Santa Fe Motel Tehachapi By Hotel O

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Susan

It's ok I stay for the price and close to where I need to be..the only thing wrong is the guy does not speak English so it's a little hard to understand him other wise the hotel is safe and clean..and cheap prices.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Leslie

Motel is over rated. Fridge and microwave are only “amenities “. Towels are threadbare. Had to get help to get tv to work. Difficulty communicating with proprietor. Ants in room. Bed was poorly made as if it had been slept in before our arrival. Proprietors were pleasant.

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Colleen

Motel is perfectly situated in downtown area. It is easy and enjoyable to stroll around to open spaces and restaurants AND the bakery that is right across the street. The motel doesn't supply a coffee maker, but the bakery across the street has delicious coffee AND it opens at 6:00AM.

Pet

2/10

Poor

23 May 2026

Oscar

They didn’t. Let me stay here they said they were booked for the weekend , I’m so disappointed I booked with them over a month ago . I can’t emphasize enough this app should not let this business advertise on here.

2/10

Poor

02 May 2026

Joanne

Didn't stay.. they were renovating and the c room wasn't as asvertised.

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Susan

Its ok..its affordable and its feels safe..a place to shower and sleep. Its my new place to go too.

Self

4/10

Poor

23 Mar 2020

Jason

expensive for shabby old school motel

i dont wever write reviess, this is the reason when i do... the pillow would be barely useful for a hamster and i only use one pillow anyway. next to the railway line.which we stayed up the road before had no issue paper thin windows....hear anythinig due to it being a cheap window.. curtains had been eaten in areas by moths.. the bar of soap would barely clean a cat... i have stayed in some flea pits.. and at $30 to $40 a night but at $70 a night on a sunday, yes trust me there wasnt many options that night but i would drive to mojave and stay there then stay here again.. the ONLY plus was the sign out front whicjh was old school...

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2020

Krista

Very hard bed and the cable kept cutting out. Could not watch tv. Bed was unbearable, so I bought a twin blue up at Walmart. Very quiet tho. That wS the best part and great location!

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Next to train tracks and crossing. Maybe a four hour block with no whistles; otherwise a couple every hour.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2019

Carol

Seemed clean but very rundown. No bath amenities. Carpet was worn and frayed. Didn't want to walk on it without shoes.
Woman at front was very nice.

Self

2/10

Poor

30 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Staff was extremely rude and he even got in my face and told me I had a bad attitude for no reason at all ! Bed was like concrete !

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2019

Ed

Building is very dated, but everything worked and the A/C was pretty new. I wasn't bothered by the train noise at all. I chose this because it had the lowest price and reviews said that it was clean, and in that regard it didn't disappoint.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

the only issue I had was the train whistle throughout the night, which was not any fault of the motel. All and all I would stay there again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Love trains great location for train watching and hearing that lonesome whistle. Room comfortable .good heater for the cold. It is 1950's but I liked that

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Older building and rooms, not exactly what I expected for a motel these days. Seemed like a small one man show type of deal. Kind of bare-bones for what was provided in the room, (Only one coffee bag) It had what you need for the night, but not super cozy.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

If you love trains this is a great location. It is right across the street from the train museum. Great bakery next door. You better like trains because they run all night and the crossing is right across the street. The heater worked but was noisy..

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Very clean accommodation, great little town.

Friendly check-in with the Manager.
After a brief discussion it was clear he was quite passionate and dedicated about the motel.

The room is perhaps a little dated, but otherwise very clean. As was the bathroom.
TV, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, free parking and wifi all included.

Heater and light were left on in my room when I checked-in at night.
I had a comfortable stay.

The only downside to be aware of is that the trains pass by across the street, day and night.
They make alot of noise when they 'toot' across the nearby road crossing.
Surprisingly however, I was not woken by the trains during the night and slept well.

The town has multiple cafes, fast food restaurants, grocery stores and laundromats.
Tehachapi has a reputation for being a very safe and friendly town. I was impressed.
Well worth a visit.

2/10

Poor

29 Jan 2019

marty

Very unfriendly, unwelcoming staff. Room was outdated. Bed very uncomfortable.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

The staff was awesome. We arrived late but received a phone call before we got there asking for our ETA. They made sure to wait for us until we arrived. Check in was speedy.

The room was clean except the sheets were stained badly. I’d have asked for new ones if we’d arrived earlier.

It is across from the train station and the train is very loud as it goes through town multiple times a night.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Quaint well mantained property, with all the amenities. Good location on main street, near restaurants.

Friends_and_family Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Very old. The heater worked the room was clean coffee pot was clean. the bed was comfortable. There was a refrigerator and microwave in the room

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Oct 2018

Ms

The staff was racist and very rude. He requested that we not play Loud Music even though we had no music on at all and also repeatedly stated that it was a non-smoking room even though we reassured him that no one smoked.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2018

Barry

Good, clean, basic

Good clean and quiet. No frills. Old fashioned style with a regular door key, old fashioned sink. But hotel provided everything I needed for this short stay.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2018

Tom

A must stay if you're a train lover, otherwise the hourly train whistle might become a nuisance!

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Nice and very clean place.
Price accessible. Excellent location.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2018

P

Good stay

Clean room and nice people.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2018

Tom

As previous reviews noted, this place has a fun funky feel. The location is great. There was a farmers market going on a block away. The movie theater was also a couple of blocks away. We took a pleasant evening walk and felt safe. There was a terrific German bakery across the street where we got sandwiches to go for the day's drive. It's an older motel, but clean with a good bed. Bathroom was clean with a cool tiled shower. We'd come back if in the area again.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2018

Sally

This is an older Motel, it actually came with a key, how old school is that! That being said, it was very clean, the proprietor was very accommodating, it was extremely quiet, and we enjoyed our stay. The rooms are small and kind of old-fashioned but suited our needs perfectly for $60 a night. I will gladly stay there again.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

It was OK..very small, dated room..
There was not a bar of soap in the bathroom..little sample sizes of hair conditioner and body lotion that was it.

