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Ken-Bar Lodge

2.0 star property
Travelers find a perfect balance between nature and productivity at this lodge, where a business center stands ready whenever work calls

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Ken-Bar Lodge offers a garden for quiet moments and a sunny terrace for relaxation. Guests appreciate practical touches like on-site laundry facilities and free self-parking, while the 24-hour business center ensures work doesn't wait, even on vacation.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 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 Historic Apple Valley Roadside Attraction 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 Settlement 1880's are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Gilbertsville travel guide
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Map
7711 U.S. 641 North, Gilbertsville, KY, 42044

What's nearby

  • 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
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Patti's Settlement 1880's
    9 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    6 min drive
  • Patti's 1880's Settlement
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Arby's
    6 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 centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, 1 meeting room and barbecues
  • A computer station, a banquet hall and a TV in reception
Room features
All 62 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1966
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 6.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 6.00 per pet, per day
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that this property does not allow Pit Bulls, American Bulls, Rottweilers, Mastiffs, or Doberman Pinschers on site.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Ken-Bar Lodge Gilbertsville
Ken-Bar Lodge
Ken-Bar Gilbertsville
Ken-Bar Lodge Kentucky/Gilbertsville
Ken-Bar Lodge Motel
Ken-Bar Lodge Gilbertsville
Ken-Bar Lodge Motel Gilbertsville

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 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ken-Bar Lodge on 10 Mar 2026 start from AU$97, including 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 at Ken-Bar Lodge?

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Ken-Bar Lodge Reviews

6.0

6.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

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

4/10 Poor

Albert

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

8/10 Good

Ray

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

6/10 Okay

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Rickey L

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

4/10 Poor

Rob

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

2/10 Terrible

Kayla

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

2/10 Terrible

Toby

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

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

4/10 Poor

Larry

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

4/10 Poor

Larry

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

8/10 Good

Lola

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Larry, Owensboro KY

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

2/10 Terrible

W.W.

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

ewa, in

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

6/10 Okay

Dennis

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.

10/10 Excellent

David

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

6/10 Okay

Matt

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025