The Padre Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Breakfast served
Coffee shop
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

Room options

Head Honcho

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Corner Pocket

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

One King Bed (Forty Winks Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(130 reviews)
  • City view
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One King Bed (Maverick Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One King Bed, Accessible (Maverick Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bakersfield

Located in Downtown Bakersfield, The Padre Hotel is adjacent to Fox Theater and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Dignity Health Arena. This 112-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Fox Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dignity Health Arena - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • McMurtrey Aquatic Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Buck Owens Crystal Palace - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bakersfield Station - 2 min drive
  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Padre Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Guthrie's Alley Cat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dagny's Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jerry's Pizza & Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sandrini's Public House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Padre Hotel

At The Padre Hotel, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is offered for USD 18.00 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include conference space, express check-in, and express check-out.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and memory foam beds with down comforters ensure a restful night. IPod docks, coffee makers, and free local calls are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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 transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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
  • Elevator (33 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50.00 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (25 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 USD 100.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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

Is free cancellation available at The Padre Hotel?

The Padre Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Padre Hotel?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Padre Hotel on Jun 29, 2026 start from $134, 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.

What can I see close to The Padre Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Bakersfield within a 10-minute walk of Fox Theater and Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science. You'll also find Dignity Health Arena and Bakersfield Museum of Art less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Padre Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 18 per night with in/out privileges.

Does The Padre Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, The Padre Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Padre Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Padre Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a down comforter, free wired internet, and bathrobes.

Does The Padre Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Padre Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Padre Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Farmacy Cafe.

Does The Padre Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Padre Hotel for a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay.

Does The Padre Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Padre Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Padre Hotel is Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field), which is 6.2 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Padre Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Padre Hotel that offer a balcony.

Does The Padre Hotel host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Padre Hotel.

The Padre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 792 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1015 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice dog friendly option when visiting family in Bakersfield.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Eclectic hotel with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone including the staff were phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

azure-dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well appointed room, clean, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

spogmai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love the hotel . Phenomenal experience within a city that I expected the least. I will Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a positive stay. The staff was always friendly and helpful. We out dinners and breakfast at the hotel. It was convenient to eat there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only place to stay in Bakersfield! Great rooms and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kirk

Great little hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, hospitality, & good atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty lobby, friendly staff, quiet room with super comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants, staff and rooms are top notch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025