San Marcos Motel offers a comfortable retreat. With free WiFi in public areas, you can stay connected and appreciate the smoke-free premises. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Valley Holistic Healing Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
OstrichLand USA - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 14 min drive
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 32 min drive
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 39 min drive
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Starbucks - 13 min walk
AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall - 18 min walk
Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - 6 min drive
Taco Bell - 13 min walk
About this property
San Marcos Motel
San Marcos Motel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Chumash Casino. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does San Marcos Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, San Marcos Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at San Marcos Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at San Marcos Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at San Marcos Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at San Marcos Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Chumash Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around San Marcos Motel like?
San Marcos Motel is a short 8-minute walk from Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and 9 minutes' walk from Ken Brown Wines. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.
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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.
8.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The air conditioning worked well and provided a comfortable temperature during hot summer days. (3 reviews)
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Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
The room was very clean and owner excellent in service
Easton
Easton, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2025
Clean room and friendly staff.
Peng
Peng, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2025
Room was clean, check in and out was easy and property management was friendly. Very comfortable stay.
joie
joie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2026
The owner was so good. My stay was comfortable.
Yuri
Yuri, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2025
Room was clean, quiet, great water pressure, great location
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2026
It's an old little property that could use a bit of a touch-up, but it was clean, very conveniently located, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Les
Les, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2025
Room was clean and cozy. The room was nice size and th most affortable in the area. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. If im ever in the area will stay again.
Denise
Denise, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 28, 2025
The property was overall good with clean rooms. The front desk person was nice too.
Manasi
Manasi, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 29, 2025
Staff was nice hotel is run down,
Danny
Danny, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2025
Staff was very helpful!!
Stephanie
Stephanie, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 19, 2026
The person who checked us in was very friendly. He made sure the room was ready for us and even offered to turn on the refrigerator. The room itself is quant, but clean.
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2025
The service was amazing. The room was very clean and just right for my overnight stay.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2025
Very quiet and clean. Staff is very friendly.
Maricruz
Maricruz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2025
Charming and very clean room. Great shower water pressure. Staff was really nice and personable. Will stay again when we come through.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2025
Manager walked with us to the room to make sure everything was in order.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 17, 2025
We needed a room for the night, one that was close to the 101. The room was affordable, clean, and the bed was comfortable. Ray was kind and helpful.
Marita
Marita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
Courteous staff. Still outdated design but clean and neat
wigsbert
wigsbert, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2025
Clean, comfortable and reasonable.
Ray, the manager, was welcoming and service oriented.
Rick
Rick, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2025
Great staff clean and reasonable price
Parry
Parry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
The check in person was super friendly!
Sabrina
Sabrina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Staff is very friendly and welcoming. The room was super clean. Has everything u need for ur stay.
Ernesto
Ernesto, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2025
Nice friendly staff
Zhanna
Zhanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
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.
Lance
Lance, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2025
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.