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Our top choices for California Desert motels

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1. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - South

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - South
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.8 out of 10, (1,006 reviews)
"Rooms were very nice and staff was friendly and helpful."
United States
Hector
The price is S$69
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - South
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker.

2. Value Stay Inn Extended Stay Bakersfield

Value Stay Inn Extended Stay Bakersfield
2.5 star property
Bakersfield
7.8 out of 10, Good, (553 reviews)
"The room is very nice AC in room works very good nice size and refrigerator in the room coffee pot and microwave in the room you're pretty much set up"
United States
Timothy
The price is S$85
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Value Stay Inn Extended Stay Bakersfield
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a painting on the wall.

3. Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
7.4 out of 10, Good, (2,365 reviews)
"Very friendly staff."
United States
Albert
The price is S$75
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
A coffee machine on a counter with a window view, a door, and a wall-mounted sign.

4. Bakersfield Inn

Bakersfield Inn
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.0 out of 10, (716 reviews)
"Really nice staff clean rooms comfortable"
United States
eric
The price is S$64
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Bakersfield Inn
A hotel lobby with large windows, a reception desk, and a seating area with two wooden chairs.

5. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
4.4 out of 10, (131 reviews)
"I needed a hotel near a car dealership because my car had broken down. I didn’t have many options. This felt like a rent by the hour kind of place. It wasn’t clean. The sheets were dingy. The carpet was soggy, and the door lock only worked once in a while. "
United States
Susan
The price is S$96
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central
A rectangular swimming pool with a white edge, surrounded by a metal fence, and a clear blue sky above.

6. Truestay Inn

Truestay Inn
West Park Community
6.6 out of 10, (50 reviews)
"Terrible place to stay."
United States
Danny
The price is S$66
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Truestay Inn
A hotel with a red sign, palm trees, and a paved walkway.

7. Best Economy Inn n Suites

Best Economy Inn n Suites
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.8 out of 10, (177 reviews)
"Friendly staff and always felt comfortable"
United States
Marisa
The price is S$75
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Best Economy Inn n Suites
A reception area with a black counter, a plant, framed pictures, and a 'No Pets Allowed' sign.

8. Motel 8

Motel 8
2.5 star property
Maricopa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (175 reviews)
"Nice, clean room in a small town. Could use a few updates, but the room was clean, the bed was comfortable. We would stay there again."
United States
John
The price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Motel 8
A rustic building with a wooden exterior, a paved driveway, and a small garden area.

9. Sierra Vista Motel

Sierra Vista Motel
Wofford Heights
The price is S$142
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Sierra Vista Motel
A corridor with doors, a staircase, and a small garden area with plants.

10. Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Taft
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (152 reviews)
"my fav spot to stay in the area"
United States
Jose
The price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Western Inn & Suites
A motel reception desk with a '6' sign, a computer, and a 'We'll leave the light on for you' sign.

11. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.6 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"It was a solid choice for a stay"
United States
Ricky
The price is S$46
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East
A reception desk with a blue wall, two HP computers, a clock, and signs for 'VALUE STAY INN' and 'Great Value. Exceptional Stay. Every Time.'

12. Value Stay Inn Lost Hills

Value Stay Inn Lost Hills
2.0 star property
Lost Hills
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"great place"
United States
Sripan
The price is S$89
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Value Stay Inn Lost Hills
A kitchen area with a central island, orange chairs, and a white table.

13. Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5

Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5
2.0 star property
Buttonwillow
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Marco
The price is S$78
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, a large front porch, and a metal railing.

14. Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA

Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.8 out of 10, (315 reviews)
"The employees made all the difference"
United States
stacy
The price is S$104
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with three landscape paintings.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills

Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills
2.0 star property
Lost Hills
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Had an easy check in. Desk attendant was very helpful and friendly. Will definitely stay again."
United States
Ronald
The price is S$104
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills
A rustic outdoor area with a wooden fence, a large wheel, and a hanging planter with flowers.

16. Sequoia Lodge

Sequoia Lodge
2.0 star property
Kernville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (735 reviews)
"Location Adorable decor in room Very nice kitchenette Great welcoming staff"
United States
Kim
The price is S$161
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Sequoia Lodge
A row of motel rooms with a sign for 'The Oaks Inn' and a white car parked in the lot.

17. Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O

Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O
2.5 star property
Tehachapi
6.8 out of 10, (68 reviews)
"Its ok..its affordable and its feels safe..a place to shower and sleep. Its my new place to go too."
United States
Susan
The price is S$97
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O
A rustic outdoor seating area with a wooden table and benches, a lantern, and a building in the background.

18. Lakeview Motel

Lakeview Motel
2.5 star property
Lake Isabella
7.6 out of 10, Good, (536 reviews)
"Very nice motel!"
United States
Natalie
The price is S$98
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Lakeview Motel
A bear figurine holding a fish with "WELCOME" on it, a gazebo, and a barbecue grill in a park setting.

19. Barewood Inn and Suites

Barewood Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Wofford Heights
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (367 reviews)
"We enjoyed the view especially"
United States
Mary
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Barewood Inn and Suites
A multi-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a parking lot.

20. Golden Hills Motel

Golden Hills Motel
2.0 star property
Tehachapi
6.4 out of 10, (66 reviews)
"Nice"
United States
Don
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Golden Hills Motel
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Top California Desert Hotel Reviews

The Dunes Hotel

The Dunes Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing property. Very cost effective and clean. Close walking distance to resturaunts and bars."
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The Dunes Hotel

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California Desert Motels information

Number of reviews
4,912
Accommodation
103 Motels
Lowest Price
S$46
Highest Price
S$161

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