Name: Motel 6 Santa Maria
Address: 2040 North Preisker Lane, Avoca, 93454, US

2/10

Poor

24 Jul 2026

aron

Put us in with farm workers washing their clothes and underwear out in the next to the room

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Sara

quiet. clean room. parking

2/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

Tami

The towels had stains on them. Picked up new towels at the front desk that also had stains on them. The sheets were scratchy. 6:00 am yelling fight that went on for a hour right outside our door. The front desk obviously didn’t care. You’d think at $150 a night that you’d get a bit better.

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

Scott

#1: cold water in the shower, barely luke warm.
#2: noisy AC, hard to sleep.
#3: screen in faucet clogged, sprayed everywhere.
#4: TV had only 3 working channels.
#5: cops showed up on 2 different occasions for a fight or some other nonsense with other guests, this place did not seem very safe.

We will not stay here again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Jul 2026

Maria

The rooms weren’t that clean well 2/3 rooms we booked. They didn’t have fresh towels on hand but overnight staff was friendly and a lot of parking

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

Ronald

Absolutely worst motel ever. Went through 4 rooms in 2 hours and settled on one with smashed in TV and no key, because it was best option. Never again.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

Curtis

My keys didn’t work most of the time, was loud room not cleaned unless requested before 9am Luke warm water. Terrible location

Self

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2026

David

The only good thing about this place was its easy access to the htghway

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

claudia

Everything was good

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Silvia

Service was terrible. Toilet couldn't flush, towel holders broken. Staff canceled my room by accident.

Self

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Carlos

Upon entering the property, I was met with a complaint about lost luggage, setting the tone for an unpleasant and eventful stay. Initially, I was assigned a room with two beds due to a room limit and lack of availability for the room I had paid for. Unfortunately, there were no rooms with a mini fridge and microwave, and all accommodations were charged for.

I was then switched to a single bed room, only to discover that the room key was malfunctioning. I was locked out of my room before I could settle in. Fortunately, the front office attendant was kind, helpful, and understanding. He gave us a new room, but the issues persisted and worsened throughout the night.

The bed sheets were dirty and torn, the tables and countertops were dirty and scratched, and the bed frame kept making a scratching noise every time we sat or lay on it. The bed frame was also covered in craters. The bathroom floor was dirty, and the bathtub looked like it hadn’t been cleaned since the last guests left.

Overall, this was a nightmare of a stay, and I will not be returning. The only thing that went as planned and with ease was the check-out.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Freddy

It was okay

Friends

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

brett

Cold showers and lots of homeless on the property or around it. Not the safest place especially if you have children or are a woman walking to their room after dark.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Verified traveler

Room was a bit worn down and did find some bugs in the room, but nothing alarming. Grounds were well kept and staff was very friendly. Was an OK stay but a bit overpriced for the room condition

Self

2/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

Dane

Nothing

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

Good place to stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Theresa

Motel 6 will leave the light on! - Staff was exceptionally attentive and professional. The rooms were spacious and very clean, beds comfortable. Amenities convenient for the traveler like guest laundry. And dog runs. The grounds were immaculate. Kudos to Motel 6 Santa Maria!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Javier

Some of there staff are rude

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

20 Jun 2026

Veronica I

They never cleaned my room during my entire stay. Everyday I had to ask for some like towels and toilet paper.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

Amanda

The staff was very friendly! But the motel itself was not very clean, there was a car on blocks in the parking lot. The TV didn't work, and was screwed to the dresser. Won't stay here again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Salvador

Bed was really comfortable. Need a bigger shower I’m too big for your showers. Also, your front desk employee did not know how to direct us to our room it was farther that she said. Need more towels and trash cans. Room smelled like cigarettes. Thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Clifton

We came here three weeks ago due to some unfortunate circumstances. The staff has been amazing each and every day. They have taken excellent care of us as we endure this difficult situation. Thanks Motel 6 Santa Maria North!!!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Ting

Staff is friendly. Basic Motel 6 expectations.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

SAMUEL

Es caro para el tipo de hotel que es

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

Sonia

Disgusting, dirty, uncomfortable bed, just plain gross.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Frankie

Room was dirty bad staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Russell

For the price, this place was what I needed in a hotel. Much better than some other places. Nice staff.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

I would stay again

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Randy

Good

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Lorenzo

Great place to stay in SM. second time staying at this hotel. Looking for to staying here on our next trip to SM

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

Linda

Check in was fast. Staff was very helpful. Incredible rate but you get what you pay for in terms of the condition of the room.

