La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South
3232 Riverside Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308, Bakersfield, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 2.9 / 5
Overview
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South is a casual, 3-star hotel situated near the Kern River in Bakersfield, California. It's about a 0.7-mile drive from Beach Park and a 3.1-mile drive from the Rabobank Theater and Convention Center, making it a convenient base for both leisure travelers and visitors attending downtown events. The property carries a public rating of 2.9 from 1,883 reviews, reflecting a mix of guest experiences.
Rooms
Standard rooms are simply furnished but include a coffeemaker, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV with HD channels. Upgraded rooms add a minifridge and microwave, while suites go a step further with a separate living room area, giving groups or longer-staying guests more space to spread out.
Amenities & Dining
The hotel offers an outdoor pool for warm-weather relaxation, along with complimentary continental breakfast each morning and free on-site parking. Several guest reviews single out the breakfast as a highlight of the stay.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits close to a cluster of Bakersfield parks and cultural attractions, including Yokuts Park and Jastro Park just over a kilometer away, and the Kern County Museum, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, and Lori Brock Discovery Center all within roughly 2.3 kilometers. Sam Lynn Ballpark, the Bakersfield Museum of Art, and the McMurtrey Aquatic Center are also within a few kilometers, and the Kern River Parkway offers nearby outdoor recreation.
Best for
This hotel suits budget-conscious road-trippers and families passing through Bakersfield who want an outdoor pool, free continental breakfast, and easy access to riverside parks and local museums. It also works for travelers attending events at the nearby Rabobank Theater and Convention Center or visiting Beach Park, given the short drive to both.
Travel tips
Having a car is recommended, since most attractions -- including the Rabobank Theater, Beach Park, and the more distant California Living Museum (about 9.4 miles away) -- require a short drive rather than a walk. Guests planning an early departure or late arrival may want to confirm front-desk staffing and room amenities (such as the coffeemaker and fridge) at check-in, given some reviewer reports of maintenance issues. The closest walkable green space is Yokuts Park, just under a kilometer from the hotel.
What guests say
Guest feedback is notably mixed. Positive mentions frequently highlight the complimentary breakfast, helpful and polite front-desk staff, comfortable beds, clean laundry service, and good WiFi speed in some rooms. However, a recurring set of negative themes involves cleanliness and maintenance problems -- reports of pests, broken refrigerators and coffee makers, moldy odors masked by air freshener, and damaged bathroom fixtures. Several reviewers also described disruptive noise from neighboring guests, unresponsive overnight front-desk service, and power outages during their stay, pointing to inconsistency in guest experience across visits.
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