THE KERN LODGE, Kernville
Property overview
Rooms and Suites
The Kern Lodge, located in Kernville, offers rooms from a single Queen bed to the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Master Suite. Each room includes a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffee server, along with air conditioning and heating. Some rooms have mountain or pool views. The 201 Honeymoon Suite features 1 King bed, a sofa bed in the living room, a full kitchen, dining area, and bathroom with a tub (870 square feet). The Pet-Friendly rooms have 1 Queen & 1 Double bed, 1 Sofa bed, a bathroom with a tub, and a private patio (460 Sq Ft). There are also 1 Bedroom units with 1 Queen bed and 1 Futon in the Living Room, with a kitchenette (no cook top or oven) (510 Sq Ft).
No Onsite Breakfast
The Kern Lodge does not offer breakfast to support local restaurants, which are a short walk away. For grilling, there are BBQ facilities that are free. The park area has two propane grills, lighters, and cooking utensils, and a FirePit with wood and a hose. The park area is available on a first-come, first-served basis but can be reserved with approval from the front desk. Sierra Gateway Market is nearby if you want to buy charcoal.
Leisure and Activities
The Kern Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, an outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), and free private parking. The pool is open until 10 PM and ranges from 2-8 feet deep. There is a game room, and a coin-operated foosball table ($1.00 per play). Other activities include skiing, golf (within 2 miles), hiking, fishing, canoeing, cycling, and windsurfing. Guests can find a gaming area with outside Chess and Checkers in the Park Area.
Location and Access
The Kern Lodge is located in Kernville, California, with Camp Owens 1.7 km away. Meadows Field is 95 km away. The Kern Valley Museum is 1 km away. It is near Frandy Park Campground (0.5 km), Riverside Park (1 km), Brush Creek (0.5 km), and Dry Meadow Creek (0.5 km). The office is located on Valley View Dr, Sierra Way leads to the Sequoia National Park (Trail of 100 Giants) or to Walker Pass (HWY 178). Rooms 203, 204, and 301 parking can be accessed from Sierra Dr, just one street down from Valley View.
Services Offered
The Kern Lodge offers free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and free private parking. The office is open from 8 AM to 10 PM every day. There is a designated smoking area. The property has a library. An ice machine is located beside the office. The River Wash Laundry Mat is across the street, next door to the Sierra Gateway Market. There is a dirt lot for additional vehicles. The Kern Lodge has a cat named Lukie who dwells behind the front desk, up high in her cat tower.
Calendar of room availability and rates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Fishing
Services
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Room decor
- Carpeted floor