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The McKernan Inn

3.0 star property

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On the beach
Free daily continental breakfast
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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122 McKernan Drive, South Portland, ME, 04106
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 area

South Portland

When you stay at The McKernan Inn in South Portland, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Thompson's Point and Maine Mall. .This beach inn is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Old Orchard Beach Pier and 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Old Orchard Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Willard Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • State Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Thompson's Point - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Luke’s Lobster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Twelve - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪DiMillo's On the Water - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Porthole - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The McKernan Inn

Beach inn in South Portland with free breakfast
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 transport

  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 26 2025 to November 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Beach
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting facilities
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

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

Reviews

The McKernan Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely venue that sits by the water. The continental breakfast is delicious and set on a glass porch overlooking the bay. Close to the beach for walking, a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sue

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

8/10 Good

shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The staff and accommodations werre great! The location was top-notch for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Top notch establishment!

The place was fabulous and we plan on going back! Awesome staff, clean rooms, good location and overall excellent! Breakfast was very delightful and so yummy! My experience was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The light switch at the door turns the TV on and off, which isn’t very convenient. The shower knob that changes the water from the spout to the showerhead kept falling out. The drop ceilings are gross and have black mold on them. The view is lovely from the windows.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

4/10 Poor

rosa

Disliked: Amenities
The location is perfect close to the beach. The staff at the desk was helpful but the hotel offers no services and the breakfast buffet was very basic. From 9-10 a la carte breakfast was supposedly a choice but at 9:40 I was told that it was over. The rooms are not made daily so to my surprise I walked back at night to an unmade bed and bathroom. I wanted to support the hospitality students but the school needs to go deeper in their training.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very kind and attentive. Building had been upgraded and well maintained. It felt a little odd being on campus and being away from the trendy areas but loved the view of the harbor and supporting the hospitality students.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was located on the Casco Bay/beach which was very convenient. It was easily accessible to all major highways. The students were excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Lovely Inn, Beach Front Setting, Great Service

We loved staying at the inn. The students who are working there were friendly and attentive - they obviously enjoy what they are doing as they study at the hospitality program. The setting on the bay and walking along the beach were idyllic. It’s a quick 15 min. drive to bustling downtown Portland. Waking up to the sunrise over the bay each day was inspiring. It’s a classic inn, not as modern (and sterile) as staying at one of the downtown hotels but the room was nice, the bed was very comfortable, the bathroom a little small but clean and a good shower. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Kingsport

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles

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

Bien situé

Bien situé pour du repos. Personnel très gentil. Chambre aurait besoin d’une mise à niveau.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn is located on beautiful Casco Bay with a nearby beach. It is run by South Maine Community College and the friendly students studying Hospitality Management will serve you a lovely continental breakfast and make your stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very big room, quiet and clean. Staff really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Beautiful

Beautiful building and location. The room was clean and nicely appointed. Shower curtain liner needs to be replaced (moldy), otherwise it would have been a 5 star rating. I would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rossana

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025