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The Padre Hotel

3.5 star property

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A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a pharmacy sign, and a staircase.
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.
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

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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)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, in-room safe

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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

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City view

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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One King Bed (Forty Winks Room)

One King Bed (Forty Winks Room)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, in-room safe

One King Bed (Maverick Room)

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

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One King Bed, Accessible (Maverick Room)

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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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
  • Bakersfield Museum of Art - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • McMurtrey Aquatic Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪Sandrini's Public House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dagny's Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jerry's Pizza & Pub - ‬3 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 6 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Padre Hotel on 16 July 2026 start from AU$206, 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. 782 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1007 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, good quality lotion, shampoo, soaps, a room to hold our bikes overnight.
Hallway
King bed
Large, clean bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space ! Clean , nice atmosphere very helpful and friendly staff ! I would definitely recommend to others and would no doubt stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute quiet and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly beds are so comfortable beautiful bar and restaurant convenient coffee shop every thing was awesome definitely returning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room and a great night's sleep! Fun bar and restaurant. This is our second stay and we would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Eclectic hotel with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

azure-dee

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic property. Loved the decor through. Great hallways and the room was amazing! Comfy bed, large bathroom, gorgeous windows. Very clean. All staff encountered were very friendly. On site bar was fab - great staff drinks ambience. Perefect stay and a true gem of Bakersfield !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone including the staff were phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great stay. Beautiful clean and love the decor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always great staying at The Padre. Courteous staff, cozy atmosphere and stylish rooms. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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