2.5 Star Hotel

Kern Riverfront Lodge

113 Kern River Drive, Kernville, CA, United States View Map

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Kern Riverfront Lodge

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Comfortable Accommodations Kern Riverfront Lodge in Kernville offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a kitchen equipped with modern appliances, ensuring a pleasant stay. Outdoor Spaces Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, enjoy the outdoor play area, and utilize the picnic and barbecue facilities. The inn provides free WiFi throughout the property, enhancing the outdoor experience. Convenient Location Located 55 mi from Meadows Field Airport, the inn is a short walk from Sierra South Mountain Sports and Eagle Rafting. Nearby attractions include Reel Cinema and Kern River Outfitters, each 4.3 mi away. Guest Services Private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, and free on-site parking are available. The inn offers skiing activities and a work desk for added convenience.

427 Reviews

9.1Exceptional
Cleanliness
9.0
Staff
8.8
Location
9.5

What Guests Say

  • “It has a great location right on the water within 40 ft.the hotel is quite charming with its carved bears.the staff is friendly and the…”
  • “Hands down our favorite place to stay in Kernville! The enchanted cottage was a dream! So clean and cute, amazing water pressure in the…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Two-Bedroom Suite1/4

Two-Bedroom Suite

1055 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Queen or 3 Sofabed

  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
Deluxe Suite (non pet)1/4

Deluxe Suite (non pet)

496 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
Standard Suite1/4

Standard Suite

377 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
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Suite

377 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    9.1
    Exceptional

    Based on 427 reviews

    Location

    9.5

    Cleanliness

    9

    Staff

    8.8

    Overall Quality

    8.8

    Pros +

    • It has a great location right on the water within 40 ft.the hotel is quite charming with its carved bears.the staff is friendly and the set up is nice.
    • location
    • Hands down our favorite place to stay in Kernville! The enchanted cottage was a dream! So clean and cute, amazing water pressure in the shower, cooler worked, bed comfy! Our trained dogs were also allowed. Courtyard adorable. Can¿t say enough good about t

    Cons -

    • The upstairs room controls the down stairs heat, and was turned off so we froze our buts off all night. Had to open electric oven at 6am to heat room.trying to get refund,but we will have to see.
    • staff was non existent, one of the lamps didn't work and towel rack was broken
    • There was an in wall AC/Heater above the bed that was extremely loud, such that I had to turn it off to sleep. Much of the furnishings were in poor condition, with blinds that let in light in the morning and only 1 3-prong outlet.
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    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-15-2024

    It has a great location right on the water within 40 ft.the hotel is quite charming with its carved bears.the staff is friendly and the set up is nice.

    The upstairs room controls the down stairs heat, and was turned off so we froze our buts off all night. Had to open electric oven at 6am to heat room.trying to get refund,but we will have to see.

    6GordonPosted on: 5-16-2023

    location

    staff was non existent, one of the lamps didn't work and towel rack was broken

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 9-12-2021

    Hands down our favorite place to stay in Kernville! The enchanted cottage was a dream! So clean and cute, amazing water pressure in the shower, cooler worked, bed comfy! Our trained dogs were also allowed. Courtyard adorable. Can¿t say enough good about t

    7Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 4-12-2020

    The room was in the best possible location within the Kernville area. The river and surrounding park area were just a few steps out my front door. The main town was a short walk outside my back door.

    There was an in wall AC/Heater above the bed that was extremely loud, such that I had to turn it off to sleep. Much of the furnishings were in poor condition, with blinds that let in light in the morning and only 1 3-prong outlet.

    10LindseyPosted on: 2-5-2020

    The location is the best! The room was great and very comfortable, my dog came along and enjoyed himself as well.

    The bathroom was really small.

    10FernandoPosted on: 12-2-2019

    Cozy detached and well-located cottage with adequate heating and electric fireplace. Pet friendly as well.

    10WilliamPosted on: 2-4-2019

    Pre-arrival instructions. Ease of check-in/out after hours. Had no interaction with staff because of arrival and departure times, but all handled prior to arrival and with registration cards in room.

    Lack of ventilation fan in Bathroom. A little sag in bed but not bad.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-4-2018

    The location is perfect, right in front of the river with a 5 min. walk to a few rafting companies. It was a cozy room with a mini kitchen which includes a microwave, stove, sink and refrigerator. It is not a new hotel, it has history, but it is very ni

    We stayed downstairs & the upstairs suite has hardwood flooring, which is fine, people wallk, it is ok but you can hear EVERYTHING. The people upstairs were not mindful or considerate of us at all. Be ware!

    10Verified guestPosted on: 6-4-2024

    Very spacious and close to the Kern River.

    9LynnePosted on: 11-1-2022

    The TV reception was out and we couldn't get the heater to work. We still had a great time.

    9FredPosted on: 11-16-2021

    Clean and very nice.

    Everything was perfect. Looking forward to stay there again.

    10AlanPosted on: 8-22-2020

    Very close to the river and eating places.

    10StevePosted on: 2-17-2024

    Very nice!!

    6AndrewPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Kernville is beautiful, it was booked as a pitstop on the way from Las Vegas to Yosemite but we fell in love with this town. The accommodation has everything you need to get through the night, which is all that was required, as long as you book on that basis you won't be disappointed. Location-wise you couldn't ask for better, my son could have built dams in that river for a week and we loved that we could walk to get icecream, pizza and breakfast, just perfect really. You can park right out front across the road.

    Fit an extractor fan to the bathroom, sleeper couch needs a deep clean or better still replacing.

    10MickeyPosted on: 1-16-2026

    Full kitchen/fridge. Stocked bathroom. Clean.

    Some of the usb ports on the lamp in the bedroom were broken, but there were still enough working ones.

    8JoannePosted on: 1-15-2026

    The room was a charming efficiency accommodation, reasonably priced, in a quaint town. The inn is in a nice location on the riverfront.

    10LucyPosted on: 1-13-2026

    The lodge was the perfect little place for a quick getaway. I was able to cook dinner and breakfast in the well equipped kitchen. I liked that the lodge did not smell like a hotel.

    I can't think of anything that I didn't like. Everything was perfect.

    9PaulPosted on: 1-3-2026

    Great little place to stay cozy, comfortable, clean. Beautiful area great little restaurant right behind the hotel.

    10ShearingtonPosted on: 12-31-2025

    We got there after hours (no Office Staff), but we called the #, & followed Simple instructions. ?Friendly (by phone), & #1 was clean, & spacious. ? Loved it!

    9EllenPosted on: 12-21-2025

    Location was great. Park across the street and restaurants close by. Cute place!

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 3 stay free with cot. Children age 0 and above stay free with extra bed.
    PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host

    Location

    Kern Riverfront Lodge

    113 Kern River Drive, Kernville, CA

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