The Best Hotels Closest to Kern River in for 2026

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A multi-level wooden deck with outdoor seating and a pool.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a dark quilted bedspread.

A winding road through a canyon with a river in the distance.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

1. Corral Creek Lodge

61.6 km from Kern River

Marius

₩105,651

₩116,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, and two beds.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a projector, and a large screen.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a fenced pool.

A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and storage containers.

2. Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

18.5 km from Kern River

Cindy

₩127,903

₩143,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern conference room with glass walls, a wooden table with benches, and a green carpet.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a geometric facade and a covered entrance.

A modern lounge area with a large flat-screen TV, yellow rocking chairs, and a green carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

3. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

15.5 km from Kern River

Joseph

₩124,299

₩139,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

A reception desk with a "WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN STATE" sign, a treats shop, and a wooden floor.

A poolside area with outdoor seating and umbrellas.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding door leading to a shower area, a bed with a view, a desk with a chair, and a small stool.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

15.9 km from Kern River

Robert

₩147,106

₩164,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a pharmacy sign, and a staircase.

A building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a blue awning.

A lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area in the background.

5. The Padre Hotel

13.6 km from Kern River

Julie

₩200,606

₩225,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a glass facade.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

An outdoor patio area with a pool, lounge seating, and a fire feature.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

6. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

13.1 km from Kern River

Julia

₩203,923

₩228,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a desk with a computer.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, mirrored walls, and a blue accent wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, two small tables, a mirror, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit table, chairs, and blue umbrellas.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport

16.9 km from Kern River

Davison

₩159,221

₩188,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large screen.

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a refrigerator, and a chair.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a floor lamp.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

9.4 km from Kern River

Barbara

₩144,826

₩153,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rustic outdoor area with a wooden fence, a large wheel, and a hanging planter with flowers.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a round table and wooden chairs.

A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a small kitchenette.

9. Sequoia Lodge

56 km from Kern River

Olga H.

₩159,691

₩169,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Springhill Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, tables, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central table. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a floor lamp providing additional lighting.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

15.7 km from Kern River

Matthew

₩143,551

₩161,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small round table, and a balcony with a pool view.

A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a swimming pool.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and high ceilings.

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

15.4 km from Kern River

Irma

₩147,106

₩165,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Holiday Inn Express & Suites."

A swimming pool with two metal handrails, a lounge area with chairs, and a view of a building in the background.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a framed artwork on the wall, and patterned chairs in the seating area.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport by IHG

17.3 km from Kern River

Karen

₩143,551

₩152,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern reception area with a dark wood wall, a reception desk, and a coffee station.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a chair.

13. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

15.5 km from Kern River

Janelly

₩138,440

₩155,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a dining area.

A wooden interior with a pool, metal pool ladders, and a large window.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered parking area, and a large tree in front.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

16.8 km from Kern River

Juliene

₩147,627

₩156,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, red armchair, and a blue accent chair. There are wall-mounted shelves with decorative items and a large floor lamp.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a fire feature, and large windows.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A modern hotel lobby with round tables and cushioned chairs, a bar area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

15. Hyatt Place Bakersfield

20.3 km from Kern River

Todd

₩186,482

₩209,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a sofa, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a bathtub.

16. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

15.5 km from Kern River

Chris Alan

₩127,458

₩147,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bear figurine holding a fish with "WELCOME" on it, a gazebo, and a barbecue grill in a park setting.

A large tree with a thick trunk surrounded by smaller trees.

A building with a large glass door, a wooden sculpture, and a sign for Barewood Inn & Suites.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Barewood Inn and Suites

50.1 km from Kern River

Mary

₩116,585

₩123,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a telephone booth.

A restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, chairs, and ceiling fans.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

A gym with exercise equipment, a red patterned carpet, and a mirror reflecting the room.

18. Best Western Plus Hill House

12.8 km from Kern River

Cameron

₩135,757

₩152,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An aerial view of a campground with RVs, a swimming pool, and a large building with a sloped roof.

A compact RV kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a small seating area.

A swimming pool area at a mobile home and RV resort with a sign indicating a vacancy and a pool.

19. Lake Isabella RV Resort

48.9 km from Kern River

Naga Srihari

₩80,429

₩85,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a corner market, and a decorative wall piece.

A bar area with a long counter, four wooden bar stools, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A restaurant with wooden tables and yellow chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and a television screen.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

15.3 km from Kern River

Erica

₩146,878

₩164,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Kern River

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Corral Creek Lodge	9.4 849 849 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG	9.0 1008 1,008 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central	8.8 1089 1,089 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central	9.4 557 557 reviews	View
The Padre Hotel	9.4 1052 1,052 reviews	View

Top Kern River Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Good aud clean"

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"We love this hotel. It is so comfortable and has everything we need including Netflix easily accessible on the tv."

The Padre Hotel

8/10 Good

"First time staying. It’s a beautiful property. Room was nice. Kind of stuck doing valet parking since it is downtown and can’t park anywhere else. Only thing was that the bar/restaurant was closed at 10 and not much around to eat open at that time."

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

10/10 Excellent

"The building & room was clean. The breakfast had a small healthy variety & was enjoyable."

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East

8/10 Good

"Clean room air conditioning was good but was a lot of noise outside the property"

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

8/10 Good

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WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

8/10 Good

"The shower and room are very clean. It was quiet at night. I was on the first floor and they also upgraded me to a walk-in shower with no charge. I really truly appreciate that."

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Pet friendly place nice clean stay would recommend again"

Other attractions near Kern River

California Living Museum

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

Visit the native and exotic animals who call California Living Museum home during your trip to Bakersfield. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Hart Memorial Park

7.6/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hart Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Bakersfield. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses in this relaxing area.

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Kern River Golf Course

7.0/10 (66 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Bakersfield at Kern River Golf Course. Check out the lively bars or charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area.

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Ernst Quarries

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Ernst Quarries during your trip to Bakersfield. Check out the charming coffeehouses or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Bakersfield College

7.4/10 (506 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Bakersfield College, during your travels in Bakersfield. Check out the charming coffeehouses or lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Panorama Vista Preserve

You can take time to visit Panorama Vista Preserve during your travels to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Kern County Museum

7.4/10 (210 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kern County Museum in Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Sam Lynn Ballpark

8.2/10 (14 reviews)

Catch an event at Sam Lynn Ballpark during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kern River?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Kern River, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. You'll find 19 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kern River?

The Padre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. You'll find it 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Kern River. Other good options in the area include Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Kern River?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Kern River.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kern River, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Kern River.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kern River?

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Our top choices for Kern River hotels

1. Corral Creek Lodge

2. Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

3. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

5. The Padre Hotel

6. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

9. Sequoia Lodge

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport by IHG

13. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

15. Hyatt Place Bakersfield

16. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

17. Barewood Inn and Suites

18. Best Western Plus Hill House

19. Lake Isabella RV Resort

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

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Top Kern River Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

The Padre Hotel

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

Other attractions near Kern River

California Living Museum

Hart Memorial Park

Kern River Golf Course

Ernst Quarries

Bakersfield College

Panorama Vista Preserve

Kern County Museum

Sam Lynn Ballpark

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