See all properties
Save

San Marcos Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Santa Ynez Valley

Photo gallery for San Marcos Motel

Front of property
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels
Interior detail
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Explore the area

View map
536 Ave Of The Flags, Buellton, CA, 93427
  • Place, Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Valley Holistic Healing Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, OstrichLand USA
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (Queen and Single)

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds (Queen and Single)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

You may also like

Ad
Lobby lounge

Sideways Inn

Buellton
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,570 reviews
Sideways Inn

About the area

Buellton

San Marcos Motel places you steps from Santa Ynez Valley and within a 10-minute stroll of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Buellton motel include Ken Brown Wines and Valley Holistic Healing Center.
View more Motels in BuelltonOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Ken Brown Wines - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Valley Holistic Healing Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • OstrichLand USA - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burrito Lalo - ‬13 min walk

About this property

San Marcos Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Santa Ynez Valley
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 an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Similar properties

Reception
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 1,089 reviews
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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.

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

San Marcos Motel Buellton
San Marcos Buellton
Motel San Marcos Motel Buellton
Buellton San Marcos Motel Motel
Motel San Marcos Motel
San Marcos
San Marcos Motel Motel
San Marcos Motel Buellton
San Marcos Motel Motel Buellton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at San Marcos Motel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at San Marcos Motel?

As of 12 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Marcos Motel on 16 Feb 2026 start from NZ$137.07, 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.

Is parking available at San Marcos Motel?

Yep, San Marcos Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to San Marcos Motel?

The closest beach to San Marcos Motel is Gaviota Beach (16.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at San Marcos Motel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Valley Holistic Healing Center is a short 13-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at San Marcos Motel?

No, San Marcos Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at San Marcos Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at San Marcos Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

San Marcos Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 604 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unfortunately threre was a city festival & the driveway to the motel was closed off. Had to park very far away and carry luggage at check in and check out. Front desk did help with luggage for check in and helped me find parking
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

Maricruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Bakersfield

Grezt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was amazing. The room was very clean and just right for my overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacob

They hired a roofing company to work on the roof at 7 AM on a Saturday right above our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gotta say this was a great place to stay for price. Friendly staff easy check in . Room was very clean as thats the biggest thing for us. Beds are very comfy too. Now place and rooms are older and outdated but that does not mattter as it had everything we needed and again CLEAN. Now if you're looking for a luxurious option this is probably not for you. But if you're not needing a luxurious and expensive place this is it. We will Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre propre !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean. Convenient for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Wyatt

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Jim

Business traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gray

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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