Kernville Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Kernville motel

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Lobby
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette
BBQ/picnic area
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | In-room dining
Courtyard

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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11042 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA, 93238
  • Place, Cannell Trail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Kern Valley Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sierra South Mountain Sports
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Kernville

In Kernville .You'll be steps from Cannell Trail and a 5-minute walk from Kern River. Sequoia National Forest and Sierra South Mountain Sports are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cannell Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Isabella - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Blue Bear - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cheryl's Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Kernville Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Kernville motel
As a guest of Kernville Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Kernville Inn also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kernville motel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kernville Inn offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kernville motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski passes

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during December, January, February, and March:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.

Property is also known as

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Kernville Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 416 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff/proprietors, clean room with all the required amenities. Overall a nice place to stay. We will definitely choose to come here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff..loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and down home country decor. Walking distance to the river and food, shopping and saloons.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I checked in late and was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older place but well maintained and very clean. Staff is awesome! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

German

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the greatest place ever!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady

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

8/10 Good

Phillip

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy, quiet. comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay! Very comfortable and staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again! Great property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Sierra Madre

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel property but has been maintained well. It is like a small step back in time. It's not new and fancy, but cozy and charming. Right next to the park and the river and across the street from downtown businesses.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bobby

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was on top of things, friendly too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when up in Kernville. Friendly staff, clean rooms, convenient location, great pool, convenient parking. You will love it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025