Show prices in

Choose a currency for your trip.

More currencies

More crypto

Find your next stay

The Kern Lodge

Kern - CA · United States

67 Valley View DriveView location

8.4/10Excellent756 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Value7.8/107.8
Amenities7.8/107.8
See all ratings
Check availability Pay with crypto or card

Room prices, availability, meal plans and cancellation terms are confirmed for your selected dates.

About The Kern Lodge

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves.

32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer.

Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 0. 1 km / 0. 1 mi- Sierra South Mountain Sports - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Kern River - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Cannell Trail - 0. 7 km / 0. 5 mi- The Kern Valley Museum - 0.

9 km / 0. 6 mi- Lake Isabella - 2. 7 km / 1. 7 mi- Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center and Museum - 14. 3 km / 8. 9 mi- Sequoia National Forest - 18. 8 km / 11. 7 mi- Kern Valley Dog Park - 20.

Read more about this hotelShow less

8 km / 12. 9 mi- Silver City Ghost Town - 22. 4 km / 13. 9 mi- Audubon Kern River Preserve - 23 km / 14. 3 mi- Kern Valley Hospital - 28. 8 km / 17. 9 mi- Giant Sequoia National Monument - 32. 4 km / 20.

2 mi- Cook Peak - 40 km / 24. 9 mi- Seven Teacups - 49. 8 km / 30. 9 mi- With a stay at The Kern Lodge in Kernville, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kernville Chamber of Commerce and Sierra South Mountain Sports. This cabin is 0.

2 mi (0. 3 km) from Kern River and 0. 5 mi (0. 7 km) from Cannell Trail.

With a stay at The Kern Lodge in Kernville, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kernville Chamber of Commerce and Sierra South Mountain Sports. This cabin is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kern River and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Cannell Trail.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Special Instructions
    An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    • Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Kernville Chamber of Commerce 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Sierra South Mountain Sports 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Kern River 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cannell Trail 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
The Kern Valley Museum 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Lake Isabella 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center and Museum 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Sequoia National Forest 18.8 km / 11.7 mi
Kern Valley Dog Park 20.8 km / 12.9 mi
Silver City Ghost Town 22.4 km / 13.9 mi
Audubon Kern River Preserve 23 km / 14.3 mi
Kern Valley Hospital 28.8 km / 17.9 mi
Giant Sequoia National Monument 32.4 km / 20.2 mi
Cook Peak 40 km / 24.9 mi
Seven Teacups 49.8 km / 30.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 26
  • hotel
  • Wi-fi
  • Game room
Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q-DX

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q-DX

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • STUDIO WITH DOUBLE BEDSTUDIO • WITH DOUBLE BEDSTU.DB

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    STUDIO WITH DOUBLE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.DB

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM DUPLEXFAMILY ROOM • DUPLEXFAM.DP

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    FAMILY ROOM DUPLEX

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    DUPLEX

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.DP

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TRIPLE PREMIUM QUEEN BEDTRIPLE • PREMIUM QUEEN BEDTPL.PI-QN

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    TRIPLE PREMIUM QUEEN BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    PREMIUM QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.PI-QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE PREMIUM KING BEDDOUBLE • PREMIUM KING BEDDBL.KG-PI

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    DOUBLE PREMIUM KING BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    PREMIUM KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-PI

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT COMFORTAPARTMENT • COMFORTAPT.OM

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    APARTMENT COMFORT

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.OM

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BEDAPARTMENT • QUEEN SIZE BEDAPT.QN

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE DELUXEQUADRUPLE • DELUXEQUA.DX

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    QUADRUPLE DELUXE

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.DB

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE PREMIUM QUEEN BEDQUADRUPLE • PREMIUM QUEEN BEDQUA.PI-QN

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Kern Lodge

    QUADRUPLE PREMIUM QUEEN BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    PREMIUM QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.PI-QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Kern Lodge

