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Whispering Pines Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel in Kernville with free parking

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Front of property
Studio
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

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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 Single 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

Garden
Deck/patio
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
  • Dry Meadow Creek - 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

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Blue Bear - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cheryl's Diner - ‬14 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Pines Lodge on 1 Feb 2026 start from AU$166.26, 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. 184 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 229 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cozy, nice, clean and staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Accommodated an early checkin - thank you! Room was very comfortable with generous coffee and toiletry supplies. Awesome river view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was extremely friendly and pleasant to interact with.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

maureen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely BEAUTIFUL property right on the river, perfect for a romantic getaway weekend or a relaxing fishing trip. Will absolutely be coming back again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Riza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love Kernville and Whispering Pines Lodge

Since 2023, we’ve been coming back to Kernville annually. Whispering Pines Lodge is the only place we considered staying at. We’ve travelled to many places, stayed at various hotels/inns/cottages but never stayed in the same place 2x except at Whispering Pines Lodge. It’s like home away from home, a sanctuary when we want to decompress and just relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Valerie at reception was amazing. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

First time staying here while visiting Kernville. Nice room. We stayed in the couch suite which was plenty of room for me and my family. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Rustic Place to Stay!

Beautiful place to stay! Our room had a fireplace, and a separate shower and tub. We also had a patio that overlooked the water and mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to get our room ready as we arrived early. If you are looking to fish, hike, or commune with nature this is your place. I would recommend staying here any time of the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed here for ywars and as usual, we loved this quaint lodge and qill continue to make this our go to destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice pool, great view from the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the seclusion and charm of this lodge. Pool looked immaculate, and the wooded surroundings are ideal for any getaway. Best feature is the patio deck off each room.... beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint cabins along river. Kern river brewery just a couple minutes away. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family

Love this place

I’ve been trying to come here at least once a year ever since covid…we stayed here once when I was a child and now I have a baby and wanted him to experience this great place I enjoyed with my parents almost 30yrs ago!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025