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The McKernan Inn

3.0 star property
Beachfront inn in South Portland

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On the beach
Free daily continental breakfast
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Reception
Front of property
Located near a train station, The McKernan Inn is a great choice for a stay in South Portland. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Meeting rooms
  • Garden
  • Conference space
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, Ocean View

Comfort Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
122 McKernan Drive, South Portland, ME, 04106

What's nearby

  • Southern Maine Community College - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Preble - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Willard Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bug Light - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 28 min drive
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 53 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 55 min drive
  • Portland Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Saco Transportation Center - 36 min drive
  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luke’s Lobster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪North43Bistro - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Twelve - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪DiMillo's On the Water - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Porthole - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The McKernan Inn

Located near a train station, The McKernan Inn is a great choice for a stay in South Portland. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Private picnics

What to do

  • On the beach

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces
  • Conference space (700 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

Renovations and closures

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 26 November to 30 November:
  • Beach
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The McKernan Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The McKernan Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The McKernan Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The McKernan Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The McKernan Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The McKernan Inn and nearby?

The McKernan Inn has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around The McKernan Inn like?

The McKernan Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Casco Bay and 3 minutes' walk from Willard Beach.

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The McKernan Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely view and really friendly kind staff - good was wonderful!
Gina L, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay! We were right on the coast. The staff were friendly. We would stay again
Kimberly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a unique little place. The kids staffing it were all very nice and very helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. The location and views were everything we had hoped for for this, our anniversary trip.
KEITH, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cool old inn but in need of some TLC. Location on the waterfront was the highlight of our brief time there.
Vicki, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast was a nice mix of breads, yogurt, fruit, coffee and juice
Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

EXCELLENT place to stay!

Excellent place to stay. Old historic property, spacious and clean rooms, fabulous staff, and steps away from the beach and lighthouse. And on another note, AC in the rooms and really good water pressure in the showers :) We really had a great trip here.
Kristen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room comfortable but old. The view from room 208 was incredible. Bathroom seriously needs an update. Coffee was delish and nice snacks.
PATRICIA, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location and views

It’s a beautiful property with great views. The only problem was not having heat on a cool night, but they provided a space heater the next night.
Sherri, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff and accommodations werre great! The location was top-notch for us.
shannon, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and peaceful with views of the Bay. Easy to access and close to downtown Portland
Reem, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great experience. The students were a joy!
suzanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location of this property is amazing! The staff was wonderful, the room was spotless and very spacious. Would definitely highly recommend!
Andrea Marie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful ocean view from our room. However they could add another chair so 2 adults can sit .
Bonnie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was very quaint and with quaint sometimes comes less amenities. It was small, the shower was difficult, the Continental breakfast offered sub par. The views and proximity to the beach were amazing.
Shannon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

breakfast was quaint
Francine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were cozy and comfortable. There were other places to hang out of you wanted. Coffee, tea and water throughout the day. Breakfast was good, I would suggest to let people know what breakfast is when asking if they want some. Staff was courteous. And the view was just beautiful, even on the rainy days.
Petra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely venue that sits by the water. The continental breakfast is delicious and set on a glass porch overlooking the bay. Close to the beach for walking, a perfect location.
Heidi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very picturesque
Andrea, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view right on the beach!

Couldn’t recommend it more. Love that the hospitality students get the real life practice as well! Also willard beach couldn’t get any closer!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top notch establishment!

The place was fabulous and we plan on going back! Awesome staff, clean rooms, good location and overall excellent! Breakfast was very delightful and so yummy! My experience was wonderful!
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This inn is located on beautiful Casco Bay with a nearby beach. It is run by South Maine Community College and the friendly students studying Hospitality Management will serve you a lovely continental breakfast and make your stay very enjoyable.
Sharon, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was located on the Casco Bay/beach which was very convenient. It was easily accessible to all major highways. The students were excellent hosts.
Caroline, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Away from the busy areas but not far ton
Eric, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent and highly recommend!
Chris, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very big room, quiet and clean. Staff really nice.
Sabine, 1-night trip