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Best Western Plus Taft Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Taft with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Lobby
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Best Western Plus Taft Inn is a practical base for California travelers. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and reliable WiFi. The outdoor pool offers refreshment, and the gym helps maintain fitness. The 24-hour business center and attentive staff meet all needs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
203 S 6th Street, Taft, CA, 93268

What's nearby

  • Taft Chamber of Commerce - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taft College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Taft City Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • West Kern Oil Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Taft Correctional Institution - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sno White - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chicken of Oz - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jacob's Burger - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Taft Inn

Property highlights
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities at Best Western Plus Taft Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine, an elevator, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 63 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Taft
Best Western Plus Taft Taft
Best Western Plus Taft Inn Taft
Best Western Plus Taft Inn Hotel
Best Western Plus Taft Inn Hotel Taft

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Taft Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Plus Taft Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Taft Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Taft Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Taft Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 35 (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Plus Taft Inn located?

Situated in Taft, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Taft Chamber of Commerce and Taft College. Taft City Park and West Kern Oil Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Plus Taft Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 574 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 574 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 574 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 574 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 574 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only thing that was bad was the carpet was filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduvilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was super clean and acclimations were very nice. They had a decent breakfast offering. One block off Center Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, but the same for everyday. Changing it will be good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining area was filled with other guest who were all together and did not provide anyone else to sit in the dining area and enjoy. They were talking very loud and took over the area. We had to take it back to our room. Not enjoyable if we can’t get the full experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Taft is a old quiet town... was very relaxing after long day drive. Staff.was amazing and property was immaculate
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very little toiletries (a bar of soap) and beds were not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for holidays when visiting the fam
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room is very nice, very quiet area, very modern looking, clean room, was here for 1 night - did not have a chance to take part in use of other facility amendments - was happy with my stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The handicap room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Western in Taft, CA

The room was clean and comfortable. Room service cleaned while we were away and did a great job.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

verushka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great breakfast however be careful about leaving stuff in your vehicle we had a set of tools stolen out of our truck.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice best western

This hotel is in great condition. The only gripe was that my second floor room was loud.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at least 1 night while visiting family over the holidays. The rooms are nice and comfortable but the location is a little sketchy. It is walking distance from down town area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the accommodations, the breakfast, and the proximity to lots of great holiday shopping!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chengyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean room, close to good restaurants, next to a nice park. Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel and close to Corrizo Plain.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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