Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O

2.5 star property
Motel in Tehachapi with free parking

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Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Tehachapi is home to Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O. Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum and Tehachapi Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Triassic Legacy Vineyards and Souza Family Vineyards. Visit our Tehachapi travel guide
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120 West Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA, 93561

What's nearby

  • Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tehachapi Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Guild of Tehachapi Hospital
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tehachapi City Hall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tehachapi City Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    4 min drive
  • Wendy's
    3 min drive
  • Circle K
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive

About this property

Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O

Property highlights
Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • 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 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi
Santa Fe Tehachapi
Santa Fe Hotel Tehachapi
Santa Fe Motel Motel
Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi
Santa Fe Motel Motel Tehachapi

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O?

As of 10 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O on 11 Feb 2026 start from NZ$117.77, 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.

How much is parking at Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O located?

Situated in Tehachapi, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum, Guild of Tehachapi Hospital and Tehachapi Museum. Tehachapi City Hall and Tehachapi City Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O Reviews

6.8

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

expensive for shabby old school motel

i dont wever write reviess, this is the reason when i do... the pillow would be barely useful for a hamster and i only use one pillow anyway. next to the railway line.which we stayed up the road before had no issue paper thin windows....hear anythinig due to it being a cheap window.. curtains had been eaten in areas by moths.. the bar of soap would barely clean a cat... i have stayed in some flea pits.. and at $30 to $40 a night but at $70 a night on a sunday, yes trust me there wasnt many options that night but i would drive to mojave and stay there then stay here again.. the ONLY plus was the sign out front whicjh was old school...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Krista

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very hard bed and the cable kept cutting out. Could not watch tv. Bed was unbearable, so I bought a twin blue up at Walmart. Very quiet tho. That wS the best part and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Next to train tracks and crossing. Maybe a four hour block with no whistles; otherwise a couple every hour.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Seemed clean but very rundown. No bath amenities. Carpet was worn and frayed. Didn't want to walk on it without shoes. Woman at front was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely rude and he even got in my face and told me I had a bad attitude for no reason at all ! Bed was like concrete !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building is very dated, but everything worked and the A/C was pretty new. I wasn't bothered by the train noise at all. I chose this because it had the lowest price and reviews said that it was clean, and in that regard it didn't disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the only issue I had was the train whistle throughout the night, which was not any fault of the motel. All and all I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love trains great location for train watching and hearing that lonesome whistle. Room comfortable .good heater for the cold. It is 1950's but I liked that
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Older building and rooms, not exactly what I expected for a motel these days. Seemed like a small one man show type of deal. Kind of bare-bones for what was provided in the room, (Only one coffee bag) It had what you need for the night, but not super cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you love trains this is a great location. It is right across the street from the train museum. Great bakery next door. You better like trains because they run all night and the crossing is right across the street. The heater worked but was noisy..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean accommodation, great little town.

Friendly check-in with the Manager. After a brief discussion it was clear he was quite passionate and dedicated about the motel. The room is perhaps a little dated, but otherwise very clean. As was the bathroom. TV, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, free parking and wifi all included. Heater and light were left on in my room when I checked-in at night. I had a comfortable stay. The only downside to be aware of is that the trains pass by across the street, day and night. They make alot of noise when they 'toot' across the nearby road crossing. Surprisingly however, I was not woken by the trains during the night and slept well. The town has multiple cafes, fast food restaurants, grocery stores and laundromats. Tehachapi has a reputation for being a very safe and friendly town. I was impressed. Well worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Nicolai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

En nat i Tehachapi

Vi havde en enkelt nat på Santa Fe Motel på vores vej mod Death Valley. Check in var hurtig og ubesværet med parkerings plads lige foran vores værelse. Værelset var gammelt og slidt, men rent. Motellet ligger tæt på en togbane, så man kunne høre togene dytte hver gang de skulle krydse en vej tæt på, det var rimelig irriterende. Det seneste tog vi hørte var ved 1-tiden og så igen kl 6. Hvis jeg havde vidst at toget var tæt på, havde jeg nok valgt et andet overnatningssted.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

marty

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unfriendly, unwelcoming staff. Room was outdated. Bed very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome. We arrived late but received a phone call before we got there asking for our ETA. They made sure to wait for us until we arrived. Check in was speedy. The room was clean except the sheets were stained badly. I’d have asked for new ones if we’d arrived earlier. It is across from the train station and the train is very loud as it goes through town multiple times a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint well mantained property, with all the amenities. Good location on main street, near restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old. The heater worked the room was clean coffee pot was clean. the bed was comfortable. There was a refrigerator and microwave in the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Ms, Los angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff was racist and very rude. He requested that we not play Loud Music even though we had no music on at all and also repeatedly stated that it was a non-smoking room even though we reassured him that no one smoked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good, clean, basic

Good clean and quiet. No frills. Old fashioned style with a regular door key, old fashioned sink. But hotel provided everything I needed for this short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Tom, Sierra Vista AZ

Disliked: Staff & service
A must stay if you're a train lover, otherwise the hourly train whistle might become a nuisance!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and very clean place. Price accessible. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Clean room and nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Tom, Chico CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As previous reviews noted, this place has a fun funky feel. The location is great. There was a farmers market going on a block away. The movie theater was also a couple of blocks away. We took a pleasant evening walk and felt safe. There was a terrific German bakery across the street where we got sandwiches to go for the day's drive. It's an older motel, but clean with a good bed. Bathroom was clean with a cool tiled shower. We'd come back if in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Sally, Duarte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This is an older Motel, it actually came with a key, how old school is that! That being said, it was very clean, the proprietor was very accommodating, it was extremely quiet, and we enjoyed our stay. The rooms are small and kind of old-fashioned but suited our needs perfectly for $60 a night. I will gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was OK..very small, dated room.. There was not a bar of soap in the bathroom..little sample sizes of hair conditioner and body lotion that was it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Unwelcoming

Chose due to pet policy. Website said pets we’re welcome, with $10 pet fee, which was fine. Acted suspicious of us when we arrived, asking if we notified them there would be a pet (we did, and got a reply that we’d be taken care of). Asked about how many pounds our dog was, although nothing stated there was any limit...just overall unwelcoming. No room cleaning the first day, although we brought our dog with us all day. Ran out of yoilet paper, and had no clean towels. Just not great. Won’t be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018