Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. US hotel reviews
  3. California hotel reviews
  4. Kernville hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of The Kern Lodge

Reviews of The Kern Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

67 Valley View Drive, Kernville, CA 93238, United States

#15 of 17 hotels in Kernville

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 152 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    4.0

Verified guest reviews from real Bookers

Real Bookers. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more– opens a dialog box
Write a Review

Showing 1 - 25

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Difficulty accessing wi-fi with poor directions and assistance.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    9.0
    Pleasantly surprised
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mini Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking a little strange

    Convenient

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    9.0
    Agusto
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They just take a little while to get one of my rooms ready for my friends . But just take like 2 hours .

    Very good area , we had pool and the river near , and we had a barbecue area ,

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    8.0
    Nice clean room and comfortable bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi didn’t work. Couldn’t connect with password.

    For an older motel, very nice

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location location location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    6.0
    Nice, clean, basic lodging in Kernville.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Problems with in room AC, manager responded quickly, but it still froze up until last day. No hot water In shower.

    Nice location, walking distance to restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    8.0
    Cute, comfy lodge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower in our room never got warm.

    It was cute, clean, close to everything, Michelle, the hostess was very nice. We were able to park right outside our room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mini Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was np towel. We have to ask for it. When we got the towels, they were still a bit wet. The wall papers are peeling off, freezer needs defrosting, showee knobs and sink knobs keep falling out. There is no usb jack.

    I like the size of the unit and the size of the bathroom. There's a lot of cabinets. The area is nicely remote. The view is beautiful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    9.0
    I can’t wait to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    I like the location, you can walk to restaraunts and such.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2023

    6.0
    Comfortable stay,and served our purpose for a night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No one at front desk when we arrived. Could use some updating.

    Convenient location, kitchenette.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2023

    8.0
    great overnight stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    location, large spacious room

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2023

    8.0
    I do luv this place and the staff are really nice. it’s an older lodge but next to everything! I have stayed here 4 tim
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    had no coffee and when I wanted to take a shower the pilot had gone out so there wasn’t warm water.

    accessibility and hospitality

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our first room was old and the air conditioning was inadequate. We also had a puddle of dog pee on the bedroom carpet that we found out with bare feet (yuck). After we were moved to another room (114) our trip was saved and we really enjoyed our stay.

    Our second room was awesome, the parking was very close and the stone flooring, wood paneling, and ceiling were amazing. We also really like the private backyard and small kitchen area. We liked being next door to the brewery and within short walking distance to downtown and Frandy park.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2022

    7.0
    Cute But Unprofessional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in was weird. Got there a little after Check in time and the office door was locked, had to ask for help from multiple folks before someone was available to check us in. Also, it was so hot that I was looking forward to some pool time. But, there was a large group in the pool partying with loud music, yelling obscenities, etc. So did not feel comfortable going for a swim. This place is friendly but lacks professionalism.

    Cute place if you like a cabin feel. Had a comfy bed and came with a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Close to dining and the river. Has BBQ available for use.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2022

    9.0
    Great place to stay with awesome staff!
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The room was large with a separate kitchenette, dining area and living room. The pool was well maintained. Located close to food, gas station, grocery store, and short walk to downtown.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2022

    6.0
    pool not lock person from town comes and park and swimming
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Kern River Master Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    pool not safe person from town come in side

    it was in the center of the town easy access to food a

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2022

    7.0
    road trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 302 Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    old but clean

    friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2022

    7.0
    Nice for visiting the sequioa's Trail of 100 Giants.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mini Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It could have had a nicer garden, now it is all stones.

    Nice swimming pool to cool down

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2022

    8.0
    Nice place next to kern brewery
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could need more maintenance

    Efficient checkin, brewery and market next door

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Mini Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the place was amazing and the lodge is so comfy

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2022

    8.0
    Nice hotel close to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    people next to us fought until 4:00am 😩 tv didn’t work. Wi-Fi didn’t work. owner/manager didn’t even take my license or credit card when I arrived- she just gave me the keys and said enjoy your stay 🤷‍♀️

    location! parking was easy. room was clean and good size. shower was hot.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2022

    7.0
    over all pretty good and will definitely stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there was no hot water but just gave them a call and got it fixed immediately and also the bed was very squeaky and was able to hear our next door neighbor.

    loved that everything was walking distance and very peaceful

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2022

    8.0
    The Staff Here Makes the Difference
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think it was a room the staff used to work out of. There was a bin for dirty cleaning rags and the washer was full of them. There were no clean towels in the room and we had to wait to get showered. It was very dated but was clean and comfortable.

    We booked late because our scheduled accommodations were not a working solution for my disabled son. They stated they were fully booked until I told them we booked on line. It was very scenic, the view was amazing and the staff was very nice and did their best to accommate us.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2022

    7.0
    Lodge staff were kind and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the warning signs of extra charges if air conditioner was set under 72 and if bath towel went to pool and got dirty it was $100 charge!

    it was located near where I was visiting

    Stayed in June 2022

Showing 1 - 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find something cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: