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Taft California Hotels & Motels

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The Taft center point is about 11 miles east of San Andreas and 17 miles south of Downtown Buttonwillow.

With its roots deeply embedded in the oil industry, Taft, CA boasts a fascinating story that unfolds as you explore its streets and landmarks. Taft also lies near several major routes, making it accessible and convenient for travelers navigating through California. The iconic coastline of California is not far off, offering a refreshing contrast to the inland environment. One of the city's most exciting sights is the West Kern Oil Museum, where you can dive into the rich history of the region's petroleum boom, marvel at vintage oil rigs, and get a hands-on experience with interactive exhibits that bring the past to life. For those who love the great outdoors, the nearby Carrizo Plain National Monument is a must-visit. Just a short drive from Taft, this expansive landscape offers breathtaking views and the chance to spot some unique wildlife. But Taft isn't just about history and nature. Taft stands out as a destination that invites you to slow down, soak in its rich tapestry of history, and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds it. When it comes to resting your head after a day of exploring, Taft offers a range of lodging options that cater to different tastes and budgets. Whether you are searching for a cozy motel, a charming inn, a comfortable suite, or a luxury hotel, Taft has you covered. Many of these accommodations are conveniently located near local attractions and dining spots, making them an ideal base for your adventures. The friendly service and welcoming atmosphere at these establishments ensure a pleasant stay, while the competitive pricing means you can enjoy comfort without breaking the bank. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, Taft's variety of hotels, motels, inns, and suites promises a restful retreat after a busy day. More from this guide...

