Name: Kern Riverfront Lodge
Address: 113 Kern River Dr, Kernville, 93238, US

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Christopher

This was such an amazing location and a great room with ice cold AC

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

CRAIG

A wonderful cottage. The TV didn't work well, but that is insignificant compared to being on the riverfront :-)

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Laura

Was clean & well kept. Not much in the way of amenities but has everything you need. If you're claustrophobic, select a different room (than 3), the shower it about the size of a phone booth (for anyone who knows what that is) and quite dark.
The room was comfortable and decorated nicely. Check in & access was very convenient.
Directly across the street from the river, beautiful. And there is a general/convenience store that is open late in walking distance, it has just about anything you could possibly need. Would 100% stay here again.
Make sure to eat at the Pizza Barn - couldn't believe that we had one of the best pizzas of our lives in this little city of less than 1,000 people.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Seth

I absolutely loved the property and close it was to everything in downtown Kernville including my friends that live there. Also the bed was very comfortable and the amenities in the room and private patio were great to have as well.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

xiaofan

clean room, easy parking, please walk along Kern river. Easy access to many restuarants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Rachna

The location

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Tammy

The cutest cottage with a homey feel to it. Very clean and walking distance to the river and the cute shops!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Peggy

Very nice place. My only complaint is the bed. It was very firm and uncomfortable. A memory foam mattress topper would help a lot.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Marcus

Lovely room , very clean , well situated

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Keyton

10000/10 amazing experience, couldn’t have better words for this place. Gorgeous location and perfect for families with kids (the parks right across the street)
We had the pinecone suite, The room and decor reminded me and my husband so much of our childhoods, and it felt so special being there with our daughter. We will definitely be back!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Manuel

Trip was awesome staff very helpful room clean property clean right across the street from river and the park dining walking distance coffee shop walking distance Family had a great time definitely will be coming back..

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Alexandra

River front view. Parked right in front and easily accessible to the park and river across the street. I have 3 kids so having the kitchen was super nice

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Michael

Clean roomy lodging across from river walk very convenient.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Tina

This place is a hidden gem. Great for families or a private retreat. Everything you need is a stroll away. You're nestled right between the river with a park on one side and another park, shops and restaurants on the other side. I will definitely visit again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

SUZIE

Cutest little cottage ever. I could live there. Clean, comfy and all I could need to stay there for a week or two.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Dan

Very pleasant stay. Walking distance to eat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Rachel

Such a cut me property near the river and in the center of town. Loved staying here! Will definitely be back.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Tina

This place is excellent for families. We all enjoyed coffee on the balcony with a spectacular view of the river. It is clean and comfortable. We had no issues with our stay. Definitely looking forward to our next stay. Highly recommend staying here.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Jason

The cottage was adorable! Check in was super easy! Everything was clean and exactly as advertised! 10/10 would absolutely recommend to anyone staying on the Kern River/near Lake Isabella!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2026

Carol

The room was clean the beds were very comfortable. The location was perfect. The only complaint was the back door had huge cracks in the weathered door panels. We had to stuff paper towels in the cracks & the bath mat under the door to keep the room just warm enough.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Rick

We loved this site! When we go back, we will definitely be staying here again.
Rooms were very clean and loved the features in the room. Would highly recommend staying at this location!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

ANNETTE

Cozy.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Lisa

Nice size room, good priced

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Heather

What a charming place! Staff were very helpful when we had a little trouble with the self check-in, and my requested rollaway bed was in the room and ready to go. The Kern River scenery is beautiful; the lodge is right across from the river. Perfect for our family of four -- we all got a good night's sleep and woke up ready to explore.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Gabrielle

We stayed in the 2nd floor suite and it was fantastic!
The rooms had comfortable beds, bathrooms and kitchen were clean. Kitchen had everything needed for a family of 4. The view of the river was great. Convenient parking and access.
The staff was helpful and friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

lonnie

Love this place

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Bryce

The pre-check in process was very simple and made our arrival seamless. Room was very clean and had all of the necessary amenities.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2025

Pimsiri

Really clean

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Phillip

Great room.Great experience.Extremely clean.Well appointed ! 10 out of 10 experience. Highly Reccomend !

