Maya Bakersfield 16

This is the best theater (value wise and atmosphere) in Bakersfield. Maya is known for building great theaters in, uh, less than safe parts of town. They have successful thus far in different cities, and it’s because they really put an emphasis on safety.
My biggest gripe is the way they handle Fandango: The ticketman will send you to the customer service desk. The line of sight from the ticketman to the customer service desk is blocked by a huge eight by eight pillar. So basically what people do is say they are picking up the Fandango tickets, duck behind the pillar, then just go/​sneak in to their movie because the pillar blocks the ushers from seeing them. Free movies, but very inconvenient and unfair to those who paid to see a movie.

They have the best seats of any theater in town nice clean theaters I have been here a few times and it may become my theater of choose

Love the Maya!!! Nice comfortable seats with plenty of room for your legs without worrying about hitting the seat in front of you. Also I find the folks there are more about seeing the movie rather than talking like I have found at Valley Plaza and East Hills.

The Maya Theatre is great. Although they are pricy, they always have the most recent films available. The chairs are roomy and comfortable (though a couple are broken and need to be fixed), and I always enjoy watching a good movie at the Maya.

Best theatre in town, every once in a while I break out to Edwards or the mall and I find myself thinking «why»? Great value, customer service and very comfortable. Parking can be difficult if rabobank has something going on but that is the only issue I have ever had here

Good theatre, but we don’t love the location. Parking can be difficult on weekends and some of the crowds can be a little rough. The theatre has nice stadium seating.

Best theater in town. I love that they do specials for kids in the summer, try to get limited showing to come to Bakersfield and even set out show times for special needs patrons. They also are the only place in town or the surrounding area that has D-​box seating which is a lot of fun when the film makers code it properly. Other features that are note worthy in my opinion is the atmos sound they have with one of their theaters as well as the few that come crying rooms to allow breastfeeding mothers or new parents the ability respect other movie-​goers without missing the film themselves.

Besides the reclining seats this is the worst theatre in town. They are void of any good customer service skills. During the première for the Avengers movie they offered little figures to go on top of the most expensive cup they sell. They had each character displayed to show who was available. My friends and I each had our hearts set on our own favorite characters. Unfortunately each register had a different character and they would not let you pick so you were stuck with whatever they had. I refused to spend the money on something I wasn’t going to be happy with so I waited in another line to see if they had the character I wanted. When I finally got to the front a rude teen had noticed I had switched lines. She refused to show me which figure she had that had no effect on her life. I was extremely upset by this and the manager was very rude when I complained and told me not to buy the cup if it was such a big deal. I can’t remember his name but he is a heavy set man with a sandy colored pony tail. After being insulted for the second time I trucked on to a third line down the way with some happier employees, probably thrilled to be further away from the dictator of a manager, these friendly faces happened to have the topper I wanted and even showed me all the characters they had available. That was one of the worst customer service experiences I’ve ever had.
We recently returned to this theatre to to purchase tickets to the Star Wars première as this is the only theatre in town with Dbox seating. We went every other day in October just asking if the seats were available for purchase. When they finally became available we were so excited we asked to see the seats open immediately. We were thrilled to see no one had purchased any of the seats yet! Our bubble burst when the ticket lady told us we would not be able to pick our seats as they normally allow and would have to sit on the isle or wait for other people to purchase them first. Our jaws dropped, we immediately went inside to speak to a manager who was also shocked to hear this and told us it couldn’t be true. He returned with the bad news, saddened we left. Whoever the owner of the maya cinemas is is turning away customers left and right. You can find me at the valley plaza with the 4 $ family size popcorn with free refills and a free candy every Sunday.
And one more terrible experience from a terrible movie here long ago. There was a Spanish speaking family who was translating the entire movie to their extremely loud friend who kept laughing loudly and yelling the entire movie. He even fell asleep and snored loudly. We asked the usher to witness this which he did multiple times. We finally had to leave the movie since we just couldn’t take it anymore. The manager did end up stopping us and asking us what had happened when he saw us leaving early. He refunded our money and gave us two free passes but I would’ve rather they had just asked the other people to be quiet or leave as I had wasted my time driving to the theatre and sat through half a movie that I couldn’t even hear.