Taft Hotels/Motels & Accommodations

Best Western Plus Taft Inn in Taft 203 South 6th St., Taft, CA 93268
  • Mid-scale Rural property
  • 63 rooms in property
From£82
Very good 4.0 /5 Recent Reviews Call BookMore Details
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Best Western Heritage Inn 253 Trask St., Bakersfield, CA 93314 ~15.77 miles northeast of Taft
  • Three Star property
  • 47 rooms in hotel
From£61
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Buttonwillow Hotel : 20688 Tracey Ave. 20688 Tracey Ave., Buttonwillow, CA 93206 ~17.68 miles north of Taft
  • Two-star Highway hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
From£43
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Motel 6 Buttonwillow, CA Central : 20645 Tracy Ave. 20645 Tracy Ave., Buttonwillow, CA 93206 ~17.82 miles north of Taft
  • Two-star Rural property
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From£43
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Studio 6 Buttonwillow, CA : 20638 Tracy Ave. 20638 Tracy Ave., Buttonwillow, CA 93206 ~17.90 miles north of Taft
  • Economical hotel
From£43
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Cuyama Buckhorn 4923 Primero St., New Cuyama, CA 93254 ~19.17 miles southwest of Taft
  • 3 star hotel
  • Check in: 15:00
From£65
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield : 1505 Mill Rock Way 1505 Mill Rock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311 ~24.13 miles northeast of Taft
  • Affordable Rural hotel
  • Airport shuttle available
From£58
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Hyatt Place Bakersfield in Bakersfield 310 Coffee Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93309 ~25.10 miles northeast of Taft
  • High end hotel
  • 120 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£117
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield 8227 Brimhall Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93312 ~25.44 miles northeast of Taft
  • Midscale property
  • 5 floors in property
From£57
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Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South in Bakersfield 6501 Colony St., Bakersfield, CA 93307 ~26.21 miles east of Taft
  • Economical Highway property
  • 134 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£28
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Towneplace Suites Bakersfield West : 8300 Granite Falls Dr. 8300 Granite Falls Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93312 ~26.22 miles northeast of Taft
  • Affordable Downtown hotel
  • 4 floors in hotel
From£87
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Residence Inn Bakersfield West 8312 Espresso Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93312 ~26.25 miles northeast of Taft
  • Affordable hotel
  • 30 suites in hotel
From£87
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Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - South - Bakersfield 2727 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304 ~26.52 miles east of Taft
  • Two-star hotel
  • Check-in time: 15:00
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bakersfield 2700 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304 ~26.55 miles east of Taft
  • Low-priced Highway property
  • Check-in: 3:00 pm
Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA - South : 2514 White Lane 2514 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93304 ~26.65 miles east of Taft
  • Economy Highway hotel
  • 66 rooms in hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG in Bakersfield 4400 Hughes Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93304 ~26.65 miles east of Taft
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • 108 rooms in hotel
From£54
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Four Points by Sheraton Bakersfield - Bakersfield 5101 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309 Website ~26.68 miles northeast of Taft
  • 4-star Suburban hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00PM
From£65
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Bakersfield Ca in Bakersfield 2310 Wible Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93304 ~26.83 miles east of Taft
  • Midscale Highway property
  • 65 rooms in hotel
From£58
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Baymont by Wyndham Bakersfield in Bakersfield 1030 Wible Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93304 ~27.14 miles northeast of Taft
  • Economy Highway hotel
  • 63 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£29
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central in Bakersfield 830 Wible Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93304 ~27.18 miles northeast of Taft
  • Cheap Highway property
  • Airport shuttle available
From£44
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Knights Inn and Suites Bakersfield 812 Wible Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93304 ~27.20 miles northeast of Taft
  • 2 star property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From£24
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Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane in Bakersfield 3600 Chester Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309 ~27.54 miles northeast of Taft
  • Mid-scale Downtown property
  • 4 floors in property
From£46
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Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield 4241 Chester Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309 ~27.60 miles northeast of Taft
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • Comp. Breakfast
From£76
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California Inn and Suites Bakersfield 3400 Chester Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309 ~27.61 miles northeast of Taft
  • Economy Downtown hotel
From£43
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Super 8 by Wyndham Bakersfield/Central - Bakersfield 901 Real Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93309 ~27.66 miles northeast of Taft
  • Economical Downtown hotel
  • Check in time: 3:00
From£43
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Days Inn Bakersfield - Bakersfield 818 Real Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93309 ~27.67 miles northeast of Taft
  • Low priced Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
Travelodge by Wyndham Bakersfield 1011 Oak St., Bakersfield, CA 93304 ~27.70 miles east of Taft
  • Cheap Downtown hotel
  • 89 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£27
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Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center - Bakersfield 1350 Easton Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93309 ~27.73 miles northeast of Taft
  • Economy property
  • 2 floors in property
From£43
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Motel 6 Bakersfield Ca Central : 350 Oak St. 350 Oak St., Bakersfield, CA 93304 ~27.73 miles northeast of Taft
  • Economy Highway property
  • 70 rooms in hotel
From£22
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Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North 828 Real Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93309 ~27.74 miles northeast of Taft
  • Two-star Downtown property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From£43
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Red Roof Inn Bakersfield 889 Oak St., Bakersfield, CA 93304 ~27.88 miles northeast of Taft
  • Low-priced Downtown property
  • 2 floors in property
From£45
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Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG in Bakersfield 3927 Marriott Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~27.89 miles northeast of Taft
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00 pm
From£60
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield 3801 Marriott Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~27.90 miles northeast of Taft
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • Hotel has 119 suites
From£58
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Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield California Avenue : 3318 California Ave. 3318 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93304 ~27.92 miles northeast of Taft
  • Three Star Downtown property
  • Check in time: 3:pm
From£23
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Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central in Bakersfield 1017 Oak St., Bakersfield, CA 93390 ~27.92 miles northeast of Taft
  • Midscale Downtown hotel
  • Free breakfast
From£54
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Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield in Bakersfield 3625 Marriott Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~27.96 miles northeast of Taft
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 120 rooms
From£58
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Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield in Bakersfield 3601 Marriott Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.00 miles northeast of Taft
  • Luxury Five Star hotel
  • Check in time: 15:00
From£65
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Comfort Suites Bakersfield 3115 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.06 miles northeast of Taft
  • 3-star Highway property
  • Comp. Breakfast
From£51
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Hourglass Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.08 miles northeast of Taft
  • Three Star Downtown property
  • Hotel has 5 meeting rooms
From£45
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Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield in Bakersfield 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.14 miles northeast of Taft
  • Midscale Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 11 meeting rooms
From£72
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central in Bakersfield 3540 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.23 miles northeast of Taft
  • Three Star Downtown property
  • 16 suites in property
From£58
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SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central : 2620a Buck Owens Blvd. 2620a Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.41 miles northeast of Taft
  • Mid-scale property
  • Check in time: 03:00
From£59
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South 3232 Riverside Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.42 miles northeast of Taft
  • Three Star Highway hotel
  • 3 suites in property
From£50
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Hotel Med Park : 2620 Buck Owens Blvd. 2620 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.45 miles northeast of Taft
  • Mid-scale Highway hotel
  • Check in: 03:00
From£58
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Hiltop Hotel : 2620 Buck Owens Blvd. 2620 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.45 miles northeast of Taft
  • Expensive Convention Center property
  • Check in time: 3pm
From£50
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG : 3001 Buck Owens Blvd. 3001 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.50 miles northeast of Taft
  • 3 star Airport property
  • Hotel has 80 suites
From£58
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Super 8 by Wyndham Bakersfield Ca : 1219 South Union Ave. 1219 South Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307 ~28.80 miles east of Taft
  • Low priced property
  • Check in: 3:00pm
From£43
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Motel 6 Bakersfield Ca Airport 5241 Olive Tree Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.87 miles northeast of Taft
  • Cheap Airport hotel
  • Hotel has 108 rooms
From£25
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Studio 6 Bakersfield, CA : 6141 Knudsen Dr. 6141 Knudsen Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.93 miles northeast of Taft
  • Low Cost Airport property
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield North 6100 Knudsen Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308 ~28.94 miles northeast of Taft
  • 3-star property
  • Check in time: 14:00
From£58
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Graph: Upcoming 20 Days of Taft Hotel Rates

