Ken-Bar Lodge

Property class: 2

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You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Ken-Bar Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour business center.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door to the right.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Gilbertsville is home to Ken-Bar Lodge. Bill Monroe's Home Place and Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maggie's Jungle Golf & Jungle Run and Twin Lakes Antique Mall. Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center and Patti's 1880's Settlement are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Gilbertsville travel guide
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7711 U.S. 641 North, Gilbertsville, KY, 42044

What's nearby

  • A river winding through a dense forest with a clear sky above.
    Kentucky Lake
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kentucky Dam State Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Maggie's Jungle Golf & Jungle Run
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Twin Lakes Antique Mall
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kentucky Dam Marina
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Popi’s
    8 min drive
  • Patti's 1880's Settlement
    10 min drive

About this property

Ken-Bar Lodge

  • Motel near Kentucky Lake
  • Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Ken-Bar Lodge. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • RV/bus/truck parking, barbecue grills, and 1 meeting room
    • A TV in the lobby, a computer station, and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All 62 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • TVs with premium channels
    • Balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ken-Bar Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 6.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Ken-Bar Lodge?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ken-Bar Lodge on Nov 10, 2026 start from CA $59, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ken-Bar Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ken-Bar Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ken-Bar Lodge located?

Situated in Gilbertsville, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Kentucky Dam State Park and Kentucky Lake. Maggie's Jungle Golf & Jungle Run and Twin Lakes Antique Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ken-Bar Lodge Reviews

5.8

6.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but safe and affordable. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

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

Unacceptable

Room looked to be up to par, the tv took some figuring out and the bed frames are loud. Upon pulling back sheets and blankets we found a bed bug in the blankets and on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Parking was great,! Almost like staying with Family!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

It was it was right for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The non-smoking room smelled like a 25-year old ashtray.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down. Have folks living in rooms. Sheets were super old and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a dump. I checked in, when to the room, walked out and left. I didnt stay there. I didnt even ask for a refund. It looked like those people need the money more than i did. There were no lights on anywhere other than Christmas lights in the lobby. Several broke down cars in the parking lot. Trash in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was not at all like the website or what hotel.com advertised. No restaurant on site the building were falling apart. Mold in bathroom ceiling.the whole place looks like abandoned building.it smelled musty like a old basement. I booked this by the wonderful looks on hotel.com/website what a joke.i am very unhappy.they should have paid me to stay there. I will not use hotel.com again they must not check there properties before they show them on there website. Hated my stay and I will not recommend this place it my worst enemy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Serene
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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4/10 Poor

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

Ken bar Lodge gilbertsville Kentucky

The facility was very dated not very clean and the staff was unfriendly when you could find them
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Ken-bar lodge gilbertsville Kentucky

The hotel was extremely dated cleanliness was at a bare minimum the staff was rude if you were even able to find them. I have stayed in a lot of cheap hotels but by far in my opinion this had to be the worst.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was gd
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The online pics are misleading. It is really run down. We ended up not staying after seeing and smelling the rooms. There is no front desk - you have to call a number on the sign and someone comes out to the parking lot to meet you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I didn't like anything about the hotel my room was dirty no phone in the room and it smelled awfully bad
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a convenient place to stay that is close to food and boat ramps. I remember this place was really nice when I was young. It's old and run down now but for $55/Night it'll work just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Keep Driving!

Although the Expedia site has early pictures of the Ken-Bar Lodge before part of it burned down and the rest was allowed to deteriorate into something I would expect to find in a third world country, this place is a real eyesore both inside and out. I had to prop a steel chair against the front door of the room because the dead bolt was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean staff was very nice. Plenty of boat parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Convenient for total solaris

It was excellent , very convenient to visit the land inbetween lakes
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet area
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's a bad time of year to visit A resort area.

It was nices just for an overnight stay while traveling. I don't think I would've stayed there for a longer period
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

We enjoyed our stay

We stayed for 3 nights while visiting the nearby towns. The owners and employees were extremely hospitable. It is an older hotel but the room was clean, and had a refrigerator and microwave. The only negative was that it did have a slight cigarette odor. I would stay here again if visiting the area. It is a convenient location yet quiet and out of the way.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026