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Topper Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers enjoy the seasonal pool at Topper Motel, where sun loungers and umbrellas offer comfortable spots to relax with a good read

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Topper Motel, centrally located, offers laundry facilities, a bar, and an on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and the seasonal pool with shaded loungers. Previous visitors praise the staff's helpful service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is ₩117,808
₩129,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Room, Refrigerator & Microwave (3 Queen Beds) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Refrigerator & Microwave (3 Queen Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ground Floor (2 Full Size Beds) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Ground Floor (2 Full Size Beds)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Taft is home to Topper Motel. While the natural beauty of Carrizo Plain National Monument and Tule Elk State Natural Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Buena Vista Golf Course. Visit our Taft travel guide
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101 E Kern St, Taft, CA, 93268-3223

What's nearby

  • Taft City Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taft Chamber of Commerce
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taft College
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • West Kern Oil Museum
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • California State University-Bakersfield
    49 min drive - 56.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sno White
    2 min drive
  • Burger King
    12 min walk
  • The Bank Sports Lounge
    11 min walk
  • Asian Experience
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive

About this property

Topper Motel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Topper Motel and take advantage of laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Topper Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM 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 (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March to November
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Topper Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–9 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Topper Motel?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Topper Motel on Apr 5, 2026 start from ₩117,808, excluding 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.

Is Topper Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Topper Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Topper Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Topper Motel located?

Situated in Taft, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Taft City Park and Taft Chamber of Commerce. West Kern Oil Museum and Taft College are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Topper Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 182 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Oward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and areas were clean, office staff very friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Clean room and friendly from y desk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best firm bed in a model. The place is clean. The receptionist is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic room with everything you need. Very nice bathroom, hot showers. Easy in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bassam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly owner, parking easy and safe. Super quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great old school motel. Parking right in front of your door and limited access to the parking lot. Nice safe place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is very nice and the place was super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice older motel. Was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nichole

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

Topper

The staff was very friendly, the room was clean, and it was a great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Close to the wildlife refuge I volunteer at during the summer. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Quiet Motel in the heart of Taft

Great motel centrally located in Taft. Comfy beds, quiet room and good condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cute property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, who kindly gave us an upgrade to a large room with all the facilities we needed. The second best motel of our two week trip!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only here for a late check in and early departure however it’s clean, quiet and has all that I needed. A little off the main drag, which is where I like to stay. All in all, just what I was looking for and great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yajaira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean. The rooms are nice and inexpensive. The woman at the counter was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Le

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

Clean and Quiet

Pretty clean and quiet room on weekdays. A good place to take a rest if you travel from SF to SD
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and good service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Rooms, quiet area, plenty of parking, has accessible pool area. For my 1 night stay I have no compliants. Friendly front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I liked about Topper motel is that it is family run—not one of those national franchises—and this is what distinguishes it as far as homey feeling, personally invested staff and the feeling of being in a one and only place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very nice. Had great conversation with him. Room looked like it has been remodeled recently. It is not a high end place, but was quiet and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I don't need anything fancy. A clean room, quiet and great parking. Good price. I would return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place looked like an 50s era motor lodge and given the reasonable price we had our doubts but we were pleasently surprized! The place had been tastfully remodeled within the last year or so top to bottom inside and out. The staff was admazing and friendly. One warning is the the rooms were on the small size. For the money you can't beat it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Adequate and clean

Comfortable room with all the basic amenities needed. Check in was speedy and staff was super friendly too. We stayed in a room with one queen bed which was quite small but adequate for one night. Mattress seemed better quality and newer. The water in the pool was cloudy and not heated. We had dinner at the attached restaurant, LaSalsa (not the chain), and it was quite good. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Topper is a no-frills motel in Taft CA. I chose this location to rest overnight for my supernloom photoshoot in the Carrizo Plain. Late check-in and check-out were seamless, the room was clean. My only complaints would be 1/ no drinking water in the room; 2/ the blanket was thin and, with this weather, too cold; 3/ the air conditioner was noisy, and 4/ room service vacuum cleaned the next room around 6-7 am which was too early in the morning. Overall, a decent place to rest for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You often get what you pay for. I paid very little and got very little. That was expected. The room was very small and smelled a little, but it was also clean, tidy and no insects of any kind. I was hoping for a clean cheap motel and that is exactly what it was :) I don't put 5 stars just because at 5 stars people expect things to be perfect, which it wasn't. For example, the walls are made of cardboard and you hear every single car driving by on the street behind. So bring ear plugs :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025