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Kathy

Great room scenic location wish we couldve stayed longer

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Virgil

What a gem of a place! Next to the river. Art deco. Walking distance to downtown.
Staff are as great!!✌

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

David

Did not see the staff at all everything was remote and online. Room was very nice.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Deepa

Checking was smooth. The staff was courteous and room was cozy and clean. Will visit again.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Melissa

Beautiful location right across from the river - super friendly staff and neighbors, I can't wait to come back in the summer!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

victor

Beautiful rooms

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Mariana

Exceptional stay for my last-minute trip up there, close to all the bars and shops in Kernville. Walking distance from a creek and clean classy place.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Rachel

Very clean and fully stocked
Parking available and great location

4/10

Poor

09 Sep 2025

arthur A.

Tried to sleep in on a Saturday morning after a week of travel, but were disturbed by a haggard old woman running a lawn mower right outside our window starting at 9AM. As if that was the only time that could be done, Pretty much ruined an otherwise OK stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Kari

Great riverfront property, the pinecone suite room was quaint yet sizeable. It was nice having a full kitchen with all the necessary supplies to both eat and get my food nice and cold before heading out to camp. The staff was very responsive and helpful when I had an issue opening the door (my fault not theirs, I am terrible at code-opened doors :-p ). Definitely recommend, and great price too! Super easy access to the river park and downtown shops and dining.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Alex

Spacious, clean and comfortable. Booked last minute and really enjoyed our stay. Loved the convenience of having the river directly in front as well as the town right behind us. We will definitely be coming back!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Briana

We stayed in the cottage in the back. It was the cutest. We will definitely be staying here again.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2025

Christopher

Was amazing property and staff when available would definitely return and recommend as long as they fix the sink leak in the bathroom had to use all the towels to keep the floor dry and from slipping

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Lonnie

Love this place

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2025

Robert

Room was really nice and clean. Different, looked kind of mountain like design. Only thing I didnt like was the people in the room above us were pretty noisy.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2025

Nada

Beautiful Property and a plethora of activities close by.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Bobby

This is the most convenient spot, everything is within walking distance. Stayed upstairs with balcony, excellent spot, spacious, clean, with all the amenities. Definitely staying here again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Manuel

Really enjoyed

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2025

Jennifer

Sofa bed was broken and we had to sleep on the floor

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Noor

Comfortable room, spacious, clean and quiet. Staff is friendly & very accommodating. The lodge is located just across Kernville Riverside Park. We truly enjoyed our 2-night stay and definitely will come back again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Kimberly

Beautiful place to stay… clean, cozy & quiet! Right across the street from the river & close to town & restaurants. Highly recommend

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Caleb

Very friendly and helpful. We had a double booking, and they ypgraded me for free instead of cancelling! Im coming in off thebPCT, and they also let me ship a package to their office and pick it up a week later! Smiles and friendly communication the whole way.

The property is cute, rustic and right across trom the river. Near the diner and post office. Great spot!

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Robert

Location and ease of check in. We come every year. We will keep coming.

