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Bardstown Motor Lodge

Property class: 3.5

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a building in the background.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a tiled wall.
A hotel room with a wooden door leading to a bathroom. The room has a bed, a nightstand, and a small table. The bathroom has a sink, a mirror, and a window.
A restaurant with a long wooden table set for a meal, wooden walls, and a bar area in the background.
A modern living room with a beige sectional sofa, a blue ottoman, and a wicker chair. A wooden bookshelf with bottles is visible.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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418 E Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY, 40004
  • Place, My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bardstown Civil War Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bardstown Art Gallery
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A compact room with a blue desk, a yellow chair, a small fridge, and a bed.

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 221 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, Accessible

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with drawers, a chair, a mirror, and a lamp.

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 299 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with drawers, a chair, a mirror, and a lamp.

Standard Double Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a TV.

Superior Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 299 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite

A modern living room with a beige sectional sofa, a blue ottoman, and a wicker chair. A wooden bookshelf with bottles is visible.

Suite

  • Park view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Bardstown

Bardstown Motor Lodge places you next to My Old Kentucky Home State Park and within a 10-minute walk of Wickland. This 3.5-star hotel has 35 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wickland - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bardstown Civil War Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bardstown Art Gallery - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bardstown Burger - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Barbecue - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bardstown Motor Lodge

Bardstown Motor Lodge features free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and express check-in. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area. Additional amenities include express check-out, a banquet hall, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other amenities include coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and ironing boards. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bardstown Swim Club
  • Toogie's Table

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are recommended to download the property's OpenKey mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 65 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 65 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Bardstown Motor Lodge caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Bardstown Motor Lodge Hotel
Bardstown Motor Lodge Bardstown
Bardstown Motor Lodge Hotel Bardstown

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Bardstown Motor Lodge?

Bardstown Motor Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Bardstown Motor Lodge?

As of Oct 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bardstown Motor Lodge on Nov 1, 2026 start from $106, 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Bardstown Motor Lodge?

This hotel in Bardstown is within a 10-minute walk of My Old Kentucky Home State Park and Wickland. You'll also find Bardstown Art Gallery and Bardstown Civil War Museum less than a mile away.

Does Bardstown Motor Lodge feature a casino on the premises?

No, Bardstown Motor Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Bardstown Motor Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

Does Bardstown Motor Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Bardstown Motor Lodge serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Toogie's Table.

Does Bardstown Motor Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Bardstown Motor Lodge for a fee of USD 65 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Bardstown Motor Lodge have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bardstown Motor Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Bardstown Motor Lodge.

Bardstown Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 234 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place for a getaway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and the staff were helpful and nice! Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, close to downtown Bardstown. Very close to distilleries and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay there was great and we really enjoyed the courtyard with the fire pits. The staff was great. The rooms were clean and the area itself was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet area. It’s a good spot if you like hanging outside in the courtyards. Parking is small for anyone bringing huge vehicles. Staff is hella friendly. I plan to book with them during warmer months.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
retro motor lodge, fun vibe. very clean, staff goes the extra mile. firepits to meet other guests. close proximity to bourbon trial and downtown. compfy beds and bedding. all good. will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite stay when in the trail
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very clean large room with incredibly comfortavle bed. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bardstown Motor Lodge is a great location for enjoying all Bardstown has to offer. The hotel has great rooms that are comfortable and a nice place to end the day. The staff was very friendly and offered assistance in all questions Bardstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice little courtyard to sit by fireplace and chill out for the evening. Staff was very friendly, location was great. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly/helpful. I think don’t judge a book by its cover is a good descriptor, because the room interior was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great for our 2 night stay. The beds were very comfortable, everything was clean, the staff were amazing! Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great plce
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little hotel and very close to heaven hill and willet distillery
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, and room was clean and comfortable. Also S’mores by the firepit right outside our door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable lodge with the friendliest staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of amenities packed into a small place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is modern but it was a bit chilly on a very cold Kentucky night. No staff on site during our stay. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Fun atmosphere & convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Super friendly and helpful staff. Nice pool, comfortable room. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025