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The McKernan Inn

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront inn with free WiFi

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Enjoy the serene beach scene with sandy shores, boats in the water, and lush trees and shrubs along the shoreline.
Classic hotel room with a neatly made bed, featuring a bouquet of flowers and a large arched window.
Experience the grandeur of this elegantly designed space, featuring a grand entrance, classical columns, and a sophisticated herringbone floor.
Guests can dine with expansive views of the water and surrounding greenery from the large windows.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a round table and four chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a beautiful tree.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
122 McKernan Drive, South Portland, ME, 04106
  • State Theatre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

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

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

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).
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What's nearby

  • Willard Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • State Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Thompson's Point - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

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

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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 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 within 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).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 26 2025 to November 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Beach
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting facilities
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 26 to November 30:
  • Beach
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
The property will be renovating from August 15 2025 to August 16 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Guestrooms
During renovations, the inn will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The McKernan Inn to the airport?

The McKernan Inn is 10.7 mi (28-min drive) away from the Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The McKernan Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The McKernan Inn.

How close is The McKernan Inn to the beach?

This inn is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen! The beach is closed seasonally each year from November 26 to November 30. The beach will be unavailable from November 26 2025 to November 30 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does The McKernan Inn offer free breakfast?

The McKernan Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Please note that breakfast will be unavailable between November 26 2025 and November 30 2025 (subject to change).

Is there a casino at The McKernan Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The McKernan Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The McKernan Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The McKernan Inn have a pool?

The McKernan Inn does not have a pool.

Does The McKernan Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The McKernan Inn to downtown South Portland?

The McKernan Inn is 0.9 mi away from South Portland.

The McKernan Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Beautiful spot on the ocean. The Inn is run by hospitality students studying at the Community College. The Inn is on the campus. Some of the furnishings could be updated and the Wi-Fi was suboptimal, but worked with a personal hot spot. The location and walking paths were wonderful. It was perfect for us and just a short drive into downtown. Ocean birds were plentiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being right on the water brought so much tranquility after a rough week. Staff was amazing especially with restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone that we interacted with here was so kind and accommodating. We had a wonderful stay and will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gale

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

Willard Beach

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the harbor! beds very comfortable! staff welcoming and helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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