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Eva

GREAT accommodations, just loved this place!!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Ken

Kern Riverfront Lodge is always great.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Jeremiah

Great area!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Lesley

We rented a quaint cottage... just loved it. Full kitchen and living room.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Josie

this property looked like a cabin perfect for the location mountain vacation easy Walking to everything very clean but no access to the river,gloria and bambi where wonderful good,conversation

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Mary

Such a nice place, comfortable and clean and just cozy! Good location and very kind staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Maricela

We had the best experience ever here, it was absolutely perfect! I’m definitely coming back again. It was very convenient, the parking was excellent and the amount of activities and restaurants around the area were so amazing. Close walking distance to just about everything you may need.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Cute little place almost off the grib

Cute little place, great for me, my wife and dog. Only small issues. Wifi was not trustworthy, only worth mentioning if you are trying to work remote from here. Both mornings at 6am I was awoken by music coming from the diner workers from the adjacent alley. It did last long just enough to wake me up.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Eric

Kernville oasis

Another lively stay in Kernville. I stayed in the cabin in the rear of the property. It is charming, roomy, and very comfortable. I slept well and look forward to my next visit.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2025

GARY

Great value stay!

Great one night stay in a very clean, comfortable cabin. Beds were super comfy and we would definitely stay here again if ever returning

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2025

Eric

Thank you for a good night’s rest

I really enjoyed my stay. I spent the night in the Pinecone Room, and I was very comfortable and rested well. The room is very charming and clean. I look forward to staying here again should my travels bring me back through Kernville.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2025

Miguel

I will definitely comeback here, great location, beautiful apartment, nice and clean

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2025

Kayse

My family & I loved staying @ this property, it was clean, super cozy! We just love Kernville anyways & staying @ this property made it even better♥️

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Brandi

The property is in a great location. Quick walk to many restaurants and shops. The room was clean and stocked with towels and coffee. My only little complaint is the room I had was downstairs and we could hear the guest above walking on the stairs and in their room. We will definitely stay again and book the upstairs room or one of the mini houses.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

lkhaaluu

The lodge was a welcoming and cozy place to stay. While the bathroom was functional, it could use some updates. The kitchen and furniture have seen better days, but they were still perfectly usable. I truly appreciated the excellent communication throughout my visit—it really made a difference.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Jessica

We loved this stay! Such a cute and cozy stop for the night at a great rate. We were surprised when we arrived as it was even nicer than we expected! The only thing i would recommend is adding some black out blinds, it was pretty bright all night in the room but besides that we had a great time.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2024

David

Nice hostess near the river amd close dining.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2024

Mark

Warm, cozy and clean. Quick response to any concerns. Would recommend it to others and happily stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2024

CINDY

The proprietors put a lot of thought into this lodging. There was all sorts of little touches that made this amazing. However, it was hard to get sleep because You could hear the people upstairs walking around every step

6/10

Pleasant

14 Nov 2024

Todd

Very nice room. Very clean and comfortable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2024

Jean

Great for a one night stop between Death Valley and Yosemite.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2024

Mauricio

Better than expected

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2024

Pat

Awkward going to occupied room. Never notified about room change. However once reached by phone, folks were very helpful. Property was clean and well equipped. Unfortunately closeby park and river access under construction and not accessible which was disappointing

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2024

Brandon

Needs updating but it is clean.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2024

Elena

A cool place where people do seem to care about taking care of it. I would suggest they get an ice machine though.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

Erica

Our family of 5 and our dog stayed here for 3 nights during the Borel Fire evacuation and felt right at home! They have the best location, right across from the Kern River and Riverside Park. There is an ice cream window a few doors down, a Shell gas station and gift shop right on the corner and it is right behind Cheryl's Diner and close to many other restaurants. The lodge was super homey feeling and comfortable. We had the upstairs suite, it was huge! Full size kitchen, 2 queen beds that were very comfy, a rollaway bed, futons and a couch in the living room, full size dining room table and counter seats as well, 2 bathrooms and the showers have amazing water pressure, huge porch on the front over looking the river, several beautiful antique furnture pieces, and so many other special touches! The manager and house keeper were friendly and welcoming but gave us our privacy and we didn't hear the guests downstairs at all. There is a cute courtyard in the back with tables and grills and even a beautiful apple tree and painted mural on the back cabin. Fast Wifi and lots of channels to watch also. We are looking forward to staying here again in the future and will recommend to all our friends and family :)