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all Taft, CA discounts available. The chart reflects the cheapest Taft hotel for each day and each star rating category.

Discovering Taft: Ideal Months for Your Trip

The climate in Taft, CA, is primarily characterized by its semi-arid conditions, typical of the central valley area. From June to August, travelers can expect temperatures to reach between 94 °F and 99 °F. It's a great time to check out indoor attractions like the West Kern Oil Museum or enjoy events in the cooler evenings. Winter is a bit milder, with temperatures dropping to 39 °F. It's perfect for exploring the city without worrying about the heat. The most popular times to visit Taft are in spring and fall, especially in April, May, and October. The weather is just right, with moderate temperatures and little rain. This is also when a number of fun events take place, including the Chamber Car Show in May. It's an annual event that brings together classic and custom car enthusiasts for a fun time. Meanwhile, fall brings the Oildorado Festival, held every five years, an event that celebrates Taft's oil heritage with parades, contests, and lots of entertainment. It's open to everyone and really gives a taste of the local culture.

Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Taft, CA:

Averate Rates by Star Rating

Below we've posted 3 graphs displaying average price patterns by star rating class in Taft, CA. Analyze these charts to determine the least expensive months to book in Taft for any future trips.

Luxury Lodging: Taft's Premier 4-Star Hotels

For those who prefer a touch of luxury, Taft offers a selection of 4-star and high-end accommodations, including hotels, inns, and suites that promise an indulgent stay. These upscale options provide a range of premium amenities designed to enhance your experience, such as elegantly furnished rooms, gourmet dining options, and relaxing spa services. Guests can relax by the nicely maintained pools or take advantage of the fitness centers to keep up with their exercise routines. Many of these accommodations also feature concierge services to assist with planning your itinerary and arranging transportation, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable visit. Whether you're traveling for business or seeking a luxurious getaway, Taft's sophisticated lodgings offer a perfect blend of comfort and elegance.

