8.8

482 reviews

Kern Riverfront Lodge

Kern Riverfront Lodge

113 Kern River Drive, Kernville, 93240, California, United States

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Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Kern Riverfront Lodge

Welcome to Kern Riverfront Lodge, your cozy retreat in the heart of Kernville, California. Located just 0.1mi from the city center, our inn offers convenience and tranquility, nestled amidst the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and the Kern River. With 482 rave reviews, you can trust that our friendly staff will ensure your stay is a memorable one.

Starting from just $99, our affordable prices make Kern Riverfront Lodge the perfect choice for any budget traveler. Our inn boasts a range of amenities, including skiing for the outdoor enthusiasts, and we're even pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along (extra charges apply). With free private parking and WiFi, air conditioning, and a private entrance, your comfort is our priority.

Immerse yourself in the picturesque nature of Kernville, with mountain, river, and garden views from the picnic area, terrace, and garden. Our rooms offer everything you need for a relaxing stay, from free toiletries and a bathtub in the private bathrooms, to a kitchen and kitchenware for your convenience. The Kern River runs right alongside the property, offering a serene backdrop to your stay.

Experience the best of Kernville at Kern Riverfront Lodge. Book your escape today and indulge in a tranquil getaway amidst the natural beauty of California's mountains and rivers.

At Kern Riverfront Lodge, we understand that your furry friends are an important part of your family. That's why we are proud to be a pet-friendly establishment, so you can bring your four-legged companion along on your adventure. Whether you want to explore the scenic trails with your dog or simply cuddle up with your cat in the cozy suite, we welcome pets of all shapes and sizes. Please note that charges may apply for bringing your pets, so be sure to check our pet policy for more information.

To make your stay as hassle-free as possible, Kern Riverfront Lodge offers various payment options. We accept American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover, ensuring convenient and secure transactions during your visit. Please note that we do not accept cash as a form of payment, so we recommend having one of these accepted payment methods ready when you arrive.

When it comes to accommodations, Kern Riverfront Lodge offers two distinct room types to suit your needs. Our spacious Suites, with their comfortable Queen size bed and cozy sofa bed, can accommodate three adults and one child. For larger groups or families, our Two-Bedroom Suites provide ample space with two Queen size beds and three sofa beds, accommodating up to five adults and two children. Whether you're traveling with your loved ones or seeking a little extra space to relax and unwind, our rooms are designed to ensure your utmost comfort during your stay.

Join us at Kern Riverfront Lodge and experience the best of Kernville at an affordable price. With our pet-friendly policies, convenient payment options, and a range of spacious suites available, we have everything you need for a memorable and enjoyable stay in the heart of California's natural beauty. Book your escape today and let us take care of the rest.

Closest airports

Meadows Field Airport

42mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden view

River view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Barbecue

Balcony

Soundproof

Rooms

Deluxe Suite in Kern Riverfront Lodge

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Deluxe Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

495 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

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Private Bathroom

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Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The suite also includes a barbecue. The suite features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Two-Bedroom Suite in Kern Riverfront Lodge

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Suite, 2 Bedroom

2 Queen Size Beds

3 Sofa Beds

1055 sqft

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River view

Garden view

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This suite's standout feature is the fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-fitted kitchen. The suite also has a barbecue. The spacious suite offers a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 5 beds.

Suite in Kern Riverfront Lodge

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Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

375 sqft

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River view

Garden view

Kitchen

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Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The suite also comes with a barbecue. The suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom

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Suite, 2 Bedroom, River View

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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds, 1 Bedroom

2 Queen Size Beds

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Our Standard Suite is a spacious and stylish room featuring a stunning view of the mountains, river, and garden. With its fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and comfortable queen size beds, this suite is the perfect choice for a relaxing getaway. Enjoy the convenience of modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free toiletries. Whether you want to unwind on the patio or explore the nearby attractions, our Standard Suite offers everything you need for a memorable stay.

