River Oaks Travel Guide
Bakersfield
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Top hotels in River Oaks

The Padre Hotel

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North
"The room was clean and had a nice view of the pool. The freeway can be loud but the windows are double pane so it drowns out the noise. It was nice to be able to open the windows to air out the room and get a nice breeze. The jacuzzi heat was broken but still accessible. Due to the warm weather it ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
"Staff is professional and helpful. Rooms are clean. Breakfast is good. Air works pretty good. Parking is free. Wifi works good. Plenty of food places to ear a super Walmart nearby. Only downside for me was the coffee but Starbucks is across the street and not enough towels but I would stay again"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

Hyatt Place Bakersfield
"Staff was very helpful and breakfast was delicious."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Where to stay in River Oaks

Downtown Bakersfield
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bakersfield, Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Wheeler Ridge
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider stopping by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

West Park Community
West Park Community might not have many top sights, but Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rosedale
You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.

Oleander - Sunset
Though Oleander - Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds.






