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Sunset Motel

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A parking lot with several vehicles parked in front of a building with a flat roof and multiple doors. - Sunset Motel (Taft)
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A hotel room with a bed, a television displaying 'AUDIENCE MUSIC', a microwave, a small refrigerator, a wooden dresser, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall. - Sunset Motel (Taft)
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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall. - Sunset Motel (Taft)
Located close to Taft Chamber of Commerce and Taft College, Sunset Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a telephone, a chair, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Taft is home to Sunset Motel. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Kern County Raceway Park. Visit our Taft travel guide
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411 4th Street, Taft, CA, 93268

What's nearby

  • A field of yellow flowers with green hills in the background.
    Carrizo Plain National Monument
    25 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • Taft Chamber of Commerce
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Taft College
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Taft City Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • West Kern Oil Museum
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sno-White
    13 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    13 min walk
  • Burger King
    19 min walk
  • La Salsa Restaurant & Cantina
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    13 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • 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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sunset Motel?

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

Where is Sunset Motel located?

Situated in Taft, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Taft Chamber of Commerce and Taft College. West Kern Oil Museum and Carrizo Plain National Monument are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sunset Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and the staff was helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly manager. The room was spacious and very clean and comfortable. Had all the basic amenities in the room. Parking was very easy in front of the room and was very safe. Had a very good restaurant next door. Enjoyed the food. Will definitely stay here next time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lots of parking and convenient location. Worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In fairness, it was a clean room, no issues with bugs. Basic accommodations at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very basic. Very clean. But no hangers, no bathroom towel rack, no coffee maker, no tissues, no bedside electrical outlet. Ice machine out of order. On the plus side There is a refrigerator and microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean; this is a good place. Things don't necessarily work like new but they do work. My only issue was the faint mildew scent on opening the room but after airing it a bit my nose got used to it quickly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This establishment is ran by a caring family that provides great service with professionalism. Support local ownership!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maithanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price, convenient, close and easy to entrance to Carrizo Plain National Monument
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. Everything went well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly at check in. Older place, but very clean and neat. Best part.... I had covered parking right next to my room for my motorcycle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Homer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place. Clean room. Firm bed. Friendly staff. Tight parking. Had a frig. and microwave in the room. We were looking for a place to sleep and shower while touring the beauty of Carrizo Plains. 😃🌸🌻 This place did that for us at a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lala

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one of the worst motel experiences. Bad smells everywhere, wi-fi not working, the only source of light is the ceiling lamp and to torn it off you have to get out of bed and walk to the switch by the door. The property was nearly empty but I was given the worst room - right by a busy street with a constantly barking dog behind the fence. They told me that they don't have rooms in a more quiet section. When I pointed out that there were no cars parked there - it was past midnight - they all of a sudden found a room. The bed was terrible - hard and squeaky. Avoid this motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Excellent

Clean, comfortable, quiet, safe, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room a bit drafty, otherwise pleasant stay. Stayed one night and slept well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bill

At Least They Had The Fox News Channel

What I expected for the cost... So, t’was good nuff 😃👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet area, room was really clean. Maybe newer sheets could be of a help. Management A+.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ujjal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and friendly staff. Good room and big bathroom. Value for money. I recommend this motel .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tina

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

If you have to .

Will look for another hotel next time .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Very small hard beds that were advertised as Queen

The owner was nice and polite. However the room and had a very uncomfortable beds. It is in what seems like a shady and scary neighborhood. My therapy pet was afraid to walk around and go to the bathroom in the area even. It seems like The kind of place you go to for an hour to work.
Verified review

8/10 Good

RAFAEL

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

Even remote locations are worth it.

Simple, modest, fine, clean, practical. End of the world area of the world but I expected it since I was on a "El Carrizo" desert mission.Kind management. I will come back, RLB
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sunset a clean hote/motel

I was a little skeptical but really like that the restroom was clean fresh paint ,nice like that very much.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a summer hotel!

Taft is HOT in the summer. This room only had a swamp cooler that kind of worked during the day. The chairs were stained & broke. Though it had a refrigerator & TV that was it. There was no microwave, iron, clock or blow dryer. The closest outlet to the bed was across the room. In order to find the time in the middle of the night you had to get up & go to your phone if it was plugged in. I felt this room was over priced for what was offered.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roy

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

Great place to stay for the night

This family owned hotel is really nice, they are friendly and welcoming. Its small and simple, perfect for my business trip for an overnight stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

TAFT!

well... its TAFT! i was out there on my motorcycle riding the Carrizo Plain and exploring Elkhorn Valley (mostly dirt roads, etc), and decided a bed would be nice to sleep in, so i booked a room at this hotel. its got its "charm", Taft is a bit salty, and ruckus, someone knocked on the window in the middle of the night, as if in some sort of code. drag races on the street thru out the night... etc. definitely not a fancy hotel. did i like it? yah! sure. but i'm a bit adventurous? if staying in a hotel is an adventure. there is a good mexican food restaurant next door!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

andey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

small town comfort

wasn't fancy but it was perfect to what we needed