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    Jenifer N.

    I had an interesting time with staying at the San Marcos. I was originally trying to stay in Solvang but I guess there was a car show and fire fighters staying in town so I didn't have a place to stay. After call after call I came across 1 available room at the San Marcos. The front desk told me they would only hold it for 15 minutes so I had to hurry. The motel is really old and outdated. On the inside there are strange things. A weird white box that the direct tv receiver sits on. We were in room 24 so we had our own parking and privacy but the room needed updating. The bathroom light flickered and shower was coming apart. Windows have been updated and there was a flatscreen tv but the picture was poor. If your needing some visual stimulation they are paying for you to watch plenty of pornos (found these by accident). The room has a fridge and microwave (you plug in as needed). Check out is 11:00am and you leave the key in the room. The pool is filled with gravel and there is a ton of construction behind the place. The experience is one I won't forget and I suppose I would stay here again if I absolutely had to.

    Alan S.

    Okay, I know what the last reviewer said! The place was CHEAP as hell!!! we got a weekly rate and went to Solvang the whole day. Came back and just slept there (we even Barbecued at the motel), we took over the motel and it was a big old party. So if you are going to Solvang and don't want to stay in one of those lame bed/breakfast with all the OLD folks, this is a GREAT cheap choice, go with a lot of friends and make the place a party! Cheapest Motel in Solvan and Bulleton area

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    Not fancy (AT ALL), but a very clean room with a nice bed for our 1 night stay after visiting Solvang.

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    Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton/Santa Ynez Valley - Reception

    Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton/Santa Ynez Valley

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    Have been here twice for Business and both times a great stay. I really like this property. A lot…read moreto offer and close to downtown Buellton and various food and shopping. I typically try to stay at Hilton properties when I travel as much as I can. This location is very clean, has a modern feel and it seems remodeled recently, the staff is very friendly as well. Hampton Inn & Suites also give you a nice complementary breakfast and free parking, this is a great value. My room was very nice, clean, modern style. The rooms come with a mini fridge, coffee maker as well as a microwave, everything you need. The bed and pillows are comfy, the bathroom is nice and large with a full glass shower. This property also has a small Business center, a nice lobby, a pantry for snacks and misc. items. They also have a great gym here, which is a big plus in my book. They have a Precor FTS glide multi function weight machine as well as free weights, treadmills, elliptical machines and a Peloton bike. The only thing that I would improve here is adding a second bench so if there are more than one person trying to use it, other than that a great gym and have all you need for a great workout. Next time I am in the area, I will for sure be staying here once again, great property. Enjoy!

    Staying at Hampton Inn Buellton/Santa Ynez was decent but it could be better. My mom and I chose…read morethis convenient location along the 101 for our first trip to Solvang. I am also fond of the abundance of complimentary parking. There is also an onsite laundromat where guests can wash their clothes using coin-operated washers and dryers. Upon arrival, I immediately sensed the friendly vibe for families and their fur babies (yes, both cats and dogs). Despite arriving much later, Joseph was accommodating upon checking us in. We were assigned to a spotless room and the king bed was pretty comfortable. I found it really strange that a key card must be inserted in order to use electricity in the room. I suggest requesting an extra key card for your power source. On the other hand, the mini fridge in my room was not cooling efficiently and we could not find ways to adjust the temperature. Unfortunately, it took the entire day to have our water bottles and food chilled at an acceptable temperature. Please fix the mini fridge ASAP and I have addressed it internally through a survey. Breakfast was decent but could be significantly improved. I enjoyed the waffles, sauteed potatoes and scrambled eggs. There was plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, however guests must be mindful to use their key cards to re-enter the lobby from the patio area. Please offer dairy alternatives aside from 2% milk and regular yogurt. It is 2025 and not everyone has the ability to consume lactose. I wish I and other lactose-intolerant guests are able to enjoy cereal with almond or soy milk, and almond or coconut yogurt on our next stay. I will stay here again, once service and amenities are significantly improved and become more inclusive for folks with dietary restrictions.

    Pea Soup Andersen's Inn - Fire chat tables with mini golf and corn hole

    Pea Soup Andersen's Inn

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    We stayed at this hotel twice in one week on our road trip up and down the coast. We were forced to…read moreevacuate my house due to a toxic chemical leak near by and decided if we had to stay in a hotel, at least we can make a roadtrip out of it! Pea Soup Andersen's Inn was the first hotel we booked on a Friday during Memorial Day weekend. It was super cheap even during a holiday weekend! The hotel is located right off the freeway near many food options and a grocery store. And just minutes away from Solvang at a fraction of the cost! The rooms were spacious and very clean. Our first night, the room had a "balcony" sliding glass door that exited into the courtyard where they have a pool, jacuzzi, putting green and a few other activities. The gazebo has coffee, tea, juice and pastries in the mornings for breakfast. The staff here is so friendly! You can see them walking around the property either cleaning, fixing something or just making sure the guests are enjoying their stay! We will absolutely be returning on our next road trip!

    Pea Soup Andersen's Inn is old as the paper thin walls and floors made my stay here unpleasant.. I…read moredidn't sleep too much from hearing the loud snoring next door or the constant footsteps from the second floor or the feral children running around the property screaming at the top of their lungs. It seems like this inn is very kid friendly, with a small putting green in the center of the courtyard. Also, the courtyard had fire pits where people can gather. Unfortunately, my room was in the courtyard area, so I could hear those people too. I recommend that you get a room on the second floor that is not in the courtyard area, if you had to stay here. At least there are free danishes for breakfast, but only grab one per person.

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    Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

    (377 reviews)

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    The front desk staff at this Marriott hotel was fantastic, but the rooms were extremely dirty…read more Upon entering our room, we found two beer cans. One was inside, near the bed next to the balcony door, and the other was outside on the balcony, next to a small pile of cigarette butts. The sofa had a large dark stain with what looked like chocolate shavings. In the bathroom, fresh towels were placed on top of an exposed dirty pipe in one of the cubbies under the sink vanity. I'm curious to know why there are any exposed pipes in the first place. I'm sure having exposed pipes violates multiple city and health codes. One unique thing I noticed at this Marriott hotel was that the room had Febreze Car Clip Air Fresheners attached to the AC vents. I've never seen this at any other hotel. I'm not sure if this is standard practice at this hotel or if it was added to this particular room because the previous guest smoked in it. I emailed the hotel general manager, never received a reply or courtesy call. This is not what we expected from a reputable brand like Marriott.

    We stayed for several nights while driving around the area and it was conveniently located between…read morethe wineries and the busy streets of Solvang. The hotel was pretty clean and the room offered a microwave and fridge. The bathroom was also spacious. There was a gym upstairs and we used it a few times. There were a handful of treadmills and weights. Pretty standard gym amenities. The gym was really clean and they even had fruit and water available in there! If I'm ever in the area again, I would stay again.

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