8.4
Excellent
756 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Value
7.8 /10
Amenities
7.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Frank
Room is clean. Staff is friendly. But front office most time empty. You need to call. AC is good. No kitchen in my room. Refrigerator. Coffee maker. Microwave are working well. I really like the rocking chair outside my room. Make me feel so relax.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Daniel
Everything was as expected.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2026
Jose
Location was great, price for the room to much, shower drip all day & night, a/c needs upgrades, needs towels, no toilet paper in the room, missing smoke detector.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Marlene
Big cottage with 2 bedrooms with bathroom, kitchen, dining area, living room
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
08 Jul 2026
Julie
No smoke detectors, no face plates on electrical outlets, and the ac dripped water continuously
Pet
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Karen
Es un increíble lugar para ir con tu familia y tomar unas vacaciones tiene área de juego para adultos una alberca un
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
yanqing
服务员工很nice,房间提供了个人用品很周到
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Juli
The room was impeccably clean! The air conditioning was heaven, the refrigerator in 104 was kind of amazing, and it was over the 4th of July which made our celebration even more restful and magical. We will definitely stay here again.
Rustic, quaint, and charming are the words I kept saying❣️
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Maria
I will for sure be coming back. The staff was great. Perfect for the family.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
deborah
It’s always clean. Store across the street. Love the kitchen.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Yazmin
Room was clean and perfect for our weekend getaway!! Staff was very helpful and attentive. Hidden gem!! Boy the cat was a pleasure as well 🐈‍⬛ definitely returning!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Tamara
Nice room for the night. We just stayed one night but our stay was comfortable and pleasant. The room was clean and the beds & pillows were very comfortable.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Victoria
The Hotel manager and housekeepers were AWESOME!! The pictures really do need updating (they can be deceiving), the rooms are a LOT older than they look in the pictures, but they're still ok.... the big suites are beautiful and well kept (Manager was kind enough to show us for another upcoming trip in August)! The smaller rooms need updating & also on the air (there was times it didn't work well and it was VERY hot the weekend we went, walls are also VERY thin and the lady next to us was VERY loud and my kids didn't get much sleep the 1st night there! Next day after she left ....was so much better, so they got better sleep the 2nd night, and the beds are SUPER comfortable!! We might go back in August!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Cindy
Amazing location for a one night stay or honestly any amount of time! They were very accommodating and very helpful. Super clean rooms and AC and just a wonderful vibe. Would definitely come back
Friends
4/10
Poor
18 Jun 2026
Joshua
Leaky AC got given a room key and was told to go check if anyone was in there because front desk wasn’t sure, very unorganized but decent location but definitely has seen better days needs remodel and new management
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
17 Jun 2026
Brenden
Honestly, I booked this place because Expedia said that it was excellent and that it was really clean and that it was amazing. I’m telling you right now. The reviews are fake. It was awful. There was cockroaches in the restroom. The light wouldn’t even turn off. The AC was leaking it ruined all of my electronics. There was bugs on the bed. There was no fire detector in the ceiling. It was broken and no one would even help us or anything. It was awful. People were awful
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
15 Jun 2026
GEORGE
This was the 3rd time I've stayed at this location. I stay there because of the location. It's convenient and walking distance to everything in this small town. It's right next door to the local Brewery which had an event I attended. But, as in the past, the air conditioning didn't work properly. The cable TV didn't work properly. I ended up just leaving it off. The WIFI worked but was really slow. Last time I will stay there.
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2026
Louise
Perfect location for a 1 night layover
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2026
Craig
Small inconvenience…missing shampoo in shower / bathroom. Shower has refillable shampoo dispenser…but it was empty.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
David
Great place. Clean. Nice staff.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
israel
The stay was great overall.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Jessica M
Basic room. Had all the necessities. Staff was great; very friendly and helpful. My kids loved the pool. Nice touch that there were pool floaties. The location was perfect. Walking distance to water rafting company and many dining options in the area made this an ideal place.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2026
Carol
You can sleep here if you have to be in Kernville. An eye mask will help with the all-night-long blinking lights outside. Walkable to some restaurants.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Margaret
Great service, cleaned and very spacious. My kids and me loved it so much.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Juan
Bruce was cool ass hell! Helpful any questions we had even recommendations he truly enjoys his job there and takes care of the place and needs definitely going back!!!
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
08 May 2026
Stacey
Room was clean, AC was SUPER cold. Great location. Check in process was a little different, had to call an out of town number and wait for someone to check me in. Pictures/description of rooms are misleading. I thought I was booking the two bed and couch room with a patio based on the photo with the room description and was assigned a double room with only two beds and a chair. No table or desk of any kind in the room. It was cramped for me and my 3 big kids.

Pool was dirty and not heated, property as a whole needs repair and updating. Lots of paint peeling, cracks, light in bathroom would not shut off. AC would not shut off and made a knocking noise every 5 mins the second night. “Game room” is essentially a pool table in an old room with dead bugs on the floor, broken dart board, paint peeling, full trash from someone’s beer party the night before.

