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Motel 8

2.5 star property
Motel in Maricopa with free parking

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Free self parking
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Mini-refrigerator
Motel 8 offers a comfortable base in the town center. Travelers stay connected with free WiFi in their rooms, grab a hot beverage in the common area when they need a pick-me-up, and appreciate the convenience of on-site laundry facilities during their stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Maricopa is home to Motel 8. Buena Vista Golf Course and Pine Mountain Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carrizo Plain National Monument and The Wildlands Conservancy.
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Map
600 Poso Street, Maricopa, CA, 93252

What's nearby

  • West Kern Oil Museum - 9 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Taft Correctional Institution - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Taft College - 12 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Outlets at Tejon - 41 min drive - 35.3 miles
  • California State University-Bakersfield - 58 min drive - 42.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lo Mejor De Acapulco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LB'S BBQ And Mini Mart - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪El Habenero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maricopa Drive-in - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel 8

Property highlights
Motel 8 provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel 8 have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Motel 8 Maricopa
8 Maricopa
Motel 8 Motel
Motel 8 Maricopa
Motel 8 Motel Maricopa

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 8 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Motel 8?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 8?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 8?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motel 8 located?

Situated in Maricopa, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Taft Correctional Institution, Carrizo Plain National Monument, and West Kern Oil Museum. Taft City Park and Taft Chamber of Commerce are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Motel 8 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 162 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love to stay there it's really quiet to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CINDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basics but super quiet, clean and friendly, would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice Pool

Average hotel in an out of the way location. Nothing stood out good or bad. It was a good place to get a good night’s rest. No frills. The pool is a nice size. No fences, trees, or buildings blocking the sun. No breezes giving you unwanted chills.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an overnight near the Carrizo and Cuyama. Affordable, clean, convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. room was run down. Needed new paint and carpet had several stains. beds not very cozy. Was much cleaner when we stayed 3 years ago. Like it is now I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value solid option for work and business trip

This is a solid option for a business trip in the area. Be sure to request drinking water at front desk, as area tap water isn't drinkable. Room and bed was clean and comfortable. Staff was courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greatful it's there. Fair price. I'll go again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. Expedia was horrible

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in, staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was clean.. bed was a little uncomfortable, you could hear the springs when you rolled over or even sat down.. but all in all not bad for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Todd

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It is the only hotel for miles. It was OK. could be cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mostly clean, everything works, no critters, AC and heating, safe and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Office staff was pleasant. Everything was as stated, no surprises. Very comfortable bed and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel, but needs some updating.

The room was spacious but in neèd of some updating. For example, the furnishings were showing wear. Some expected items for a hotel stay were not in the room, for example, bathroom tissue. Also, some maintenance items were completed at a subaverage level; ie, bathroom caulking. Parking and overall facility were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Reasonable. The only motel option in town that seems in decline.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Staff was friendly, but the housekeepers seem pretty percistent to get the room back. Checkout is 11am and they start knocking at 10:00am
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Geoffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel room filthy. the worse I've ever seen. gross. very dirty. the parking lot was well lit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Staff & service
The bed is very uncomfortable. You can almost feel the spring poking out. Both my husband and I woke up with aches all all body.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Janice

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

well kept hotel, reasonable proce

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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