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Our top choices for California Desert motels

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

1. Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
7.4 out of 10, Good, (2,343 reviews)
"Great staff"
United States
Steve
The price is AU$81
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave

2. Value Stay Inn Extended Stay Bakersfield

Value Stay Inn Extended Stay Bakersfield
2.5 star property
Bakersfield
7.8 out of 10, Good, (546 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 AU$89
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Value Stay Inn Extended Stay Bakersfield
Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

3. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - South

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - South
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.8 out of 10, (1,005 reviews)
"It was nice and the staff was great"
United States
Hector
The price is AU$73
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - South
Exterior

4. Truestay Inn

Truestay Inn
West Park Community
7.6 out of 10, Good, (31 reviews)
"Clean room, we'll taken care of, room serviced daily, great staff."
United States
Ricky
The price is AU$67
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Truestay Inn
Lobby

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, (127 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 AU$104
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central
Coffee service

6. Bakersfield Inn

Bakersfield Inn
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.0 out of 10, (699 reviews)
"Staff is great and hard workers. Keep all units fairly clean, so does our maintenance."
United States
Jerome
The price is AU$77
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Bakersfield Inn
Exterior

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 AU$88
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Best Economy Inn n Suites
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, (246 reviews)
"Staff is very friendly real peaceful and quiet"
United States
Samael
The price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9. A Nights Inn

A Nights Inn
2.5 star property
Ridgecrest
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (608 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 AU$81
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
A Nights Inn
Reception

10. 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)
"Someone need to take care of the property and maintaining it doors, bathrooms, and others"
United States
ihssan
The price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Value Stay Inn Lost Hills
Terrace/patio

11. Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA

Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.8 out of 10, (313 reviews)
"The employees made all the difference"
United States
stacy
The price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA
Property grounds

12. 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$114
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Western Inn & Suites
Lobby

13. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East
2.0 star property
Bakersfield
6.6 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"This place sucks !"
United States
Florinda
The price is AU$56
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

14. 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$112
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills
Reception

15. Motel 8

Motel 8
2.5 star property
Maricopa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (175 reviews)
"Good travel stop, quiet and clean"
United States
donald
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Motel 8
Property grounds

16. Lakeview Motel

Lakeview Motel
2.5 star property
Lake Isabella
7.6 out of 10, Good, (533 reviews)
"Very nice motel!"
United States
Natalie
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Lakeview Motel
Free daily continental breakfast

17. 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 AU$76
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5
Gazebo

18. Barewood Inn and Suites

Barewood Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Wofford Heights
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (363 reviews)
"Great little spot for a night when we were going to the kern river"
United States
Cindy
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Barewood Inn and Suites
Mountain view

19. Sequoia Lodge

Sequoia Lodge
2.0 star property
Kernville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (729 reviews)
"Loved the stay, right on the river with stairs down to water. Quiet and very relaxing!"
United States
Brian
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Sequoia Lodge
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels

20. Topper Motel

Topper Motel
2.5 star property
Taft
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (197 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$126
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Topper Motel
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Top California Desert Hotel Reviews

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel. Room was big, food was delicious staff was amazing"
Carrie 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

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Number of reviews
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Accommodation
96 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$56
Highest Price
AU$175

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