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Bardstown Motor Lodge

3.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Suite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bardstown Art Gallery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Single Room

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Accessible

  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • Park view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Bardstown

With a stay at Bardstown Motor Lodge in Bardstown, you'll be a 1-minute walk from My Old Kentucky Home State Park and 8 minutes by foot from Wickland. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Bardstown Civil War Museum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Fine Arts Bardstown Society.

What's nearby

  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bardstown Civil War Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wickland - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bardstown Art Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Spalding Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bardstown Motor Lodge

Bardstown Motor Lodge offers 35 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Bardstown hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Toogie's Table serving guests of Bardstown Motor Lodge. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Toogie's Table - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bardstown Swim Club - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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

Bardstown Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 172 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were great! We had no hot water on two very cold mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the motel was a unique experience. It reminded me of when I was a kid and we would stay at motels on vacation. The rooms are nicely updated while retaining the ambiance of staying at a motor lodge in the 60's. It was a very enjoyable experience. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The only issue we had was the room would get very warm at night, and when we adjusted the temperature on the thermostat, and eventually turned it off, the heat still came on, and the room remained very warm. I would highly reccommend the Bardstown Motor Lodge for people looking for a more interesting experience than a typical hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze and the young woman at the desk was friendly. She told us when the fire would be started in the outdoor fireplace that night. We took advantage of the warm November night and sat by the fireplace..That was a great perk!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

robin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Checking in and out. Was a party atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Some cleanliness issues (coffee cup lid on floor near inside door by desk, bathroom sliding door was very dingy/dusty on the inside of the bathroom). Otherwise fine. Bar was not fully stocked for cocktails on the menu.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is unique as to the style of the rooms and the nostalgic look back at 1950s motor courts. My only knock on the property is that we must have removed about a dozen stink bugs from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute motel! We loved sitting out at the fire pits at night. The staff was really wonderful though small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pros: Conveniently located. Kitschy vibe. Great little courtyard. Nice "lounge" area at the check/in with games, coffee maker, fireplace. Cons: The blind is only light-filtering, not room-darkening, which allowed so much light in from the outside "porch" (as well as the street light). It also had a broken piece that left a hole for even more light to enter. There were some kind of Dove Mens' Care product stickers affixed to the top of that window frame, which the cleaning person somehow failed to see and remove. We struggled with opening the main door from the inside. Perhaps that locking mechanism can be looked at (#4).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Travelled with group
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amber, Cameron & the rest of staff were so kind & helpful. We had a minor hiccup & they took care of it. The heated salt pool & outdoor fire w/ s’mores was a great way to end a busy (bourbon) day. We’ll be back to the Bardstown Motor Lodge!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025