If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
No elevator (single-level property)
Raised toilet seat
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2 floors
3 buildings
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Motel 8 Maricopa
8 Maricopa
Motel 8 Motel
Motel 8 Maricopa
Motel 8 Motel Maricopa
Frequently asked questions
Is Motel 8 pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Motel 8?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Motel 8?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Motel 8?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Motel 8 located?
Situated in Maricopa, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Taft Correctional Institution, Carrizo Plain National Monument, and West Kern Oil Museum. Taft City Park and Taft Chamber of Commerce are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Motel 8 Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 159 reviews
10 - Excellent
66
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 159 reviews
8 - Good
62
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 159 reviews
6 - Okay
14
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 159 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 159 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
I love to stay there it's really quiet to sleep
Sonia
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
4/10
Very friendly staff. room was run down. Needed new paint and carpet had several stains. beds not very cozy. Was much cleaner when we stayed 3 years ago. Like it is now I would not recommend staying here.
Linda
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10
Greatful it's there. Fair price. I'll go again.
Douglas
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
This is a solid option for a business trip in the area. Be sure to request drinking water at front desk, as area tap water isn't drinkable. Room and bed was clean and comfortable. Staff was courteous.
Timothy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10
This was a very pleasant hotel, clean and comfortable, inexpensive.
Jane
8/10
Nice place to stay for the night.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10
Basics but super quiet, clean and friendly, would stay here again!
CINDY
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10
Great place for an overnight near the Carrizo and Cuyama. Affordable, clean, convenient.
Deon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10
Fast check in, staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was clean.. bed was a little uncomfortable, you could hear the springs when you rolled over or even sat down.. but all in all not bad for the price.
Danielle
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10
Mostly clean, everything works, no critters, AC and heating, safe and convenient.
Melinda
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10
Looking for place to stay and rest overnight on the way home.
Sony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
6/10
Staff was friendly, but the housekeepers seem pretty percistent to get the room back. Checkout is 11am and they start knocking at 10:00am
Jordan
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
Office staff was pleasant. Everything was as stated, no surprises. Very comfortable bed and pillows.
Nancy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10
Reasonable. The only motel option in town that seems in decline.
KENNETH
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
2/10
hotel room filthy. the worse I've ever seen. gross. very dirty.
the parking lot was well lit.
Geoffrey
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10
The bed is very uncomfortable. You can almost feel the spring poking out. Both my husband and I woke up with aches all all body.
Jan
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
8/10
Nothing
Maria
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
2/10
I understand that this is a older hotel. I don't mind older furnishings or decor but a room being so dirty makes it hard to sleep. 3 Long black hairs on the bed, 2 in the shower, dirty toilet, 2 dirty towels, and a dirty pillow case with boogers on it. We had traveled all day and were exhausted and my husband had already unloaded our luggage and all his tools into the room otherwise we would have left! Its obvious they are not changing bedding or towels out, much less doing any cleaning at all!! Do yourself a favor and drive to Taft or any other town for a decent clean room!