Great location with a very friendly and helpful staff. The property is clean, well-maintained, and offers plenty of amenities--especially for a budget-friendly stay. Guests can enjoy features like a basketball hoop, axe throwing area, and barbecue setups. There's also a beautiful river just across the street, perfect for a relaxing walk and scenic views. The rooms are well-equipped with a mini kitchenette, including a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and even plates, pans, and silverware--making it easy to cook your own meals. Overall, it's an excellent, family-friendly option that delivers great value without sacrificing comfort or convenience. read more

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So grateful for this place! Our trip to kernville started out rocky when we originally booked at another spot, but when we saw coral creek had an opening for us immediately I was so grateful. They had a room ready for us when we showed up at 11pm that night. The room was clean, the beds and pillows were comfortable. I love that they also have a kitchenette inside. Once we stepped out the next morning it was a picture out of a postcard, the view is stunning. At the end of our stay, we accidentally left behind the card my husband wrote for me for our 1st wedding anniversary. We called that evening after getting home and even after they cleaned the room, they went out of their way to find it so they can mail it to us. I give this place 5 stars for their hotel and their hospitality. Thank you! read more

Corral Creek Lodge - This is right outside of the lodge - Hotels Near Me - Kernville, California

This is a gem of a place to make a base camp OR destination as we did. It's a clean, cozy, well-run establishment operated by family. Tina is the host and is very kind and helpful. Our room was fresh and clean upon our arrival. The AC made it great because it was in the upper 90's during our stay. The hot water and shower was nice as well. You can tell that the owners put a lot of work into this place each day. The grounds are clean with no trash or hazards. It's nestled in a beautiful valley with lofty peaks and the beautiful Kern River across the street. I love this place and will definitely be back. Thank you, Tina & family for taking care of us during our stay. Continued success to you and your establishment. Mark Adame & Kim Wertz read more

Corral Creek Lodge - The Corral Creek Lodge from above on the mountain. - Hotels Near Me - Kernville, California

Clean and nice staff. A great location - close to my son's hiking trip / trail. Thankful for good wifi and a kitchenette which was fully stocked with dishes, fridge, stove, microwave, etc. Cozy and warm - everything was great! Simple, not fancy but perfect for a mountain trip. For future reference, I woud reccomend letting guests know that a stove is included in the kitchenette. I would have planned more "cooking" but I thought it was just a fridge, sink and microwave. read more

This place is amazing. Centrally located from town, river fishing, the lake. The rooms are clean and the service is great. Tina is very friendly. I highly recommend staying here. My father, my son and I have been here 3 generations for 14 years. Thank you, Tina. You always make our trip amazing. Looking forward to next year already. read more

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Love this place! Excellent service and friendly owners! AND pet friendly! Everytime i visit the kern river, this is the place im staying! Thanks again folks! read more

So it's a great hotel so that's why I gave it. A four star, only things I can change is the inside of the hotel. I feel like it would be way cuter if it was more like a cabin style to match the outside of it and maybe a little cleaner Was up that this is amazing hotel for kids. It's hard to find hotels in Kernville because most people like to camp, but for people that don't need to camp and want to go to a hotel, I 100% recommend this place although it does need some changes. This is a great business and I hope it can be Have great outcomes. Thank you Coral Lodge. read more

Love this place! Clean, friendly, great price, away from the city. Stay here every chance I get

Service was excellent and friendly!!! The rooms were clean and we had a beautiful view!

You can't beat the price for this place. It's located on Mtn Hwy 99 in a remote area, about a 10 minute drive from Kernville. I would say it's an okay stay for 1 night or maybe 2 if you need a cheap/warm place to crash and shower. Any longer I don't think I would recommend it if you want to relax. Pros: The pros are that it's a good value, it's clean, the linens were clean and the parking lot has ample parking. Spacious rooms, pet friendly. Free (and somewhat fast) wifi (You get no cell reception in this part of town). If you need cell reception you'll need to book a stay in Kernville. Cons: The place is old and the inside is outdated. Also, the AC/heater was full of dust. The bed and pillows are highly uncomfortable (hard and squeaky). I didn't mind the old fixtures (since it was clean) or even the bed since I was there for 1 night but the one thing that really bothered me was the noise. The walls are paper thin.... Really thin. I could hear my surrounding neighbors talk, their TV going and their walking around the room. It kept me up really late. read more

We stay here everytime this is the place to stay the staff is amazing and is there to help place is nice and clean we won't go anywhere else especially if you have pets read more

Cute, basic, clean! Beautiful evening lights. A good nights sleep in a great town and area. Loved our time there.

