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The Kern Lodge

2.0 star property
Kernville cabin with free WiFi

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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels
Room amenity
Property amenity
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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67 Valley View Drive, Kernville, CA, 93238
  • Place, Kernville Chamber of Commerce
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sierra South Mountain Sports
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kern River Valley Historical Society
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 41 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 54 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Mountainside

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio with Kitchen

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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House, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

House, 2 Bedrooms

  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Studio

Studio

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium 2 Queen Bed with Pull Out

  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium 3 Full Bed

  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Kernville

In Kernville .Your stay at this cabin will put you steps from Kernville Chamber of Commerce and a 5-minute walk from Sequoia National Forest. Sierra South Mountain Sports and Kern River are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brush Creek - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dry Meadow Creek - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Primo's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kernville Saloon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Airport Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Kern Lodge

Kernville cabin with free WiFi
As a guest of The Kern Lodge, you'll find an outdoor pool and an arcade/game room. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kernville cabin.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Kern Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kernville cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 26 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Kern Lodge Kernville
Kern Lodge
Kern Kernville
The Kern Hotel Kernville
The Kern Lodge Cabin
Kern Lodge Kernville
The Kern Lodge Kernville
OYO Kern Lodge Kernville
The Kern Lodge Cabin Kernville

The Kern Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 690 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient. Tv did not work. Missing shower knob. Half of spool of toilet paper
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was well maintained and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lodge did need a bit of maintenance. Remote didn’t work. And the power was cut off by the power company every day from as early as 11am till midnight for 2 nights one night it did come back on at 6:30. This was not the lodges fault. The whole town was without power. But as far as the lodge itself I loved it and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort

Electricity was out

Unable to stay here, we had to cancel due to electricity going out
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Teri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the room was very cute and iconic. The manager was a great guy. The power was out in town when I got there. The manager ran a generator so that my room had air conditioning because I had my dog. The bed was rather uncomfortable and only 2 tiny pillows. There was only two thin tiny bath towels. And the shower drain was stopped up. So bring your own pillows and towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Refund

There was an old gentleman working that could not handle the guests. There was no shampoo soap,toilet paper etc. in the bathroom. We had to go up and wait just to receive these items. They allowed a bunch of teens from outside the hotel to come swim, which caused our kids to have to leave the whole point of staying was to enjoy the pool which we didn’t get to I complained and they made Them leave, but it was already too late. I wanna request at least half of a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cruz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe choice of the Sierra gate
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

petra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Our stay was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Excellent location. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Wynn

Liked: Cleanliness
No toilet paper, TV cable box not set up, microwave quit working, dark room- not enough lighting Bed was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zyanya

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark, La Canada-Flintridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's close to the river. We've been camping at Camp 3 for over 20 years. This time, we wanted to sleep comfortably and be close to the river to enjoy it more. The second night, they helped us light the BBQ and make a campfire. The gentleman was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The kern lodge way

Room had a good smell clean room lots of space and correct amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary, Ruskin

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we got there no one in office ok fine. Rang bell called number on website but said disconnected. Finally got help he asked why I didn’t call number written on door. I told him I called number on website. He says in a bothered attitude that doesn’t work. Didn’t give us room we paid for. So go to room maid still inside says it’s not really so went and waited in heat. Check in is 3:00 we got there 3:30. The room looked ok. The shower had black mole in grout. They are supposed to clean room everyday. Never got service. Had to go to office and get clean towels and toilet paper. What it comes down to if you want a clean room a working tv and quite. Don’t come here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoanMarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kern Lodge is cute, comfortable and a great value. It's an old family style lodge. The rooms are good sized and clean. Maybe not the best bed but all 5 of us slept just fine. Location is walkable to literally everything. I can't say enough nice things about the gentlemen who runs the place. We will be back!.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I took my mom, son and small dog to visit Kern River for their first time. Both of them were weary of tent camping, so we decided to stay at the Kern Lodge. The room had the feel of a cabin and was very simple. Bed's were comfortable, room came with Keurig, coffee pods, small fridge, microwave, shampoo, body wash. The hotel grounds were very cute. There was a courtyard with a bonfire pit, there was a giant chess board, giant checker board. The walls are not thin where you hear everything going around outside. James Store was walking distance, Pizza Barn was walking distance. The front desk was helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend staying here and we will be staying there again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Enrique

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Checked in and received keys to room. Walked into an unclean living room with trash and bed sheets not changed. Went to management who asked for an additional hour to clean our room. After this time had passed, bed sheets still had hair, pillow case had a stain and the single toilet also had hair. The fold out couch was impossible to sleep upon, as the bars pushed through a thin mattress. This same couch had tape that covered apparent tears in it. Rather than stay the night, we opted to take the 3.5 hour ride back home. This was a forgettable stay would never book at this location again. The gentleman at the front desk was nice and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025