E Z Eight Motel

Having spent a few nights at their more northern location in San Jose, I had no reservation with making a reservation at the location in Bakersfield.
I’m not sure what makes Bakersfield so expensive but with Riverside and Orange Counties so close, this seemed like the only reasonable alternative.
showed it at the lowest price, but when I saw the Smoking designation, I changed that, and it put me in a two bed queen-​sized room, instead of one bed.
I had been over at the new indoor skate park taking photos and video and I had been so busy, I was late getting to the motel. There were no problems. In fact, the woman at the front desk got me into a no-​smoking, one bed room, which fixed the price.
The room is reasonable, not glamorous. If you think a low price will get you a four star hotel, you are in the wrong country. The bed is fine. Everything in the bathroom works well. The TV is a remnant from another age and the refrigerator was unplugged and there is no microwave oven. It’s all very much the same as the northmost San Jose location – functional, not beautiful.
The second night, the key did not work. Truly, I didn’t expect foul play. Putting the card key in my wallet sometimes is okay, sometimes not. The people behind the front desk were amazingly friendly and only requested identification. The air conditioning was on full blast when I returned to the room. I don’t want to be a popsicle, and I can’t be a momsicle, so don’t freeze me.

I had to stay in Bakersfield for four nights and found E-​Z 8 to be the cheapest in town. I looked over their Unilocal reviews and took their word on this motel being clean. Everything was overall just as they had reviewed. Clean. The two problem I had was with the bath tub. Something black that I didn’t want to know was around the drain hole. I understand what another person had said about the shower head, «break skin». I understand but must say that it wasn’t that bad. My second problem was that I felt uncomfortable with my car outside due to the reviews of surrounding motels as well. The staff told me I could leave my car in a place where she could view my vehicle which was the extra mile for her to do.
Their customer service was good as well. I was probably a big pain in their ass because I was paying for my four nights daily. The only reason why I paid for my stays daily was just in case I was feeling up to sleep in my car as I am just a student on a budget. Still every day they made the bed, changed out fresh towels and replaced my used soap. That made me feel like royalty though.
Going back to my budget, my stay every night was only $ 39 before taxes. $ 44.82 after tax. So for $ 45 dollars I didn’t feel any need for a big flat screen or hot tub. They are fairly clean and their customer service was not bad to me.
I had the same room for three nights and someone had reserved my room without my knowledge and had to change rooms which was perfectly understandable because I had not reserved it. When I changed rooms, the television did not have HBO and all the channels were labeled wrong. I personally didn’t mind due to my studies but thought it was worth something to mention for future reference.
Overall, I had a pleasant experience here. For a rating, I would give this resort four and half stars just because I wouldn’t be excited to go back, but would stop by if I were to be tired on my way to Las Vegas. They have earned my business with them, but only when the circumstance is there. If I were to have classes at the same institution in the near future, this is where I will be staying. I rounded up for this place to five stars because all the haters will be giving lower stars anyways.

Well, the rooms are clean! That is the only positive thing I can say. You pay 4.99 per 24/​hrs for internet. No continental breakfast… it was loud, super outdated. The tv (the box kind from the 80’s) of course didn’t work, there was no showerhead just a big hard stream that felt like it was going to break skin! It did have a fridge but it wasnt plugged in when we got there so it was useless. The staff was nice though. The place is just pretty dated and run down. I went to a different hotel for 10 bucks more a night. If you factor in the 10 dollar difference I don’t have to pay for internet, it offers a good continental breakfast the the facility is nicer. I would not recommend this place to anyone pay the 10 extra bucks you will be happier!

What does one expect for $ 40 a night?
Not much I hope.
We certainly had expectations set beyond low. But alas the beds were clean, with solid mattress covers to keep the bed bugs at bay. The room was basic; no frills, no problem.
Perfect crash spot on the route to Vegas from San Francisco.
Room came with a refrigerator, which is always nice. TV was a flat screen. Towels could possibly double as sand paper, great for a full body exfoliation on the cheap.

