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Riverview Lodge

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$114
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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2 Sirretta Street, Kernville, CA, 93238
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, River View, No Pets

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Riverview Lodge

Kernville hotel steps from Brush Creek
This hotel features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Riverview Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Kernville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Riverview Lodge features barbecue grills and a picnic area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Riverview Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Riverview Lodge Kernville
Riverview Kernville
Riverview Lodge Hotel
Riverview Lodge Kernville
Riverview Lodge Hotel Kernville

Riverview Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 715 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 715 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 715 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 715 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 715 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Amy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Described as historical and rustic - actually run-down and dirty. We never saw any staff or anyone in the office. Thankfully, a lovely park was located across the street, The Kern River is a beautiful area, but recommend finding somewhere else to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this location to be next to the river and our room was on the opposite side of the river, and we were not aware of this beforehand. The room hadn’t been cleaned in months. Dust hanging from the walls, and a dead bat in one of the windows. Layers of mold in the shower and one shower door completely broken off of the track. The sheets were too small for the bed. They kept coming off of the mattress and were not big enough for both of us to be covered all night. One night we were awakened by a couple fighting in the street with management not taking any action until I asked for the police to be involved. My husband walked to an area of the lake that was only for customers of the hotel and was asked to leave. Having to explain that you’re a paying customer of this establishment is ludicrous! If you choose this hotel, DO NOT STAY IN ROOM 5!!!! I hope someone from the department of health or the BBB reads this and makes a surprise visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lizabeth

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Closeness to the River and town to walk just about everywhere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted a cabin feeland this did not disappoint, clean and near the river, we loved it, will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Wayzata

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, huntington beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was river front and you could walk to everything. The room was clean and cozy. Pet friendly, great coffee and quaint. I can't wait to visit again. The host was warm, welcoming and quick to respond to all inquiries. Great stay here at Riverview Lodge!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place , the owners , other guests that seemed to be locals but great to talk to …. Can’t remember owners name but decent folks who’ve got a good thing going on here… hope ta return !
Owner caught these beauties!!
Home sweet home for 2 nites !
Great place to chill and relax !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Total dump. I believe the rooms were converted sheds. 2 night stay for 2 rooms and only stayed one night. No water pressure. TV didn't work. Door locks were not secure. Had to tie the doors closed from inside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loud & Dirty

The check-in was easy and friendly. However the property needs maintenance and a deep cleaning and the door lock was tricky. Chipping paint, very dusty and black mold in the shower. Being right next to the road you can hear EVERY car tire roll by
Mold in shower
Hole in wall/chipped paint
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

JEFF

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient but it's right next to the main road and noisy. My room was upstairs. The stairs were in an unkept condition with debris all over them. An ashtray on the front porch was full of OLD cigarette butts. The lighting was poor and the lock was very hard to open. Like someone had tried breaking in at one time. The deadbolt was not functioning with the key. The carpet inside was very stained and dirty. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The trip was going good. Staff was friendly. We cleaned our own room daily when we seen the cleaning ladies we would ask for a broom and mop to clean the room ourselves. One, because we’re clean people and secondly it’s an attempt to relieve some cleaning duties from the hotel staff. We don’t mind. The day before checking out I checked my credit card and we were charged an additional $350 for our service animals. Upon questioning the management I was told service animals were not allowed and all pets were subject to being charged. I explained the website clearly stated service animals were allowed and under California state law and not subject to fees or charge. The manager stated I was wrong. I explained further just to be met with the same results. I explained even if the charges were valid, which they were not, it should have been $200, not $350. My credit card statement now reflects an additional charge for $200. We will have to wait and see it the original $350 is returned to my card.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great place to stay if want to be right on the Kern River. Rustic charm. Complimentary and delicious coffee every morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with partner
For a weekend getaway it’s a fair price. Not too far from home. We had some noisy neighbors that didn’t go to bed until late night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gadiel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thsnks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Neglected maintenance all over the property and in the room. No couch or easy chair. A bed, two straight backed chairs and a small table. Poor lighting. Heater worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Krista

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just not our style
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere in a great town. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Room was comfortable and spacious. Location was convenient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025