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Getting Married in Bakersfield

Planning a celebration in California's southern Central Valley starts with finding the right venue and guest accommodations. These wedding hotels in Bakersfield are ranked by their reception and banquet facilities, with the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield leading the list with about 7,600 square feet in its largest ballroom, capacity for up to 1,000 guests, and 17 event spaces across 262 guest rooms. Couples, wedding planners, and guests needing a room block can search, compare, and book these properties on Engine.

Getting married in Bakersfield means celebrating in California's Central Valley, surrounded by nearby vineyards, farm country, and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. These hotels offer ballrooms and event space for your ceremony and reception, along with guest rooms for out-of-town family and friends. You can book guest rooms at these hotels on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking.

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Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Event spaceGuest roomsWedding servicesReception hallBanquet spaceGuest rating
1 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield 7,560 sq ft 262 Yes Yes Yes 4.2 (2,150)
2 Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center 7,344 sq ft 259 Yes Yes Yes 4.3 (1,001)
3 Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield 1,925 sq ft 120 Yes Yes Yes 4.2 (1,001)
4 Four Points by Sheraton Bakersfield 1,974 sq ft 198 – – – 4.0 (1,002)
5 Hyatt Place Bakersfield 1,765 sq ft 120 – – – 4.5 (1,382)
6 The Padre Hotel 1,590 sq ft 112 – – – 4.7 (1,057)
7 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bakersfield, CA 1,400 sq ft 66 – – – 3.7 (3,539)
8 Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG 1,152 sq ft 105 – – – 4.2 (1,289)
9 Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield 1,080 sq ft 123 – – – 4.6 (1,001)
10 Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 1,060 sq ft 172 – – – 4.4 (1,560)
11 Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North 1,035 sq ft 80 – – – 3.6 (1,382)
12 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport 775 sq ft 85 – – – 4.5 (1,000)
13 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central 735 sq ft 122 – – – 4.3 (1,000)
14 Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA 675 sq ft 94 – – – 4.2 (1,003)
15 Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield 536 sq ft 114 – – – 4.4 (704)
16 Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central 440 sq ft 93 – – – 4.2 (1,136)
17 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield 375 sq ft 119 – – – 4.5 (1,006)
18 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport by IHG 336 sq ft 104 – – – 4.5 (1,002)

Frequently asked questions

How do I reserve a block of rooms for out-of-town wedding guests in Bakersfield?
If you need nine or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking for you. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve through Engine. Either way, Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, and multiple payment options with no membership fee.
What amenities can wedding guests expect at these hotels?
Most properties offer parking, wifi, and on-site dining, though specifics vary by hotel. Some also provide airport shuttles and fitness centers. It's a good idea to check each hotel's listing on Engine to see what's available for your guests.
How far ahead should I book hotel rooms for my wedding?
For popular wedding dates or peak season in Bakersfield, reserving a room block six to nine months in advance is smart. If your wedding falls on a holiday weekend or during a busy local event, booking even earlier helps ensure availability and better rates for your guests.
Can Engine help with both guest rooms and the reception venue?
Yes. For guest-room blocks of nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking. The hotel's event and reception space can be searched and booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's free marketplace of meeting and event spaces across the U.S. and Canada, or you can arrange it with the hotel directly.
What should I compare when choosing where to house wedding guests?
Look at the hotel's location relative to your ceremony and reception, the number of guest rooms available, and parking options. Also consider on-site amenities like breakfast, wifi, and shuttle service. Engine lets you search, compare, and book across properties so you can find the best fit for your group.

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