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Kernville Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Kernville with free parking

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Courtyard
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
BBQ/picnic area
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard
Travelers find the Kernville Inn perfectly positioned in nature. The seasonal outdoor pool offers a refreshing break after hiking, while the sunny terrace is a peaceful spot to unwind. Free self-parking and express check-in make arrivals hassle-free for eager explorers.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Corner

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Corner | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Corner

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
11042 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA, 93238

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Airport Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Primo's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kernville Saloon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kernville Inn

Property highlights
Kernville Inn provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and barbecue grills
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Kernville Inn boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during December, January, February, and March:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October

Property is also known as

Kernville Inn Motel Kernville
Kernville Inn Motel
Kernville Inn Kernville
Kernville Inn Motel
Kernville Inn Kernville
Kernville Inn Motel Kernville

Frequently asked questions

Does Kernville Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Kernville Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kernville Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kernville Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Kernville Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Kernville Inn located?

Situated in Kernville, this motel is steps from Sequoia National Forest, Cannell Trail, and Brush Creek. Kern River and Dry Meadow Creek are also within 5 minutes.

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