Family

2/10

Poor

29 May 2026

Catalina

sheets were stained and husband came home with bug bites everywhere. Their were some men staying there that were outside the whole time just creeping. I was scared to go outside to drive to the store, they were suspicious and made you feel uncomfortable not safe.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

23 May 2026

LaDonna D

Room was not ready until after 530pm. You could feel every spring in the mattress. Was unable to shower the water never got warm much less hot. No microwave or frig.....the office was empty when I arrived had to wait for the staff to come and help

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Carrie

Nice people

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Marian

Clean room, affordable and safe

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

John

Loved every bit of the experience

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

aron

Friendly staff offered extra towels and pillows checked on our room overall great experience

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Matthew

Nice

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Matthew

Nice

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Carrie

Very nice

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Patricia

Room was very clean. Staff very helpful with any questions that I had.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Toshiyuki

Affordable hotel even with enough amenity

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

aron

Overall just a great stay

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Matthew

Very nice

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Matthew

Very friendly

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Casey

Cold showers depending on time of day

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Patricia

Everything was just fine.

Self

2/10

Poor

03 May 2026

Geoff

Noisy, as it's next to the freeway. No plug for the basin and no hot water.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Matthew

Nice

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Carrie

Nice

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Matthew

Very good but the hot water never works take forever to get hot

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Apr 2026

Amit

No hot water in the room. Staff did not even try to sound accommodating. Rough stay to say the least.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Chad

To bad they have people selling drugs through out the property

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Philip

Rude management and staff. Will not be going here for a long time.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2026

Terrance

Room was very clean

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Faith

Clems room

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

Ralph

Yes

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Philip

Well managed and friendly. One of our favorite spots.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2026

Ross

It is what it is

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Teresa

Great place, never had an issue. Great location, Staff is always amazing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

Philip

Clean room.

2/10

Poor

21 Apr 2026

Zayra

J

2/10

Poor

21 Apr 2026

Zayra

Bhi

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2026

Matthew

It was ok

4/10

Poor

19 Apr 2026

paul

The manager is rude and very unfriendly. Treats the motel like it's her own personal property...but not in a good way.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2026

Crystal

it’s was average a bit dingy

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Sarah

Yes

2/10

Poor

09 Apr 2026

Payton

If I could give no stars and still make a review I would... ALL AROUND HORRIBLE AND NASTY. First we were put in room 143 which are the first 10 photos. The amount of mold in the bathroom was INSANE. The HUGE gap under the door was so big my shoe could literally fit under it. Then the bed was stained and the rest of the room was all around dirty. So I asked to get moved then we got 146 same thing dirty room, stained bed but luckily no mold in the bathroom. There's literally a used napkin stuck in a hole in the wall and hair visible on top of the stack of \"clean\" towels on the counter. The second room was a double bed but still the same size as the first room so absolutely no room to move around. Oh best part.... Water wouldn't get hot so we both had to take COLD showers, sink didn't drain so it stayed filled up with water. Oh and the TOILET WOULDN'T FLUSH!!! When I brought it to the attention of the front desk lady the next morning she told me I'd have to leave my ID with her to take a toilet plunger cause I planned to just deal with it myself. But for real??? Leave my ID for a toilet plunger. I think not! DONT STAY HERE. Wish it was possible to get my money back... HORRIBLE experience!!!

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

John

Me and it was fine although the thing was f***** and the shower was pushing out cold water for 2 days I would say don't go back there till motel 6 on the North end of Santa Maria no hot water for person that needs a shower and pays $520 for five nights at the motel but they don't have hot water yeah someone needs to talk to motel 6 staff here in Santa Maria get that stuff fixed that way when people pay a lot of money to go have a room they at least have a hot shower

Friends

2/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

John

Oh why I stayed there for 5 days I had I was kicked out but in the 3 days that I stayed there there was no hot water 24 to Preston Lane motel 6 put that in your pipe and smoke it hotel six yeah you'll need a lot on for you but you also leave the roaches in my room nice motel 6 in Santa Maria is not what you want motel 6 north is not what you want there are roaches and dirty when you go in there and the staff is very unprofessional they need some serious help that is my comment to 2040 preskier Lan the staff has no idea what to do is special on your order room and there's no hot water in the whole place but they didn't tell you they never came and said anything for 2 days I had no shower in their hotel don't stay there that's my towards motel 6 on the North and Santa Maria is is dirty full of roaches and disgusting now the sheets are cleaning the blood and s*** all over them nasty very gross I would never go back there again that is my comment to everybody in the world don't go until 2040 pressure Lane motel 6 or the motel 6 on the south end they're both the same just like roaches they can't take care of them and they want to turn the hot water off nice I paid $520 for 5 days I didn't have a hot shower the whole time I was there in the first three dad told you something about 20-40 pressure Lane no hot water don't go there for a shower

