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San Marcos Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Buellton motel

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 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).
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What's nearby

  • OstrichLand USA - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hans Christian Andersen Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles

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

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

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 Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Marcos Motel on Nov 25, 2025 start from $71.49, 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.

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.

Reviews

San Marcos Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is very friendly and welcoming. The room was super clean. Has everything u need for ur stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Renee

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

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Traveled 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