Love the seats here at the Maya Cinema. It’s always clean. I think it’s in a great location if you come downtown for lunch or dinner and want to catch a movie. No need to hurry back to Valley Plaza or Edwards in the southwest. There are plenty of theaters so it’s never super crowded in side.
Tip: If you are a Veteran, you will get a free ticket on Veterans Day!

We went to see the movie Sacario. This is a must-​see movie! The sound effects were amazing. I love The Maya because the seats recline and are extremely comfortable. The theatre is also very clean and have friendly professional employees that greet and assist you quickly. I highly recommend this theatre ALWAYS!

My go to theater in town. They have good sorround systems and high-​tech screens. Staff are always nice and friendly and the place is very clean.
Like other movie theaters they have matinée hours and they also have family day Tuesday were all movies costs either $ 4 or $ 5 all through out the day.
Food here are very basic, and of course expensive (expected), but they were never skimpy with condiments like tapatio, butter, popcorn salt, etc. They also have the 100 flavor Coca-​Cola machine that my husband and little one loves!
Location of this theater is not in the best part of town, so be careful and try to make sure that you lock your car, or better yet, do not leave any valuables. It might not be there when you get back. I haven’t had any parking lot problems but you never know. It’s better to be extra cautious.
One last thing I like about this theater is their solar panel shaded parking lot. It is so helpful when it’s 100+ degrees outside and you don’t have to worry about your car being under the raging heat of the sun.

The downside to the Maya is that it’s a bit far from everything, so if you’re planning a dinner & movie date, you’re going to have to do some driving. The upside is that it’s a bit far from everything, so you won’t be fighting over parking (unless there’s something going on at the Rabobank) & seats! Talking about parking, they’ve recently started installing covered parking with solar panels on top. It’s a perfect place to park on those hot summer days!
Everything else about it makes it a pretty standard movie theater for 2010. They have good concessions, stadium seating, tall seat backs, comfortable leather seats, but they don’t have any IMAX theaters and only show a few 3D movies at a time. The best part about this theater (I haven’t seen this in ANY theater besides this one) is that they have a crying room.
They also play kids movies for a dollar during the summer, will do marathons when leading up to the release of a sequel, family days on Tuesdays (5.50/ticket), movies for veterans every 3^rd Wednesday of the month ($ 4), and have a few other special showings every now and then.

We love Maya Cinema! We love the chairs… So big and comfy! But as is usual with theatres the costs of the munchie foods are quite over-​priced for the quality. But, we don’t go for the food… Lol… We go for the movie experience which is always great.
We were in a theatre with the new movie experience chairs (I think they were called D-​box??). We were a couple rows behind, and we could feel the vibrations from the chairs. It didn’t bother us at all (It was kind of cool actually). But, if you would be bothered by it, I recommend sitting probably 3 – 4 rows behind them.
We enjoy Maya!

Not a shabby spot to catch a movie if you want to avoid the chaos at the Marketplace. Parking can be a pain sometimes, especially if it’s a weekend. I’ve ended up parking across the street in a poorly lit lot a few times.
I haven’t bought anything from the concession stand, so I can’t comment there.
I don’t think this theater is as clean as everyone raves. During the summer time, there’s always one problem I encounter here — stinky seats. People leave their sweaty scents on the vinyl seating and it’s really off-​putting. It sucks more when it’s packed and changing seats is not an option. I haven’t had my feet glued to the floors with spilled soda or popcorn, so I guess there’s a silver lining there.

The Maya is ths best movie theater in town. It is always very clean, the seats are comfy and ths staff is helpful and friendly. Not to mention they have a soda machine with all thd different combos and flavors. What could be any better? They also have theaters that have cry rooms which helps when you have little onesm On the first Saturday of the month, they have a sensory showing for special needs kids and their families. My son is autistic and we went to the latest showing. It was so great for our whole family to go to a movie together and enjoy it. We will definitely start going to the different showings each month.

