Colonial Motel offers a warm welcome with free roundtrip airport shuttle and in-room WiFi. Unwind at this smoke-free haven, where multilingual staff are always ready to assist.
Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
Simas Park - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
Santa Maria Valley Historical Society - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
Pismo Beach Pier - 31 min drive - 41.0 km
Getting around
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 5 min drive
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 34 min drive
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 43 min drive
Santa Maria Station - 8 min drive
Guadalupe Station - 15 min drive
Grover Beach Station - 25 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
Dutch Bros Coffee - 18 min walk
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 14 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 20 min walk
Panda Express - 12 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
About this property
Colonial Motel
Colonial Motel is just 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available on request). Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
30 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Free airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1975
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
Colonial Motel Santa Maria
Colonial Santa Maria
Colonial Motel Motel
Colonial Motel Santa Maria
Colonial Motel Motel Santa Maria
Frequently asked questions
Does Colonial Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Colonial 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 Colonial Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Colonial Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Colonial Motel?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Colonial Motel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
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Reviews
Colonial Motel Reviews
6.4
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.
6.2
Cleanliness
5.4
Amenities
6.2
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2025
Clean rooms, smaller well kept motel in a good location.
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2025
Manager was very nice and very friendly
Elena
Elena, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2025
Loved the room I had. Decorated nice. Warm, cozy, clean, lits of room.
Candy
Candy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Property located areas walk to shopping area and dining quiet area also clean rooms
Herardo
Herardo, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2025
Great
The service was great and a real nice room.
Jamieson
Jamieson, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2025
Room was very clean. Accessaries are basic, but we really didn’t need the extra stuffs. A clean room and particularly clean bedding are the most important things for us.
shiwu
shiwu, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Sep 1, 2025
The hotel was in a good area.the room had smell of smoking. Dirty and old linen .room was not cleaned.had to sleep with clothes on did not want too much contact with linen.was expecting a nice room from santa maria area.not cozy comfort more like fuzzy comfort.do not recommend this hotel from site.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2025
We stayed in room 206 and it was pretty decent and comfortable for 1 night. The a/c unit worked great all night, the room does have hardwood floors and it was clean. The lampshades were outdated and dirty. It does have a desk to work on and there’s a TV. No small fridge . Bathroom was cleaned. There’s only soap bars, no shampoo in the shower.
Ismerai
Ismerai, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2025
I actually really enjoyed my stay. Check-in was a breeze. I got into my room safely. The room was clean and very spacious which is a lot to ask out of a lot of these hotels. The bed was COZY ! another great perk of this hotel. I’ve stayed in rooms where the bed was rock solid. So the bed was a great bonus. Tv, microwave, and mini fridge all worked well. Separate space for the restroom separate from the “kitchenette”. Plenty of space and storage for luggage. Great stay ! I recommend. The only discrepancy I would have were the surrounding neighbors. They didn’t seem to be the “cleanest” people around. A little shady. However, I also saw families with children and as long as you keep to yourself I feel like it’s a great stay for a short-stay.
Iris
Iris, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 16, 2025
We were surprised to find only three pillows on the king sized bed, but we were given another one when we requested it.
The bed was comfortable, but the head of the bed is across from the sink area with a noisy old refrigerator and a bright floodlight beaming in through the uncovered window above the fridge and it was very hard to sleep with this shining on our faces all night long!
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2024
Simple budget motel
A quick last minute booking for a quick sleep and shower. Easy check in at 11 pm. Simple bed, bathroom, fridge, microwave and soap only. No shampoo. Bed was ok but pillow was hard as rock. Location was ok. My truck was full of camping stuff in the back and it was still there in the morning so that was a plus.
Mao
Mao, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 26, 2026
The heater/AC unit was great. No coffee. No tea or hot water for making drinks. The light on the left nightstand somehow is not working even after asking for a lightbulb (to replace the missing one). Bed is okay, not great. The sheets are not fitted. Had to ask for towels when I got there. No shampoo or conditioner. No curtains on the privacy windows next to the bathroom and in the shower room. This only a problem with the windows slightly open for air as the next door place has bright lights. Pretty well lot of ruckus in the motel. Was here over Memorial weekend, Saturday and Sunday nights. First night through hotels.com was over $200, second night was about $100. I see why it's earnest a 6.z rating on hotels.com. Super nice and kind family running the motel. Nice black Tesla Model Y. When I asked for hot water for tea they cooked some for me. It worked for me. Old car [show] vehicles are fun to see on the street.
Randolf
Randolf, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
Clean comfortable beds
TOM
TOM, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Feb 16, 2026
The room was worth what I paid for..
Domingo
Domingo, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2026
Nice but boring
jocunda
jocunda, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
I recomendar this place
Everarda
Everarda, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Mar 30, 2026
Owners keep knocking on your door when its not even check out date. You request towels and pillows and you receive none of the above.
Luke
Luke, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 16, 2026
While checking in the staff didn’t ask for ID. I had someone else check us in. The bed was very uncomfortable. The
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 10, 2026
The owner it is a very nice person and his daughter also, the wife is a very unfriendly person who thinks she is doing us a favor for staying there there are plenty ot places to stay in the city's
Esteban
Esteban, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2025
Just fine for my current need. Thankful, Greatfull and Appreciate the day
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2025
Affordable
Albert
Albert, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
For the price it was a good choice for a few nights, would recommend.