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The Kern Lodge

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A room with two wooden beds, a table, chairs, and a view through a glass door.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a television.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV.
A wooden hallway with a ceiling light, wooden doors, and a visible room at the end.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kern River

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
  • Pets allowed (fee applies)
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
The current price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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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, Cannell Trail
    ‪10 min walk‬

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View all photos for Double Room

A wooden-paneled room with two beds, a stone floor, a wooden desk, and a chair.

Double Room

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden dining table with chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.

Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a sofa, and an air conditioning unit.

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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A room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

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

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A wooden cabin room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a dresser.

Deluxe Double Room

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

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A room with two wooden beds, a table, chairs, and a view through a glass door.

Double Room

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

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Mountainside

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a bathroom, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Mountainside

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a painting, a lamp, and a telephone on the wall.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

A cabin with wooden walls and a window. There are two beds with white linens.

Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden walls, a television, a desk with a chair, and a window with blinds.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, Kitchen

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a desk, and a door leading to another room.

Studio, Kitchen

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for House, 2 Bedrooms

A house with a front porch, a covered patio, and a view of mountains.

House, 2 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Double Room

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a small table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Double Room

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

View all photos for Studio

A room with two beds, a desk, and a dresser. There is a door leading to another room.

Studio

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

View all photos for Premium Suite, Multiple Beds

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a potted plant, and a mirror.

Premium Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a sofa, and an air conditioning unit.

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 10

Room

  • Sleeps 10

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

The Kern Lodge

Along with an outdoor pool, this cabin has an arcade/games room and free Wi-Fi in public areas. All 26 cabins provide conveniences such as fridges and microwaves, plus in-room free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find coffee makers, hairdryers and phones.
The Kern Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths 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 on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the cabin include an outdoor pool.

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 aged 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property # 12063496
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 cots/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 that 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kern Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kern Lodge?

As of 6 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kern Lodge on 12 October 2026 start from NZ$202, 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 The Kern Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kern Lodge?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Kern Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Kern Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Kern Lodge located?

Situated in Kernville, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Kernville Chamber of Commerce, Sierra South Mountain Sports and Kern River. Cannell Trail and The Kern Valley Museum are also within 15 minutes.

The Kern Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 753 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The stay was great overall.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a 1 night layover
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The room was impeccably clean! The air conditioning was heaven, the refrigerator in 104 was kind of amazing, and it was over the 4th of July which made our celebration even more restful and magical. We will definitely stay here again. Rustic, quaint, and charming are the words I kept saying❣️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place. Clean. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great service, cleaned and very spacious. My kids and me loved it so much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I loved the lodge feel, very clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Check-in, communication
You can sleep here if you have to be in Kernville. An eye mask will help with the all-night-long blinking lights outside. Walkable to some restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Basic room. Had all the necessities. Staff was great; very friendly and helpful. My kids loved the pool. Nice touch that there were pool floaties. The location was perfect. Walking distance to water rafting company and many dining options in the area made this an ideal place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Bruce was cool ass hell! Helpful any questions we had even recommendations he truly enjoys his job there and takes care of the place and needs definitely going back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, everything was clean, parking was assigned. It has a great location. Rooms are comfortable, cozy and really pretty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Leaky AC got given a room key and was told to go check if anyone was in there because front desk wasn’t sure, very unorganized but decent location but definitely has seen better days needs remodel and new management
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Manager is a wonderful man and helpful Sweet place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Guy at the desk very helpful, and price very good too, definitely will stay there more days if we come this way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Parking was very safe and convenient. We had a marked space directly in front of our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This was the 3rd time I've stayed at this location. I stay there because of the location. It's convenient and walking distance to everything in this small town. It's right next door to the local Brewery which had an event I attended. But, as in the past, the air conditioning didn't work properly. The cable TV didn't work properly. I ended up just leaving it off. The WIFI worked but was really slow. Last time I will stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was perfect for a weekend trip, close to the park and town, clean, office was easy to get ahold of, friendly staff, nice views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Small inconvenience…missing shampoo in shower / bathroom. Shower has refillable shampoo dispenser…but it was empty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Really enjoyed the hotel, town and vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was the only problem. Had to call a number to get someone to check us in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great motor inn

The staff was friendly and well located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super charming area. I will be coming back. Relatively rustic accomodations work well with the surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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