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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
Porch
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Children's activities

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
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  • 24/7 front desk
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  • Housekeeping
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Parking included
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  • Restaurant
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86728 California 180, Kings Canyon National Park, CA, 93633
  • Popular LocationGrant Grove Visitor Center5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGeneral Grant Tree5 min drive
  • Popular LocationKings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance7 min drive
  • AirportFresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.)76 min drive

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6/10 Okay

Great location. The mattresses in room 211 were terribly worn. Sunken in middle and very uncomfortable.
Sarah
Jun 30, 2024
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Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Kings Canyon National Park

Located in Kings Canyon National Park, John Muir Lodge is in a national park. North Grove Loop Trail and Big Stump Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grant Grove Visitor Center and Panoramic Point. Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance and Buena Vista Peak are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, cave exploring, and rock climbing.
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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 Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinehurst Lodge - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hume Lake Snack Shop - ‬20 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 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 ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

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 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 11.00 per person

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is John Muir Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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).

John Muir Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 460 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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. The mattresses in room 211 were terribly worn. Sunken in middle and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John Muir Lodge was a nice hotel in a rustic setting. Close to trails and the General Grant tree. We wish their were more dining options near by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet room. Nice lobby. Common balconies have Rocking chairs, but could use a few more. No elevators.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location, which was relatively close to the National Park. The lodge itself had everything you needed. There is no A/C in the rooms, but did have a fan. I didn't need it because I went in early May and it was still nice and cold. The restaurant could have been a lot better. Barely felt like a restaurant. You ordered using a Touch screen and someone would bring out your food. You had to grab your own plastic utensils and really no wait service. Food was ok, nothing special. Just expected more of a personal touch. Overall, I still enjoyed my stay and a a lot of great hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is warm like home, while it’s snowing outside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Location is conveniently close to attractions. Very limited food options, bed was uncomfortable. There were cobwebs in the inside upper corners of windows and behind bedside tables. Cushions on chairs had torn up seats.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jean Philippe, Brookline

Traveled with family
Great location but limited service hours
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

david, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only shortcoming is lack of dining facilities. The park restaurant had decent food but is basic and a walk from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Cincinnati

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrrived and checked to see when our room would be ready (we were early) we were able to get a short hike in, still many roads closed because of winter travel. Shopping, visitor center walkable from the lodge, dining room food was decent you order at the desk and it comes out kinda of carry out style to your table. Lodge is rustic and what I would expect at a national park. Most visitors hung in the lobby around the fireplace and played games in the evening because to get other places is probably a 45 minute drive. The road is windy and at times foggy so getting places quickly is not an option.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint facility. Beautiful environment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Reyvonie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is good but you can hear noise or kids running around. The lodge shoud not accept reservations if in those months most of the activities or roads are closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and welcoming
Very friendly reception and welcome by the manager. Large public room w tables, games, fireplace, small microwave. At one side there's an outside covered seating area. Remember park hotels are not luxury hotels - the price is due to their relatively remote location; if you book through a third party, you cannot call the hotel for a refund, you need to contact the third party. Recommend bringing as much of your own food /drinks as possible. The "food" store is primarily junk food (in our opinion), the restaurant food not great (opinion).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ahmed

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I didn't check in, the road was closed, their phone wasn't answering, and they refused to return my money back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

gerald

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we did not make it to the hotel due to a bad snow storm, we tried calling the hotel to cancel and no answer. Expedia also tried calling and no answer, then they refused to refund our money back. Definitely not an unsatisfactory idea. I would have at least appreciated a credit for future use. HORRIBLE SERVICE!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salomon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine. Nice to be inside the park. The 2 queen rooms are small and dated. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

M A G

Traveled with family
Never got there
We never made it there - a winter storm & chain requirement stopped us from getting there. Unfortunately our previous stop was somewhere without WiFi & we couldn’t cancel. 😢
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

karin

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

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was nice except for the mattresses. You could feel every spring in the mattress. They did say that they were getting new mattresses in the Spring.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Halszka

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every time my Family visit Sequoia NP we stay at Wukashi and we always love it. Decided to try John Muir because they have better food choices. I am so dissatisfied with almost everything. It is beautiful area but that’s all. First I booked room for 5 adult people at Expedia. Upon which at arrival I was told exactly that: “we only have rooms with two queen beds, you can select option for 5 people which only means we will charge you extra for 5th person but it is up to you how you will fit the 5th person into the bed.” Wow… seriously?! I have never seen anything like that. In Wukashi 5 person room means two beds plus extra sofa or sleeper couch. In other hotels it means there is 3rd bed. I am shocked. We had to sleep 3 in one bed, my Mom, my Husband and I in a Queen bed… lol not fun, all of us didn’t sleep. Good it was only one night. Also even though room was for 5 people we got - 3 towels, 2 cups. Huh? We should share the cups and towels too? And room was extremely old and nasty, dirty walls, mold in bathroom, unpleasant carpet, ripped chairs and mattress underneath the sheets. Shocked how bad this place was, truly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Darren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice small property. Thought it would be a more full resort. No dining, just a nice small hotel experience. No breakfast or anything special.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A reasonably priced basic lodge to sleep comfortably and quietly in the middle of a beautiful national park. Easy walk to Grants Grove Village with a market, gift shop and restaurant. Restaurant is not full service during non-peak months, but you can get coffee and inexpensive snacks in the lodge 24 hours. Nice outdoor areas with rocking chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5