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The McKernan Inn

3.0 star property
South Portland inn on beach

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
The McKernan Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Thompson's Point and Maine Mall. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Reviews

9.2 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
  • Elevator
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self parking
$180 nightly
The total price is $196
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub 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 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 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
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

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)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
122 McKernan Drive, South Portland, ME, 04106

What's nearby

  • Willard Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • State Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Thompson's Point - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 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

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

About this property

The McKernan Inn

The McKernan Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Thompson's Point and Maine Mall. 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
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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 onsite 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
  • Coworking 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

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
  • 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/tub 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 November 26 to November 30:
  • 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 to 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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