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Colonial Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers appreciate the convenience of a complimentary airport shuttle service before settling into the quiet atmosphere of this practical lodging

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a radiator. - Colonial Motel (Santa Maria)
A modern office space with a wooden desk, a computer, and a vase of flowers. - Colonial Motel (Santa Maria)
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a toilet. - Colonial Motel (Santa Maria)
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Colonial Motel provides essential comforts with its free roundtrip transportation from the airport and WiFi access in every room. Guests stay in a completely smoke-free environment where the multilingual staff stands ready to help with any needs.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A Colonial Motel sign with a fountain and flower beds in front.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a computer, two lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Maria is home to Colonial Motel. Santa Maria Valley Historical Society and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum and Regal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX. Santa Maria Fairpark and Rancho Bowl are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Maria travel guide
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1866 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454

What's nearby

  • A coastal city at sunset with a pier extending into the ocean, a lit-up waterfront, and a backdrop of mountains.
    Pismo Beach Pier
    31 min drive - 25.5 miles
  • Santa Maria Fairpark
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
    6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Simas Park
    6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Maria Valley Historical Society
    6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Maria Station
    8 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    20 min walk
  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    18 min walk
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    14 min walk
  • Panda Express
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Colonial Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

What time is check-out at Colonial Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Colonial Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–7:00 PM on request.

Where is Colonial Motel located?

Situated in Santa Maria, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Santa Maria Fairpark, Santa Maria Valley Historical Society, and Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum. Simas Park and Santa Maria Country Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Colonial Motel Reviews

6.4

6.0

Cleanliness

5.2

Amenities

6.2

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 232 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, smaller well kept motel in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TOM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Domingo

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was worth what I paid for..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Manager was very nice and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room I had. Decorated nice. Warm, cozy, clean, lits of room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property located areas walk to shopping area and dining quiet area also clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamieson

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

Great

The service was great and a real nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shiwu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very clean. Accessaries are basic, but we really didn’t need the extra stuffs. A clean room and particularly clean bedding are the most important things for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was in a good area.the room had smell of smoking. Dirty and old linen .room was not cleaned.had to sleep with clothes on did not want too much contact with linen.was expecting a nice room from santa maria area.not cozy comfort more like fuzzy comfort.do not recommend this hotel from site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ismerai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 206 and it was pretty decent and comfortable for 1 night. The a/c unit worked great all night, the room does have hardwood floors and it was clean. The lampshades were outdated and dirty. It does have a desk to work on and there’s a TV. No small fridge . Bathroom was cleaned. There’s only soap bars, no shampoo in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I actually really enjoyed my stay. Check-in was a breeze. I got into my room safely. The room was clean and very spacious which is a lot to ask out of a lot of these hotels. The bed was COZY ! another great perk of this hotel. I’ve stayed in rooms where the bed was rock solid. So the bed was a great bonus. Tv, microwave, and mini fridge all worked well. Separate space for the restroom separate from the “kitchenette”. Plenty of space and storage for luggage. Great stay ! I recommend. The only discrepancy I would have were the surrounding neighbors. They didn’t seem to be the “cleanest” people around. A little shady. However, I also saw families with children and as long as you keep to yourself I feel like it’s a great stay for a short-stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were surprised to find only three pillows on the king sized bed, but we were given another one when we requested it. The bed was comfortable, but the head of the bed is across from the sink area with a noisy old refrigerator and a bright floodlight beaming in through the uncovered window above the fridge and it was very hard to sleep with this shining on our faces all night long!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mao

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Simple budget motel

A quick last minute booking for a quick sleep and shower. Easy check in at 11 pm. Simple bed, bathroom, fridge, microwave and soap only. No shampoo. Bed was ok but pillow was hard as rock. Location was ok. My truck was full of camping stuff in the back and it was still there in the morning so that was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
It was just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of homeless and drug user people in motel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marcelina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It smelled bad, and there were no towels or toilet paper.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jocunda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice but boring
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Worst stay I have had in a long time. I rented a king
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Everarda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recomendar this place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rude
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lizbeth

great location , staff goes above and beyond to help! clean and good location for train .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Disliked: Staff & service
It’s ok but rude
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean staff I didn’t see any air conditioner was making noise and the parking wasn’t clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Luke

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The staffing is horrible we stayed more than one occasion and its the same. Owner and cleaner bang on the door telling you time to get out its checked out time when we had an extra night there. Telling him we do he argued and said no. Never again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026