With a stay at The Kern Lodge in Kernville, you'll be just steps from Sequoia National Forest and Kernville Chamber of Commerce. .This cabin is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kern River and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Sierra South Mountain Sports.
Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Sierra South Mountain Sports - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Brush Creek - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Dry Meadow Creek - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Kern River Valley Historical Society - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Kern River Brewing Co. - 1 min walk
Pizza Barn - 2 min walk
Subway - 8 min drive
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
The Kern Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs 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 daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the cabin include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite 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 elevator
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 age 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 cribs/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 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
The Kern Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 697 reviews
10 - Excellent
375
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 697 reviews
8 - Good
177
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 697 reviews
6 - Okay
65
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 697 reviews
4 - Poor
37
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 697 reviews
2 - Terrible
43
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Pedro
Oct 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pedro
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joyce
Oct 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Place was clean and comfy. Nice staff and very convenient location. I would come back.
I love Kern Lodge. I have stayed here 5 years in a row now. Its very convenient to the Frandy Campground across the street where our annual campout is held in our October.
Scott
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey
Traveled with family
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Old school Charm
Jeffrey
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Fred
Traveled with family
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place to stay! There was a problem with our reservation and they fixed it and upgraded our room. Thanks for the nice stay.
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff I didnt really interact with except Barry the manager i really liked him. My cabin was way better than I expected big and roomy i had the double room with the patio. My dog was with me and she settled right in. Not all rooms are pet friendly but that is understandable.
Very quaint updated old style rooms, dedicated parking spot right out front of the room. The pool was great. Easy walking to everywhere you want to go in Kernville.
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.
Marvina
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Victor
Sep 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Victor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
Traveled with group
Sep 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Retro feel in Ketnville
Wonderfully maintained vintage feel. So, so cute felt like l was in a 1950s lake cabin. Lots of pride in appearance. They were able to get me in even though had overbooked.
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Margarita, Lomita
Sep 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Margarita
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Jeff
Traveled with group
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great motor inn
The staff was friendly and well located
Jeff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy
Sep 19, 2025
Great location
Amy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
Sep 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Christopher
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Doug
Sep 15, 2025
Will avoid
Doug
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jacky
Sep 15, 2025
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!
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.