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A room with a large window offering a view of a desert landscape with mountains and sparse vegetation.

A rustic dining area with wooden tables and benches, a stone fireplace, and wall-mounted lighting.

A pool area with a wooden deck, a doghouse, and a fenced yard with trees.

A cozy interior with a bed, a table, and a ceiling fan.

1. Olancha RV Park & Motel

121.6 km from Kern River

Sara-Jane

HK$840

HK$941 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-level wooden deck with outdoor seating and a pool.

A winding road through a canyon with a river in the distance.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a dark quilted bedspread.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

2. Corral Creek Lodge

61.6 km from Kern River

michael

HK$761

HK$837 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a small kitchenette.

3. Sequoia Lodge

56 km from Kern River

Kim

HK$859

HK$911 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An aerial view of a campground with RVs, a swimming pool, and a large building with a sloped roof.

A compact RV kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a small seating area.

A swimming pool area at a mobile home and RV resort with a sign indicating a vacancy and a pool.

A compact RV interior with a kitchenette, a bed, and a seating area.

4. Lake Isabella RV Resort

48.9 km from Kern River

DANIEL

HK$470

HK$499 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A bear figurine holding a fish with "WELCOME" on it, a gazebo, and a barbecue grill in a park setting.

A large tree with a thick trunk surrounded by smaller trees.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A building with a large glass door, a wooden sculpture, and a sign for Barewood Inn & Suites.

5. Barewood Inn and Suites

50.1 km from Kern River

Mary

HK$682

HK$723 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a chair, a table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

A compact RV kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a microwave.

A person sitting on a bed with a red and white patterned pillow, holding a glass of drink.

6. Quiet Mind Lodge Retreat & Spa Sequoias

57.2 km from Kern River

María

HK$961

HK$1,058 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rustic outdoor seating area with a wooden table and benches, a lantern, and a building in the background.

A room with two beds, wooden walls, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A small kitchen with a round marble table, black chairs, a coffee maker, and a white sink.

A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

7. Lakeview Motel

49 km from Kern River

jeffrey

HK$667

HK$707 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A room with two wooden beds, a table, chairs, and a view through a glass door.

A wooden hallway with a ceiling light, wooden doors, and a visible room at the end.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV.

8. The Kern Lodge

55.6 km from Kern River

Ricardo

HK$833

HK$966 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A river with a blue raft navigating through it, surrounded by dense green foliage.

A covered outdoor seating area with a white picket fence, surrounded by flowering plants and a sign indicating a smoking area.

A parking area with a green car and a white car, a covered seating area, and mountains in the background.

A building with a covered porch, a white picket fence, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

9. Lakeshore Lodge

50.8 km from Kern River

David

HK$722

HK$765 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.

A modern retail area with shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and two large refrigerators.

A modern outdoor seating area with a rectangular fire feature, surrounded by wicker chairs and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a large tree.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

15.5 km from Kern River

Linda

HK$887

HK$994 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a pharmacy sign, and a staircase.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area in the background.

A lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a blue awning.

11. The Padre Hotel

13.6 km from Kern River

roy

HK$1,248

HK$1,400 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, a dining area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a TV, sofa, desk, chair, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a red suitcase, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

A reception desk with framed pictures, a welcome sign, and a lamp.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield North-Airport

16.9 km from Kern River

Wimonrat

HK$727

HK$772 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A meal setup with a plate of food, two green mugs, and a spoon on a wooden surface with a view of a river and mountains in the background.

A person standing on rocks by a river with a dog, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.

A wooden cabin with a metal roof, a wooden deck, and a dirt ground with rocks and sparse vegetation.

A wooden cabin with two beds, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

13. SoCal Camping

62.6 km from Kern River

Maria

HK$1,127

HK$1,239 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a desk with a computer.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, mirrored walls, and a blue accent wall.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit table, chairs, and blue umbrellas.

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

16.9 km from Kern River

Davison

HK$931

HK$1,101 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern conference room with glass walls, a wooden table with benches, and a green carpet.

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

15. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

15.5 km from Kern River

Joseph

HK$727

HK$814 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a small round table.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and abstract wall art.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a treadmill.

A vending machine with snacks and drinks, a refrigerated display case, and shelves stocked with various packaged goods.

16. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

15.9 km from Kern River

Carole

HK$465

HK$522 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 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.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

15.7 km from Kern River

Matthew

HK$840

HK$943 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

A poolside area with outdoor seating 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.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table, and umbrellas.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

15.9 km from Kern River

Genoa

HK$860

HK$964 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a view of a pool and palm trees through the glass door.

A modern reception area with a dark wood wall, a reception desk, and a coffee station.

19. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

15.5 km from Kern River

miguel

HK$728

HK$817 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a telephone booth.

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.

A gym with exercise equipment, a red patterned carpet, and a mirror reflecting the room.

20. Best Western Plus Hill House

12.8 km from Kern River

Cameron

HK$794

HK$889 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kern River

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Olancha RV Park & Motel	7.2 Good 954 reviews	View
Corral Creek Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 860 reviews	View
Sequoia Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 736 reviews	View
Lake Isabella RV Resort	8.8 Excellent 153 reviews	View
Barewood Inn and Suites	8.8 Excellent 369 reviews	View

Top Kern River Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Greta place to stay"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

10/10 Excellent

"The room was nice and clean. The staff was very friendly. And the breakfast was actually really good."

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"easy to find"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

8/10 Good

"The staff was really nice when I checked in and out. The room was clean. The a/c unit needs to be updated. It was so loud. I had to turn the tv volume up in order to hear what they were saying while the a/c unit was on. Other than that, it was a great stay."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very professional and nice. When I travel back Bakersfield California I will be staying there."

Other attractions near Kern River

California Living Museum

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who call California Living Museum home during your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Hart Memorial Park

7.6/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hart Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Bakersfield. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this relaxing area.

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Kern River Golf Course

7.0/10 (66 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Bakersfield at Kern River Golf Course. Visit the lively bars or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.

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Ernst Quarries

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Ernst Quarries during your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Bakersfield College

7.4/10 (506 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Bakersfield College during your travels in Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes or lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Panorama Vista Preserve

You can take time to visit Panorama Vista Preserve during your travels to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Kern County Museum

7.4/10 (210 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kern County Museum during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Sam Lynn Ballpark

8.2/10 (14 reviews)

Catch an event at Sam Lynn Ballpark during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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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 Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

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.

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Our top choices for Kern River hotels

1. Olancha RV Park & Motel

2. Corral Creek Lodge

3. Sequoia Lodge

4. Lake Isabella RV Resort

5. Barewood Inn and Suites

6. Quiet Mind Lodge Retreat & Spa Sequoias

7. Lakeview Motel

8. The Kern Lodge

9. Lakeshore Lodge

10. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

11. The Padre Hotel

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield North-Airport

13. SoCal Camping

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

15. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

16. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

19. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

20. Best Western Plus Hill House

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Top Kern River Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

Other attractions near Kern River

California Living Museum

Hart Memorial Park

Kern River Golf Course

Ernst Quarries

Bakersfield College

Panorama Vista Preserve

Kern County Museum

Sam Lynn Ballpark

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