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Our top choices for California Desert motels

A coffee machine on a counter with a window view, a door, and a wall-mounted sign.

1. Bakersfield Inn

Bakersfield Inn
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.0 out of 10, (747 reviews)
"Really nice staff clean rooms comfortable"
United States
eric
The price is AU$79
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Bakersfield Inn
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, (575 reviews)
"Staff is very helpful and nice."
United States
Jamie
The price is AU$90
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Value Stay Inn Extended Stay Bakersfield
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

3. Motel 6 Buttonwillow, CA Central

Motel 6 Buttonwillow, CA Central
2.0 star property
Buttonwillow
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"This property is very well maintained & very clean. Our room was comfortable & the location worked very well for us. Good lodging in a convenient location when traveling I-5."
United States
Becky
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Motel 6 Buttonwillow, CA Central
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced area, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

4. Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5

Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5
2.0 star property
Buttonwillow
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Marco
The price is AU$80
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with three landscape paintings.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills

Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills
2.0 star property
Lost Hills
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Had an easy check in. Desk attendant was very helpful and friendly. Will definitely stay again."
United States
Ronald
The price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills
A rustic wooden building with a staircase leading to a second level, surrounded by trees.

6. Sierra Vista Motel

Sierra Vista Motel
Wofford Heights
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"If you’re looking for a budget stay, this is the place. We were on a motorcycle tour and needed an overnighter and was pleasantly surprised with how well everything worked out. Good bed, nice shower, a fridge and parking right outside. Can’t beat it for the price."
United States
Dag
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Sierra Vista Motel
A row of motel rooms with a sign for 'The Oaks Inn' and a white car parked in the lot.

7. Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O

Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O
2.5 star property
Tehachapi
6.6 out of 10, (72 reviews)
"staff"
United States
Sally
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi by Hotel O
A parking lot with a sign for America Inn & Suites.

8. America Inn & Suites

America Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Ridgecrest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (516 reviews)
"Nice clean place to stay in good location. Excellent staff."
United States
Michael
The price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
America Inn & Suites
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.'

9. 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 AU$100
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Value Stay Inn Lost Hills
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 AU$117
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Western Inn & Suites
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, a large front porch, and a metal railing.

11. Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA

Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.8 out of 10, (319 reviews)
"Manager is awesome."
United States
matthew
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA
A rustic outdoor seating area with a wooden table and benches, a lantern, and a building in the background.

12. Lakeview Motel

Lakeview Motel
2.5 star property
Lake Isabella
7.6 out of 10, Good, (542 reviews)
"The room was clean and the price was excellent. The staff was extremely helpful"
United States
Daniel
The price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Lakeview Motel
A vending machine with a water dispenser and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

13. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center
2.0 star property
West Park Community
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Rooms comfortable and clean"
United States
Robert
The price is AU$80
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center
A hotel with a red sign, palm trees, and a paved walkway.

14. Best Economy Inn n Suites

Best Economy Inn n Suites
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.8 out of 10, (181 reviews)
"Clean room, excellent staff very welcoming"
United States
Marisa
The price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Best Economy Inn n Suites
A neatly made bed with a white quilt, a wooden headboard, and a painting above it. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a phone on one of them.

15. A Nights Inn

A Nights Inn
2.5 star property
Ridgecrest
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (617 reviews)
"Only room in town I enjoy staying"
United States
Daron
The price is AU$83
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
A Nights Inn
A bear figurine holding a fish with "WELCOME" on it, a gazebo, and a barbecue grill in a park setting.

16. Barewood Inn and Suites

Barewood Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Wofford Heights
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (380 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay, the hotel was great walking distance to Bar and Tavern, enjoy it coming back ."
United States
Brian
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Barewood Inn and Suites
A reception area with a reception desk, two patterned chairs, a large window with blinds, and a view of the outside.

17. Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
7.4 out of 10, Good, (2,418 reviews)
"I love this place its always clean this is where I stay every time now"
United States
Yvonne
The price is AU$92
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a sink with a mirror above it, and a towel rack.

18. Topper Motel

Topper Motel
2.5 star property
Taft
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (198 reviews)
"I love staying there it is family owned and the husband and wife are awesome will stay there all the time while in Taft."
United States
Nichole
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Topper Motel
A rustic outdoor area with a wooden fence, a large wheel, and a hanging planter with flowers.

19. Sequoia Lodge

Sequoia Lodge
2.0 star property
Kernville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (748 reviews)
"Location Adorable decor in room Very nice kitchenette Great welcoming staff"
United States
Kim
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Sequoia Lodge
A hotel lobby with large windows, a reception desk, and a seating area with two wooden chairs.

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
4.4 out of 10, (132 reviews)
"The room was clean. Just a little old fashion. "
United Kingdom
Vanessa
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central
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Top California Desert Hotel Reviews

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Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

10/10 Excellent
"This place was awesome. Easy access, great staff, quiet and peaceful."
Steven 2-night trip
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California Desert Motels information

Number of reviews
9,618
Accommodation
96 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$79
Highest Price
AU$179

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