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San Marcos Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Buellton with free parking

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San Marcos Motel provides a comfortable getaway with practical amenities. The property offers free WiFi in common areas and maintains entirely smoke-free premises. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the staff's helpfulness throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Iron/ironing board
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
536 Ave Of The Flags, Buellton, CA, 93427

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 - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden - 2 min drive - 1.4 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
  • ‪Burrito Lalo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬14 min walk

About this property

San Marcos Motel

Property highlights
San Marcos Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at San Marcos Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is San Marcos 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 San Marcos Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at San Marcos Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is San Marcos Motel located?

Situated in Buellton, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Ynez Valley, Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana, and Ken Brown Wines. Valley Holistic Healing Center and Martellotto Winery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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San Marcos Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 577 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Marita

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

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

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean. Convenient for an overnight stay.
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

8/10 Good

Parry

Liked: Amenities
Great staff clean and reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Clean room for a one night stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in person was super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

clen Budget Friendly

Clean just an old motel. Owner was helpful and friendly. No Frills. Budget friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zhanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

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

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

10/10 Excellent

JayMe

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

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

8/10 Good

Renee

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Saurabh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it

If there is no option then stay at this motel else look for better one. Very old place for the price over $100. We paid $170 for a old moldy motel definitely not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wyatt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice for what you pay for. Staff was nice and helpful the only thing that I didn't like is that there is nothing around interms of what to do. When we stayed there was power outage and thus Solvang was closed and so was half of the town. I was a tad bit afraid cus the hotel room locks from the outside so when I would turn the knob the door would open so I was always unsure if the door was securely closed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Liv

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

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice stay. very functional. Close to everything in santa ynez valley
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent spot for doing a quick wine tour! Nothing fancy but clean & neat. Owner/manager was very friendly and welcoming…. Walked us to the room to make sure everything was in working order. Better price than anywhere else in town!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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