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Riverview Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel near Brush Creek in Kernville

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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
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kernville

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Kernville hotel, you'll be steps from Brush Creek and Dry Meadow Creek. Cannell Trail and Sierra South Mountain Sports are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dry Meadow Creek - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Barn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Airport Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Primo's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kernville Saloon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Riverview Lodge

Hotel near Brush Creek in Kernville
Riverview Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kernville hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 332 out of 739 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 739 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 739 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 739 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 739 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

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riverview lodge is our happy place we absolutely love going there every year and look forward to going back! Owners are so kind and welcoming we always appreciate the hospitality and warmth they exude. Right in the center of town if you want to walk to dinner or walk to get a drink. Love kernville we look forward to being back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We loved the location; close proximity to most everything.Manager/owner was friendly and accommodating. The coffee was delicious, appreciated,and perfectly equipped with creamer, etc, however, it didn’t make up for more than a few things needing improvement inside the rooms. What we did not like was the condition of the room and bathroom. While cozy and the sheets, blanket, and towels were clean and nice and soft, what would have made our stay more pleasant and comfortable would be an updated toilet seat and faucet in the bathroom as well as some newer comfortable chairs to relax in. The ones there were old and uncomfortable-something a bit more reclining would be sufficient, or at least, newer. The main door was not sealed to the outside allowing air to escape causing the ac to work less efficiently. We also noticed some mold growth on the ceiling above the shower. I also took a towel and cleaned behind the door(found dust and dirt on it)and off of the baseboard in the bathroom for the next guest. If asked if we would stay here again as it stands, I would say no, we would not. However, we would be willing to pay more and stay again if the aforementioned improvements were made.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay as always. It's always quiet, staff is super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
John and Annette are awesome and have a great riverfront area thats shaded and private. Great time and great owners
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay bed was very comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chantel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherrie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Privat beach nice owners!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love John and Annette! They are awesome 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Renee

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riverview is on the other side of a road with camping sites between. Loud generator directly in front also blocking river view and running continuously.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a cute Hotel rooms were clean staff was really nice would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suzy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay

In terrible condition. There were mice traps in the room. We rate this below zero in every category. Should be removed from options of hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay as always

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

raylene, paso robles

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Two thumbs up.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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