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Our top choices for Kern River hotels

A multi-level wooden deck with outdoor seating and a pool.
A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a dark quilted bedspread.
A large wooden lodge with a spacious front lawn and a mountain backdrop.
A winding road through a canyon with a river in the distance.

1. Corral Creek Lodge

Corral Creek Lodge
61.6 km from Kern River
United States
Kevin
Rp1.378.991
Rp1.516.978 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Corral Creek Lodge
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 wooden deck with a bear sculpture.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a round table and wooden chairs.

2. Sequoia Lodge

Sequoia Lodge
56 km from Kern River
United States
Brian
Rp2.084.334
Rp2.209.363 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Sequoia Lodge
An aerial view of a campground with RVs, a swimming pool, and a large building with a sloped roof.
A compact RV interior with a kitchenette, a bed, and a seating area.
A parking lot with RVs and a truck.
A swimming pool area at a mobile home and RV resort with a sign indicating a vacancy and a pool.

3. Lake Isabella RV Resort

Lake Isabella RV Resort
48.9 km from Kern River
United States
Naga Srihari
Rp1.049.784
Rp1.112.824 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Lake Isabella RV Resort
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.
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 retail area with shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and two large refrigerators.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
15.5 km from Kern River
United States
Doron
Rp1.978.743
Rp2.216.717 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.
A compact RV kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a microwave.
A rustic building with a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a chair, a table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

5. Quiet Mind Lodge Retreat & Spa Sequoias

Quiet Mind Lodge Retreat & Spa Sequoias
57.2 km from Kern River
United States
Jennifer
Rp1.498.759
Rp1.648.635 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Quiet Mind Lodge Retreat & Spa Sequoias
A bear figurine holding a fish with "WELCOME" on it, a gazebo, and a barbecue grill in a park setting.
A building with a large glass door, a wooden sculpture, and a sign for Barewood Inn & Suites.
A large tree with a thick trunk surrounded by smaller trees.
A motel with two-story buildings, solar panels on the roofs, and a mountainous backdrop.

6. Barewood Inn and Suites

Barewood Inn and Suites
50.1 km from Kern River
United States
Cindy
Rp1.521.706
Rp1.612.938 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Barewood Inn and Suites
A room with a large window offering a view of a desert landscape with mountains and sparse vegetation.
A cozy interior with a bed, a table, and a ceiling fan.
A rustic dining area with wooden tables and benches, a stone fireplace, and wall-mounted lighting.
A covered outdoor area with picnic tables and a brick patio.

7. Olancha RV Park & Motel

Olancha RV Park & Motel
121.6 km from Kern River
United States
Lisa
Rp1.875.428
Rp2.100.479 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Olancha RV Park & Motel
A wooden cabin with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a grill area.
A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A hiking trail with wooden steps, surrounded by rocks and foliage.
A wooden cabin with a sign reading "OFFICE" and an American flag. There are two benches outside and a wooden statue of a bear on a stump.

8. Whispering Pines Lodge

Whispering Pines Lodge
55.7 km from Kern River
United States
Edgar
Rp2.280.773
Rp2.417.619 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Whispering Pines Lodge
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.
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.

9. The Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel
13.6 km from Kern River
United States
Lauren
Rp2.609.139
Rp2.927.933 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Padre Hotel
A modern conference room with glass walls, a wooden table with benches, and a green carpet.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
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.

10. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central
15.5 km from Kern River
United States
Joseph
Rp1.622.394
Rp1.817.081 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.
A poolside area with outdoor seating and umbrellas.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table, and umbrellas.
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.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central
15.9 km from Kern River
United States
Robert
Rp1.920.081
Rp2.150.491 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large screen.
A hotel room with a desk, a television, a refrigerator, and a chair.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with blinds.
A Hampton Inn & Suites with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees.

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA
9.4 km from Kern River
United States
MONICA
Rp1.890.312
Rp2.007.416 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a ceiling fan, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

13. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG
14.9 km from Kern River
United States
Daniel
Rp1.768.611
Rp1.984.706 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG
A wooden building with a bear statue in front.
A wooden interior with a bar area, wooden chairs, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
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.

14. Kern Riverfront Lodge

Kern Riverfront Lodge
55 km from Kern River
United States
Nathaniel
Rp1.805.559
Rp1.913.892 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Kern Riverfront Lodge
A Springhill Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, tables, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and artwork on the walls.
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.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield
15.7 km from Kern River
United States
Matthew
Rp1.873.677
Rp2.102.610 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield
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 modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen displaying the DoubleTree logo.
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.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
15.4 km from Kern River
United States
Brad
Rp1.920.081
Rp2.154.684 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a desk with a computer.
A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, a covered entrance, and a parking area.
A modern gym with exercise equipment, mirrored walls, and a blue accent wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, two small tables, a mirror, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport
16.9 km from Kern River
United States
Davison
Rp2.078.205
Rp2.456.820 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport
A river with a blue raft navigating through it, surrounded by dense green foliage.
A parking area with a green car and a white car, a covered seating area, and mountains in the background.
A covered outdoor seating area with a white picket fence, surrounded by flowering plants and a sign indicating a smoking area.
A building with a covered porch, a white picket fence, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

18. Lakeshore Lodge

Lakeshore Lodge
50.8 km from Kern River
United States
David
Rp1.611.012
Rp1.707.673 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Lakeshore Lodge
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 room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a bathtub.
A hotel lobby with a red sofa, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

19. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

Comfort Suites Bakersfield
15.5 km from Kern River
United States
Robert
Rp1.655.475
Rp1.910.280 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Comfort Suites Bakersfield
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a telephone booth.
A gym with exercise equipment, a red patterned carpet, and a mirror reflecting the room.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a patterned carpet.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a dining area.

20. Best Western Plus Hill House

Best Western Plus Hill House
12.8 km from Kern River
United States
Cameron
Rp1.771.938
Rp1.984.571 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Best Western Plus Hill House
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Compare popular hotels close to Kern River

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A multi-level wooden deck with outdoor seating and a pool.
Corral Creek Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
844 reviews
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A rustic outdoor area with a wooden fence, a large wheel, and a hanging planter with flowers.
Sequoia Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
729 reviews
View
An aerial view of a campground with RVs, a swimming pool, and a large building with a sloped roof.
Lake Isabella RV Resort
8.8
Excellent
151 reviews
View
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
9.2
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
View
A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.
Quiet Mind Lodge Retreat & Spa Sequoias
8.4
Very good
129 reviews
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Top Kern River Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

10/10 Excellent
"Pet friendly place nice clean stay would recommend again"
Violeta 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

10/10 Excellent
"The team was very customer focused. I asked if they had soymilk for breakfast and one of the staff procured some to make my morning brighter! Everyone there was great!"
Michele 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Hyatt Place Bakersfield

Hyatt Place Bakersfield

8/10 Good
"Everything was great, however, there was only one (1) working elevator for 4 floors of guests. Huge lines were formed around the 1 elevator and it was very slow waiting. We took the stairs since it was much faster. This needs to be a priority =1. This is a DEATH TRAP waiting to happen."
James 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

10/10 Excellent
"Cool"
Brandon 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield North

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield North

8/10 Good
"The staff were friendly and helpful. Good value for the price."
Clyde Russ 5-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield North

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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 place to stay near Kern River?
The Padre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. You'll find it 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Kern River. Other good choices in the area include Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Kern River?
Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options 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 reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Kern River.