Yuk! Yuk! Yuk! That goes for staff, clientele, and rooms! My 7-​year old son & 7-​year old nephew wanted to stay in a hotel in town just for fun, to swim & get away from the rest of the family. So $ 50 seemed like a good amount to spend for that… Omg. Only room left was smoking room. Tried to stay in it… Lasted about an hour then smoke really got to the boys. Manager Rae refused to refund our money (even though 4 other people had called or come in looking for a room during the time we were there) even when I said the boys just couldn’t take the smoke smell… She rudely and coldly replied that she didn’t care – She couldn’t re-​rent the room, so no way. No how. She was so unaccommodating and even laughing at us at one point that the two boys were in tears walking back to the room, feeling like they were stuck in that nasty room. We checked out within an hour of checking in & asked for at least a partial refund since we were leaving. Of course she refused. We spent a lot more at a much nicer hotel and it was waaaaay worth it. This place is not a clean or nice place in any sense of the words. You will feel nasty coming within any distance of it. Stay away unless you really don’t mind yuckiness.

Was here more than 8 years ago. The place has changed, like its better, the service is friendly, the prices are great, ask for a room in front of the Pool, and that’s what I got. Places to eat are 200 feet away, a Mexican Joint, IHOP, and Denny’s. Gas station same distance. It’s no the Marriott, of La Quinta, but you can bet it for ½ of the price.

From the moment we arrived, the place was pathetic. A security guard had yellow bumpers accross the entrance and you had to wait for him to come out to move them, coming and going. The grounds were ill kept. The front desk person was either not trained or simply computer illiterate. After trying 3 keys that did not work, we asked to have our money refunded. The clerk refused. The only HANDICAP PARKING space, had a vehicle without a handicap sign. The security man said th vehicle had been there several days and neither he nor the clerk knew who it belonged to.
Don’t know what «clean enough» means because we never made it into the room

Clean enough for the price. Beware the constant flow of traffic all through the night. The main office had to call security several times. The on-​site patrol was pretty ominous.
All in all we slept and showered unscathed so the room was a success. But the constant traffic was unsettling. I’m wondering if they aren’t renting rooms by the hour???

This has been my go-​to place for late nite misbehaving for several years. The rooms are clean the beds are OK and I don’t go there to watch TV. There is a strong law enforcement presence in the area, especially at IHOP across the street, so I don’t worry about vehicles getting messed with. it is centrally located and close to the 99 freeway.
The ladies at the counter are nice. Not a wonderful place but I go here often when I dont want to go home

Fair value — good location. Pool is a nice touch. Not exactly a resort :-). Towels are thin and AC is noisy, but that blocks the nearby highway noise. Not sure I would stay here again.

If I’m in Bakersfield, it’s usually for the few hours that I will actually be asleep, no more, no less. For this, this motel is profoundly adequate. I have stayed here a few times and I’m always amazed by how completely satisfied I am for such a low price. Sure there are no bells and whistles, but all I need is a clean, comfortable bed and a good shower. Oh yeah — the showers here are deceptively awesome. I was initially dismayed by the tiny shower head, but do not let your hearts be troubled — that little thing delivers! It offers good water pressure and no weird temperature fluctuations. A solid four stars.

Stayed here many times when in Bakersfield for a few days. Dependably comfortable, clean, reasonable, friendly, and a very convenient location.
Right off the 99 Fwy, right next to the best IHop I’ve found anywhere for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or dessert), across the street from a 24 hr Denny’s for late night eats. Only a couple minutes from convention gatherings at the Doubletree Hotel, the Black Angus restaurant, and Costco. Walmart and Chuy’s Mesquite Grill only a little further.
I like that they always have queen beds, not double beds, and in room refrigerators. Microwave and Laundry available onsite, but not at night. Pool, patio, and grounds with picnic table pretty well kept. It’s usually quiet as well.
Advise: when making reservations, hold off on guarantee with a credit card until the day before (and you are sure you’ll be there) since they charge the deposit to your card as soon as you give it. You can get a refund if you cancel a day or two ahead, but why hassle? They are good about holding your room, if you phone them to let them know what time you expect to arrive.

If you’re looking for a 2-​star hotel at 1-​star prices this is your place :) We stopped here at 2 am after having to evacuate our campsite on the Kern river due to fire danger and it was perfect — cheap, clean and comfortable.