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The Kern Lodge

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Room amenity
Property amenity
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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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, Kern River Valley Historical Society
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 132 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 41 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 41 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Suite | Living area

Honeymoon Suite

  • 83 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 54 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Kitchen

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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House, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

House, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Studio

Studio

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Kernville

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.
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What's nearby

  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brush Creek - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Airport Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Primo's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kernville Saloon - ‬8 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 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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

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

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
  • Resort fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night

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

Reviews

The Kern Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 681 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 681 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 681 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 681 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 681 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Wynn

Liked: Cleanliness
No toilet paper, TV cable box not set up, microwave quit working, dark room- not enough lighting Bed was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zyanya

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark, La Canada-Flintridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's close to the river. We've been camping at Camp 3 for over 20 years. This time, we wanted to sleep comfortably and be close to the river to enjoy it more. The second night, they helped us light the BBQ and make a campfire. The gentleman was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The kern lodge way

Room had a good smell clean room lots of space and correct amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary, Ruskin

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we got there no one in office ok fine. Rang bell called number on website but said disconnected. Finally got help he asked why I didn’t call number written on door. I told him I called number on website. He says in a bothered attitude that doesn’t work. Didn’t give us room we paid for. So go to room maid still inside says it’s not really so went and waited in heat. Check in is 3:00 we got there 3:30. The room looked ok. The shower had black mole in grout. They are supposed to clean room everyday. Never got service. Had to go to office and get clean towels and toilet paper. What it comes down to if you want a clean room a working tv and quite. Don’t come here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoanMarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kern Lodge is cute, comfortable and a great value. It's an old family style lodge. The rooms are good sized and clean. Maybe not the best bed but all 5 of us slept just fine. Location is walkable to literally everything. I can't say enough nice things about the gentlemen who runs the place. We will be back!.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I took my mom, son and small dog to visit Kern River for their first time. Both of them were weary of tent camping, so we decided to stay at the Kern Lodge. The room had the feel of a cabin and was very simple. Bed's were comfortable, room came with Keurig, coffee pods, small fridge, microwave, shampoo, body wash. The hotel grounds were very cute. There was a courtyard with a bonfire pit, there was a giant chess board, giant checker board. The walls are not thin where you hear everything going around outside. James Store was walking distance, Pizza Barn was walking distance. The front desk was helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend staying here and we will be staying there again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Enrique

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Checked in and received keys to room. Walked into an unclean living room with trash and bed sheets not changed. Went to management who asked for an additional hour to clean our room. After this time had passed, bed sheets still had hair, pillow case had a stain and the single toilet also had hair. The fold out couch was impossible to sleep upon, as the bars pushed through a thin mattress. This same couch had tape that covered apparent tears in it. Rather than stay the night, we opted to take the 3.5 hour ride back home. This was a forgettable stay would never book at this location again. The gentleman at the front desk was nice and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richelle, los angeles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessie

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wouldn’t be my first choice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Junior

Travelled with family

No electricity

Windy conditions during our stay meant they shut down the power. We had no electricity for about 10-12 hrs each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t feel clean even though it looked clean enough because the body wash and soap dispensers not refilled, no toilet paper, no paper towels, bad bed, air wouldn’t set to cool below 77 degrees in a hot place! Not central air, noisy, tiny shower & room advertised as bigger than it was! Wont stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Belen

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lodge looks quint and presentable. However the dispenser in the shower had dropped. The drain cover was not screwed in and exposed the drain partially. The air conditioner was leaking and making noises. When I went to the front office it was unlocked but no one present to alert them about the issues. Finally about 30 minutes of looking and waiting for somone to show up I saw a person go into the office side door. Imediately I went to the door and the individual answered. I was given towels to address the leaking from the air conditioner and apologies for the dispenser and drain cover problem. I brought up the coffee as well and was given coffee filters. Personally I would not advise anyone to book here. Poor service. Hard to find assistance. No reply from office.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Milos, San Diego

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patience

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Friendly but the property is not good.

The peoperty is okay but they used bedding that had already been used by other guests and was stained without washing. The stove in the kitchen did not work and the fixtures inside were very old and not in good working order.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025