My family and I have been coming here since it has opened and this review is long overdue. We used to go to one near the Valley Plaza but just like Edwards there are too many teenagers hanging around.
What I like most about this theater is the screen seems much clearer than the others in town. The seats are much more comfortable and just have better upkeep of the place. The prices are just like the rest of them, with a discounted price during the matinée.
I guess you can say one downside to is that they can be a little unorganized with the lines waiting for a just released movie, this happened with San Andreas.
I wish they offered a bit more variety of options to snack on but can’t really go wrong with popcorn either. One issue when I attended to watch Jurassic World was that all of their digital menus (TVs) were still out from the last time I was here watching San Andreas, I found that weird. And they have 4 soda fountains but 3 were down! But at least they had the tech out there servicing it at that time.
All in all one of the best for movie watching in Bakersfield, now if they would add an IMAX!!!

I honestly don’t come to this theater very often since it is so far from where I live. Recently came to watch San Andreas on Dbox. I wasn’t sure what to expect: a theater for itself, seats inside a normal theater, I don’t even know.
The building is very large with concessions in the center with theater entrances on either side. The theater itself was nice and clean. I enjoy that there is a built-​in trash can as you leave the theater. The Dbox seats were the front two rows of seating. and when you buy your tickets they write your seat number on it. The price for Dbox was $ 18. The experience was great and is a different way to experience a movie.
I would come more often, but it’s on the other side of town for me.

I love Maya! Great theaters, great seats, current movies are just the start. Maya is a locally owned and operated theater, but I think it is a franchise. Maya has theaters equipped with Dolby Atmos and does great with 3d. It is clean, well staffed, and just feels welcoming when you walk in the door.
My favorite features of all? There are two. First, the high tech coke machines. Second, TAPATIO DISPENSERS!!!
If you never tried Tapatio on popcorn, you haven’t lived. If you can handle a little spiciness, that is the ticket.
The staff are well trained and do a great job with customer service and efficiency. Even when they try to up sell you at the refreshment counter, they are low key and nice about it.
Don’t be an Edwards/​River Walk snob. The Maya is better.
The location is not so hot so don’t leave valuables in the car. In the other hand, I’ve never been bothered in the parking areas. I do have friends and family who suffered auto break-​ins there. That was years ago and I haven’t heard of it happening in some time. As much as I love Maya, I feel it my duty to make you aware of the possibility of problems. Certainly, it hasn’t stopped me from going here.
Maya is a great movie theater. Try it!

It’s taken me way too long to review this place!
I’ll start out by saying I really wish they would have a theatre strictly for D box seats. They sell out super fast and they have maybe 2 rows of DBOX Seats in one of the theaters. The rest are regular seats. Not near enough…
This theatre is nice. Big and roomy, plenty of concession stands and you get refills on all your drinks. Priced like any other theatre. Matinees are a nice time to come as the theatre isn’t crowded and tickets are significantly cheaper.
I’ve heard this place has a cry room theatre? I wonder where? I’ve never seen one and have needed one! Lol
I like the screens the seats and everything is mostly clean. The employees seem nice and helpful.
Parking has a cover now! They installed covered parking in the last few months.
My go to theatre in town!
Maya Cinemas, 4 stars!

When we want to go to see a movie, we always check to see if it is at the Maya first. It’s the most comfortable theater in town. They keep it clean, the seats are wide enough, and I do love the drink holders! I also like how you can raise or lower the armrests, so you can snuggle if you’re on a date!
The concessions are way too expensive. It’s a theater. Enough said. I like the multi-​brand soda machine, and the variety of munchies is good.
What I like most about the Maya is their responsiveness to the community. They are locally owned and independent. If you see some Indy film is heading to LA, you can contact the Maya, and they will try to get it. (It’s not always possible.) You can even just ask on their Facebook page. They’ve had so many requests that they regularly offer Indy films on Wednesdays and Saturdays. They’ve also had classic movie runs on Wed/​Sat; it just goes to show how they are listening to the people and providing opportunities that other local theaters, being corporate owned, cannot offer. Prices for these movies are also usually lower; lately $ 6, when tickets for other films are pushing 10 bucks.
There is a Senior discount on Wednesdays, and matinée prices before 6 are better than at night.
There’s a small area of tables & chairs if you want to eat before or after a film, and the ubiquitous arcade is available. Bathrooms are usually pretty clean, and the employees are friendly.