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Whispering Pines Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel in Kernville with free parking

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Studio
Studio
Property grounds
River View Room
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

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13745 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA, 93238
  • Place, Kernville Chamber of Commerce
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sierra South Mountain Sports
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kern River Valley Historical Society
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Creekview Kitchenette

Creekview Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mountain View King + Single

Mountain View King + Single

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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River View Room

River View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Mountain View King

Mountain View King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Resort View | Living area

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kernville

At Whispering Pines Lodge you'll be within steps of Sequoia National Forest and Kern River. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi, fireplaces and balconies. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, express check-out and wedding services. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Kernville motel include Kernville Chamber of Commerce and Sierra South Mountain Sports.
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What's nearby

  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brush Creek - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Airport Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Primo's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kernville Saloon - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Whispering Pines Lodge

Motel in Kernville with free parking
Whispering Pines Lodge offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Kernville motel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Whispering Pines Lodge offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • 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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 March and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Whispering Pines Lodge Motel
Whispering Pines Lodge Kernville
Whispering Pines Lodge Motel Kernville

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Whispering Pines Lodge?

Whispering Pines Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Pines Lodge?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Pines Lodge on 18 Nov 2025 start from AU$196.63, 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 parking available at Whispering Pines Lodge?

Yep, Whispering Pines Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Whispering Pines Lodge have a pool?

Whispering Pines Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from March 01 to October 31).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whispering Pines Lodge?

No, Whispering Pines Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whispering Pines Lodge?

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

Whispering Pines Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 202 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

8/10 Good

June

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location(patio looking down Kern River) and views and close to restaurants. People we encountered were very friendly. One down side, water was down/shut off the most of second day due to plumbing work for water leak, caused us inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room and nice services, such as the pool. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time & loved the hotel. We'll be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a quiet retreat in the mountains. The views are spectacular, as you see mountains and the Kern river from pool balconies. We got to see mountains on our balcony. Rooms are quiet and balconies are private. Rooms are spacious and beds are comfy. Lots of parking, and I felt extremely safe. Lots of toiletries, teas, coffee, and water. Easy check in and check out. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place , close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

florina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Da bomb
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful , Housekeeping friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all 4.5. The staff is so nice and very accommodating. We had a couple mishaps, but i think its due to the age of the property. Staff was quick to jump on it. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Once upon a time in sure this was a great resort. Needs an upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice stay with great views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderbar gelegene Lodge, in Flussnähe (mit Zugang per Treppe). Zimmer mit Kamin. Großes Badezimmer. Einziges Manko waren die quietschenden Betten/Matratzen, der Schlaf war dennoch gut.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing lodge with a beautiful view of water running through forests and a mountain in the background. Their neon sign is reason enough to pick the places, it’s gorgeous! Everything was walkable. We loved this little town as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful place with an amazing view. Very peaceful and the staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the property was nice. We were told to be careful with the drapes.... so we kept the room dark... not ideal. Should be in-room instructions on how to operate the ac and fan.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Worked with us on the late check-in very nicely thru texts which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Whispering Pines is a great mountain retreat. We were greeted by a colorful neon sign. I love the wood cabin feel of the rooms. The bathroom was extremely large with two sinks, a separate shower, and a separate tub. Our room overlooked the mountains and river, which was gorgeous. We even had a balcony. The staff made sure we had all the information we needed upon check in. The location is extremely convenient—right outside the main center of Kernville. Our only issue was that the bathroom floor was a bit sticky, and our ceiling fans had a lot of dust buildup on them. The pool overlooking the mountains is nice, but if it were heated, that would be better since the water stays cold due to the cold nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025