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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
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

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, Kern River Valley Historical Society
    ‪12 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 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
Private bathroom
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
Separate dining area
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate dining area
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Kitchen
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
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
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
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

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
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
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
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 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

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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includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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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

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

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
  • Resort fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night

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 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kern Lodge on 11 Nov 2025 start from AU$143.05, 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.

Reviews

The Kern Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 683 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 683 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 683 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 683 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 683 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richelle, los angeles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessie

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wouldn’t be my first choice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Junior

Travelled with family

No electricity

Windy conditions during our stay meant they shut down the power. We had no electricity for about 10-12 hrs each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t feel clean even though it looked clean enough because the body wash and soap dispensers not refilled, no toilet paper, no paper towels, bad bed, air wouldn’t set to cool below 77 degrees in a hot place! Not central air, noisy, tiny shower & room advertised as bigger than it was! Wont stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025