Did see/meet the property manager briefly the morning we checked out, he was working on things and very friendly. Loved being in between pizza barn and the brewery, but hotel pictures and descriptions were too different from what we got. Definite potential here but needs some updating and more accurate room descriptions.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
Fred
Check in was the only problem. Had to call a number to get someone to check us in.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
Christine
I loved the lodge feel, very clean and cozy!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Hans
Parking was very safe and convenient. We had a marked space directly in front of our room.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Daphne
Pet friendly, everything was clean, parking was assigned. It has a great location. Rooms are comfortable, cozy and really pretty.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Robin
Manager is a wonderful man and helpful

Sweet place
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Patricia
Very nice
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2026
Monica
I love the place!! just a small things when we were there I can’t find a paper towel and extra sheets for the sofa beds but I love the place and the room 110 was a pleasure to stay; it's for a families
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jan 2026
Daniel
Room was good for the area. I would have like to have someone at the front desk but for the most part it felt like self-service. Call to check in and drop off the key.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jan 2026
Toby
Cute western st
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
Juan c
Guy at the desk very helpful, and price very good too, definitely will stay there more days if we come this way.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2026
Scott
Super charming area. I will be coming back. Relatively rustic accomodations work well with the surroundings.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2025
Gayle
Clean rooms
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2025
Ricardo
The hose was amazing, and I went to above and beyond. Everything was also well taken care of a very team. It was a great time starting with our great hotel.
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2025
Alicia
Staff was friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Loved the kitchenette. Our room didnt have a blow dryer but i saw the housekeeper and she had no problem getting me one instantly. Good location to all the fun activities, gas station and market.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2025
Darren
The room was very clean. I really can't complain. I was having an issue getting the heater going. It was cold and raining, so we really needed it to cut the chill. The manager did his best to get it going. When we couldn't figure out why the heater wasn't coming on, the manager offered to move us to a different room or bring us a space heater.we chose the space heater which was more than sufficient. Huge thanks.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2025
VANESSA
My room was clean and cozy .. customers service was good . I forgot the girl that helped me with my tv and the heater but she was very helpful . I would definitely stay there again..
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2025
Reggie
All amen provided! Including a fire pit!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Katherine
The cabin was perfect for a weekend trip, close to the park and town, clean, office was easy to get ahold of, friendly staff, nice views
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
09 Nov 2025
GEORGE
Staff was nice. After getting to room, no toilet paper, broken toliet paper holder, no paper towels in kitchen. Bathroom has 3 light bulbs, but only 1 working.
Partner
4/10
Poor
09 Nov 2025
GEORGE
Nice rustic motel in a convenient location. But the heater in the room didn't work. It was cold. The TV volume didn't work. Silent TV. Coffee pot didn't work. I had to go to a nearby store to get a cup of coffee.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2025
Kevin
Very friendly staff. Extremely clean. Convenient location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2025
Sean
Really cool reasonably priced quaint lodge. They also went all out for Halloween, which was pretty cool! Would stay here again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Joyce
Place was clean and comfy. Nice staff and very convenient location. I would come back.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
Scott
I love Kern Lodge. I have stayed here 5 years in a row now. Its very convenient to the Frandy Campground across the street where our annual campout is held in our October.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Jeffrey
Old school Charm
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2025
Fred
Nice place to stay! There was a problem with our reservation and they fixed it and upgraded our room. Thanks for the nice stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2025
Steven
Clean, quiet and very nice!
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
Nancy

Love this place

The room was clean and comfortable. The staff I didnt really interact with except Barry the manager i really liked him. My cabin was way better than I expected big and roomy i had the double room with the patio. My dog was with me and she settled right in. Not all rooms are pet friendly but that is understandable.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
David
It was great.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
Brian
Very quaint updated old style rooms, dedicated parking spot right out front of the room. The pool was great. Easy walking to everywhere you want to go in Kernville.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2025
Manuel
Great place to stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2025
Marvina
Location was perfect to Kern River where my family was camping. Great rate, clean and comfortable spacious room. Will be staying here again next year.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Deborah

Retro feel in Ketnville

Wonderfully maintained vintage feel. So, so cute felt like l was in a 1950s lake cabin. Lots of pride in appearance. They were able to get me in even though had overbooked.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2025
Jeff

Great motor inn

The staff was friendly and well located
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2025
Amy
Great location
4/10
Poor
15 Sep 2025
Doug
Will avoid
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Jacky

Nice Wooden Themed Room

Very nice stay! Clean and quiet room. The wooden themed room is definitely a very unique touch. Walkable distance to downtown kernville and Kern River. Will definitely stay here again!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Jose
I love this place The staff is very friendly.
6/10
Pleasant
08 Sep 2025
Verified traveler

10 hour stay was worth the money.

