San Marcos Motel

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels

About this motel

Nestled in Buellton, this charming motel for $74 per night is a great option for your next break. Motel in Buellton with free parking 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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Buellton, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

31.69 miles

Ostrichland USA

1.07 miles

San Marcos Motel

4.0

Good(426 Reviews)

Motel in Buellton, CA

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this motel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Buellton, CA

Nearby attractions

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

31.69 miles

Ostrichland USA

1.07 miles

Reviews

4.0/5.0

Good(426 Reviews)

3.0

Feb 2024

Fast check in quiet close to restaurants and shopping comfortable beds and friendly staff.

4.0

Jan 2024

The place was filthy. Walk on the floor and feet were black. Dust on the baseboards. Sink and tub nasty

10.0

Jan 2024

We chose this property for its economy. It was basic in many ways but more than adequate, well kept, and the manager was very helpful and friendly. Everything worked and was exactly what we were looking for as our outpost for going to Solvang. The price allowed us to make a 3-day stay. If you're looking for a 'resort', look elsewhere. If you want a good place to stay, this worked well.

2.0

Jan 2024

This is a bare basics motel, which is not necessarily a bad thing. It comes with big parking spots, both a microwave and a fridge, and it's in a safe location. Check in was easy and the proprietor was friendly. I knew from the photos that this would be a mom-and-pop type establishment, and I was right. For me, this usually means uncomfortable beds and a sore back in the morning (right again). Freeway access was excellent and I liked how I was only a short distance from Solvang.

3.0

Dec 2023

Basic, cute older motel. Has all you need and great location.

4.0

Dec 2023

Poor housekeeping

10.0

Dec 2023

Quiet location, clean rooms, good tv channels, across one good restaurant

10.0

Dec 2023

The motel owner was very accommodating and caring. It was a surprisingly pleasant stay and quite a bargain if you’re visiting Solvang.

8.0

Dec 2023

Was a nice place .. a few issues but nothing that wasn’t seen to immediately

8.0

Dec 2023

Nice clean quiet room. Loved that had old school key for room. Easy check in. Close to solvang and other areas. Just recently Re-booked for husbands birthday. End of December. We Stayed beginning of December.

2.0

Dec 2023

Everything was fine. My only complaint was a lack of a vent fan in the bathroom. Although the bathroom had a window that did not get all the moisture out due to the weather. Felt very safe in room.

1.0

Dec 2023

Cramped quarters--very small desk-ice machine didn't work--Heard 6 gunshots my last night there. Condescending bunch of wogs. No maid service on Monday. Stinging shower spray.

10.0

Dec 2023

This was a great loss cost option for us. Staff and location were great. This is an older motel don't expect anything fancy. I appreciate that it has hard floor and not carpet .

10.0

Nov 2023

Room was clean large comfortable beds soft pillows had refrigerator and mircowave for convenience and nice quiet.

10.0

Nov 2023

The property suited our needs for a quick trip to Solvang. Water pressure is excellent. Service is nice and friendly. Rooms are dated, but quite clean, except for a stray cotton bud that we found underneath the fitted bedsheet. Overall, quite satisfactory.

4.0

Nov 2023

It was less expensive than other motels in the area. But, I woke to discover there was no hot water. Not in the sink. Not in the shower. So I couldn't take a shower. I should get a refund.

4.0

Nov 2023

Bar soap tiny no coffee room very outdated price too much. For low quality floor sticky nver again.

2.0

Nov 2023

It seem to be pretty old hotel kind of rundown. I’m not sure they changed my sheets. Found some hair in the bed could not open up the bathroom window and the showerhead was really low.

5.0

Oct 2023

Great service and location.

5.0

Oct 2023

A very conveniently located property with comfortable beds. The room was clean. Great spot for passing by through Solvang.

5.0

Oct 2023

Rey was good, room is perfect for overnight stay and close to Solvang, Los Olivos.

3.0

Oct 2023

This is an old time basic motel except flooring, fixtures, beds, showers, etc have been updated. Everything is very clean. We were greeted by a very friendly manager of the motel.

