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Our top choices for California Desert motels

Desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds, free WiFi

1. Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
7.4 out of 10, Good, (2,283 reviews)
"Rooms are always clean and staff nice."
United States
Christopher
The price is NZ$97
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2. Value Stay Inn Extended Stay Bakersfield

Value Stay Inn Extended Stay Bakersfield
2.5 star property
Bakersfield
7.6 out of 10, Good, (528 reviews)
"Not the best location. Alarm was going off all night. Friendly staff."
United States
Fidel
The price is NZ$111
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Value Stay Inn Extended Stay Bakersfield
Free WiFi, bed sheets

3. Truestay Inn

Truestay Inn
West Park Community
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (16 reviews)
"The Staff Was Great"
United States
Melissa
The price is NZ$102
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Truestay Inn
Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

4. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - South

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - South
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.8 out of 10, (1,008 reviews)
"The cleanest hotel I been too and experience"
United States
Josh
The price is NZ$93
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - South
Coffee service

5. Bakersfield Inn

Bakersfield Inn
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
5.8 out of 10, (670 reviews)
"Dirtiest hotel ive ever seen super shady people all over dont go here"
United States
Diana
The price is NZ$102
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Bakersfield Inn
Lobby

6. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
4.4 out of 10, (125 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 NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central
Terrace/patio

7. Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA

Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.8 out of 10, (311 reviews)
"The employees made all the difference"
United States
stacy
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing, Tub w/ Grab Bars)

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield

Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield
2.5 star property
Bakersfield
6.2 out of 10, (241 reviews)
"Clean room and staff was nice"
United States
Joe
The price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield
Reception

9. Motel 8

Motel 8
2.5 star property
Maricopa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (173 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 NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Motel 8
Exterior

10. Best Economy Inn n Suites

Best Economy Inn n Suites
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.8 out of 10, (171 reviews)
"Staff was very nice and rooms were almost spotless my family l Ioved it"
United States
Charles
The price is NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Economy Inn n Suites
Free daily continental breakfast

11. Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5

Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5
2.0 star property
Buttonwillow
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Marco
The price is NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5
Reception

12. Value Stay Inn Lost Hills

Value Stay Inn Lost Hills
2.0 star property
Lost Hills
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Everything was great"
United States
Charles
The price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Value Stay Inn Lost Hills
Property grounds

13. Western Inn & Suites

Western Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Taft
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (152 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"
United States
Glen
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Western Inn & Suites
Lobby

14. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.6 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"There is too much foot traffic from drug addicts. Beds have bed bugs. Restroom was not cleaned properly."
United States
Jose Raul
The price is NZ$81
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

15. A Nights Inn

A Nights Inn
2.5 star property
Ridgecrest
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (606 reviews)
"Owner was super friendly, helped us jump start our car. Room was clean. Will be staying here again!"
United States
Christian
The price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
A Nights Inn
Property grounds

16. Lakeview Motel

Lakeview Motel
2.5 star property
Lake Isabella
7.6 out of 10, Good, (526 reviews)
"Very nice motel!"
United States
Natalie
Lakeview Motel
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels

17. Topper Motel

Topper Motel
2.5 star property
Taft
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (195 reviews)
"The accommodations were comfortable and clean. The staff is so friendly and wants to make your stay a pleasant one. The motel is convenient with a great restaurant right next door. I will stay here again the next time I am in Taft! "
United States
Leah
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Topper Motel
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills

Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills
2.0 star property
Lost Hills
7.2 out of 10, Good, (992 reviews)
"Very friendly!"
United States
Cassie
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills
Gazebo

19. Barewood Inn and Suites

Barewood Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Wofford Heights
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (350 reviews)
"Very nice and comfortable bed with easy instructions checking in and out"
United States
Jordan
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Barewood Inn and Suites
Free self-parking

20. Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O

Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O
2.5 star property
Tehachapi
6.8 out of 10, (64 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 NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O
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Top California Desert Hotel Reviews

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"I didn’t expect August evenings to be this cool! After work, we drove from Los Angeles and met up with a few friends for a relaxing evening at the hot springs. There are several different pools to choose from, including both larger and smaller pools, so there’s something for everyone and for different age groups. The warm water, cool evening air, and good conversation made it the perfect way to unwind after a long week. The hotel is also very convenient, making the whole experience easy and relaxing. A great place for a getaway with friends or family!"
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

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California Desert Motels information

Number of reviews
3,283
Accommodation
102 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$81
Highest Price
NZ$157

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