Super 8 by Wyndham Bakersfield Ca
1219 S Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307, Bakersfield, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Super 8 by Wyndham Bakersfield CA is a budget-oriented, 3-star roadside hotel located on S Union Ave in central Bakersfield, California. The property offers free breakfast to guests and has undergone room remodeling, with reviewers noting comfortable beds and a quiet in-room atmosphere. It sits directly across from Golden West Casino, just a short walk away, and is within a few kilometers of several Bakersfield attractions, including Planz Park, the McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Central Park at Mill Creek, the Bakersfield Museum of Art, and the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science. Further out, guests can reach the Kern County Museum, Sam Lynn Ballpark, Kern River Parkway, and Panorama Vista Preserve within roughly a 15-minute drive. The hotel is gated, which some guests have noted is due to activity in the surrounding street-level area. Overall it functions as a no-frills, value-priced base for travelers who want proximity to downtown Bakersfield's parks, museums, and casino without paying for upscale amenities.
Best for
This hotel best suits budget-conscious road travelers, solo guests, and groups such as youth sports teams passing through Bakersfield, given its low price point, free breakfast, and central Union Ave location near multiple parks and museums. It also appeals to guests attending events at nearby Golden West Casino, which is just steps from the entrance.
Travel tips
Because the property is gated, guests arriving late at night should be prepared to check in through a secured entry and may want to arrive during daylight hours if possible. A car is recommended, since several of the notable nearby attractions like the Kern County Museum, CALM, and Hart Memorial Park are several kilometers away. Breakfast is basic (coffee, juice, and a small breakfast bar), so travelers wanting a fuller meal should plan to grab food nearby.
What guests say
Recurring positive feedback highlights fast, friendly front-desk service, recently remodeled rooms with comfortable beds, and a quiet in-room atmosphere. Breakfast is consistently described as minimal, limited to coffee, juice, and a small breakfast bar rather than a full spread. On the negative side, some guests have raised concerns about the surrounding street environment, describing the exterior as feeling unsafe or unwelcoming at night, noting the gated entry, homeless individuals nearby, and smoking in the parking area. A few reviewers also felt the promotional photos, taken at night, presented the property more favorably than its daytime appearance.
Check availability · Booking links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure