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John Muir Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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A wooden lodge with a balcony, surrounded by trees and a sign indicating it is the John Muir Lodge at Kings Canyon National Park.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a painting on the wall.
A spacious indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV and microwave, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.
A restaurant with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$348
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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86728 California 180, Hume, CA, 93633
  • Place, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kings Canyon Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, General Grant Tree
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, a heater, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a window with a view, and a lamp on the nightstand.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hume

At John Muir Lodge you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Kings Canyon 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. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. 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

  • Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kings Canyon Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Grove Loop Trail - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • General Grant Tree - 6 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hume & Beans - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Grant Grove Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pinehurst Lodge and Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Planet/ Video World - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hume Lake Christian Camps Snack Bar - ‬20 min drive

About this property

John Muir Lodge

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
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
John Muir Lodge offers 36 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 17.00 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

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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 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at John Muir Lodge on 11 Nov 2026 start from AU$348, 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 between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 828 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 828 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 828 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 828 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 828 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location within park, easy parking and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable, clean, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, very basic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place itself was great! It is extremely close to the General Grant Tree, fallen monarch, panoramic view, big stump trail and Mark Twain’s stump! Within walking distance, there is a market and one restaurant. Overall, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, check in smooth, front desk folks very gracious, rooms very clean highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Vincent at the front desk was quite helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was small and quaint and people were friendly…room comfy!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice lodge way out of the way a little pricey for what you get
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay and enjoy the parks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place in the park
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Parking was easy, staff a bit odd, especially after excellent service in San Francisco, but a good base for a night before pushing into Kings Canyon itself
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful - thank you. Easy walking distance to visitor center, dining, and store (as well as Grant's Groove).
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
No breakfast at the hotel but breakfast was pretty good at a place on the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This National Park Lodge is the nicest place I have stayed in the many parks I have visited. My only issue was the very soft bed in the ADA room we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised. Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. The staff is friendly and kind. The rooms were clean and I loved that there was a Keurug and coffee pods available. I recommend tge stay at John Muir Lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

We love the area. Staff is great. They have snacks you can purchase in the Lobby and a gift shop, restaurant and small Market on property. We enjoyed the rocking chairs on the porch. Overall we had an enjoyable stay and made some great memories
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location inside the park. Trails within walking distance from the lodge. Restaurant on site with lots of options. Great all around experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great mountain lodge accommodation. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodge was great. Simple, clean, folksy, comfortable. Bed was very comfy. Great vibes overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pretty undated. The beds very comfortable. A really cozy atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. The only issue was that our room was directly next to the stairs so we heard every time someone would walk up and down. It was very loud
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026