Exploring Taft on a Budget: Top Low-Cost Hotels

3 Star Average Prices: £68.19

In the Taft area, travelers on a budget will find a variety of affordable lodging options, including hotels, motels, inns, and suites that provide great value without compromising on comfort. These budget-friendly accommodations offer all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy smoke-free properties, free WiFi, and fitness facilities, ensuring a pleasant and convenient experience. The rooms are clean and well-maintained, providing a cozy space to relax after a day of exploration. Plus, with a 24-hour front desk, help is always available whenever you might need it, adding an extra layer of convenience and peace of mind. Located close to local attractions and dining options, these accommodations make it easy to explore Taft without stretching your wallet.

2 Star Average Prices: £46.33

Discounted Stays: Affordable Options in Taft, CA

HotelPlanner makes traveling to Taft, CA, even more appealing with a variety of special offers, deals, and discounts tailored to both groups and solo travelers. For those planning extended stays, HotelPlanner offers discounted rates, allowing guests to enjoy longer vacations without the hefty price tag. Group bookings benefit from significant savings, making them ideal for reunions, weddings, or family trips. Solo travelers can also take advantage of last-minute deals and seasonal promotions, ensuring they get the best price for their stay. Whether you're organizing a large event or embarking on a solo adventure, HotelPlanner's range of promotions ensures you get the most value out of your visit to Taft.

Explore Taft: Must-Do Fun Activities

Taft, California is a fun place to visit, with a mix of nature and activities that make it special. One of the must-visit spots in this area is the nearby Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area. It's perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. You can go boating, fishing, camping, or just have a nice picnic while enjoying the beautiful scenery. It's a fantastic spot for families or anyone wanting to spend time outside. Closer to home, the West Side Recreation & Park District is also a great location for spending time outdoors, offering various facilities and programs that keep both locals and visitors busy. And let's not forget about the hidden gem just a short drive from Taft: Fort Tejon State Historic Park. This place is like stepping back in time, offering a glimpse into the California frontier days with its preserved historic buildings and interactive exhibits. You can wander through the old barracks, imagine life as it was in the 1850s, and even catch a living history event. It's not just educational; it's a fun way to connect with California's rich history while enjoying a bit of a road trip adventure. Pack your bags and head to Taft for a unique experience where luxury meets adventure in the heart of California.

FAQs about hotels in Taft

What are the best rated hotels in Taft?

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central, Best Western Plus Taft Inn and Best Western Heritage Inn are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the upper-end hotels in Taft?

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield, Hyatt Place Bakersfield and Four Points by Sheraton Bakersfield are the top 3 luxury hotels near Taft city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Taft?

Best Western Plus Taft Inn, Best Western Heritage Inn, and Buttonwillow Hotel are the properties closest to Taft city center.

What are the best independent hotels in Taft?

Buttonwillow Hotel, California Inn and Suites Bakersfield and Cuyama Buckhorn are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the best Marriott hotels in Taft?

Towneplace Suites Bakersfield West, Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield and Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield are the best rated Marriott/Starwood branded hotels (based on customer reviews score).

What are the best Best Western hotels in Taft?

Best Western Plus Taft Inn, Best Western Heritage Inn and SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central are the best rated Best Western branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

What are the most popular IHG hotels in Taft?

Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG and Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG are the best rated Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

Verified reviews of the city: Taft, CA

Below are reviews of the city of Taft, CA from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Clean streets"
Score 5.0 / 5

Clean streets, quiet environment, plenty stores.

Gloria L., from 07-Mar-2026
"Great Location "
Score 5.0 / 5

Friendly city beautiful scenery

Joseph H., from 25-Jun-2025
"Love Taft"
Score 5.0 / 5

I was born and raised in Taft until I married. Loved it then and still do.

Joan F., from 15-Oct-2024
"Nice City to Visit!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Clean good restaurants. Nice city to visit. I really enjoyed the the Westside Oilfield Museum. Taft has a long and exciting history.

Tom F., from 08-Jun-2024
"Quiet & Friendly"
Score 5.0 / 5

Quiet hotel and friendly staff.

Randy M., from 27-Nov-2023
The average traveler rating of the city of Taft, CA shown above is 4.8 out of 5 based on 5 reviews
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