Hotels in Kernville

With a stay at Kernville Inn in Kernville, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Sequoia National Forest and Kern River. This motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Brush Creek and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dry Meadow Creek. Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

With a stay at Kern Riverfront Lodge in Kernville, you'll be just steps from Sequoia National Forest and Kern River. This lodge is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Brush Creek and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dry Meadow Creek. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include wireless internet access (surcharge), a picnic area, and barbecue grills. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Kernville, Piazza's Pine Cone Inn is in the mountains, a 5-minute walk from Sierra South Mountain Sports and 6 minutes by foot from Brush Creek. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cannell Trail and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kern River Valley Historical Society. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This motel also features wedding services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Whispering Pines Lodge in Kernville, you'll be just steps from Sequoia National Forest and Kern River. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kernville Chamber of Commerce and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sierra South Mountain Sports. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at Riverview Lodge in Kernville, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Brush Creek and Dry Meadow Creek. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cannell Trail and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sierra South Mountain Sports. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Roomy living area, 2 bedrooms plus den with XL twin bed, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 6. Handicap friendly, fully equipped, has whatever you need to cook a yummy meal. Large DVD movie selection. 2 block walk to the river, less than a mile to downtown. Quiet neighborhood you can hear the river from the patio table. Kernville has a award winning brewery about 2mi. from the house. Kernville is approx. 25 miles from Trail of 100 giants (Redwood forest).About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.All children count as a guest.About customRules:exception made for a small dog to stay with owner permission and pet fee paid..short term bookings only. 10 day maximum stay..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

A small river winds through Kernville Ranch’s 15 acres of meadows, shade trees, and grazing horses. Meadowlands Cottage, a quaint bungalow attached to the main house, overlooks the lawns and fields. Guests can swim in the river’s seasonal swimming hole, relax in the cedar hot tub under starry skies, or enjoy the zip line and rustic wood burning stove with endless firewood.The MAIN BEDROOM features a queen bed, ensuite bath, and built-in curtained bunk with a wall-mounted TV—perfect for kids or privacy. The BATHROOM has a tile floor, walk-in shower, and vaulted ceiling, with doors to both the bedroom and hall.A sound-insulated central door connects to the neighboring Mountain View listing. For larger groups, both it and the nearby Shiny Spartan trailer can be rented along with the cottage.The cozy DEN doubles as a second bedroom or living room, with twin beds, a sitting area, TV, and potbelly stove with ranch-cut firewood. At the heart of the house, the KITCHENETTE offers a stovetop, two mini-fridges, toaster oven, microwave, sink, and laundry facilities.Guests have private use of the cottage and are welcome to explore the fenced grounds. Shared outdoor spaces include the hot tub, river, lawns, barns, and trails. A dedicated groundskeeper visits daily to care for the horses.I don’t live on-site but remain attentive and responsive. My husband and I have worked in horses and hospitality for over 20 years, and I was honored with the Hero Award from XXX in 2014. While this historic property occasionally has quirks, I strive to make every stay memorable and comfortable.Nature provides its own magic here—deer at sunset, children chasing frogs in the mint field, or herons gliding over the meadows. Kernville Ranch offers families a unique mix of comfort, history, and wide-open beauty.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).There is a fee. There are cameras. There are no fe.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Horses. no fence for road or waterway..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

Journey back in time as you step into this beautifully preserved, honey-wood-paneled 1956 Spartan travel home. Nestled on 15 acres of Kernville Ranch, it’s just a brief 5-minute walk from the town of Kernville. Take a moment to rejuvenate in the natural cedar hot tub, delight in watching the horses frolic in the meadows, or enjoy old-fashioned fun catching frogs on the sprawling green lawns. With over 100 shade trees, a private river and swimming hole, and no check-out chores, this is a true retreat.This charming original trailer has a cozy ambiance, with warm, honey-colored wood paneling throughout.Arrive and step onto an expansive deck, featuring a Moroccan tile table for outdoor dining, a gas griddle, and comfortable chairs—perfect for watching the sunset or stargazing. The polished aluminum trailer, beautifully restored, reflects the surroundings like a mirror and offers two entrances.The right-hand door leads into the living room and kitchenette, ideal for reheating leftovers or preparing a quick meal (please note: no gas stove). This intimate space includes a small table with two chairs and a twin bed that doubles as a sofa—an inviting spot to curl up with a good book. The air-conditioning unit is located here in the ceiling.Windows throughout the trailer frame views of pink-hued mountains and lush lawns. Past the original pink fridge and kitchen sink, a narrow paneled hallway leads to a pocket door opening into a compact bathroom, complete with a shower and a cozy bathtub.The bedroom features a comfortable queen bed and petite closet. Windows on all sides look out over the ranch, shaded by towering trees, with views of the horse pastures and Powers Peak just beyond Kernville. A door leads directly from the bedroom back onto the spacious wood deck—an ideal spot to enjoy the evening air after a day of hiking or rafting.The charming town of Kernville, only a short walk away, provides a picturesque backdrop for a relaxing getaway.You’ll have complete and private access to all interior spaces pictured. Guests are welcome to explore the fenced grounds of Kernville Ranch: take a dip in the cedar hot tub, plunge into the private river swimming hole (seasonal, April–December), greet the horses, or experience the zip line.The ranch spans about 15 acres and includes three distinct listings:Shiny Spartan – this restored travel trailer.Mountain View – the original two-bedroom log cabin, built in the 1890s.Meadowlands Cottage – a one-bedroom wing attached to the main house.For larger groups, you may rent the entire ranch.Please note: outdoor spaces are shared among guests staying in the different listings. Our dedicated groundskeeper, Alen, visits daily to care for the horses and maintain the property.While I do not reside on-site and may not be physically present during your stay, I am a conscientious and engaged host. My husband and I have been involved with horses and hospitality for over 20 years. When not here in Kernville, we run a dude ranch in Hollywood. We love sharing Kernville Ranch and take our role as hosts very seriously.This is a historic property, and while I can’t guarantee that something won’t go wrong, I will always do my very best to ensure you have a wonderful stay. I know how precious leisure time is, and I want you to love it here.The magic of this place often reveals itself in unexpected ways—perhaps a herd of deer at sunset, or your children laughing as they chase frogs through the mint field. Wildlife and nature will surely make themselves part of your experience.Please note: there is no indoor stove, but a propane griddle is provided outside.Kernville Ranch is home to several retired horses, with a gentle river flowing through the land. Abundant water keeps the grounds lush and green. Expansive lawns and towering shade trees provide a cool respite from the summer heat. Beyond the seasonal brook, the ranch opens into wide flood meadows where horses roam freely. Ducks, herons, and ospreys often grace the skies, with pink mountains rising in the distance.It truly is a place of remarkable beauty.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.