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2024

Drew

Overall a good experience.
When we walked in the front desk lady came out and said our room's 🚽 toilet is completely broken. So an hour later the gentleman came and installed a brand new one. The kitchen sink also has issues but fixed also. So many flies mosquitos and bugs, they actually had small a bug swaper on the frig. The beds sheets were very clean. Had a Full kitchen so we cooked our own dinner.
The outside of the building does not look at that but the inside was great.
Great location since the kern river is right across the street.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2024

Pang

NA

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2024

Don

I loved it. Right across from the park and river. Room was nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2024

Steve

All's good

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2024

Sally

The suite was well equipped, comfortable and had everything we needed. We would recommend it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2024

Jose

I really liked that it was close restaurant and the river was just across the street. Would stay again.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2024

Mike

Room is was comfortable and had nice features such as full kitchen & full size fridge. Would be good for long stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2023

Cynthia

Such a charming little place in the perfect location. Very clean room and convenient self check-in.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Tracy

Cute cabinish style small and walkable!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2023

Denise

Beautiful area and close to park and to river . Cute front yard.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2023

Brandon

Property was as advertised and previous positive comment we as accurate

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2023

Randy

Very nice place

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2023

steve

Nice location w/ good price. Across the street from the park/ river. Very clean. Décor is quaint; but, the cabinetry in the bedroom appears to be real wood (something rare in modern hotels). The proprietors, while not on site when I checked in after 5:00pm, seemed to be accessible when going through Expedia.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

12 Jan 2023

vp

Wierd!

Wierd from the start, no front desk, has lit office sign but no one there when i knocked on door. Called the number on sign, woman answered with a different business name, i said I'm trying to check in to... she asked.my
name and then told me my room number and gives me code for lock, i got in and she says \"have a good night\" click... this place is run down and in disrepair. Fridge handle broken freezer handle missing with screws sticking out. Went to close curtains and the rod only had the center bracket holding it up left bracket missing and right bracket not screwed in. The flat screen didn't fit on stand so was leaning against curtain/ window and the wall, could have fallen easily. Small bathroom, tiny shower,(smaller than my 21' travel trailer shower) towel rack missing with old brackets still there. The towels were hanging on rack next to toilet where if you reached around from shower the toilet paper roll would get wet. Had a 3 dispenser unit in shower and was completely out of soap, had 1/4 shampoo and 3/4 conditioner. Easy to see soap was empty. Several dark hairs on wall next to bath window. I can't believe this place had a good rating and the reviews were mostly good. Did have a good location with view of river. Furnishings are 30/40 years old and the layout was difficult to get through room. Had to move bar stools to be able to walk from front door to bed and bath, wierd closet thing separating bed from tv couch bed area. Couch very uncomfortable, bed was ok.

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2023

Michael

Rooms were quaint in an old cabin style. Very clean.

We were on the bottom floor. The guests above us with a dog were very noisy late into the night. It sounded like the furniture was being moved and so forth. The first night without guest above us was peaceful.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2023

Bridget

It was cute full kitchen , close to the town walking distance. Only con the upstairs unit was loud we were down stairs

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2022

Tom

Great Stay

A very nice cottage/cabin. Check in was very easy. List of restaurants and shopping within walking distance.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2022

Eric

I stay here once a year and it’s always perfect. The property is next to the river and within walking distance of everything I like to do.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2022

Pamela

Really enjoyed this place.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2022

Michele

Cute little cottage across from the river!

Cute little cottage right across from the river! We truly enjoyed our stay. Cottage comfortably slept our family of 4, & had a great setup. Thank you to Shelby & Deborah! Great service & hospitality!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2022

David

Location of this place couldn't be better. It's right on the river where you want to be. Walkable to all spots in town.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2022

James

Great location, great view of the river. Stayed in cottage # 1 & 3. #1 is large, comfortable, & great view of the river. Staff were very accomodating.

Leisure Family