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The Kern Lodge

2.0 star property
Cabin in Kernville with an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Property amenity
Room amenity
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels
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
The current price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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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, Brush Creek
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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House, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

House, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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 Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 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 Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Kernville

At The Kern Lodge you'll be within steps of Sequoia National Forest and Kernville Chamber of Commerce. .You can enjoy flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and all 26 cabins feature free WiFi, coffee/tea makers and hairdryers. In-room dining is easy with amenities like fridges and microwaves. Phones, irons/ironing boards and free toiletries are also available.
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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
  • ‪Big Blue Bear - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cheryl's Diner - ‬9 min walk

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

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

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kernville cabin.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Kern Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths 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 on a daily basis and hairdryers 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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Games

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • 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 aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 cots/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 that 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 on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kern Lodge have a pool?

The Kern Lodge has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kern Lodge?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kern Lodge on 15 Jan 2026 start from AU$164.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kern Lodge?

No, The Kern Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kern Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Kern Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 691 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

4/10 Poor

Doug

Will avoid
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice Wooden Themed Room

Very nice stay! Clean and quiet room. The wooden themed room is definitely a very unique touch. Walkable distance to downtown kernville and Kern River. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love this place The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

10 hour stay was worth the money.

Upon arrival, nobody at front desk, had to call a phone number for key. 9pm Upon entry to the room, zero toilet paper, tissue, etc. Had to call again. A bonus was a great A/C that kept the room comfortable the whole night. The shower was not appealing so we choose not to shower in the morning and go straight to river rafting. Location was great and price for 10 hours was just right.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Santa Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We were able to check in early with no problems. Our stay here has been excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

RODRIGO

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, full of character, and close to everything in town. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was probably once a very nice place to stay but to be honest it wasn’t great. The game room was a mess a lot of games broken the cleanliness of the
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