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Buckboard Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Santa Maria with free parking

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Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1620 S Broadway, 1620 SOUTH BROADWAY, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
  • Place, Santa Maria Fairpark
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Valley Historical Society
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Maria

Within a short walk of Santa Maria Fairpark, Buckboard Motel is within a mile (2 km) of Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum. This 30-room motel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Fairpark - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Simas Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Maria Valley Historical Society - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Maria Station - 7 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Buckboard Motel

Motel in Santa Maria with free parking
Guests staying at Buckboard Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. There's free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and free local calls.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Buckboard Motel?

Buckboard Motel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Buckboard Motel?

This motel is located in Santa Maria within a short 15-minute walk of Santa Maria Fairpark. You'll also find Santa Maria Valley Historical Society and Santa Maria Country Club within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Buckboard Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Buckboard Motel have a casino?

No, Buckboard Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Buckboard Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Buckboard Motel?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include a garden and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Buckboard Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Buckboard Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Buckboard Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Buckboard Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Buckboard Motel.

Does Buckboard Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from Buckboard Motel?

The closest major airport to Buckboard Motel is Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is 3.3 mi away (5 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is located 28.8 mi away (34-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Buckboard Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Buckboard Motel.

Buckboard Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 71 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eli

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bedding was filthy. Staff was great about changing sheets but not the dirt of thing you should have to ask for. Walls, furniture and bathroom were all run down and disgusting. Please avoid
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ray

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a room two chairs, an extra head board left attached to wall next to the poor bed amateurish paintings on tbe dirty walls . No extra lock on door . Basically you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to rest excellent price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty

Room was dirty , walls very dirty , headboard dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff greet me with joy and a smile and the door is comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very noisy are, restroom was dirty and only half a toilet paper left. Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kara

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is rough and dirty. Stay somewhere else if you can.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not too bad

Took a while to get checked in due to the person not being in the office when we got there, they had to be found by another employee. Bed was rather hard but better than sleeping in the truck. Otherwise was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay very clean and quiet I would go back anytime
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Britta

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Unless you really need to save 20 bucks —-

Super nice host but… room was a bit well - let’s just say floor was filthy. Grounds run down. Safe enough, secure enough but wish I had spent alittle more to feel less grungy. Tried to save money. Next time probably won’t.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Kyden

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cockroaches and panties

This motel was a second option because there was an error in my previous motel. I checked in, walked into the room and saw around 3-4 cockroaches scurry across the floor. I promptly killed them, and didn’t walk around without shoes on again. No bedbugs which was good, but there was wadded up toilet paper and a pair of womens panties stuffed under the bed. As well as a used bar of soap in the shower. The bed was comfortable enough for one night. But the cleanliness was really a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

George

Traveled with partner
It was full or cockroaches
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

José Carmen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid if possible

Super dirty and other guests were loud and obnoxious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Dan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Many internet connectivity issues. Room cleanliness, especially the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very nice. And the room was clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

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