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San Marcos Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Santa Ynez Valley

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels
Front of property
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct

Explore the area

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536 Ave Of The Flags, Buellton, CA, 93427
  • Place, OstrichLand USA
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Solvang Brewing Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Mission Santa Ines
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds (Queen and Single)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
4 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Buellton

San Marcos Motel places you steps from Santa Ynez Valley and within a 10-minute stroll of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Buellton motel, you'll find Chumash Casino.
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What's nearby

  • OstrichLand USA - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hans Christian Andersen Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burrito Lalo - ‬13 min walk

About this property

San Marcos Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Santa Ynez Valley
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Buellton motel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
San Marcos Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at San Marcos Motel?

San Marcos Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at San Marcos Motel?

As of 22 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Marcos Motel on 23 Oct 2025 start from AU$131.06, including 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 parking available at San Marcos Motel?

Yep, San Marcos Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to San Marcos Motel?

The closest beach to San Marcos Motel is Gaviota Beach (16.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at San Marcos Motel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Valley Holistic Healing Center is a short 13-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at San Marcos Motel?

No, San Marcos Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at San Marcos Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at San Marcos Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

San Marcos Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 568 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

The room was what we expected based on the budget and location. Nothing special or exceptional, but generally clean and safe. It was a great budget-friendly option to visit Solvang, which was a quick 10-min drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Parry, Palm Desert

Liked: Amenities
Great staff clean and reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Socorro

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poor quality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JayMe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property could use some upgrades, but the price was below others in the area. It was clean, no smell, and easy to get to. Staff was very helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient, Clean & Affordable

Highly convenient location. Comfortable bed, everything you need in a room, including refrigerator-freezer, AC, cable TV and wi fi. Not fancy by any means. Next to no bathroom amenities and the towels were on the small side and well washed. For the price we were pleased. I appreciate the convenience of driving up to the door and that all rooms were on the street level.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with partner
Clean room for a one night stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great for the price and location

It was clean, quiet and easy. It’s a 2 star motel, but the price and location to Solvang was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zhanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I enjoyed the two nights I spent there

Quiet, clean and comfortable. Friendly front office people. The air conditioning and mini fridge were a nice touch. San Marcos Motel was exactly what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Patty

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in person was super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
not enough pillows,need coffee maker and iron
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ease of check-in was nice after a long drive. The room was clean, simple, no frills and exactly what was needed for a shower and some sleep. Very quiet until the neighbor enters their room, then you realize the walls are kind of thin. Fortunately, the noise didn't last long. Bathroom was clean. Being your own toiletries as a small shower bar and a sample pack of conditioning shampoo is all that is provided. I would stay here again if I'm needing an affordable spot. Enjoyable nights stay for a last minute trip. Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liv

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very bare bones room but did the job. Facility was very clean and staff, especially front desk person with the septum piercing was super kind!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent spot for doing a quick wine tour! Nothing fancy but clean & neat. Owner/manager was very friendly and welcoming…. Walked us to the room to make sure everything was in working order. Better price than anywhere else in town!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. It was short notice when headed to Solvang, so it was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place need to be updated, to expensive for a hotel with old rooms and old furniture
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paula

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel manager was courteous. The room was very depressing and smelled like smoke. The bathroom was clean. My pillows on the bed were extremely dirty and downright unsanitary. They had pillowcases but one pillow slipped out and I couldn't believe how filthy they were. They were stained with dirt and who knows what and had hair all over them. I thought about calling for new ones but then I thought why bother. If this is what they're putting on their beds I doubt new ones from the front desk would've been any better. I ended up wrapping them up in bathroom towels and put a jacket over them. I didn't sleep well at all and decided to sleep on top of the bed covers. No telling what the sheets would be like. If I could get a refund I would. I booked it based on the reviews but big mistake. They really need to upgrade all bedding, pillows and beds. This was a last-minute booking and I truly regret it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind courteous respectful staff all around. Privacy respected and a good value. Comfy beds and bedding, you can see and smell the clean and quiet too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025