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Guest reviews

8.8

482 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Suzanne

10

October 2024

Loved the fact we had the whole lodge to ourselves. Master bedroom with ensuite. Plus family bathroom . Cot provided for 2 year old. We were 3 generations, so this was important. Messages promptly responded to by owner. It’s a small town with many great options for any meal within walking distance. Thanks to the loose leaf guide in the property, we were able to get to an amazing sequoia trail - “ The Trail of 100 Giants”. Also, Easy drives to the lake and boating options.

Works going on opposite. Loud, dusty and it blocked the access to the river and playground. Had we been told in advance, we might have booked elsewhere. Owner said they hadn’t known and gave us late checkout.

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H

9.1

October 2024

Lovely place, real kitchen and living room w a divider to the bedroom portion, very comfortable in a quiet nook yet close to everything. Easy working w staff prior to arrival. Friends stayed at another inn nearby, I liked mine much better, will happily return again.

Had to fix a loose faucet on the fly, without proper tools- some aspects of the shower definitively need some TLC/proper maintenance. Useable, no serious issue, ought to be tended to though. Ventilation had a smell, presume from some prior guests? Minor, maybe the system needs a cleaning/filter? Able to ignore after a short while. Not uncommon in motels to find this scent.

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Benjamin

8.2

December 2024

Wonderful little place to stay for a trip to the Kern River. Very convenient location, and great price ($85 for a night for us). It has a lot of amenities for such a little place, and the host was kind and answered the phone and told me how to check in when I arrived.

It was listed as being big enough for four. The pull out bed was insanely uncomfortable. There seemed to be some kind of memory foam thing on it that was malformed by being in the couch, and made it extremely uncomfortable. The other, actual bed was fine though. The heaters were also very loud.

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Lorena

10

February 2024

This place is located across the street from the Kern River that passes through here and alongside this lovely park across the street from this hotel. This is a super lovely setting nestled in the mountains. We had a bench on our front porch and also in our back porch! Amazing views from both our backdoor windows AND front door windows. You MUST stay here if you want a super fabulous place. You will not be disappointed. Fabulous views with the mountains and river across the street. This room was super adorable to the max. My friend and I saw it and HAD TO STAY. We are soooo glad we did and you will too! Gloria at the front desk was exceptional. She is super friendly and courteous. She was "the" only friendly person we encountered in all of Kernville as far as staffing in any hotels or restaurants. Everyone we encountered at the park across the street was friendly. Regarding staff at the other two hotels {not this one} and a store where there was a subway and our waitress at Cheryl's Diner were all not friendly. The cottage we stayed in exceeded our expectations. The mini-split worked the best of any other hotel that we stayed. The kitchenette was adorable with retro-style red fridge, red microwave, and red toaster added such elegance to the kitchen. Large 5' fridge accommodated all the food we brought. We had a front yard and back yard for my service dog which was suuuuper fabulous. My doggy found a treat behind the front desk and Gloria had no problem my doggy Silky taking it and enjoying it. That night he found another treat in the back yard. We later placed a written request to Gloria on her desk to gift us another. Before we knew it, she brought it to our door. My doggy was in heaven. We were in heaven. This place is super clean, super adorable, super comfy with digital entrance on both door knobs -- to backyard and front yard.

We need a second night but we had failed to make prior reservations and had to find a different place. We REALLY wanted to stay here another two nights. These accommodations were "the" very best we found in all of Kernville.

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Yves

9.1

September 2023

The location is excellent, near a riverside park. Note that the local fire station is just behind the building, but there was no serious activity there except for some fire truck testing done around 9 am. The apartment has a dated charm and the bed was very comfortable (not too hard or soft). I had to use the A/C at night, but the noise was more like white noise and did not bother me, even though I am very sensitive to these issues.

My only minor complaint is that the floors did not seem particularly clean when I had to wipe off some food from the living room floor with a wet paper towel. It would be nice if it was mopped more regularly.

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Rita

9.1

October 2023

The spacious and cosy flat with a big terrace offered a very nice living room with a kitchen corner, two bathrooms and two bedrooms with AC. We had the feeling to be at home. The location of the holiday apartment was great - we had a nice river view and the village center was in walking distance. Parking facilities in front of the house were for free.

