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The McKernan Inn

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Exterior
On the beach

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
$207
$190 nightly
$207 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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122 McKernan Drive, South Portland, ME, 04106
  • Place, Southern Maine Community College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Preble
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Willard Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Deluxe Suite, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

South Portland

With a stay at The McKernan Inn in South Portland, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Maine Mall and Casco Bay. .This beach inn is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Old Orchard Beach Pier and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Southern Maine Community College.
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What's nearby

  • Southern Maine Community College - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fort Preble - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Willard Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Portland Harbor Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bug Light - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luke’s Lobster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Twelve - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪DiMillo's On the Water - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Second Rodeo Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The McKernan Inn

Beachfront inn for sun and fun
The McKernan Inn offers 8 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include portable fans and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator. Planning an event in South Portland? This inn has 700 square feet (65 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Private picnics

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 700 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 26 to November 30:
  • Beach
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

The McKernan Inn Inn
The McKernan Inn South Portland
The McKernan Inn Inn South Portland

The McKernan Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view and really friendly kind staff - good was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at McKernan Inn was so very pleasant. The room was spacious and clean. The free coffee and tea bar was a wonderful treat. The continental breakfast surpassed my expectations. The staff was efficient and accommodating. I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn. Room was nice, bed was very comfortable. Staff was amazing Bathroom was a bit dirty with pink grime in shower and dust/hair at the base of the toilet. Gorgeous views of sunrise esp of you keep the blinds open. Bfast was great in the morning although I'm surprised Sunday breakfast was just a bagel bar. Homemade croissant and coffee cake the day prior was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We could see the ocean from our room. The curtains would not close and the furniture was worn and dated. Carpet was old and had an iron spot where someone dropped the iron on the floor. They did not refill the coffee or water station over the weekend. We asked twice, but no response. We left a day early.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri

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

Beautiful location and views

It’s a beautiful property with great views. The only problem was not having heat on a cool night, but they provided a space heater the next night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, quiet place to stay in Portland. The staff were super friendly. The breakfast was nice. The view of the lighthouse was great. Access to walking the beach was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were cozy and comfortable. There were other places to hang out of you wanted. Coffee, tea and water throughout the day. Breakfast was good, I would suggest to let people know what breakfast is when asking if they want some. Staff was courteous. And the view was just beautiful, even on the rainy days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful ocean view from our room. However they could add another chair so 2 adults can sit .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very quaint and with quaint sometimes comes less amenities. It was small, the shower was difficult, the Continental breakfast offered sub par. The views and proximity to the beach were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great experience. The students were a joy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

EXCELLENT place to stay!

Excellent place to stay. Old historic property, spacious and clean rooms, fabulous staff, and steps away from the beach and lighthouse. And on another note, AC in the rooms and really good water pressure in the showers :) We really had a great trip here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hidden gem

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Victor

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Beaumont Hills

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very picturesque
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reem

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful with views of the Bay. Easy to access and close to downtown Portland
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful view right on the beach!

Couldn’t recommend it more. Love that the hospitality students get the real life practice as well! Also willard beach couldn’t get any closer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Marie, Mount Pleasant

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property is amazing! The staff was wonderful, the room was spotless and very spacious. Would definitely highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was quaint
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Unique, quality experience

A rare gem. On the Southern Maine Community College Campus. Steps away from water. A well restored former military residence, likely for officers. A true Maine experience. The inn is staffed by students. With few exceptions, all are genuinely eager to service well, learn, and support a satisfying guest experience.
From our room
Sunrise from 207
Echoes of history seen from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Serena

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

Will stay again!

The reviews here are limited as there are only 8 rooms in this inn. We selected this based on the purpose and how it is managed by college undergrads. As we expected, the service was great as everyone is there because they want to! The grounds are well kept and we love the fact that this is nice and quiet. If there’s one thing to improve on, it would be the internet. But again, if you are going for a nice and quiet stay then the iffy wifi is ideal😉
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Away from the busy areas but not far ton
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025