Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located within a 5-minute drive of VA Martinez and John Muir National Historic Site, approximately 20.3 miles from the University of California, Berkeley.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. It is seasonal and operational hours may vary.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

Best Western John Muir Inn in Martinez

Average nightly price at Best Western John Muir Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$100
February	$105
March	$108
April	$111
May	$106
June	$101
July	$100
August	$104
September	$106
October	$102
November	$111
December	$95

What guests think

At Best Western John Muir Inn, travelers highlight a convenient location near shops and Highway 4, generally clean, comfortable rooms, and a free breakfast many find satisfying for a short visit.

Common downsides include traffic and hallway noise, noticeable smoke or musty odors, and a dated feel with maintenance issues like worn carpets, malfunctioning elevators, or out-of-service or cold hot tub and pool; some also cite limited or uneasy parking. Service can be inconsistent, with reports of slow or rude front-desk interactions alongside smooth check-ins and accommodating staff. Expect a convenient, budget-minded stay with trade-offs in noise, odors, and aging facilities.

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Facilities

Pool and hot tub are frequently mentioned but sometimes closed, cold, or dirty; elevator issues recur. Parking is generally free or convenient, though spaces can be limited and the lot occasionally feels unsafe.

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Shannon

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Elevator wasn’t working. Carpet old and dirty

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Teresa

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is free and it’s a good place to stay .

10

James

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located near the John Muir National Historic Site, and right across the street from a number of restaurants, grocery store, and CVS, this was a great stay for us. The room was clean the kids loved the pool and hot tub, and the breakfast was delicious, with eggs, sausage, gravy, danishes, yogurt, cereal, and fruit. 10/10 would stay again.

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gerry

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff. Easy access to the freeway. Easy parking. Pool was very tiny and they allowed some drunks to take glass bottles of liquor into the hot tub area

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Valerie

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really below average stay. Could feel the springs in the bed. The facilities felt dated and old. The hot tub was the main attraction but it was closed for the season? Super lame.

4

Sandra

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This property is one of the only one's in Martinez. I arrived late at night with an open mind, but found loiterers in the neighboring parking lot that made me uncomfortable. It looked like some people who lived out of their cars. At the property, my bedspread had a poop stain. The second night someone was cooking in the inside hallway next to my room on the carpet. When I tried to report it, I rang the front desk three times and no one answered. The management team didn't seam concerned the next morning when I tried to report it. My last night there, I needed to leave at 3 am. Someone was sitting on a chair on the second floor when I came in at 10 pm and was still there at 3 am! I think it might have been someone off the streets with a bag next to them. Safety is not their primary concern-that was a problem for me.

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Gerti

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We've stayed at John Muir hotel in Martinez before and noticed they have done some nice upgrades to the bathroom. We always feel comfortable there and it suits our needs. Unfortunately the elevator wasn't working and we had to carry our luggage upstairs. Thank goodness it was only one floors. The staff is very friendly and it's a good location, close to a shopping plaza.

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Madelon

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bare essentials Staff assistant manager needed Elevators broken I am 76 with suitcase not happy but a maintenance man came to help me.

8

Richard

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We intentionally stayed because they have a hot tub. I have back issues and enjoy hit tubs. But unfortunately it was closed. Not very happy about that. If you are wanting to use pool or hot tub call first to make sure they are functioning. If I did Ibwould have saved a lot of money because I coukd have stayed atva family members home.

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David

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Only drawback was very limited parking and not enough ADA parking spots.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms and bathrooms clean, but others report smoke or musty odors, stained or worn carpets, pests, and dirty common areas. Housekeeping consistency varies, with missed replenishment or incomplete cleaning noted.

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Rae

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

While the decor might be due for an updating, the staff keep the hotel very clean. The rooms are re-set to a high standard between guests, with conformity between rooms. IOW - good training means no variation in how the rooms look. It never depends on which staff member cleaned your room.

10

Douglas

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, comfortable and quite. The rooms have a microwave and mini refrigerator. They also serve a complementary breakfast in the morning. Would definitely stay here again.

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Terry

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The person at the front desk was not personable at all. Borderline rude. The room had a slight “unclean” odor. There was a used incense stick wedged in the doorway between the room and the room next door and there were toenail clippings on the carpet by the bed. Totally unacceptable and gross! Obviously they didn’t bother cleaning much.

10

pAUL

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was quiet, very clean, bathroom was clean. The continental breakfast was is better than hotel I've been to. The staff was very friendly and courteous. I live in Pasadena and when I come up to the Walnut Creek area, this is my preferred hotel. Thank you.