Upon arrival, nobody at front desk, had to call a phone number for key. 9pm
Upon entry to the room, zero toilet paper, tissue, etc. Had to call again.
A bonus was a great A/C that kept the room comfortable the whole night.
The shower was not appealing so we choose not to shower in the morning and go straight to river rafting.
Location was great and price for 10 hours was just right.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Matthew
We were able to check in early with no problems. Our stay here has been excellent!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Emily
Comfortable, clean, full of character, and close to everything in town. We loved our stay here!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Aug 2025
George
Convenient. Tv did not work. Missing shower knob. Half of spool of toilet paper
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Angel
Everything was well maintained and clean.
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2025
Cindy
Loved the lodge did need a bit of maintenance. Remote didn’t work. And the power was cut off by the power company every day from as early as 11am till midnight for 2 nights one night it did come back on at 6:30. This was not the lodges fault. The whole town was without power. But as far as the lodge itself I loved it and would recommend.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
16 Aug 2025
Teresa

Electricity was out

Unable to stay here, we had to cancel due to electricity going out
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2025
Teri
The hotel and the room was very cute and iconic. The manager was a great guy. The power was out in town when I got there. The manager ran a generator so that my room had air conditioning because I had my dog. The bed was rather uncomfortable and only 2 tiny pillows. There was only two thin tiny bath towels. And the shower drain was stopped up. So bring your own pillows and towels.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
11 Aug 2025
Karen

Refund

There was an old gentleman working that could not handle the guests. There was no shampoo soap,toilet paper etc. in the bathroom. We had to go up and wait just to receive these items. They allowed a bunch of teens from outside the hotel to come swim, which caused our kids to have to leave the whole point of staying was to enjoy the pool which we didn’t get to I complained and they made Them leave, but it was already too late. I wanna request at least half of a refund.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
Cruz
It was very comfortable and clean
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
Hui
Safe choice of the Sierra gate
Business_and_leisure Self
4/10
Poor
09 Aug 2025
Christina
This was probably once a very nice place to stay but to be honest it wasn’t great. The game room was a mess a lot of games broken the cleanliness of the
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
Jennifer
Quick check in, staff very helpful
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2025
Verified traveler
Our stay was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Excellent location. Would stay there again
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
28 Jul 2025
Wynn
No toilet paper, TV cable box not set up, microwave quit working, dark room- not enough lighting

Bed was comfortable





10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Fatima
It's close to the river. We've been camping at Camp 3 for over 20 years. This time, we wanted to sleep comfortably and be close to the river to enjoy it more. The second night, they helped us light the BBQ and make a campfire. The gentleman was very kind.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2025
Alfred

The kern lodge way

Room had a good smell clean room lots of space and correct amenities
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
18 Jul 2025
Mary
When we got there no one in office ok fine. Rang bell called number on website but said disconnected. Finally got help he asked why I didn’t call number written on door. I told him I called number on website. He says in a bothered attitude that doesn’t work. Didn’t give us room we paid for. So go to room maid still inside says it’s not really so went and waited in heat. Check in is 3:00 we got there 3:30. The room looked ok. The shower had black mole in grout. They are supposed to clean room everyday. Never got service. Had to go to office and get clean towels and toilet paper. What it comes down to if you want a clean room a working tv and quite. Don’t come here.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
JoanMarie
The Kern Lodge is cute, comfortable and a great value. It's an old family style lodge. The rooms are good sized and clean. Maybe not the best bed but all 5 of us slept just fine. Location is walkable to literally everything. I can't say enough nice things about the gentlemen who runs the place.
We will be back!.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Kristin
I took my mom, son and small dog to visit Kern River for their first time. Both of them were weary of tent camping, so we decided to stay at the Kern Lodge. The room had the feel of a cabin and was very simple. Bed's were comfortable, room came with Keurig, coffee pods, small fridge, microwave, shampoo, body wash. The hotel grounds were very cute. There was a courtyard with a bonfire pit, there was a giant chess board, giant checker board. The walls are not thin where you hear everything going around outside. James Store was walking distance, Pizza Barn was walking distance. The front desk was helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend staying here and we will be staying there again next year.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2025
Enrique
Checked in and received keys to room. Walked into an unclean living room with trash and bed sheets not changed. Went to management who asked for an additional hour to clean our room. After this time had passed, bed sheets still had hair, pillow case had a stain and the single toilet also had hair. The fold out couch was impossible to sleep upon, as the bars pushed through a thin mattress. This same couch had tape that covered apparent tears in it. Rather than stay the night, we opted to take the 3.5 hour ride back home. This was a forgettable stay would never book at this location again. The gentleman at the front desk was nice and professional.
Business_and_leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jul 2025
Jessie
Wouldn’t be my first choice!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2025
Michael
Great
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
07 Jul 2025
Junior

