Ken-Bar Lodge

Motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Kentucky Lake

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November 2025

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December 2025

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.

Popular amenities

Bar
Pet-friendly
Laundry
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Tomorrow

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

7711 U.S. 641 North, Gilbertsville, KY, 42044

What's nearby

Kentucky Dam State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Kentucky Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Maggie's Jungle Golf & Jungle Run - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Kentucky Dam Marina - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Patti's Settlement 1880's - 11 min drive - 11.0 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
‪Arby's - ‬6 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 centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

Free self-parking
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, barbecues and 1 meeting room
A TV in reception, a computer station and a banquet hall

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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Pet-friendly
Parking included
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includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 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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Ken-Bar Lodge Reviews

6.0

6.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.4

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Rob

25 Mar 2024

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

28 Jan 2024

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

Horrible

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Toby

29 Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

26 Sept 2024

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

Very friendly

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rickey L

3 Sept 2024

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

Clean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Parking was great,! Almost like staying with Family!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

8 Apr 2024

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

Older property but safe and affordable. Super friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Albert

9 Dec 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Sharon

12 Oct 2023

It was it was right for the price

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

19 Mar 2022

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

20 Jan 2022

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Serene

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Larry

4 Jan 2022

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

3 Jan 2022

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

10 Sept 2021

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was gd

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

8 Jun 2021

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

6 Apr 2021

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

8 Oct 2018

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.

18 Mar 2018

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

11 Oct 2017

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

28 Aug 2017

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

29 May 2017

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

Quiet area

6/10 Okay

Dennis

5 Dec 2016

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

27 Apr 2015

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.