4/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Jesus

No hot water

Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Apr 2026

Salino

I stayed at the north Santa Maria ca location. I was happy to see they had a washer a dryer at the location but I wasn’t happy when the washer didn’t work after it took my money. I went to ask for assistance and the employee just said I don’t know how they work asked for a refund and he wouldn’t give it to me. I stayed I. Room 268 the bed was so worn through it had a big indent in the middle of the bed asked for a new room but they were all sold out. I had to make do only to wake up with flea/bedbug bites all over my legs. I went to the office to file a complaint only for them to tell me I would not be able to get a discount or a comp on the room! I have reported this location in hopes that they can learn to take better care of their customers. Never again will u stay here a recommended

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2026

Philip

Had the best prices when most other hotels were sold out

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

Andrew

Falsely advertised shower, was a small stall-type and not the full tub in pictures. Curtain was also too short to stop leaking and water pressure would decrease by about half for a full minute every time another room used a toilet or shower. Sink water pressure was insanely high, I've never seen anything like it. Faucet had to be turned on incredibly carefully or it would shoot out so fast it created mist and sprayed literally the entire counter. Was going to take a video but not worth getting my phone wet. Truly one of the worst locations I've ever stayed at, there are many better and cheaper locations nearby along the 101.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2026

Amanda

Room didn’t have any amenities or shower stuff to use as a backup or samples. The room was fairly small too

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Pietro

.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Katherine

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2/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

Jesse

Cable didn't work in two different rooms. Third room was great except for the fact there were rude people pounding on wall late at night and when we went to office to complain, they switched us rooms instead of saying something to people in room next door. The room they moved us to had no cable as well. Very frustrating experience to say the least

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2026

Ricardo

Check in staff was nice but didn’t provide WiFi info, the queen bed was small and not comfortable, also the shower could use an update

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Philip A

Motel 6 level amenities.

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Mar 2026

PARVIZ

We are already booked our team was already checking-in but they didn't let them. Horrible experience.

Business

2/10

Poor

11 Mar 2026

Kristina M

I believe the front desk agent charged me twice. I showed him that I book the room through the Hotels.com. He said it did not show on his computer. So he charged me $89.00. He also sent me to a dirty room. The room was not cleaned. It was not a good experience.

Self

4/10

Poor

10 Mar 2026

Irene

This place said it was dog friendly, but they asked me to leave with my two dog's. I paid until for three nights, but only stayed one night. They said they will issue me a refund. Will look out for it.

Pet

2/10

Poor

10 Mar 2026

Leanne

No internet , no lights , dirty sock

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Teresa

Clean room staff friendly and helpful air conditioning great

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Veronica

This place was great to stay for one two nights. Staff was super friendly!

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Phillip

Goodsyay

Self

2/10

Poor

07 Mar 2026

Jesse

Clerk lied about availability then claimed to give discount yet was still charged Expedia price. Then was placed in room with mold

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Major Timothy

I make it a habit of \"not\" staying @ Motel 6. They're usually run down, and with a bad element staying there. That's the reason why they're so cheap.

But this was one of the \"cleanest\" and definitely most recently renovated Motel 6 I ever stayed in. It was well worth the price, given the cost of other hotels in Santa Maria.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Philip

Room was below average

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Laura

Clean room loved the walk in showers. Young lady that worked the morning shift very friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

John

It was easy to get in staff was very nice and they accommodated you with anything that you needed to live decently in their room

6/10

Pleasant

24 Feb 2026

Erika

Room, location, staff was very nice!!!
Unfortunately, no hot water for shower in the morning !!!!!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Teresa

Great staff, housekeepers are so kind

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Teresa

Staff was great always is. Samantha is amazing at what she does. Runs a tight ship but has a huge heart.

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Feb 2026

Brett

Scary

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2026

John louie

The staff was friendly and the room is clean smells good

Self

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2026

Tiana

The room was clean but dingy and had a horrible smoke smell. the staff at the front desk were rude and very unaccommodating. Charged me double than what I was quoted in the phone.

Friends

2/10

Poor

18 Feb 2026

Brent

they did not have a the room they represented — (that I booked) — which was a non-smoking Queen

*only had smoking rooms

Has my refund been issued?

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Izaiah

….

Self