Top 10 Hotels Near Kern River in for 2026

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

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

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

A large wooden lodge with a spacious front lawn and a mountain backdrop.

1. Corral Creek Lodge

61.6 km from Kern River

michael

P4,920

P5,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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.

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

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

2. The Padre Hotel

13.6 km from Kern River

roy

P9,934

P11,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with two yellow armchairs, a central staircase, and a glass entrance.

A compact hotel room with a desk, office chair, bed, kitchenette, and a ceiling fan.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

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

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

14.9 km from Kern River

Daniel

P6,310

P7,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A refrigerated section with various frozen food items and a microwave.

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

4. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

15.5 km from Kern River

Joseph

P5,788

P6,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

A poolside area with outdoor seating and umbrellas.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

15.9 km from Kern River

Genoa

P6,850

P7,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk with drawers, a leather armchair, a grey sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern outdoor seating area with a rectangular fire feature, surrounded by wicker chairs and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a large tree.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

15.5 km from Kern River

Doron

P7,063

P7,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with blinds.

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

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

9.4 km from Kern River

Luis

P6,744

P7,162 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 rustic cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by a rocky landscape and trees.

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

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

8. Sequoia Lodge

56 km from Kern River

Kim

P7,436

P7,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A wooden building with a bear statue in front.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows.

A building with a porch, a bench, a potted plant, and a flower bed.

A wooden dining room with a table set for six, wooden chairs, and curtains.

9. Kern Riverfront Lodge

55 km from Kern River

Nathaniel

P6,781

P7,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

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

10. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

13.1 km from Kern River

Blake

P9,496

P10,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a view of a pool and palm trees through the glass door.

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

11. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

15.5 km from Kern River

miguel

P6,447

P7,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and chairs, a dining table, and a large TV screen.

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

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

15.4 km from Kern River

donna

P7,116

P7,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A modern lobby with a red sofa, multiple hanging lights, and a television screen displaying a news channel.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee display, and a sign that reads 'MUST HAVE COFFEE - EXPRESS'.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

13. Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

18.5 km from Kern River

Alimir

P6,372

P7,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

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

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

16.9 km from Kern River

Davison

P7,415

P8,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and a decorative wall with sconces.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

15.7 km from Kern River

Matthew

P6,691

P7,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

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

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

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone accent wall, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and pendant lighting.

16. Hyatt Place Bakersfield

20.3 km from Kern River

Veronica

P8,684

P9,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A motel with two-story buildings, solar panels on the roofs, and a mountainous backdrop.

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

P5,429

P5,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 red sofa, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

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

18. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

15.5 km from Kern River

Cheryl

P5,933

P6,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and yellow chairs.

A hotel room with a sofa, a round ottoman, a bed, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a patterned rug.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, orange chairs, and a wooden table.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring a sofa and tables, a bar area with chairs, and a television screen.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

19.9 km from Kern River

Ambreen

P7,912

P8,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

20. Lake Isabella RV Resort

48.9 km from Kern River

Naga Srihari

P3,745

P3,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Kern River

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Corral Creek Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 858 reviews	View
The Padre Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,055 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central	8.8 Excellent 1,086 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central	9.4 Exceptional 568 reviews	View

Top Kern River Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

10/10 Excellent

"I love this place its always clean this is where I stay every time now"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Aside from floppy pillows. Everything was great!"

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property, clean rooms, inexpensive parking, and central location"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for a holiday weekend. Eateries close by and conveniently located right off the freeway."

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"This Quality Inn that was in Bakersfield,Ca was clean and the staff was friendly. I liked that it had a pool and a continental breakfast there. Overall I give it a 10 out 10."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

8/10 Good

"Lekker ontbijten"

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

8/10 Good

"Convenient location for travel"

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 Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield.

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.

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Our top choices for Kern River hotels

1. Corral Creek Lodge

2. The Padre Hotel

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

4. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

6. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

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

8. Sequoia Lodge

9. Kern Riverfront Lodge

10. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

11. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

13. Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

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

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

16. Hyatt Place Bakersfield

17. Barewood Inn and Suites

18. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

20. Lake Isabella RV Resort

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Top Kern River Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

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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