Motel with free parking, steps from Santa Ynez Valley
This smoke-free motel features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas.
San Marcos Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at San Marcos Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Ynez Valley. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
Free WiFi in some public areas
Free self parking
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
Steps from Santa Ynez Valley and 11 minutes by car from Chumash Casino
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
This Buellton motel is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
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)
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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
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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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Payment types at the property
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
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San Marcos Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 568 reviews
10 - Excellent
262
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 568 reviews
8 - Good
167
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 568 reviews
6 - Okay
87
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 568 reviews
4 - Poor
36
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 568 reviews
2 - Terrible
16
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
4/10 Poor
Charles
22 Jul 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Charles
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Jacqueline
21 Jul 2025
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.
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.
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Tina
Travelled with partner
11 Jul 2025
Clean room for a one night stay. Would stay again.
Tina
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lance
Travelled with group
5 Jul 2025
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.
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.
The ease of check-in was nice after a long drive. The room was clean, simple, no frills and exactly what was needed for a shower and some sleep. Very quiet until the neighbor enters their room, then you realize the walls are kind of thin. Fortunately, the noise didn't last long. Bathroom was clean. Being your own toiletries as a small shower bar and a sample pack of conditioning shampoo is all that is provided. I would stay here again if I'm needing an affordable spot. Enjoyable nights stay for a last minute trip. Thank you!!
Darlene
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Liv
Travelled with partner
2 Jun 2025
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!
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!
The hotel manager was courteous. The room was very depressing and smelled like smoke. The bathroom was clean. My pillows on the bed were extremely dirty and downright unsanitary. They had pillowcases but one pillow slipped out and I couldn't believe how filthy they were. They were stained with dirt and who knows what and had hair all over them. I thought about calling for new ones but then I thought why bother. If this is what they're putting on their beds I doubt new ones from the front desk would've been any better. I ended up wrapping them up in bathroom towels and put a jacket over them. I didn't sleep well at all and decided to sleep on top of the bed covers. No telling what the sheets would be like. If I could get a refund I would. I booked it based on the reviews but big mistake. They really need to upgrade all bedding, pillows and beds. This was a last-minute booking and I truly regret it.
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.