San Marcos Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Buellton motel

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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536 Ave Of The Flags, Buellton, CA, 93427
  • Place, Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Valley Holistic Healing Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, OstrichLand USA
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Multiple Beds (Queen and Single)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Buellton

In Buellton .Your stay at this Buellton motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Santa Ynez Valley and Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana. Also, Ken Brown Wines is within half a mile (1 km) and Valley Holistic Healing Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ken Brown Wines - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Valley Holistic Healing Center - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • OstrichLand USA - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burrito Lalo - ‬13 min walk

About this property

San Marcos Motel

Enjoy the free parking at this Buellton motel
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 irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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

How close is San Marcos Motel to the airport?

San Marcos Motel is 8.8 mi (14-min drive) away from the Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Marcos Motel on Mar 10, 2026 start from $94, 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.

Does San Marcos Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at San Marcos Motel.

How close is San Marcos Motel to the beach?

This motel is 11.8 mi (15-min drive) from Gaviota Beach.

Does San Marcos Motel offer free breakfast?

San Marcos Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at San Marcos Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Chumash Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at San Marcos Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at San Marcos Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does San Marcos Motel have a pool?

San Marcos Motel does not have a pool.

Does San Marcos Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is San Marcos Motel to downtown Buellton?

San Marcos Motel is 0.2 mi away from Buellton.

San Marcos Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 605 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

wigsbert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Still outdated design but clean and neat
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and well maintained property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old building & room , very old fashion decor No breakfast or breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, quiet, great water pressure, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. My family and I would come back !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to lay your head down. A short drive to Solvang
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We needed a room for the night, one that was close to the 101. The room was affordable, clean, and the bed was comfortable. Ray was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unfortunately threre was a city festival & the driveway to the motel was closed off. Had to park very far away and carry luggage at check in and check out. Front desk did help with luggage for check in and helped me find parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and very clean room. Great shower water pressure. Staff was really nice and personable. Will stay again when we come through.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Bakersfield

Grezt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was amazing. The room was very clean and just right for my overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacob

They hired a roofing company to work on the roof at 7 AM on a Saturday right above our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gotta say this was a great place to stay for price. Friendly staff easy check in . Room was very clean as thats the biggest thing for us. Beds are very comfy too. Now place and rooms are older and outdated but that does not mattter as it had everything we needed and again CLEAN. Now if you're looking for a luxurious option this is probably not for you. But if you're not needing a luxurious and expensive place this is it. We will Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre propre !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean. Convenient for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

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

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and reasonable. Ray, the manager, was welcoming and service oriented.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but with everything needed. Very nice owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025