The McKernan Inn

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront inn with free WiFi

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Front of property
Reception
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
122 McKernan Drive, South Portland, ME, 04106
  • Southern Maine Community College
    1 min walk
  • Spring Point Tavern
    8 min walk
  • Portland Transportation Center
    19 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    28 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

South Portland

On the beach.With a stay at this South Portland inn, you'll be steps from Fort Preble and a 5-minute walk from Casco Bay. Southern Maine Community College and Willard Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • State Theatre - 6 min drive
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 7 min drive
  • Merrill Auditorium - 8 min drive
  • Maine Medical Center - 8 min drive
  • Thompson's Point - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luke's Lobster Portland Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red's Dairy Freeze - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪DiMillo's On the Water - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&C Soda Shop - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The McKernan Inn

3-star beachfront inn with free WiFi
Public spaces have free WiFi. Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this inn measures 700 square feet (65 square meters) and includes conference space. The McKernan Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star South Portland inn is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 700 sq ft of conference space
  • 65 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The McKernan Inn offers 8 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Private picnics

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
  • Lever door handles
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Plasma TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The McKernan Inn Inn
The McKernan Inn South Portland
The McKernan Inn Inn South Portland

The McKernan Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful view we had of the water and lighthouse. Staff was friendly and helpful on places to visit during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Beautiful view. Quiet & peaceful. Faculties are dated, but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice enough place, but very overpriced. few amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Haven

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The continental breakfast consisted of raisins and bananas. The staff were very loud at night with nearby college students hanging out on the porch at nights. Very uncomfortable beds. Pretty scenery nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rye

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024