John Muir Lodge, Grant Grove Cabins - Kings Canyon Natl Park

Good location, very clean room, nice staff. Onsite restaurant, good coffee machine and coffee in the room, but no microwave in the room.

If there was a Best Western or Holiday Inn on the building you wouldn't have seen any difference. There was little rustic or national park style about the rooms or lobby, and amenities (pool, workout room, breakfast) were non-existent. The lodge is located in a village setting with the meal provider (very weak in COVID times), post office, grocery store, and camp store nearby. The concessionaire also offers cabins and tent cabins in the same setting, but having tried those as well I would not recommend either. The park office is also in the village, but its service was limited by COVID. Be aware that our room (all rooms?) adjoined another, so there is some lack of soundproofing in that connection. We had to unplug the small refrigerator in our room because it was so noisy we could not sleep. The shower stream was pitiful, so a long process after hiking. One plus, there was a places to read in the room, other than sitting on the bed. All national parks point out that phone and internet is limited - but there is no excuse for it in a lodge. Routers and points of contact can be set up easily, but are not an expense the concessionaires are willing to make (even though it would be passed on).

Friendly, helpful staff! We had 2 queen bedroom clean and comfortable beds. Quiet surroundings except when everyone coming back at 7 -8 p , but just busy not obnoxiously loud. Clean bathroom & shower too. We slept well the nights we were there.

The best thing is the location. My room was basic with torn chairs and old carpet with crumbs on it. No soundproofing in rooms - can be very noisy. No check in until 4pm and I wasn’t even allowed to confirm my booking until then. So quiet all day, then queues at 4pm. Main issue is with the “dining room”which was filthy. Food everywhere, on the tables, the carpet and my table had a slab of butter or similar on a chair! The food also comes in carry out mode. Personally, I wouldn’t stay here again, although there may not be many other places to choose from.

Quaint older lodge in a great location in Sequoia! I understand many things need updated but the lodge is clean, unique and has many positives including a beautiful lobby with free coffee, tea and games. We loved it!

We had an amazing 3 night stay at the John Muir Lodge! The location is excellent, the rooms were clean and the lobby was nice with free coffee and board games. The WiFi worked great and the staff were kind and helpful. We would return again if visiting the park.

Great furnishings and soft comfortable beds! The rustic setting was very beautiful. It was nice sitting by the fireplace in the lodge great room. It is within walking distance to the museum, restaurant, store and gift shop in Grant Village.

We had originally booked to stay in the cabins, but as it was too snowy we were switched to the hotel. The manager informed us of the change when we checked in and was very welcoming. The best thing by far was the beds! I found them extremely comfy and I enjoyed the selection of pillows. The bathroom was clean and I enjoyed the style of having the sink separate from the toilet and shower so more people can get ready at the same time. The water pressure and temperature of the shower was great and bed linens and towels felt very clean and soft. Definitely recommend!

This is just a warning. Be very careful about the non-refundable rate. I mistakenly booked and it turned out to be the wrong date. I wanted to change for a date a couple of days later and they would not exchange. No credit, nothing. Lost over $200.