A vast field of yellow flowers with a mountain range in the background.

Search Motels in Santa Margarita

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
Oct 16 - Oct 18
In two weeks
Oct 23 - Oct 25
In one month
Nov 6 - Nov 8
In two months
Dec 4 - Dec 6

Our top choices for Santa Margarita motels

A spacious restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a colorful mural. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a coffee station is visible in the background.

1. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 star property
855634304
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,186 reviews)
"Great would stay again!"
United States
charde
The price is ￥16,890
￥21,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

2. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
Lower Higuera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,381 reviews)
The price is ￥11,109
￥12,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
A modern kitchen with a wooden clock, grey cabinets, and a small island. There are two armchairs with cushions, a small table with a plant, and a window with a view of the street.

3. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,368 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff friendly perfect for our overnight stay. Location is great."
United States
Kennedy
The price is ￥8,555
￥11,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

4. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff super comfortable and clean rooms"
United States
Roberta
The price is ￥11,402
￥13,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.

5. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,881 reviews)
The price is ￥21,548
￥24,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Spyglass Inn
A dining area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a Christmas tree.

6. University Inn

University Inn
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Great location, cute rooms and easy check in/out"
United States
Summer
The price is ￥8,006
￥13,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
University Inn
A modern indoor space with a balcony, featuring a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a building with balconies.

7. Masterpiece Hotel

Masterpiece Hotel
2.5 star property
Morro Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,402 reviews)
"Great place to stay, 100% recommended"
United States
Wilson
The price is ￥14,237
￥16,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Masterpiece Hotel
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.

8. Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay. Perfect location, clean with a awesome staff!"
United States
Angela
The price is ￥11,644
￥14,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
A spacious lobby with large arched windows, a black and white tiled floor, and a mix of modern and classic furniture including a white armchair, a green patterned armchair, and a gold-rimmed round table.

9. Sands Inn & Suites

Sands Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (742 reviews)
"We had fun during our stay!"
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥15,474
￥17,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Sands Inn & Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of the beach, and a chair.

10. Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,264 reviews)
"Great stay , direct entrance to the beach A great time for sure"
United States
Neri
The price is ￥17,185
￥19,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Edgewater Inn And Suites
A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a deck area with tables and chairs.

11. Inn at San Luis Obispo

Inn at San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"It was a nice place to stay with easy access to the freeway and close to everything"
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥10,104
￥11,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Inn at San Luis Obispo
A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a large rock formation in the background.

12. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
The price is ￥9,542
￥10,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA
A stone fire pit with three people seated around it, under a covered area with string lights.

13. Ocean Palms Motel

Ocean Palms Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"I like how close it is to beach. Clean room. Just enough for a weekend get away."
United States
Georgina
The price is ￥10,989
￥16,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Ocean Palms Motel
A modern entryway with a dark tiled floor, a wooden console table with a mirror, a potted plant, and a door leading to a brick exterior.

14. Coastal Breeze Inn

Coastal Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (934 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Aaron
The price is ￥9,152
￥10,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Coastal Breeze Inn
A patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit surrounded by lush banana plants.

15. Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites

Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay."
United States
DAVID
The price is ￥12,474
￥14,283 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites
Room

16. Pacific Shores Inn

Pacific Shores Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location for a great price in Morro Bay."
United States
Cameron
The price is ￥11,362
￥13,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Pacific Shores Inn
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean and hills.

17. Dolphin Cove Motel

Dolphin Cove Motel
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely hotel"
United States
Rena
The price is ￥18,845
￥23,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Dolphin Cove Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

18. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,170 reviews)
"Great location, very friendly staff, beach friendly"
United States
John
The price is ￥12,085
￥13,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a tiled floor.

19. Peach Tree Inn

Peach Tree Inn
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room great staff"
United States
margaret
The price is ￥14,928
￥19,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Peach Tree Inn
A building with a sign reading "ALOHA" surrounded by palm trees and a landscaped area with a water feature.

20. Aloha Inn

Aloha Inn
2.0 star property
Arroyo Grande
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice staff, clean rooms and good parking"
United States
Bret
The price is ￥8,801
￥12,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Aloha Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top Santa Margarita Hotel Reviews

Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed our stay. Staff just wasn’t as informative with things around the hotel as I wish they would’ve been was never told where the breakfast buffet was or how to get into the store for the coffee and snacks. We figured it out on our own, but it was still a lovely place to stay. Would I go back again or suggest to my friends to go there I would."
Tina 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Pacific Point Resort

Find out more about Santa Margarita

Santa Margarita Motels information

Number of reviews
8,041
Accommodation
69 Motels
Lowest Price
￥10,479
Highest Price
￥24,715

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Santa Margarita?
If you're having trouble locating a motel in Santa Margarita, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from over 24 hotels and other lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What is a motel?
At most motels, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. Introduced in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travelers, and examples today can still be seen along historic U.S. Route 66.
What are the best motels in Santa Margarita?
These are some of our customers' top motels to choose from in the larger area. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach is located 28.5 mi (45.9 km) from the heart of Santa Margarita. Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Spyglass Inn: Parking and conference space are available during your stay, along with room amenities like WiFi. Central Santa Margarita is 31.3 mi (50.3 km) away. Edgewater Inn And Suites: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Located 29.4 mi (47.4 km) from the heart of Santa Margarita. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo: Central Santa Margarita is 29 mi (46.7 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and coffee in the lobby are available during your stay. Aloha Inn: 27.3 mi (44 km) from the heart of Santa Margarita. Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What can I do in Santa Margarita?
These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Santa Margarita Lake, Los Padres National Forest, and Soda Lake. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Carrizo Plain National Monument, Pozo Saloon, and Ancient Peaks Winery.
What's the seasonal weather like in Santa Margarita?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Santa Margarita to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Margarita is 17 inches.
What are my options for getting around Santa Margarita when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Santa Margarita to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is located 27.3 mi (43.9 km) from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is 32.7 mi (52.6 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.