John Muir Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel near Grant Grove Visitor Center in Hume

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Porch
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

John Muir Lodge-Standard 2 Queens

  • Sleeps 5

John Muir Lodge-Deluxe King Accessible

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Hume

In Hume .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Grant Grove Visitor Center and 2 miles (3 km) of North Grove Loop Trail with a stay here. Panoramic Point and Big Stump Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 near Grant Grove Visitor Center in Hume
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 iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

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

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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

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Snowshoeing

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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: 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is John Muir Lodge to the airport?

John Muir Lodge is 53.1 mi (74-min drive) away from the Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does John Muir Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at John Muir Lodge.

How close is John Muir Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 12.2 mi (34-min drive) from Sandy Cove Beach.

Does John Muir Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at John Muir Lodge, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5.00 and 17.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at John Muir Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at John Muir Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at John Muir Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does John Muir Lodge have a pool?

John Muir Lodge does not have a pool.

Does John Muir Lodge have a restaurant?

John Muir Lodge is home to Grant Grove Restaurant, which features American cuisine.

Does John Muir Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is John Muir Lodge to downtown Hume?

John Muir Lodge is 0.2 mi away from Grant Grove Village.

John Muir Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 672 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 672 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 672 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 672 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 672 reviews

8.4/10

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

Dana, Clayton

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

8/10 Good

Alexandria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTOPHER PAUL, Novato

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for is. Location is ~midway between RoadsEnd in KC and Crescent Meadow in Sequoia, allowing timely access to early starts in both parks. Beds are mediocre, but hardly something to complain about for any seasoned outdoorsman. Easy access to ice and water. No a/c if that matters, because it’s comfortable enough in the evenings…only an issue for anyone staying in the room during the day (why would anyone??). All in all, I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Randy, Corpus Christi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
(52øThe staff was wonderful and the rooms were clean and in great condition. Travelers should know, however, that if you are on the second floor there are no elevators. Also, none of the rooms are air conditioned. There is a fan in the room and that with an open window is the cooler. I was there in September and the nights were cool 52ºF, so it wasn't bad. I don't know how it would be in the summer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Altadena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merilyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

We loved our stay here.

We loved it here, sad we only stayed one night. Nice size room, clean, good facilities the lodge had a lovely feel to it. Great base for the giant sequoias and Kings Canyon. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GAGE

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huyen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilty was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the free water bottle refill machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The John Muir Lodge was perfect for my trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The area around the lodge is very quiet. This is especially true if you get out at 4:30 in the morning for a sunrise hike, and you can feel how quiet and dark it is in the parking lot. It feels like the whole world is asleep. In fact, the only issue I really had was finding a place to park after about 8:45 PM because the people who stay at the John Muir Lodge are all in their rooms by that time. You don't have people staying up late and making noise. The Grant Grove visitor center, restaurant, gift shop, and market are all about a 3.5-minute walk away (I timed it), which was very convenient. And if you need a sunset every night, Panoramic Point is only a 2-mile drive away, which was also convenient. Panoramic Point is also good for sunrise; I had the sunrise there to myself on a Tuesday morning. Sequoia is only an hour away for most of its attractions. I'll grant that the Lodgepole market is much better than the Grant Grove market (and the Wuksachi Lodge is better than the Grant Grove restaurant for breakfast), but you also have many more people down in Sequoia. There is also more of a bear problem in Sequoia than up in Grant Grove.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angineh

Traveled with family
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

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

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic stay we had at John Muir Lodge! Every detail was perfect, from the coffee in the lobby in REAL ceramic mugs, friendly and helpful staff, clean comfortable rooms, quick walk to a fantastic restaurant, gift shop and market at Cedar Grove! I cannot say enough. Highly recommend. Anyone with anything negative to say about the lodge should go stay at a fancy hotel in civilization…you just don’t get it IYKYK
Helpful sign in the lobby upon arrival
A quick hike from the lodge near the General Grant tree
General Grant did not disappoint and was a short hike from the lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bring your own food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we wanted. Quiet and right in the park. It made getting around Kings Canyon and Sequoia Parks so much easier and saved a lot on drive times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Kings Canyon and Sequoia parks! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
In an excellent location, enjoyed my visitor there. Everyone was very polite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Einat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Matteo

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The overall experience was good but I found the dining offer very poor and bad organized
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025