See all properties
Save

Buckboard Motel

Property class: 2.5

Photo gallery for Buckboard Motel

A fenced backyard with a patio, a small garden, and a view of a busy street with cars and palm trees.
A hotel reception desk with a clock, a welcome sign, and various amenities like a printer, mail slot, and decorative items.
A motel with a parking lot, a staircase, and a sign for the motel.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a microwave on top.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View map
1620 S Broadway, 1620 SOUTH BROADWAY, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
  • Place, Santa Maria Fairpark
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Valley Historical Society
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a mirror on the wall.

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window providing natural light.

Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 10

About the area

Santa Maria

At Buckboard Motel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Santa Maria Fairpark and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and dry cleaning/laundry services. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Santa Maria motel you'll find Vandenberg Space Force Base.
View more Motels in Santa MariaOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Fairpark - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Simas Park - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Maria Valley Historical Society - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Natural History Museum - 6 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Maria Station - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Buckboard Motel

Buckboard Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Buckboard Motel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This Santa Maria motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Buckboard Motel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Santa Maria motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Similar properties

A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 2,338 reviews
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Historic Santa Maria Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Buckboard Motel
Buckboard Motel Santa Maria
Buckboard Santa Maria
Buckboard Motel Motel
Buckboard Motel Santa Maria
Buckboard Motel Motel Santa Maria

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Buckboard Motel?

Buckboard Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Buckboard Motel?

Yep, Buckboard Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Buckboard Motel?

The closest beach to Buckboard Motel is Point Sal State Beach (19.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buckboard Motel?

No, Buckboard Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Buckboard Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Buckboard Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Buckboard Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 74 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay very clean and quiet I would go back anytime
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to rest excellent price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Management was very kind and helpful. It was nice knowing they keep a good watch of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff greet me with joy and a smile and the door is comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Buckboard Motel in Santa Maria from February 13–14 and had a pleasant experience overall. The room was pretty clean and well-kept, though the property could definitely benefit from some updating. The bed was firm but still comfortable, and I slept well during my stay. What stood out most was the staff. They were extremely kind and welcoming. One staff member even offered to carry my luggage upstairs if my room had been on the second floor, which I truly appreciated. That level of courtesy made a positive impression. Overall, a comfortable stay with very friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is rough and dirty. Stay somewhere else if you can.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Not too bad

Took a while to get checked in due to the person not being in the office when we got there, they had to be found by another employee. Bed was rather hard but better than sleeping in the truck. Otherwise was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bedding was filthy. Staff was great about changing sheets but not the dirt of thing you should have to ask for. Walls, furniture and bathroom were all run down and disgusting. Please avoid
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Dirty

Room was dirty , walls very dirty , headboard dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very noisy are, restroom was dirty and only half a toilet paper left. Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a room two chairs, an extra head board left attached to wall next to the poor bed amateurish paintings on tbe dirty walls . No extra lock on door . Basically you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Unless you really need to save 20 bucks —-

Super nice host but… room was a bit well - let’s just say floor was filthy. Grounds run down. Safe enough, secure enough but wish I had spent alittle more to feel less grungy. Tried to save money. Next time probably won’t.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cockroaches and panties

This motel was a second option because there was an error in my previous motel. I checked in, walked into the room and saw around 3-4 cockroaches scurry across the floor. I promptly killed them, and didn’t walk around without shoes on again. No bedbugs which was good, but there was wadded up toilet paper and a pair of womens panties stuffed under the bed. As well as a used bar of soap in the shower. The bed was comfortable enough for one night. But the cleanliness was really a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

It was full or cockroaches
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Avoid if possible

Super dirty and other guests were loud and obnoxious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Many internet connectivity issues. Room cleanliness, especially the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very nice. And the room was clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was okay. Nothing particularly great about the property, but also not the worst hotel we have stayed at. The walls were extremely thin and we could actually hear the people on the other end of the phone that our neighbor was talking to. Bathroom was a little dingy and the lighting was harsh. We stopped here because most other hotels/motels were sold out. I would probably try another place and see if we had better luck next time. But while we wouldn't recommend this property, I wouldn't begrudge anyone who decided to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly I was tired I really liked how quite it was,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was roach infested. Whole property likely infested. Nice employees.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here when I'm in Santa Maria. They are always so friendly and courteous, even on short notice. The rooms are nice and big and very clean. You don't have to worry about paying extra for a microwave or refrigerator they are automatically included. The management makes sure all your needs are met.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Dirty room, noisy street,never again

When I entered the room I felt gravelly sand/dirt under my feet/shoes. I realized there was a layer of dirt on hard floor, bathroom area had footprint stains and furniture/lamps had thick layer of dust. I immediately requested front desk to sweep out the room. She spent 5-10 min barely sweeping/mopping. It would’ve taken 1/2 hr to an hr to clean that room. Ugh! Needless to say I didn’t sleep and woke early and left. Would’ve felt better sleeping in my car.😠
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked microwave but carpet and room smelled like cigarettes. There was cockroaches and price should have been cheaper for this stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

More Destinations