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John Muir Lodge

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Lobby
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

John Muir Lodge-Standard 2 Queens

  • Sleeps 5

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

John Muir Lodge-Deluxe King Accessible

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Hume

With a stay at John Muir Lodge in Hume, you'll be in a national park, just a 5-minute walk from Grant Grove Visitor Center and a 5-minute drive from North Grove Loop Trail. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Panoramic Point and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Big Stump Trail.

What's nearby

  • Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Grant Grove Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • General Grant Tree - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • North Grove Loop Trail - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Giant Sequoia National Monument - 2 min drive - 1.6 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
  • ‪The Pinehurst Lodge and Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hume & Beans - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Planet/ Video World - ‬17 min drive

About this property

John Muir Lodge

Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Grant Grove Visitor Center
John Muir Lodge offers 36 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Grant Grove Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Grant Grove Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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

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

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John Muir Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 680 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lodge is clean with friendly staff. Had to ask about our room to be cleaned that never was for three days. Still it is a nice lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, fast check in, food available next door
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tovi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rita

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Justin, Cottage Grove

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a great stay at the lodge. The li action is unbeatable and we even got snow! The room was clean and comfortable. Although the shower pressure is low but ut got the job done. We found the staff to be friendly and helpful. Special shout out to Cody and Angie who really went the extra mile!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we were in the park, sequoia was a 10 minute drive. coffee was available in the lobby. the restaurant was pretty much out of order due to water main break
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kati

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful and unique experience in a National Park!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay, Auburn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is worth the high price. The room is very clean and cozy. The lobby area is nice and the front desk staff was very friendly and informative. The bed is a bit too soft, might be good for side sleepers. There is a small market at the entrance of the lodge area. (Beverages and dry goods)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky, Clinton

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Yoni

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disappointing Stay at John Muir Lodge I rarely leave reviews, but our experience at John Muir Lodge was poor enough that I felt compelled to share. The room was dirty and the carpet was visibly filthy and looked like it hadn’t been deep-cleaned in ages. The bed was terrible: soft, saggy, and extremely uncomfortable. It felt like sleeping on a worn-out sponge. The walls were paper-thin, so we heard everything from neighboring rooms and the hallway, making it hard to relax or sleep. On top of all that, the staff seemed uninterested and unhelpful. Basic customer service skills were clearly lacking, and any questions or concerns we had were met with indifference. For the price and location, I expected at least a clean and quiet room with a decent bed — unfortunately, the lodge failed on all fronts. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Harley

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff, room was too hot. Dining options were limited and not very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Motel6-like in the most beautiful place in CA

I am OK to pay $300+ a night for the privilege of staying in one of the most stunningly beautiful places in California. But I'd expect some minimal quality services to match the price. Yes, the check-in staff was super friendly, but the beds were worn out and uncomfortable. We didn't come for the food either, but oh boy, the ordering system and the food quality was something else. And this in late September. I dread to think what summer busy season would be like. But I can't stress enough, how stunningly beautiful King's Canyon is, with magnificent drives and hikes and sceneries, easily rivalling Yosemite. Five stars for the weekend experience, but alas, only two stars for the accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

OK

It was clean and fine but very basic. There wasn’t really outdoor space to sit outside as the photos suggest. Most of the chairs faced the parking lot. The restaurant was a horrible cafeteria Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Beatrice, Union City

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and that’s solely why we wanted to stay here. Staff is great, it is limited in staff but they are very attentive once they’re available. Check in and out was easy. Rooms were clean. They also have a tv which can be rare in National Park lodging. It was a great in between to visit Kings Canyon and Sequoia. We are also really close to Big Stump, General Grant and Panorama View. Overall great time during our National Park venture, and close to amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025