Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 32 min drive
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 39 min drive
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Starbucks - 15 min walk
Vega Vineyard and Farm - 3 min drive
Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - 6 min drive
A J Spurs - 19 min walk
About this property
San Marcos Motel
When visiting Buellton, San Marcos Motel is a great choice to consider. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
19 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
San Marcos Motel Buellton
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Frequently asked questions
Does San Marcos Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, San Marcos Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at San Marcos Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at San Marcos Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at San Marcos Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at San Marcos Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Chumash Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around San Marcos Motel like?
San Marcos Motel is a short 8-minute walk from Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and 9 minutes' walk from Ken Brown Wines. Travellers say that this motel is in a good location.
San Marcos Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 January 2025
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 December 2024
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Nelson
Nelson, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 December 2024
Good
Estela
Estela, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2024
Clean and comfortable.
This place is clean and everything worked as it should. It’s not fancy, but it is inexpensive and serviceable. Just right for what I needed.
J
J, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Alma
Alma, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 October 2024
Basic but clean. Good value
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 October 2024
guadalupe
guadalupe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2024
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 October 2024
LaVonne
LaVonne, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 October 2024
The room was clean, the bathroom was clean. The desk was a nice feature.
Since we were a couple, we missed one conditioning shampoo. The pillows were a little lumpy, but it was in our price range and it was adequate for our needs for an overnight stay.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Very good experience. The night staff was very helpful when we ran into issues.
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Latanya
Latanya, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
23 September 2024
Room was clean and desk clerk was friendly. This hotel is just old and has not been updated in a very long time. No overhead light or lamps. There were three strip of lights glued to the wall, only two of them worked. Bath tub was peeling. Shower did not have a shower head, was just a hrs stream of water. The mattresses must have been a decade old. It was fine for a night, if we’d had to stay longer I would have changed hotels.
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 September 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
20 September 2024
ice machine seem old and had not been working for awhile Soda machine was also old and had not been inservice for awhile bothmachines dusty old and not on
Herminia
Herminia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
18 September 2024
LEOPOLDO
LEOPOLDO, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 September 2024
This is a Motel so you can expect more from it.
But the room was clean and had some amenities.
Ray in the office was a nice person and always very attentive.
Johnny
Johnny, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 September 2024
Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Manager was very friendly.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
9 September 2024
It was old and outdated- plus chain lock on door was loose
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
Miah
Miah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 August 2024
bummer stay
Just was so disappointed in how run down it was, barely able to shut my curtain, sinks were full of stains and some small bugs, was never bed had bed bugs and just not a good experience, would not recommend to anyone