No electricity

Windy conditions during our stay meant they shut down the power. We had no electricity for about 10-12 hrs each day.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
05 Jul 2025
Erin
Didn’t feel clean even though it looked clean enough because the body wash and soap dispensers not refilled, no toilet paper, no paper towels, bad bed, air wouldn’t set to cool below 77 degrees in a hot place! Not central air, noisy, tiny shower & room advertised as bigger than it was! Wont stay here again.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
04 Jul 2025
Belen
The lodge looks quint and presentable. However the dispenser in the shower had dropped. The drain cover was not screwed in and exposed the drain partially. The air conditioner was leaking and making noises. When I went to the front office it was unlocked but no one present to alert them about the issues. Finally about 30 minutes of looking and waiting for somone to show up I saw a person go into the office side door. Imediately I went to the door and the individual answered. I was given towels to address the leaking from the air conditioner and apologies for the dispenser and drain cover problem. I brought up the coffee as well and was given coffee filters. Personally I would not advise anyone to book here. Poor service. Hard to find assistance. No reply from office.
Business_and_leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2025
Jeffrey

Friendly but the property is not good.

The peoperty is okay but they used bedding that had already been used by other guests and was stained without washing. The stove in the kitchen did not work and the fixtures inside were very old and not in good working order.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Samamtha
Love this place would definitely go back
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Jeanne
Bruce was @ the ready, even though we had a very late arrival!
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2025
Eri

I would recommend it and would definitely stay aga

I went with my family the rooms were comfortable and bathrooms were clean and the pool was a plus but needed a bit more cleaning
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Michael
Clean. Rustic and convenient
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Anthony
Staff was great
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2025
Rick
There is a major problem in this area during wind or heat periods , Edison shuts off the power for long periods of time , closing restaurants , shops and gas stations . Ac and lights to your hotel room
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
23 Jun 2025
Verified traveler

Unprofessional, Disappointing, Worst Choice EVER!

My group of 6 booked the family suite for our weekend stay. Unknown to us before we arrived, SCE turns off the power in Kernville due to high winds...completely understandable. When we arrived on Friday evening, the hotel generator was running and we had power, but not everyone did. SCE later restored power around 8 pm. The following day, we arrived back at the hotel at 5 pm with no power & the generator was not being utilized. No one was in the office; they did not answer the cell phone number on the window, but did finally answer a text regarding the generator. When asking when the generator would be turned on, the only response was \"between 8 - 10.\" We were left for 5 hours without power, a candle, a lantern, etc. SCE turned the power on at 9:30 pm. We spent 3 hours in the dark! Why was the generator not used this night?! Why were we not told ahead of time about the electricity situation?! In addition, for a party of 6, we were provided 4 bath towels/3 wash clothes/2 slivers of soap/no Kleenex, or extra toilet paper. There were no paper towels, kitchen towels, or extra trash bags in the kitchen. We had one frying pan, 3 cooking utensils, & no coffee. Moreover, we received no service to make our beds, change out towels, or empty our trash. When checking in, I had to call a cell phone for someone to come to the front desk, my ID was never asked for, and no one was available at checkout. Kern Lodge does not care about their patrons and is unprofessional!!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
Virginia
Loved the interior log cabin feel.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2025
Erin
The power was out for most of the day, but the hotel was very accommodating. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Partner

Location & surroundings

The Kern Lodge
67 Valley View Drive, Kernville, United States

Hotels Nearby

Compare other stays close to this hotel. Choose travel dates to check availability.

Explore the map
Show 3 more nearby hotels

The Kern Lodge

21 hotel photos