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Whispering Pines Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel in Kernville with free parking

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Studio | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Studio | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Whispering Pines Lodge, surrounded by nature's serenity, offers a playground for kids and a seasonal outdoor pool for all to enjoy. With free in-room WiFi, express check-out, barbecue grills and wedding services on site - plus helpful staff that guests rave about - this lodge provides the perfect blend of relaxation and recreation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Creekview Kitchenette | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Creekview Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Mountain View King + Single | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Mountain View King + Single

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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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River View Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

River View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

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 | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
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 | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Mountain View King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Airport Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Primo's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kernville Saloon - ‬13 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, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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. 160 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 202 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed here for ywars and as usual, we loved this quaint lodge and qill continue to make this our go to destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to get our room ready as we arrived early. If you are looking to fish, hike, or commune with nature this is your place. I would recommend staying here any time of the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room and nice services, such as the pool. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the seclusion and charm of this lodge. Pool looked immaculate, and the wooded surroundings are ideal for any getaway. Best feature is the patio deck off each room.... beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time & loved the hotel. We'll be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

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

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Once upon a time in sure this was a great resort. Needs an upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

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

8/10 Good

Peter F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nehemiah

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

Cabin with a mtn view

Great room and balcony, nice pool and view. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, comfortable room with a beautiful view of the river area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Whispering Pines. It's a great place to stay. The room has plenty of space, the bathroom was really big. The view we had of the hills from our balcony was wonderful. The staff were really friendly. We couldn't find any faults at all. It's a little gem in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Deb

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very dated. Blinds on windows didn’t work. Air vents were filthy. Deck was dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful the only thing is they charge for pet cleaning that is not posted on the reservation otherwise beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

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

A triip stayed almost like Heaven !!

Whisping Pine Lounge was a great place, felt like home away from home lounge, beautiful scenery, the night are big n starry, the customer service.... leaving the key for us cause we were running late was going above and beyond Great Customer Service, thank you for giving us great moments in our time to remember !!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely perfect!!! Exactly what we wanted!!! We are so excited and can’t wait to come back and stay even longer next time!!!! Thank you so much Whispering Pines!! 🤗
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I loved the old fashioned antiques. I loved the fireplace! It was an old property but I liked how they made it so cozy & warm. We were very comfy but the bed was super old & my back ached. Decorations & quiet & nice location made up for it! I’d stay here again but there was no breakfast & it’s more expensive than usual motels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellen

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

Loved it here!

I really enjoyed my stay at Whispering Pines Lodge. Check in was easy at the main office and there is free parking on site steps from the room. The property manager was very helpful and recommended some great restaurants and was accommodating with our two dogs. The location is amazing, with rooms overlooking the river and walking distance (or a less than minute drive) to the brewery, restaurants, and market). The view was amazing and there are large patios with tables to sit and enjoy the scenery and sound of the river below. The property also has trails and a lot of outdoor space, great for walking the dogs around and getting to explore some of Kernville after stepping out the door (trail also leads down to the river). The room was very clean, heater worked well, and the bathroom was large and in great shape. The room also had a mini fridge (great for beers and any leftovers) and a microwave. Wifi also worked great for streaming Netflix on my laptop. Overall, I couldn't have been happier with my stay here at Whispering Pines Lodge and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in Kernville.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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