Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bakersfield
812 Wible Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93304, Bakersfield, United States
1-star hotel
Guest rating: 2.8 / 5
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bakersfield is a 1-star budget motel located at 812 Wible Rd in Bakersfield, California. Public information for on-site amenities is not documented, but guest feedback references in-room basics and some practical items such as a mini-fridge, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, and a hair dryer. The property sits within reach of several local attractions, including MB2 Entertainment Bakersfield (about 2.7 km away), Golden West Casino (about 3.2 km), and parks and recreation areas like Jastro Park (about 3.2 km) and the Kern River Parkway (about 3.7 km). For museums and culture, the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science (about 4.0 km) and Bakersfield Museum of Art (about 4.3 km) are a short drive away, with Kern County Museum farther out (about 5.5 km). The California Living Museum (CALM) is much farther (about 16.9 km), making it more of an outing than a nearby stop.
Best for
This motel is best suited to budget-focused travelers who primarily need a simple place to sleep and plan to spend time off-site at nearby attractions like MB2 Entertainment Bakersfield, Golden West Casino, and the Kern River Parkway. Guests who value helpful, responsive staff may appreciate reports of attentive management and housekeeping assistance, though expectations should match the property’s low star class and mixed public rating (2.8/5 from 35 reviews).
Travel tips
If you want easy activities close by, MB2 Entertainment Bakersfield (~2.7 km) and Golden West Casino (~3.2 km) are among the nearest points of interest. For outdoor time, Kern River Parkway (~3.7 km) and Central Park at Mill Creek (~4.1 km) are relatively close, while CALM and Hart Memorial Park are much farther away (~16–17 km), so plan extra drive time. Reviews suggest noise can be an issue at times, so consider bringing earplugs if you are sensitive to sound.
What guests say
Reviews frequently mention staff and management, with several guests describing helpful service and responsive housekeeping. At the same time, multiple excerpts raise concerns about overall value and room condition, including cleanliness issues, missing or malfunctioning items, and maintenance needs. Noise is a recurring complaint, with reports of disturbances from neighboring rooms, hallways, and the parking area. Connectivity is also mentioned negatively, with Wi‑Fi described as unreliable, and some guests note a mismatch between non-smoking expectations and lingering smoke odors.
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