With a stay at San Marcos Motel in Buellton, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Santa Ynez Valley and 8 minutes by foot from Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ken Brown Wines and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Valley Holistic Healing Center.
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
Motel in Buellton with free parking
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
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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Reviews
San Marcos Motel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
Wyatt
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Jim
Business traveler
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
clen Budget Friendly
Clean just an old motel. Owner was helpful and friendly. No Frills. Budget friendly.
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.
Staff is very friendly and welcoming. The room was super clean. Has everything u need for ur stay.
Ernesto
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Charles
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Charles
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Jacqueline
Jul 21, 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 traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Tina
Traveled with partner
Jul 11, 2025
Clean room for a one night stay. Would stay again.
Tina
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lance
Traveled with group
Jul 5, 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.