Kings Canyon National Park, Kings Canyon and Death Valley
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Based on 742 reviews
The hotel
John Muir Lodge is in an excellent location for exploring Kings Canyon National Park and giant sequoia country. A warm welcome awaits under the lodge's open beamed ceiling and in front of the stone fireplace, ensuring all guests get to feel right at home. Accommodation follows suit and you'll discover recently renovated rooms with hand crafted furniture and local artwork adding to the instant appeal. After a good night's rest there's nothing better than an early start to soak up the sun rising over the sequoias. Picnic supplies can be picked up at the general stores opposite the lodge and once you've packed up the fishing tackle, charged your camera and hit the trail, it's time to discover just what John Muir fell in love with way back when.
Amenities
Internet Access
Restaurant
Where is it
Located in Kings Canyon National Park. Just a stone's throw from the towering giant sequoias of Grant Grove, a short walk from the village visitor centre and a general store.
Hotel information
36 guest rooms. All with central heating, flat-screen TV, telephone, mini-fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, iron and board. Standard Rooms with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Grant Grove Restaurant and outdoor espresso bar nearby (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Complimentary WiFi in public areas. Selection of board games. Gift shop, convenience store and visitor centre opposite.
*Denotes local charge.
One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.
Based on 742 reviews
Rating summary
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Excellent (222)
Very good (285)
Average (151)
Poor (53)
Terrible (31)
Poor food service
مايو 22, 2025Rick Brichmond, ca
While I didn’t expect much but this was so low I have To say something. The kiosk driven food venue while not great works marginally well elsewhere in the park but at this location I waited an hour for a simple quesadilla and salad. I would never have received it had I not gone up and complained and asked for it. It then arrived quickly… Read more
While I didn’t expect much but this was so low I have To say something. The kiosk driven food venue while not great works marginally well elsewhere in the park but at this location I waited an hour for a simple quesadilla and salad. I would never have received it had I not gone up and complained and asked for it. It then arrived quickly although cold as it had clearly just been sitting in the kitchen with no attempt to serve it. I get these folks are underpaid and but do something other than mutter a sorry for the wait! Oh and the place had dirty tables everywhere So I assume they were also totally understaffed Read less
A happy surprise!
مايو 22, 2025GolfCartFunPeachtree City, Georgia
We have been to several National Park lodges and had marginal experiences. This was a pleasant surprise! It was clean, roomy, updated, staffed well. A very happy stay! Even the food at the restaurant was above average. We enjoyed it all. Would recommend staying here for anyone visiting Kings Canyon or Sequoia NPs.
Good place to stay in Kings
مايو 12, 2025Mountainman827Custer, South Dakota
Rooms were good except for mattress that needs replacement. They challenge you to a 5 minute shower no problem water is set so it's barely warm. Quiet room. Great Wifi compared to Yosemite. Beautiful area so would stay again it comings back to Kings. Restaurant and store close by.
In the snowy forest
Apr 7, 2025Celia B
Even with piles of snow on the ground and slush on the trails Sequoia Forest is gorgeous and both exhilarating and relaxing. The trees are worth the visit, uou should go see them! And the lodge rooms are comfy and quiet and the food at the restaurant is outstanding.
Location, location, but not cheap
Nov 2, 2024davidgirlingGreat Yarmouth, United Kingdom
All about location. Great place to stay for sequoia and Kings Canyon. Very friendly staff. Room was very clean and a good size. we had room103 which was next to housekeeping, it sounding like washing machine on spin cycle every morning about 0100hrs. walls are paper thin, and we heard everything our neighbours said. National Park prices, so… Read more
All about location. Great place to stay for sequoia and Kings Canyon. Very friendly staff. Room was very clean and a good size. we had room103 which was next to housekeeping, it sounding like washing machine on spin cycle every morning about 0100hrs. walls are paper thin, and we heard everything our neighbours said. National Park prices, so expensive for what it actually is. Read less
Poor food service