When we pulled up in the evening the place was all lit up so pretty. We went to the office and rang the doorbell and the owners/managers came out to meet us. Super friendly, explained the wifi and after some signatures we were given an old school key. Don't see those anymore. Our room was upstairs, no elevators so if you have trouble with that make sure to request the first floor. Room was clean, nothing fancy but comfortable. There is a kitchenette if you need one. Refrigerator had some waters in it. No signs up mentioning if they are complimentary so we just brought up our own. Bathroom only had towels for two and there was three of us. It was really early morning when I saw that. So we just dealt with it. Biggest complaint was the neighbors next to us were so loud, I was getting a little irritated because we had to be up at 5 am. We kept the air conditioner on all night and it kept the room nice and cool. Check out was a breeze. I would definitely stay here again if we are in the area. I didn't realize it is 20 minutes from the rodeo grounds in Kernville. Little far for us when we need to be there so early. Affordable and nice employees. read more

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I have camped all over the Kern River for 20 years now. I have passed this lodge more times than I can count and so the wife and I finally decided to do a quick impromptu trip up to Kern and stay in a hotel for once. I really wasn't expecting to have the experience I had. To be perfectly honest, I was planning on this just being a step up from sleeping in a tent. A room with a bed and a shower. I had no real expectations but man was I pleasantly surprised with almost everything. First off, this is not the Hilton, and if you expect it to be... you might be in the wrong spot. Feel free to go back to the city. This is a cozy and nice cabin feel type lodge in the middle of the wild. The rooms are spacious as any normal hotel room. Not only do they have a bed, and a shower, but they have a TV with direct tv with plenty of channels. They also include kitchenettes with a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and burner stove. The kitchen comes fully stocked with cups, plates, utensils, cutting board, pots, and pans, everything you would need to cook up a good meal if you wanted to! The bathrooms come stocked with clean towels, shampoo/conditioner/soap just like any normal hotel room. Speaking of clean, this is where this place tends to stand out to me. My compliments to the cleaning staff! I wasn't expecting much but we arrived to a spotless room. The bed and linens were new, fresh and clean. The towels are new, fresh and clean. The carpet is clean. The dishes are clean. The sink and microwave were clean. My wife is a germaphobe and has major OCD sometimes when it comes to cleanliness and I mean... I don't know what I was expecting. Maybe some dust? Maybe dirt piled in corners? maybe old and tattered linens? Maybe a dirty shower or toilet? Some bugs maybe? I was expecting just sort of a less than clean dusty old lodge. That was not the case. There was none of that. THIS PLACE IS CLEAN! I want to again extend my gratitude to the cleaning staff because I'm sure most wouldn't address them directly, so I am. Thank you who ever you are. :) As far as management goes, Tina was in charge and she was simply amazing on all counts. I have never met her before but I felt like I have known her for years. She was seemingly ALWAYS available if you needed anything. Not only that, but she is very knowledgeable of the surrounding areas. She knew every street I mentioned, every trail, basically the ins and outs of Kernville and Kern County in general. She conversed with us, she answered any questions we had and I can't tell you enough how hospitable she was. I felt like I was at home. The hotel is dog friendly as well. I love taking my dogs camping and hiking but sometimes they just want to chill out and take a nap in a nice cool room and get out of the heat when its 100 degrees. My wife and I will be back. We have been telling all our friends of the experience and we are already planning to come back, next time with our pups. I still love dirty camping and will not quit, but sometimes... its nice to just get to a place that's already set up for you. :) Thank you again to Tina and the rest of the staff at this gem on the middle of the Kern River. You guys have a good thing going. read more

This is not the place for a good night's sleep. The walls are paper-thin, and I could hear my neighbors as if they were in the same room, which was very disappointing. Overall, though, it's a no-frills, well-kept motel-like accommodation. read more

First impression: 5-Star by those managing the lodge. Here are a few my highlights: - So generous and accommodating as we arrived in town sooner than expected and allowed us to check in early (because previous guests already checked out of our room & they had a chance to clean it) - They have a nice grass area in the front (which is great for our fur-babies) - Rooms were nice, simple, and cozy (and clean) - Nice kitchenette & table - Great internet speed and easy to connect to - Directly across from the river with great access to a beautiful area. .... will update with more. read more

Corral Creek Lodge - Cozy bed & nice clean kitchenette. - Hotels Near Me - Kernville, California

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Had the great pleasure of staying here this last weekend for a wedding. Was the nicest vacation experience I've had in a LONG time. Not too pricey, Room was large, and very clean, with amenities like a kitchenette with A coffee maker, and coffee. Everyone who works there is nice as pie, And they make everyone, even this city slicker, feel at home. Woulda Rather stayed there than come back to the city. - thanks, Charlie A. read more

Corral Creek Lodge - Setting up for the wedding - Hotels Near Me - Kernville, California