6

yareri

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled like mildew and bathroom smelled like mold

4

Jason

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kids and people roaming the halls all night long. Cockroach spotted in my room. Gap under connecting door is open!! Breakfast was terrible quality with powdered eggs and juice so diluted I thought it was dirty water. Pastry was still frozen on the serving plate.

10

Nancy

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service all around . Very very clean !!

8

Sally

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel does not have the typical entrance to access the Reception area. There is not an area to park and enter. The two closest spaces are handicapped parking only. Despite both the bathroom and room appearing very clean, there was a small roach inside the rolled up bath mat.

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Patsy

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean nicely decorated and very comfortable. It was also in a quiet neighborhood, I did not hear any noise at all in the hall very restful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was also delicious, thank you!

6

Jordan

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Bah. Well the doors slam all night and day. There was a huge gap between the door and the floor. There was gum and wax in the carpet. Stains in the wall. I found pills on the floor, thankfully before my dog did. There was rubbish under the bed. The bed felt old. The remote for the TV was dirty. The towels and bedding were clean. The house staff were kind. I wish it had been cleaner. There were a lot of people smoking and drinking in the parking area. There were people smoking by the pool. They claim to have a no smoking on premises. The parking areas had looked like there was a party.

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Rooms

Rooms are adequate and sometimes updated, but decor and furnishings often feel dated, beds vary in comfort, and noise from the highway, halls, or floors is a recurring complaint. Some guests note door or lock issues and gaps under doors that let in sound.

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Sheryl

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable and clean, and area around hotel safe with dining options. Hotel lobby, hallway and room smelled strongly of weed. Thin walls and noisy neighbors made for difficulty sleeping well.

4

Mariane

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, several restaurants that you can walk to, pharmacy market, close to the freeway, however, LOTS of noise! Noise in the hallway, noise upstairs, noise in the street, very loud! It looks like the walls are made of paper. very noisy, very loud!

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Leith

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is directly off the highway, situated on a corner with a stoplight. If you are sound sensitive like I am there is no getting away from traffic sound. And while the staff was fantastic trying to find me adquiere room the hotel was old enough that even the floors squeaked horribly with the folks above me tromping over my head. Ultimately I left and found a quieter hotel. But if sound doesn’t bother you the hotel was neither good nor bad.

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Lori

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property needs updating. Bed was a bit uncomfortable. Windows and doors need to be replaced.

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HENRY JR

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is convenient, being right next to the highway. There is a shopping center across the street that has a market and eateries. Enjoyed the waffle, eggs, and sausage breakfast provided. The bed mattress was way too soft and did not provide support. The door lock did not work well so it took multiple tries to get in.

8

Thomas

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

High point is the pool facility out front. Room rather cramped, breakfast was nothing special, but the staff was good, place was clean and check in and check out easy

6

Brian

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was good, the beds absolutely suck and the pillows are lumps of cotton. I feel bad for the older folk.

6

Jerrel F

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The beds weren't terrible but they sure weren't great. Rooms weren't bad but it's time for a do over. Adequate and reasonable prices. Clean but it doesn't sparkle. Good enough for one night on the road. 3 stars

10

Robin

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was so nice and comfortable. Very happy it has the spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower . The gentleman at the front desk is so courteous and welcoming. I just can not say one negative thing about our stay here. I highly recommend the Best Western John Muir Inn in Martinez Ca.

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Nick

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was in a good location. Good room service. Dead bolt for the door did not work, made me concerned about safety

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Service

Service can be hit-or-miss: while many praise friendly, helpful staff, others report slow check-ins, poor communication, or rude front-desk interactions.

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Steve

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk service nonexistent

6

Annamarie

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

After we checked in, the TV in the room was not working. I took the remote to the front desk. I made 3 extra trips back to the front desk after maintenance guy couldn't fix. The front desk clerk had an attitude. Finally after realizing that there was an issue, the clerk put us in a room that had been freshly painted and smelled. At this point, we were already there 1hr waiting to get the TV fixed. The smell was horrible. The only good thing is that I always travel with a little fan and helped push the smell out. Clerk needs to be more proactive and a little nicer to customers

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Vicky

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cynthia at the front desk was the best!!! Professional, friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

4

Donna M.

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in took lover 30 minutes. No hangers in closet. Surly check in clerk. Stayed here a few years ago and enjoyed that stay.

10

Michael

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is awesome. I stayed at the Motel 6 previously, and it cost more and was filthy. I would reccomend this Best Western as the best hotel in the area to all friends and family members. Michael

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Russ

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rude checkin. It felt like we were annoying her. Room reeked of smoke, with no smoke free alternative. We wont be back

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Shannan

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was very very slow. The front desk clerk was friendly, but check-in for 4 rooms took about 30 minutes. This is way too long, and especially since the lobby was packed.

