Motel 8

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Maricopa motel

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Lobby
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Free self parking
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Mini-refrigerator
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
600 Poso Street, Maricopa, CA, 93252
  • West Kern Oil Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Taft Correctional Institution
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Taft College
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 299 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Maricopa

In Maricopa .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this motel, you'll find Taft Correctional Institution and Carrizo Plain National Monument. West Kern Oil Museum is within 6 miles (10 km) and Taft City Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • West Kern Oil Museum - 9 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Taft City Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sagebrush Annie's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lo Mejor de Acapulco Seafood Grill & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tina's Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Habanero Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Motel 8

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Maricopa motel
As a guest of Motel 8, you'll find a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Maricopa motel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Motel 8 offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Motel 8 to the airport?

Motel 8 is 51.5 mi (59-min drive) away from the Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 8?

As of Jun 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 8 on Jun 19, 2025 start from $75.0, 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.

Does Motel 8 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel 8.

Does Motel 8 offer free breakfast?

Motel 8 does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motel 8?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Motel 8?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Motel 8?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel 8 have a pool?

Motel 8 does not have a pool.

Does Motel 8 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel 8 to downtown Maricopa?

Motel 8 is 0.1 mi away from Maricopa.

Motel 8 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 159 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

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

4/10 Poor

Janice

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Maria

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

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

well kept hotel, reasonable proce

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Traveled with group
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

Danielle

Traveled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

KENNETH, sf

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

4/10 Poor

Chelsey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jan

Traveled with partner
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

Deon

Traveled with group
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

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

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

Susanne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHI

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Stay Away!!

I understand that this is a older hotel. I don't mind older furnishings or decor but a room being so dirty makes it hard to sleep. 3 Long black hairs on the bed, 2 in the shower, dirty toilet, 2 dirty towels, and a dirty pillow case with boogers on it. We had traveled all day and were exhausted and my husband had already unloaded our luggage and all his tools into the room otherwise we would have left! Its obvious they are not changing bedding or towels out, much less doing any cleaning at all!! Do yourself a favor and drive to Taft or any other town for a decent clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023