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Unwelcoming

Chose due to pet policy. Website said pets we’re welcome, with $10 pet fee, which was fine. Acted suspicious of us when we arrived, asking if we notified them there would be a pet (we did, and got a reply that we’d be taken care of). Asked about how many pounds our dog was, although nothing stated there was any limit...just overall unwelcoming. No room cleaning the first day, although we brought our dog with us all day. Ran out of yoilet paper, and had no clean towels. Just not great. Won’t be back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2018

Edward

Clean and convenient location

Great location in downtown Tehachapi, across from a great Bakery, train station, you and other restaurants. Rooms were clean and comfortable.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2018

Verified traveler

Vintage motel

Vintage motel, reminded me of road trips with my parents. Rooms are small, but clean and maintained. Rooms have refrigerator, microwave, TV and free WiFi and parking. Price is reasonable and location is ideal for walking around town.

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2018

Verified traveler

Fair Value

Price was decent for the quality of the hotel.

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2018

steven

Nice stay in pleasant town

A nice old-fashioned retro motel. Not fancy, and small room. But very pleasant. It's the sort of place I actually prefer. Personally, I'd rather stay here that the big new fancy joints down the road. Good location near eateries and sights. Right across from the train museum and a short walk to the history museum. Also right across from a great German bakery that opens early for breakfast. You know, I was expecting Tehachapi to be sort of dumpy, but found it to be quaint, colorful, friendly, and even artsy. First Friday is art evening if you happen to be there on that day; all the galleries are open with snacks available. The train whistles could be heard day and night, but that's okay, because trains are one reason why you come here. The famous Tehapapi Loop is a famous that is definitely worth putting on your bucket list. Two other things I liked about this motel: the very cool retro flashing neon sign, and the wood-beamed ceiling. Good WiFi signal, fridge, and microwave in room. And the price was very fair. I'd go back.

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Great quirky comfortable motel

Really friendly, welcoming owner/manager. The rooms were very clean, the bed comfortable and amenities in working order. Check in was simple and my stay was very comfortable. I will return. I love an old, quirky motel and much prefer over the bland brand names.

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2018

sandra

Nice place

Nice old school motel great down town spot

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Apr 2018

Bob

Bad Hotel

The bed was hard as a rock, the pillows were flat, the linen was old and shades of brown. The drape over the window had holes in it letting the bright parking lot lights in all night. The wifi was weak in the Afternoon with the place half empty and did not work at all in the morning.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2018

Janis

Simple but clean

Dated motel. No phone or alarm clock in my room but my son's room did. Good WiFi connection. Flat screen tv, had a hair dryer that I didn't expect, fridge and microwave. Close to eateries and downtown. The train horn did not bother me during the night and I slept well. I don't anywhere in town is far from the tracks.

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2018

MARK A.

Visit to Tehachapi

I came to visit some friends in the Tehachapi area and opted to get a room in town. I have checked this location personally in the past and it seemed to be fine, so I booked it for two nights. The location turned out to be quite nice. Mind you, it is not a five star location, but it is an older facility that is maintained very well. I happen to prefer lodging like this. The proprietor was quite pleasant and I really enjoyed the stay. The tracks are literally across the street and train activity is fairly busy, which means a lot of train horns, but that is a personal bonus for me. There are several good locations around town for breakfast, lunch and dinner along with an amazing German bakery right across the street. I would not hesitate to stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2018

Justin

Quaint hotel downtown.

NIce hotel. Quaint and downtown close to amenities . SHort walk to morning coffee and danish at the German Bakery. 2 minute walk to theatres and Train Museums and shopping boutiques. If you like antiquing or thrifting is also a convenient location for pleasurable walks around town.

Only issue was mattress wasn't comfortable needed updating. And Expedia site only reserved 1 night when I needed two nights. The Manager fixed the issue for me even though they were basically full up.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2018

Michael

Pop of the past motel

This was a last minute booking. There were few other places at the common rate.

I got a good discount. It is quite old just the basics but clean. It is a good value if you get a discount.

It is right in the middle of town, close to everything. At night the trains make a lot of noise.

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2018

Inez

Clean and a good location for our trip down south

Good hotel for our way down south. Clean and had everything we needed. Very friendly personnel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Center of downtown walk to everything in Tehachapi

Even though in the building and facilities are a little older and could stand to be updated, the room itself was clean comfortable well heated and air-conditioned, with a mini fridge and microwave and coffee pot. The staff was amazing my trip plans got messed up and I arrived early and they worked quickly to accommodate me and let me in a room. This hotel is in the center of downtown Tehachapi you can walk to a museum and art gallery a bar or liquor store at gas station and antique shop all in one minute! And you can't beat the price for all of that entertainment. I would definitely stay here again and recommend anyone else give Santa Fe motel shot.

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2019

Nicolai

En nat i Tehachapi

Vi havde en enkelt nat på Santa Fe Motel på vores vej mod Death Valley.
Check in var hurtig og ubesværet med parkerings plads lige foran vores værelse.
Værelset var gammelt og slidt, men rent.
Motellet ligger tæt på en togbane, så man kunne høre togene dytte hver gang de skulle krydse en vej tæt på, det var rimelig irriterende. Det seneste tog vi hørte var ved 1-tiden og så igen kl 6.
Hvis jeg havde vidst at toget var tæt på, havde jeg nok valgt et andet overnatningssted.

Partner