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Dwayne

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great staff very helpful

10

Patsy

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean nicely decorated and very comfortable. It was also in a quiet neighborhood, I did not hear any noise at all in the hall very restful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was also delicious, thank you!

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Alyson

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very nice and made me feel very welcome. The pillows were extra nice and I had a very relaxing stay. Will be back for Christmas.

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Location

Convenient to Highway 4, with shopping and dining across the street and easy access to local sites like the John Muir National Historic Site. Some guests mention traffic noise and occasional loiterers in or near the parking lot.

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Jeannine

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location off the freeway. Quiet. Across the street from a market and the Kinder barbeque takeout!

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Marvin

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

Easy access from highway 4.

10

James

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located near the John Muir National Historic Site, and right across the street from a number of restaurants, grocery store, and CVS, this was a great stay for us. The room was clean the kids loved the pool and hot tub, and the breakfast was delicious, with eggs, sausage, gravy, danishes, yogurt, cereal, and fruit. 10/10 would stay again.

10

Jose

Dec 30, 2022

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Stayed 19,355 nights

Very good location

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HENRY JR

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is convenient, being right next to the highway. There is a shopping center across the street that has a market and eateries. Enjoyed the waffle, eggs, and sausage breakfast provided. The bed mattress was way too soft and did not provide support. The door lock did not work well so it took multiple tries to get in.

8

Jeffrey

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and easy on off freeway.

10

Cynthia

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient, local shopping, cinemas, easy hwy 4 access, variety of food restaurants in walking distance

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Sandra

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This property is one of the only one's in Martinez. I arrived late at night with an open mind, but found loiterers in the neighboring parking lot that made me uncomfortable. It looked like some people who lived out of their cars. At the property, my bedspread had a poop stain. The second night someone was cooking in the inside hallway next to my room on the carpet. When I tried to report it, I rang the front desk three times and no one answered. The management team didn't seam concerned the next morning when I tried to report it. My last night there, I needed to leave at 3 am. Someone was sitting on a chair on the second floor when I came in at 10 pm and was still there at 3 am! I think it might have been someone off the streets with a bag next to them. Safety is not their primary concern-that was a problem for me.

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William

Jan 26, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Nice place convenient to places to eat and shop in walking distance and close to work for me

10

Heidi

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a race in Martinez and booked my stay last minute. It was a convenient location to food and the venue. Plenty of parking and was quiet at night to get the deep rest I needed to race the next day. Thankful I booked my stay here.

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Dining

The free breakfast is widely appreciated for taste and selection, though the menu can repeat. Quality varies, with a few reports of cold or unappealing items.

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david

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was good! Plenty of tables and staff was friendly.

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James

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located near the John Muir National Historic Site, and right across the street from a number of restaurants, grocery store, and CVS, this was a great stay for us. The room was clean the kids loved the pool and hot tub, and the breakfast was delicious, with eggs, sausage, gravy, danishes, yogurt, cereal, and fruit. 10/10 would stay again.

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john

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast every morning

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ASHLEY

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean area, Queen beds are more comfortable then the double beds. No waffles anymore but they did have oatmeal and make your own yogurt along with cheesy eggs and sausage.

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Gary

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is an excellent hotel to stay at. Clean, quiet friendly staff excelleny continental breakfast and located in a great neighborhood.

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Sharon

Jan 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a comfortable hotel. It’s clean with nice rooms. The breakfast is great wide variety of choices.

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Jason

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kids and people roaming the halls all night long. Cockroach spotted in my room. Gap under connecting door is open!! Breakfast was terrible quality with powdered eggs and juice so diluted I thought it was dirty water. Pastry was still frozen on the serving plate.

8

Ana

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is nice. Easy ride to different locations. The breakfast was lacking and the same from day to day.

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Rosibel

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, very helpful. what I did not like was that fact that breakfast was changed. I did not like the breakfast this time. There was more options before. There was Almond milk, yogurts single cups different flavors, there was waffles, there use to be French toast stick, apart from Eggs and Sausage links. Breakfast was horrible.

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William

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The full breakfast was excellent, with cheese omelets, potatoes & sausages, also biscuits & gravy and waffles, plus lots of other good stuff. But the room didn't have any hand soap or coat hangers! Plus the room door was very difficult to open-- spring too tight! Also, access was limited to just the center two entry doors, one of which closed at 9:30 or 10:00. Otherwise, it's a very good place in a good location.

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Best Western John Muir Inn

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Walk-In Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

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