It was nice to have flyscreens at he windows, but in the smaller bedroom it was broken. One bathroom was very nice, the other one a bit worn-down and could have been cleaner.

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Hogan

9.1

April 2024

a place for biker/motorcycle folks from bakersfield that are middle aged and drink too much. Homey grandma vibes in the room, super stocked kitchen area and big fridge. you could live here. location is amazing. makes up for everything.

semi racist artwork in our room, not sure about other rooms. could use some updating, but it’s a mom n pop type of spot with only a few rooms and they’re doing the best they can so we gave them a break.

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Susan

9.1

May 2024

Great location, large and well appointed room with big fridge, hob, microwave and coffee machine. Nice decor and new towels and very clean. A/c worked well too. Lovely swing seat out front with view towards river and bbqs and garden space out back. Wish we had booked for longer.

Wooden construction meant that you could hear every footstep overhead, but luckily they were early to bed and early to rise like us!

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Allen

10

December 2022

This is the most romantic, clean, fully furnished with a full kitchen with more amenities than anyone could ever need. The room was above our expectations by far and the local restaurants are amazing. The linens were super clean and fresh smelling, the pillows were fluffy and soft and the beds were soooo comfortable, I could have stayed indefinitely. Our privacy was respected as we never saw a staff member during our stay. Our two Jack Russell service dogs were welcomed with opened arms. This is our first choice for lodging in Kernville. I give them a 100 out of 10.

There wasn't a thing that we didn't live

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John

10

September 2024

The communication exceeded my expectations. I called the number after hours. A helpful lady answered. I had trouble finding the place. I told her I was about 15 minutes away putting fuel she offered to stay on the phone with me the whole time to direct me to the place until I got there, that’s amazing.

Points of Interest Around Kern Riverfront Lodge

Airports

Meadows Field Airport

42mi

Amenities of Kern Riverfront Lodge

Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden view

River view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Barbecue

Balcony

Soundproof

Stay rules - Kern Riverfront Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Kern Riverfront Lodge

Can I bring my pet to Kern Riverfront Lodge?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at the Kern Riverfront Lodge. However, keep in mind that there may be additional charges for bringing your pet along.

When are the check-in and check-out times for Kern Riverfront Lodge?

For Kern Riverfront Lodge, you can check in after 03:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 11:00 AM.

Can guests park for free at Kern Riverfront Lodge?

Yes, there is convenient and free parking available at Kern Riverfront Lodge. The hotel offers private parking on site, so guests can easily park their vehicles without the need for a reservation.

What are the rates at Kern Riverfront Lodge?

Accommodations at Kern Riverfront Lodge can start from $99. Be aware, rates are influenced by room type and selected dates. Ensure to specify your stay dates for up-to-date pricing.

What are the room types available at Kern Riverfront Lodge?

Kern Riverfront Lodge offers two types of suites. The Suite is 377 sqft in size and can accommodate 3 adults and 1 child. It has a sofa bed and a queen-size bed. The Two-Bedroom Suite is 1055 sqft and can accommodate 5 adults and 2 children. It has two queen-size beds and three sofa beds. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.

How can guests spend their time at Kern Riverfront Lodge?

At Kern Riverfront Lodge, guests can enjoy their leisure time in a variety of ways. They can spend their days skiing on the slopes and then come back to the lodge to relax by the fireplace, creating a cozy and warm atmosphere. The lodge also offers barbecue facilities, allowing guests to have a delightful outdoor cooking experience. For nature enthusiasts, there are hiking trails nearby where guests can explore the beautiful surroundings and enjoy the fresh air. Additionally, guests can engage in water activities such as canoeing, windsurfing, and fishing at the nearby river. The lodge provides the perfect setting for guests to unwind and engage in outdoor activities, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable stay.

Can I use my credit card at Kern Riverfront Lodge?

Yes, you can use your credit card (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover) to pay for your stay at Kern Riverfront Lodge. However, cash is not accepted as a form of payment.