4.0

Sep 2023

Property was not on the main highway so little traffic or noise. The room fit what we were looking for and have no complaints

3.0

Sep 2023

This is a great affordable place to stay in an area where other places are 2-3 times more expensive. Close to a casino, Solvang and wine tasting places. Great no frills place to get a good night sleep after a day of doing fun stuff

3.0

Sep 2023

Definitely a minimalist motel. No facial tissues, itty bitty soap, one small ”packet“ of shampoo/conditioner combo - not enough for two people, no blow dryer, no clock, and the 3 bath towels are the size of hand towels. Went to the office for additional shampoo and bath towels and it was locked and dark with a note to ring the bell or “call this number”. No one answered the doorbell. I didn’t call the number. The room was clean and the bed comfortable.

5.0

Sep 2023

Great, budget-friendly place to stay to explore wine country or a good stopping point to rest during a roadtrip. Conveniently located walking distance to various shops and restaurants in the area. It is a great jumping point to explore wine country without breaking the budget. The decor is cute and retro, and the staff very friendly.

10.0

Sep 2023

Manager on duty very helpful and courteous.

3.0

Aug 2023

Very friendly staff, went out of their way to get us ice when machine was out. Comfortable bed and quiet area.

5.0

Aug 2023

This was a spur of the moment trip. Not looking to spend lots of money. I found this gem, that was conveniently located off the highway. This an older motel, but what surprised me was the cleanliness of the property and room. It had the essentials, microwave and refrigerator. I would definitely stay again!

3.0

Aug 2023

Really nice and clean ! Very quiet

4.0

Aug 2023

Good location, good price

3.0

Jul 2023

Quite comfortable stay! I would definitely come back. A no frills safe and CLEAN space, great a/c, comfortable beds (with nice sheets that didn’t smell like perfumed soap). Did I mention clean? And no extra deposits required. Staff was friendly and kind, property was well taken care of. Something you don’t see much with these older motels. A lot of care and consideration has been put into this place and I appreciate that so much. Thanks for hosting us! We will definitely choose this place again in the future! :)

5.0

Jul 2023

Great customer service from Ray. Rooms are clean and quiet. Centrically located to restaurant’s, points of interest and wineries.

5.0

Jul 2023

Good!!

5.0

Jul 2023

Manager very nice, helpful.

3.0

Jul 2023

No coffee, no ice machine, no conditioner with the shampoo, no makeu8p mirror. Comfy beds, quiet, slept well.

5.0

Jul 2023

4.0

Jul 2023

Just a fine place to stay for the night

2.0

Jul 2023

This is an older motor court. Rooms are fairly small. It's a bit tight in there with two beds. Shower only. Location was quiet. It's not backed right up to 101, so no trucks roaring by all night. Maintenance is good. Nothing broken or unduly worn. Plank floors, no carpet. (Which I prefer.) Staff was attentive at checkout, and was on the spot to take care of specific requests, but this is a low budget place, so don't expect doormen to be fawning over you. The price was excellent, much better than anything in the neighborhood.

3.0

Jul 2023

The room was adequate, and the beds were comfortable, but there were some concerning things. For one the batteries were missing from the carbon monoxide detector with the battery door just hanging open. Also we wondered if the room hadn’t been occupied in awhile because the room and floor were dusty. The windows were open, probably to let the room air out, but also wonder if that's why the floor was so dirty. Also when I closed the bathroom window a dust cloud floated up. In general it looked basically clean, just very dusty. We wouldn't have even minded all this that much, it's an older motel and we got the room pretty inexpensive, but an experience with housekeeping the next morning was unnerving. My husband had left to run an errand while I showered and got ready. As I was dressing I heard the key turning in the door and thought it was my husband returning. Instead it was housekeeping...no knock, just opened the door right up. Fortunately I had just pulled my top on. If she had done that even 10 seconds earlier I would have been standing there in my bra. She said sorry and closed the door, but that experience made me uncomfortable. Perhaps providing 'do not disturb' signs and making sure they knock and wait would avoid this.

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Buellton?

The average price for a rental in Buellton is $107 per night. This rental is $33 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at San Marcos Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is San Marcos Motel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at San Marcos Motel?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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About this motel

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San Marcos Motel

Motel in Buellton, CA

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Buellton, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Buellton?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is San Marcos Motel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at San Marcos Motel?

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