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Topper Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Taft with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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Property amenity
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels
Free self-parking
Topper Motel, centrally located, offers laundry facilities, a bar, and an on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and the seasonal pool with shaded loungers. Previous visitors praise the staff's helpful service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is RM357
RM392 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Refrigerator & Microwave (3 Queen Beds)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Refrigerator & Microwave (3 Queen Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ground Floor (2 Full Size Beds)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Ground Floor (2 Full Size Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
101 E Kern St, Taft, CA, 93268-3223

What's nearby

  • Taft City Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taft Chamber of Commerce - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taft College - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • West Kern Oil Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taft Correctional Institution - 12 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Salsa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sno White - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chicken of Oz - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Topper Motel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Topper Motel and take advantage of laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and barbecues
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Topper Motel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 579 reviews
The price is RM650
RM714 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (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 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; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from March to November
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Topper Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 9 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Topper Motel?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Topper Motel on 30 Nov 2025 start from RM 356.66, excluding 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.

Is Topper Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Topper Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Topper Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Topper Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Topper Motel located?

Situated in Taft, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Taft City Park and Taft Chamber of Commerce. West Kern Oil Museum and Taft College are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Topper Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 170 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice older motel. Was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here in the past and you cannot beat the price and convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is very nice and the place was super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Close to the wildlife refuge I volunteer at during the summer. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay on an overnight trip
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I don't need anything fancy. A clean room, quiet and great parking. Good price. I would return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I liked about Topper motel is that it is family run—not one of those national franchises—and this is what distinguishes it as far as homey feeling, personally invested staff and the feeling of being in a one and only place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent to US
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Nostalgia PLUS Cleanliness!

Great, old-style roadside motel with very clean, updated materials including new floors in the bedroom and new tile and fixtures for the bathroom. Warm welcome set me up for a lovely, nostalgic, stay in an old-school setting, without the worn-out vibe of many older properties. A real treat…and economical, too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You often get what you pay for. I paid very little and got very little. That was expected. The room was very small and smelled a little, but it was also clean, tidy and no insects of any kind. I was hoping for a clean cheap motel and that is exactly what it was :) I don't put 5 stars just because at 5 stars people expect things to be perfect, which it wasn't. For example, the walls are made of cardboard and you hear every single car driving by on the street behind. So bring ear plugs :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Adequate and clean

Comfortable room with all the basic amenities needed. Check in was speedy and staff was super friendly too. We stayed in a room with one queen bed which was quite small but adequate for one night. Mattress seemed better quality and newer. The water in the pool was cloudy and not heated. We had dinner at the attached restaurant, LaSalsa (not the chain), and it was quite good. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

A Great Stay in Taft at Toppers Motel

Toppers Motel is definitely good value. It is very clean and the beds are comfortable. I like having a dining table in the room. There is everything needed for a comfortable stay. Amenities include refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and flat screen TV. Staff is friendly and accommodating. La Salsa, the Mexican restaurant onsite is excellent. There is ample parking and it’s free. I visit several times a year for birdwatching trips and it provides great access to the Carrizo Plain, So. San Joaquin Valley and Pixley Wildlife refuge for viewing Sandhill Cranes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful motel in Taft. Now I see why they scored 8.8 out of 10. Nice shower. Nice towels (not the cheap, thin, yucky Motel 6 towels). Comfortable bed. Owners clearly put a lot of effort into maintaining the place. Very nice. Bummer no breakfast provided though. Please note that the motel is in the back of the property. Drive through the parking lot past the Salsa restaurant. It can be a bit confusing first time finding it. (-;
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

filimon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No comen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Bugs
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel in a very small town. Seems mainly workers stay here from the oil fields. Room was clean, quiet, affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
this is my regular go to when on solo motorcycle trips to this area. All the things I want to make it an easy overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sulimar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mieczyslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet plus good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some pretty black and gray cats live in the area. They will not approach you if you don't call them over. Also, they do not fight with each other or make any noise. Some people feed them and pet them. I was one of those fortunate folks. That was the best part of it for me!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cute property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
conveniet classical motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelly, itchy bedding, dead roaches in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024