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Whispering Pines Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel in Kernville with free parking

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Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Seasonal outdoor pool
Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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River View Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

River View Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio

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Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Mountain View King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mountain View King

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Yard
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Mountain View King + Single | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mountain View King + Single

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Yard
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Creekview Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Creekview Kitchenette

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Yard
Balcony
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King & Couch Suite - Jacuzzi | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, fireplace

King & Couch Suite - Jacuzzi

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Yard
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
13745 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA, 93238

What's nearby

  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brush Creek - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Blue Bear - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cheryl's Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sportsman's Inn - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Whispering Pines Lodge

Property highlights
Whispering Pines Lodge provides a playground and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as fireplaces and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

Languages

English

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

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March 01 to October 31
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Whispering Pines Lodge Motel
Whispering Pines Lodge Kernville
Whispering Pines Lodge Motel Kernville

Frequently asked questions

Does Whispering Pines Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Whispering Pines Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Whispering Pines Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Pines Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Whispering Pines Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Pines Lodge located?

Situated in Kernville, this motel is steps from Sequoia National Forest and Kern River. Kernville Chamber of Commerce and Sierra South Mountain Sports are also within 10 minutes.

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Whispering Pines Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 162 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place to stay and pretty view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the cleanliness, the area was nice to go for a walk and so close to the river, above all it was it was a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Amenities
Worked with us on the late check-in very nicely thru texts which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael Jr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quite and clean environment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Charming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful beauty- the rooms are a good size with most having patios!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

XIAOLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, warm service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

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

Great hotel, beautiful town

Great little hotel, beautiful views of the Kern River, strong WiFi, clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Perfect accommodation

Very nice place, enjoyed my visit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Whispering Pines is a great mountain retreat. We were greeted by a colorful neon sign. I love the wood cabin feel of the rooms. The bathroom was extremely large with two sinks, a separate shower, and a separate tub. Our room overlooked the mountains and river, which was gorgeous. We even had a balcony. The staff made sure we had all the information we needed upon check in. The location is extremely convenient—right outside the main center of Kernville. Our only issue was that the bathroom floor was a bit sticky, and our ceiling fans had a lot of dust buildup on them. The pool overlooking the mountains is nice, but if it were heated, that would be better since the water stays cold due to the cold nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean, beautiful property and view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was rustic, but we had a great room, with balcony & a beautiful view. Fireplace was great as it was very cold out. Enjoyed out 2 day visit! We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and comfortable

Nice stay. Clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay there on our next trip to Kernville.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For hotels in kernville this one’s the winner for me. It’s always very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Nice “country” inn by the river in Kernville

Wonderful little Inn by the Kern River. It’s a bit rugged, but for the price was really nice. It’s a great place for travelers in the area that are looking for something that doesn’t feel like your traditional “corporate” franchise hotel. This is a local Inn with a nice country feel to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds where just so natural and beautiful river right there people really nice will definitely go back rooms where great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the river view room, the peaceful location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was so easy, staff was friendly, room was clean and AC blew ice cold. Absolutely loved this place and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always the best place to stay ..super friendly staff , very quiet and clean , location is great .. we always stay here the night before we set up our camp for camping … the pool is nice as well…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024