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
Interior detail
Front of property
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 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, OstrichLand USA
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Buellton

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

What's nearby

  • Ken Brown Wines - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Valley Holistic Healing Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • OstrichLand USA - 2 min drive - 1.2 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
  • ‪Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬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 May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Marcos Motel on May 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. 287 out of 607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 607 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Victor, Los Angeles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The person who checked us in was very friendly. He made sure the room was ready for us and even offered to turn on the refrigerator. The room itself is quant, but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yuri

Liked: Cleanliness
The owner was so good. My stay was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an old little property that could use a bit of a touch-up, but it was clean, very conveniently located, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main reason for the great review was the cost/quality ratio. For what we paid it was a great experience. The hotel was very quiet and the room was homey. There was a fridge, a microwave, and a TV with cable and internet access. (more than some expensive hotels!) Would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and a good value for our road trip journey
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Danny

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice hotel is run down,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vineet, Elmsford

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Manasi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was overall good with clean rooms. The front desk person was nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and cozy. The room was nice size and th most affortable in the area. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. If im ever in the area will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Internet was good but no room coffee. A work truck left early about 4:30 AM. Manager is always nice. Heater is a bit confusing and outdated and could warm better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

joie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, check in and out was easy and property management was friendly. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager walked with us to the room to make sure everything was in order.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean, no frills place in a good location in Buellton.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

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