"The motel was convenient to the highway. The room was basic but clean, and the employees were polite and helpful. I could hear noise from surrounding rooms. Limited grassy areas for dogs. The breakfast bar was closed because of Covid. Only fast-food restaurants nearby.2021-08-01"
"My stay at this motel was perfect.2021-05-26"
"The motel was close to the highway, and definitely above average. The room was clean, but the bed was too firm. Noisy birds woke us up in the morning.2021-05-03"
"Clean hotel and great breakfast. Good value. I'll return.2021-11-21"
"The hotel room was clean and in great condition, and it had all the amenities we wanted. However, the people next door were loud until after midnight. The front desk clerk was rude when I called to complain, and nothing was done about it. Not a pleasant experience.2018-05-20"
"The hotel room was noisy, and the ice machine was out of order.2017-07-03"
3 miles from California State University Bakersfield
4 floors, 120 rooms
Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to 2 dogs per room (up to 75 pounds combined) or 1 dog (up to 36 pounds) - $175 pet fee if staying 3 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 3 nights. - Mar 2020 < Less
HotelGuides made it easy to choose a hotel based on how far we wanted to get that day. Also liked being able to see the interstate interchange on the map to determine how far off the highway each hotel was.
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
Address: 13601 Ironbark Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Hotels, Motels, Lodging, and Accommodations near the Lightning in a Bottle – Bakersfield, CA California
