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).
Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Thompson's Point - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
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.
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
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 (35 inch wide door)
Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
Lever door handles
Thin carpet in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Entertainment
Plasma TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
More
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Portable fan
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
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
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from August 8 2025 to August 9 2025 (dates subject to change).
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
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Second trip. Love the feeling of being part of the community. Easy trip on a bicycle to all of the trails. Also enjoyed eating on campus. Best sunrise ever.
nice enough place, but very overpriced. few amenities.
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Haven
Travelled with family
Aug 18, 2024
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.