Topper Motel, centrally located, offers laundry facilities, a bar, and an on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and the seasonal pool with shaded loungers. Previous visitors praise the staff's helpful service.
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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Superior Double Room, Ground Floor (2 Full Size Beds)
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
25 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
About the neighborhood
Taft is home to Topper Motel. While the natural beauty of Carrizo Plain National Monument and Tule Elk State Natural Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Buena Vista Golf Course. Visit our Taft travel guide
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March to November
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Topper Motel Taft
Topper Taft
Topper Motel Taft
Topper Motel Motel
Topper Motel Motel Taft
Frequently asked questions
Does Topper Motel have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–9 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Topper Motel?
As of 12 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Topper Motel on 13 March 2026 start from AED 274, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Topper Motel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Topper Motel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Topper Motel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).
Where is Topper Motel located?
Situated in Taft, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Taft City Park and Taft Chamber of Commerce. West Kern Oil Museum and Taft College are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
Topper Motel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Only here for a late check in and early departure however it’s clean, quiet and has all that I needed. A little off the main drag, which is where I like to stay.
All in all, just what I was looking for and great value for money.
What I liked about Topper motel is that it is family run—not one of those national franchises—and this is what distinguishes it as far as homey feeling, personally invested staff and the feeling of being in a one and only place
The owner was very nice. Had great conversation with him. Room looked like it has been remodeled recently. It is not a high end place, but was quiet and very clean.
This place looked like an 50s era motor lodge and given the reasonable price we had our doubts but we were pleasently surprized! The place had been tastfully remodeled within the last year or so top to bottom inside and out. The staff was admazing and friendly. One warning is the the rooms were on the small size. For the money you can't beat it!
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Michael
24 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Adequate and clean
Comfortable room with all the basic amenities needed. Check in was speedy and staff was super friendly too. We stayed in a room with one queen bed which was quite small but adequate for one night. Mattress seemed better quality and newer. The water in the pool was cloudy and not heated. We had dinner at the attached restaurant, LaSalsa (not the chain), and it was quite good. Would stay again.
Topper is a no-frills motel in Taft CA. I chose this location to rest overnight for my supernloom photoshoot in the Carrizo Plain. Late check-in and check-out were seamless, the room was clean. My only complaints would be 1/ no drinking water in the room; 2/ the blanket was thin and, with this weather, too cold; 3/ the air conditioner was noisy, and 4/ room service vacuum cleaned the next room around 6-7 am which was too early in the morning. Overall, a decent place to rest for the money.
You often get what you pay for. I paid very little and got very little. That was expected. The room was very small and smelled a little, but it was also clean, tidy and no insects of any kind. I was hoping for a clean cheap motel and that is exactly what it was :) I don't put 5 stars just because at 5 stars people expect things to be perfect, which it wasn't. For example, the walls are made of cardboard and you hear every single car driving by on the street behind. So bring ear plugs :)
We stayed one night. It was clean, quiet and staff was nice. I liked that I just had to walk just a few feet to have dinner. Which by the way was very very good! Oh and an easy walk across the street to the convenient store
Nice older hotel, very clean, modern room, able to park right in front of our room. Would stay there again if I were staying in Taft. Only negative is the ice maker serving the complex was not working but certainly not an issue.