My name is Anet, I own a tour company called Anet Tours, and I frequently bring groups of travelers to Kern River, where we always stay at Corral Creek Lodge. I rave about this place because the staff (especially Tina and Jeremiah) is super friendly and hospitable, the entire lodge is extremely clean, and the ambiance here is amazing. I frequently being large groups and we book around 20 rooms, I am so thankful to have found this place and will continue to book here for as long as I can. read more

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I decided to bring the wife up from OC to do a little fishing in the river. Made the reservations online for this place. Showed up at 3 pm or so and was greeted by one of the employees here. Very nice people. The rooms were very nice for the money. Even the wifey was pleasantly surprised and she's not easy to please! The beds was comfortable, bathroom and kitchenette was very clean. They even have dishes and utensils to prepare our sandwiches for the next day of fishing. There is no cell phone reception and the internet was a bit slow. There is not much as far as swimming pool or jacuzzi but if you want a nice, quite, clean place to stay, this place is it. I'd definitely stay again read more

Location is awesome, and if the lodge happens to be empty, it's great, but if you have neighbors well....it's hell. Walls are paper thin, in all directions. You can hear your neighbors chewing, breathing, spitting, and every bodily function there is. Don't even get me started on TV noise, or fan noise! The manager is nice and helpful but this lodge needs a strict policy about TV noise (or noise in general) past a certain hour. That's the least they can do! It's insane. read more

Great Stay - Great Location - and had great family trip. (even brought our dog since they are pet friendly in some of the rooms). Staff was onsite, helpful and very cool. Thanks for the memories! Cozy, country vibe with a cool cabin feel of the hotel. Great local river access for day walks, fishing or family exploring We will be back! Mike D read more

Rebecca was the sweetest. We had been driving for over 5 hours in a snow storm in Mojave and we are from the Bay Area worried about making it home for school snd resting she was the sweetest at check in snd check out snd we were able to accomplish everything we needed and kept warm and safe this place is beautiful thank You so much ! read more

Nice location in between the town of Kernville and Johnsondale bridge. For those looking to fish the Kern river across the street or head up 12 miles to the bridge and hike into some pristine wild trout area... Close to town to pickup supplies, yet further up the road towards the fishing spots that are less travelled. Good service, clean rooms, and well maintained. Light continental breakfast was nice along with good coffee! read more

Corral Creek Lodge - Signpost just before the lodge. - Hotels Near Me - Kernville, California

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I'm giving it a 3-star review because it was satisfactory in general. However, there were a couple of things that make it lacking: 1. The personnel walks around without a mask, even at the reception, which in California is mandatory by law; 2. The room maintenance leaves a lot to be desired, the bathtub faucet leaks, the WC requires jiggling to avoid permanent dripping; 3. Overall there are signs that the guest is not really welcome, including a warning that if dishes are left dirty in the room, there will be a charge of $25. I have 2 problems with this: guests are expected to wash the dishes and dishes from the previous guest were not professionally cleaned; 4. Any streaming service on the internet, from Nextflix, to Amazon Prime, to HBO, to Youtube is blocked, and the remainder of internet access is extremely slow. This while the hotel advertises free wifi. Next time we travel to the area we'll look for something else. read more

Great service, they're stricked on their 3pm check in rule, besides that, great area, nice rooms. Editing my review but more like adding to it. They do have a kitchenette, you have a few dishes in there. A table, 2 chairs. Fairly spacious. You wouldn't be disappointed for what you pay. Nice outside patio area to grill, eat or just hangout. I love parking by the dead grass away from the lodge, sitting on the back of my car at night and just relax. read more

Wonderful hidden gem on the Kern River, with river access right across the street. Has Free WIFI, PET FRIENDLY, It's CLEAN, Staff is friendly and helpful and 30 minutes away from Trail of 100 Giants..Next Kern River trip stay here and tell them Keith sent you,you'll be great you did ! read more

This is a great place to stay with wonderful hosts! Mona was wonderful and so accommodating to our needs. She really made our stay the best! Thank you, Mona!! We had room 15 with 2 queen beds on the second floor. It was roomy and had everything we needed, including a fridge, microwave and a full kitchenette with pots, pans, dishes, and silverware. Kernville is just a few minute's drive south and to the north is the amazing and beautiful country including the Johnsondale Bridge, tons of fishing along the Kern River, Trail of 100 Giants and the Ponderosa Lodge & Restaurant, Needles Pint Lookout Trailhead and so much more! read more

We arrived at 12AM but fortunately they were able to do an early checkin for us over the phone hours prior to our arrival. They had our room key already prepared in an locker box and they gave me the password over the phone so we were able to get into our room without any problems. But when we were about to shower, we noticed that we didn't have shampoo in our bathroom nor a hairdryer. However we were able to get shampoo and a hairdryer from the front desk the next morning so to us that was not a big problem at all. The staff were also very friendly and we always felt comfortable during our stay. When we first got to our room, we were amazed at how big it was. This was the first time I stayed in a room that included a kitchen, so we brought groceries to cook for breakfast. Checkout time was at 11 but they didn't seem to mind when we checked out a little late. Also, the lodge is located in a pretty good location, all you see is mountains so it really feels like a nice getaway from the city. There are many activities to do around the lodge and the front desk offers many brochures for that. We are planning to return when it snows! read more

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Jeremiah is the best! He was so helpful, kind and accommodating. I would definitely recommend staying here!

