant Tree. Nice staff and clean room. Need to walk to Grant Grove Village for breakfast, though. Overall, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

John Muir Lodge is great for those wanting a basic inside-the-park experience. The rocking chairs on the porches were delightful! Our two queen room was nice and clean and included a small fridge. The only dining in the area is the park run concession which is pricey and not very good. Convenience of having a nice place to sleep close to the sights is worth it though since it is a long drive to just about any of the other available lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful location!!

Perfect location on the edge of King’s Canyon National Park. Next to a store, visitor center and restaurant. Very clean. Excellent staff. Lovely porch with rocking chairs. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff, decent rooms. Except the shower was really short. Loved the location. Loved the rocking chairs on the decks. Would have liked a few more microwaves in the main area. But the service at the Grant Grove village was super slow and they were way under staffed! However, we Definitely will come back again! But with more of our own food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Amenities
Very convenient being in Kings Canyon National Park. The rooms were quite dated & loud. Room 102 should be turned into the housekeeping closet since it is right under the stairs & you can hear every step. The restaurant didn’t have a lot of options & was slow but it was something. There is a microwave & coffee in the lobby so that was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in very special location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The John Muir lodge was a quiet escape. The rooms were clean and close to the parking, which was included in our stay. I highly recommended this lodge!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

2/10 Terrible

Kati

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We weren’t expecting luxury, we booked here as it’s one of only a couple of options in the Kings Canyon national park. The room and hotel were fine - not brilliantly clean, a bit shabby, and basic facilities - but acceptable for a one night stay if you’re not too fussy. What was really disappointing is that the on-site restaurant (the only place to eat within a 30 minute drive) was experiencing a ‘boil water’ order and operating on a reduced menu. This wasn’t communicated to us at any point before we arrived (which is a real shame as we could have cancelled our booking). We later found the information on the website which explained there was a reduced menu. We had no choice but to eat there and when we arrived the service was bad, and the only choices on the menu were 3 types of pizza or a chicken wrap. There was only fruit juice - no tea, coffee, sodas, or alcohol was available. We had one pizza and a chicken wrap which were pretty terrible. By around 4.30am the next morning I was very sick and continued to be ill for the next 48 hours. Really disappointed in the communication, service, and facilities. We will definitely not be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marie-Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
John Muir lodge is the only place where to spend the night outside the north part of Sequoia Park. Very basic lodge for the price. Limited water pressure in shower. Clean and large room. No A/C only heater. Coffee in the room but no breakfast at the lodge. The restaurant is 5 min walk from there to offer basic lunch, diner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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