⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Kern River for 2026

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A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a pharmacy sign, and a staircase.

A lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a blue awning.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area in the background.

1. The Padre Hotel

13.6 km from Kern River

roy

S$225

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk with drawers, a leather armchair, a grey sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern retail area with shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and two large refrigerators.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

15.5 km from Kern River

Linda

S$162

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Holiday Inn Express & Suites."

A swimming pool with two metal handrails, a lounge area with chairs, and a view of a building in the background.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a framed artwork on the wall, and patterned chairs in the seating area.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport by IHG

17.3 km from Kern River

Karen

S$129

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table, and umbrellas.

A poolside area with outdoor seating and umbrellas.

A reception desk with a "WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN STATE" sign, a treats shop, and a wooden floor.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

15.9 km from Kern River

Genoa

S$157

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and yellow chairs.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, orange chairs, and a wooden table.

A hotel room with a sofa, a round ottoman, a bed, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a patterned rug.

5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

19.9 km from Kern River

Ambreen

S$182

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern conference room with glass walls, a wooden table with benches, and a green carpet.

A modern lounge area with a large flat-screen TV, yellow rocking chairs, and a green carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A refrigerated section with various frozen food items and a microwave.

6. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

15.5 km from Kern River

Joseph

S$133

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a dining area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a red suitcase, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a TV, sofa, desk, chair, and a painting on the wall.

A reception desk with framed pictures, a welcome sign, and a lamp.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield North-Airport

16.9 km from Kern River

Wimonrat

S$126

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, red armchair, and a blue accent chair. There are wall-mounted shelves with decorative items and a large floor lamp.

A modern hotel lobby with round tables and cushioned chairs, a bar area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone accent wall, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

8. Hyatt Place Bakersfield

20.3 km from Kern River

Veronica

S$199

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a dining area.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered parking area, and a large tree in front.

A wooden interior with a pool, metal pool ladders, and a large window.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

16.8 km from Kern River

John

S$138

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a desk with a computer.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, mirrored walls, and a blue accent wall.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit table, chairs, and blue umbrellas.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport

16.9 km from Kern River

Davison

S$179

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel lobby with a red sofa, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a bathtub.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a sofa, and a staircase.

11. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

15.5 km from Kern River

Cheryl

S$141

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small round table, and a balcony with a pool view.

A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a swimming pool.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and high ceilings.

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

15.4 km from Kern River

donna

S$157

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with two yellow armchairs, a central staircase, and a glass entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a ceiling fan, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A compact hotel room with a desk, office chair, bed, kitchenette, and a ceiling fan.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

13. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

14.9 km from Kern River

Daniel

S$145

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Springhill Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, tables, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and a decorative wall with sconces.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

15.7 km from Kern River

Matthew

S$154

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

A modern reception area with a dark wood wall, a reception desk, and a coffee station.

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

15. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

15.5 km from Kern River

miguel

S$131

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a small round table.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and abstract wall art.

A vending machine with snacks and drinks, a refrigerated display case, and shelves stocked with various packaged goods.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a treadmill.

16. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

15.9 km from Kern River

Carole

S$85

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a refrigerator, and a chair.

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

9.4 km from Kern River

Walberto

S$144

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-level wooden deck with outdoor seating and a pool.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a dark quilted bedspread.

A large wooden lodge with a spacious front lawn and a mountain backdrop.

18. Corral Creek Lodge

61.6 km from Kern River

michael

S$139

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a glass facade.

A Marriott hotel with a swimming pool, sun loungers, palm trees, and outdoor seating.

An outdoor patio area with a pool, lounge seating, and a fire feature.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

19. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

13.1 km from Kern River

Blake

S$218

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen.

An outdoor patio with green chairs and tables, a stone fire pit, and a yellow wall.

A restaurant with wooden tables and yellow chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and a television screen.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a corner market, and a decorative wall piece.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

15.3 km from Kern River

Erica

S$157

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kern River

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Padre Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,059 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,024 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central	9.4 Exceptional 571 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Kern River Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Todo muy limpio buen servicio"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

10/10 Excellent

"It was a beautiful hotel, rooms were small but that’s about it , I expected bigger rooms but it’s okay."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

8/10 Good

"The property is very nice and open. Pool and fitness center looks great, but I did not partake. Inside however the building it is showing its age. Worn carpet in the hallways and main areas particularly stood out to me. The locking entry doors to the various buildings of the hotel are terribly beat up and completely unlocked. I don’t know if they are locked at night and they’re only unlocked during day, but it doesn’t give me a sense of security that anyone coming in the front lobby can walk right into any building on the property. My room looks good but you can see where maintenance is falling down on the job. The shower was not a strong flow - little better than a trickle. Need additional grab bars in the shower - fall risk! The drywall and the ceiling in the bathroom definitely need work, showing their age and poor workmanship. The bathtub needs refinishing. The fixtures are nice though. The entryway ceiling of my room has some water stains on it. But the bed is comfortable, the TV is large, and the ambience is nice. The breakfast options are varied and large portions. Love the cranberry juice. The breakfast burrito was way too large for me. I could barely eat half. I’d also suggest beefing up the options in the snack bar. Don’t take these comments the wrong way – I enjoyed my stay at this hotel, and my suggestions are merely to improve it."

WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Other attractions near Kern River

California Living Museum

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who call California Living Museum home during your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Hart Memorial Park

7.6/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hart Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Bakersfield. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this relaxing area.

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Kern River Golf Course

7.0/10 (66 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Bakersfield at Kern River Golf Course. Visit the lively bars or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.

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Ernst Quarries

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Ernst Quarries during your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Bakersfield College

7.4/10 (506 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Bakersfield College during your travels in Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes or lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Panorama Vista Preserve

You can take time to visit Panorama Vista Preserve during your travels to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Kern County Museum

7.4/10 (210 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kern County Museum during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Sam Lynn Ballpark

8.2/10 (14 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kern River?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Kern River, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. You'll find 19 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Kern River?

The Padre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. You'll find it 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Kern River. Other good choices in the area include Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North and Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Kern River?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Kern River.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kern River, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Kern River.

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Our top choices for Kern River hotels

1. The Padre Hotel

2. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport by IHG

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

6. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield North-Airport

8. Hyatt Place Bakersfield

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport

11. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

13. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

15. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

16. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

18. Corral Creek Lodge

19. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

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Top Kern River Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

Other attractions near Kern River

California Living Museum

Hart Memorial Park

Kern River Golf Course

Ernst Quarries

Bakersfield College

Panorama Vista Preserve

Kern County Museum

Sam Lynn Ballpark

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