Owner still doesn't realize he's automatically charging you for and applying "travel insurance" from the day reservation is made and that the insurance only applies to certain enumerated situations, not cancelling within hotel policy. He thinks that this "insurance" will allow him to keep your funds and you will be reimbursed by the "insurance." It's amazing that in this day and age people have no idea how their own business works - if I ran my business this way, I'd be out of business! Then, on top of it all, the guy has to stress me out and harass me via emails, and still he can't just admit he was simply wrong. read more

Vey friendly! Rooms are nice full kitchen Wi-Fi works great there was no service through T-Mobile tho

Excellent place Very pleasant and serene place for weekend getaways!!!!!!!!!!! Lot of activities to do around the place. Away from the crowded places near the river. read more

Just what the doctor ordered. Jeremiah was a star and saved us on more than one occasion at our stay here. Would most def recommend a stop off here - if in a pinch. Full Kitchenette and did I mention HBO? Jeremiah showed us true hospitably and we will be back! Thank you for a wonderful stay! read more

Great location and value, exceptional hospitality, and nice, clean, practical accommodations. Tina and Jeremiah are excellent hosts. Highly recommend! read more

Wonderful hotel! Comfortable and set in a beautiful scenery surrounded by mountains. You can barbecue with their propane grills. The rooms are clean and lovely. The owners are kind and helpful, very happy people. It was wonderful to get away from the nasty brain washed city to a place where people can be normal and nature is number 1. Loved the locals loved the peace and cant wait to return. read more

Just what we were looking for! Far enough away from town, quiet and secluded, however not too far from conveniences. Perfect escape along the river. The rooms are very clean with kitchenette. Very comforatable sleep. Best part was the hospitality of the management, Tina and Jeremiah, who made us feel so welcome and part of the family there who openly share details of the surrounding areas with a sense of humor..."very cool" as one reviewer states:) The saloon steakhouse is just 7 miles up the Kern River. Kerville less than 10 minute drive. PERFECT for one who want peace and quiet. Always good to bring some food, however, guests there offered us some of their barbecue. Everyone is happy there...comes from the management who live on-site. The Lodge and area is beautiful. The managment makes it AAA. We will MOST DEFINATELY be back! Lois and Scott T read more

This place has everything and if I didn't have such high expectations this would be a 4-5 star. But for a lodge is very good. The decor was very plain, it was not rustic nor traditional. There was however plenty dressers, lots of storage space. The room was clean and extremely roomy. Rooms have kitchen with all utensils, dishes and pots. Kitchen table for 3. The mattress was comfy, sheets were good but the bath towel were so soft (better than Hiltons). The provide generic shampoo, conditioner and body soap but they have plenty in the room. Plenty of outlets. A/C worked good. Room had a small 32' Tv that had about 4-6 stations. No wifi or service but your in the mountains to get away from everything so you don't need it. The breakfast is not so grand. They offer juices, coffee, frozen burritos, boxes cereal and oatmeal, bagels and toast, fruit is cheap small apples and oranges (no bananas) prefect for teenagers or men that don't eat real real food. This lodge is much closer to the Sequoia then the rest of the lodges in Kernville. Across the street is the river that is breathtaking. You're surrounded by magnificent mountains. Many folks were catching fish from the river and cooking it. The hotel offers two grills and a sink in the patio area. read more

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Enjoyed or stay. It's an older site but everything worked. Liked having the kitchenette in the room. Staff was competent. It's a little ways from town but we didn't mind, it's right across the road from the river. Would stay here again. We stayed off season and it's was super quiet at night. This place is family friendly with a cool BBQ area with two gas grills and a fish cleaning station. There's a dirt area that could accommodate campers or RVs. read more

Can't believe I found this place! So clean! So quiet and the view is really nice. The staffs there was a added bonus. We had a chance to use their bbq and sat around their picnic area to eat our dinner, that also was very clean! Granted you drive quite up the mountain to get to them but I firmly believe they are worth it. Would I stay again? Most definitely yes! read more

Booked a camp site nearby for the family but it turned out to a be a bit too rough and hot for my parents so they got a room here last minute. It's run by nice people, prices were fair especially considering it was last minute. Rooms were nice and clean with a mini kitchen with fridge. The river is just across the street. Also bbqs outside in the patio was a plus. read more