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Sunset Motel

2.0 star property
This straightforward motel near Taft College offers travelers a convenient base with hassle-free parking and proximity to local points of interest

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Sunset Motel provides a practical stay in Taft with the essentials covered - free WiFi in every room and staff available around the clock. Travelers appreciate the on-site parking and location that puts both Taft College and the West Kern Oil Museum within easy reach.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Taft is home to Sunset Motel. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Kern County Raceway Park. Visit our Taft travel guide
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411 4th Street, Taft, CA, 93268

What's nearby

  • Aerial view of Mechanics Bank Arena, a theater and convention center, in Bakersfield, California, USA. The arena hosts events and conventions.
    Dignity Health Arena
    58 min drive - 70.0 km
  • Taft Chamber of Commerce
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taft College
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taft City Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • West Kern Oil Museum
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sno White
    13 min walk
  • Burger King
    19 min walk
  • The Bank Sports Lounge
    4 min walk
  • Asian Experience
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    13 min walk

About this property

Sunset Motel

Motel near Taft Chamber of Commerce
Located close to Taft College and West Kern Oil Museum, Sunset Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Sunset Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
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:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Sunset Motel Taft
Sunset Taft

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Motel?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on 9 Mar 2026 start from AU$110, 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 Sunset Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sunset Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sunset Motel located?

Situated in Taft, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Taft Chamber of Commerce and Taft College. West Kern Oil Museum and Taft Correctional Institution are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sunset Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and the staff was helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lots of parking and convenient location. Worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In fairness, it was a clean room, no issues with bugs. Basic accommodations at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly manager. The room was spacious and very clean and comfortable. Had all the basic amenities in the room. Parking was very easy in front of the room and was very safe. Had a very good restaurant next door. Enjoyed the food. Will definitely stay here next time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maithanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price, convenient, close and easy to entrance to Carrizo Plain National Monument
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. Everything went well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly at check in. Older place, but very clean and neat. Best part.... I had covered parking right next to my room for my motorcycle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Homer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place. Clean room. Firm bed. Friendly staff. Tight parking. Had a frig. and microwave in the room. We were looking for a place to sleep and shower while touring the beauty of Carrizo Plains. 😃🌸🌻 This place did that for us at a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Excellent

Clean, comfortable, quiet, safe, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room a bit drafty, otherwise pleasant stay. Stayed one night and slept well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Bill

At Least They Had The Fox News Channel

What I expected for the cost... So, t’was good nuff 😃👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet area, room was really clean. Maybe newer sheets could be of a help. Management A+.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ujjal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and friendly staff. Good room and big bathroom. Value for money. I recommend this motel .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Tina

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

If you have to .

Will look for another hotel next time .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Very small hard beds that were advertised as Queen

The owner was nice and polite. However the room and had a very uncomfortable beds. It is in what seems like a shady and scary neighborhood. My therapy pet was afraid to walk around and go to the bathroom in the area even. It seems like The kind of place you go to for an hour to work.

8/10 Good

RAFAEL

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

Even remote locations are worth it.

Simple, modest, fine, clean, practical. End of the world area of the world but I expected it since I was on a "El Carrizo" desert mission.Kind management. I will come back, RLB

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sunset a clean hote/motel

I was a little skeptical but really like that the restroom was clean fresh paint ,nice like that very much.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a summer hotel!

Taft is HOT in the summer. This room only had a swamp cooler that kind of worked during the day. The chairs were stained & broke. Though it had a refrigerator & TV that was it. There was no microwave, iron, clock or blow dryer. The closest outlet to the bed was across the room. In order to find the time in the middle of the night you had to get up & go to your phone if it was plugged in. I felt this room was over priced for what was offered.

8/10 Good

Roy, Merced CA

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

Great place to stay for the night

This family owned hotel is really nice, they are friendly and welcoming. Its small and simple, perfect for my business trip for an overnight stay.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

TAFT!

well... its TAFT! i was out there on my motorcycle riding the Carrizo Plain and exploring Elkhorn Valley (mostly dirt roads, etc), and decided a bed would be nice to sleep in, so i booked a room at this hotel. its got its "charm", Taft is a bit salty, and ruckus, someone knocked on the window in the middle of the night, as if in some sort of code. drag races on the street thru out the night... etc. definitely not a fancy hotel. did i like it? yah! sure. but i'm a bit adventurous? if staying in a hotel is an adventure. there is a good mexican food restaurant next door!

6/10 Okay

andey, taft

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

small town comfort

wasn't fancy but it was perfect to what we needed

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Horable

In town for work, Soent 5 days, the location is somewhat load with lots of road noise. The room was clean, bed very hard. Typical road side Motel

8/10 Good

April, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Refurbished and Clean

This is an old property but the rooms have been recently been upgraded with all new bathroom, painting, floors polished, flat screen with DirectTV.

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Basic value for the money.

Hotel is small. They still give you a regular key. When we checked in you have to ring a bell and then since they are renovating the office it's like a make shift office but the staff had our reservation and the staff was friendly. Quick check in. Our windows didn't lock. The unit had no hair dryer nor iron. It has a swamp cooler that was really loud and didn't get cool. It had a mini fridge and microwave but rooms and hotel are really outdated. But is quiet and bed was comfy except for the extremely flat pillows. The maid service came and gave fresh towels and made the bed. It was blocks from things to do in the area and it was quiet at night.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful.

That staff is great and took great care of me and my room. It was so quiet I was able to sleep with the windows open. Parking is tricky on the east side because of cross traffic.