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The Padre Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a pharmacy sign, and a staircase.
A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a bar counter stocked with various bottles.
A lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.
A building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a blue awning.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Explore the area

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1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
  • Place, Fox Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dignity Health Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kern County Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Head Honcho

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Corner Pocket

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

Corner Pocket

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a shower area.

One King Bed (Forty Winks Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(136 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for One King Bed (Maverick Room)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

One King Bed (Maverick Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a yellow headboard, a patterned carpet, and a window with curtains.

One King Bed, Accessible (Maverick Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Bakersfield

The Padre Hotel puts you in the heart of Bakersfield, steps from Fox Theater and within a 15-minute stroll of Dignity Health Arena. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The café, Farmacy Cafe, is open for breakfast. 5005 square feet (465 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Downtown Bakersfield hotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Kern County Museum and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Buck Owens Crystal Palace.

What's nearby

  • Fox Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dignity Health Arena - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bakersfield Museum of Art - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kern River - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kern County Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Bakersfield Station - 2 min drive
  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Guthrie's Alley Cat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sandrini's Public House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bill Lee's Bamboo Chopsticks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Padre Hotel

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 5005 square feet (465 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly The Padre Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

This Art Deco Bakersfield hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 5005 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1928
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Padre Hotel offers 112 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Memory foam beds feature down duvets. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Bakersfield hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Brimstone
  • Farmacy Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 5,005 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (84 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 18 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 18.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay (maximum USD100.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Padre
Padre Bakersfield
Padre Hotel
Padre Hotel Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel Hotel
The Padre Hotel Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel Hotel Bakersfield

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Padre Hotel?

The Padre Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Padre Hotel?

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Padre Hotel on 30 Aug 2026 start from NZ$241, 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.

Is parking available at The Padre Hotel?

Yep, The Padre Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 18.00 per night.

Is there a spa on site at The Padre Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

What makes The Padre Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Padre Hotel.

Does The Padre Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Padre Hotel?

No, The Padre Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Padre Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Padre Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Padre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 794 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1016 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trond Ove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, super nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super accommodating and friendly. Darling hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neelakandha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and room. Staff was very friendly. Bar was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff! Didn't even need to leave the hotel, had dinner and breakfast there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very kind, the hotel was clean, and the food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool old hotel with modern upgrades. Huge rooms, like a suite, very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place in Bakersfield esp with our puppy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was Friendly and Amazing . The Room was so clean and had everything you need to feel cozy the Restaurant had amazing drinks and food and the coffe shop had amazing coffee and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean, bright hotel. We enjoyed both restaurants. Great food and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying at the Padre when visiting family in Bakersfield. It’s a Bakersfield institution, and dog friendly. The rooms are big and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Clean rooms. Great staff. Well taken care of property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel. I Stay here every time I have reason to be in Bakersfield. Great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time stay here; it is a beautiful hotel with lots history and character.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel lobby was really beautiful. Both gentlemen at the Valet stand were awesome. The room was clean and smelled great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cyndy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is gorgeous, the staff is courteous and kind, and our room was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable beds, nice atmosphere, cafe, and restaurant convenience. Stayed 3. nights for work
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice dog friendly option when visiting family in Bakersfield.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was spotless, staff was friendly, the room was very romantic as well loved the bath
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025