The Padre Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and rooftop terrace

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Front of property – evening/night
Lobby
Bar (on property)
One King Bed (Maverick Room) | Living area
Breakfast served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$306
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
  • Place, Fox Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dignity Health Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Head Honcho

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Corner Pocket

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

One King Bed (Forty Winks Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(121 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One King Bed (Maverick Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One King Bed, Accessible (Maverick Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dignity Health Arena - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kern County Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Buck Owens Crystal Palace - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Guthrie's Alley Cat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Padre Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dagny's Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The 18Hundred - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sandrini's Public House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Padre Hotel

Art Deco hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and rooftop terrace
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 iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. 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 along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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
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. 

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 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Padre Hotel on 1 Jan 2026 start from NZ$305.74, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruben Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very cozy. Staff was so nice and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place. Dial up speed internet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place and people were very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, hospitality, & good atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great vintage feel with some nice updates. I’ve stayed 2x at this location for a date night out. I recommend upgrading to the more private bathroom-having room. It’s worth the extra $.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerrit

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

azure-dee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a beautiful experience, and great food. A must stay in Bakersfield!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only place to stay in Bakersfield! Great rooms and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred, Lawton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, amazing staff, i will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Etta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifuly room amazingly comfortable bed. Loved my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laurissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We received amazing customer service by the front desk and loved our room! They provided us a beautiful quiet room for our wedding night. The only thing I disagree with is that we did not receive cleaning service and we did request it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was wonderful… The bed was comfy, and the room in view were beautiful..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel offers a lot and my room exceeded my expectations. Hotel has a bar, kitchen, and coffee shop which was very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025