Entire cabin

The Kern Lodge

2.0 star property

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A checkered outdoor game area with a patio and seating, surrounded by a fence and trees.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV.
A wooden hallway with a ceiling light, wooden doors, and a visible room at the end.
A cozy living room with wooden walls, a stone fireplace, and green patterned sofas.
A wooden front door with a number plate, a set of brick steps, and a white railing.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$305
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

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, The Kern Valley Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room

  • Valley view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Valley view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Valley view
  • 41 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Valley view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Valley view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

  • Valley view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Valley view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

  • Valley view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, Kitchen

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

House, 2 Bedrooms

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

Double Room

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kernville

The Kern Lodge places you steps from Kernville Chamber of Commerce and within a short 5-minute stroll of Kern River. .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.

What's nearby

  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cannell Trail - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Isabella - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Blue Bear - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Primo's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬2 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

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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 27 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kern Lodge on 5 July 2026 start from AU$305, 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. 390 out of 724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 724 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, everything was clean, parking was assigned. It has a great location. Rooms are comfortable, cozy and really pretty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Manager is a wonderful man and helpful Sweet place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan c

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Guy at the desk very helpful, and price very good too, definitely will stay there more days if we come this way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was perfect for a weekend trip, close to the park and town, clean, office was easy to get ahold of, friendly staff, nice views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super charming area. I will be coming back. Relatively rustic accomodations work well with the surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Toby

Cute western st
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love the place!! just a small things when we were there I can’t find a paper towel and extra sheets for the sofa beds but I love the place and the room 110 was a pleasure to stay; it's for a families
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great motor inn

The staff was friendly and well located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Really cool reasonably priced quaint lodge. They also went all out for Halloween, which was pretty cool! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marvina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Location was perfect to Kern River where my family was camping. Great rate, clean and comfortable spacious room. Will be staying here again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Really enjoyed the hotel, town and vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was good for the area. I would have like to have someone at the front desk but for the most part it felt like self-service. Call to check in and drop off the key.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly staff. Extremely clean. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, quiet and very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
The hose was amazing, and I went to above and beyond. Everything was also well taken care of a very team. It was a great time starting with our great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Place was clean and comfy. Nice staff and very convenient location. I would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Nice place to stay! There was a problem with our reservation and they fixed it and upgraded our room. Thanks for the nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Samamtha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place would definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025