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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites in Santa Maria offers an outdoor pool, free continental breakfast, WiFi, and LGBTQ+ friendly service near Highway 101 and local wineries.

210 Nicholson Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States View on map
6.4/10
Average Based on 183 recent guest reviews
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort with practical amenities in a convenient location

Guests appreciate the clean rooms, friendly staff, and complimentary breakfast, while noting some issues with WiFi and occasional disturbances. The hotel offers straightforward accommodations near key local attractions and is LGBTQ+ friendly.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, spacious rooms with comfortable beds and some recent updates
  • Varied and satisfying free continental breakfast options including waffles, pastries, and fruit
  • Helpful and welcoming staff who provide friendly service
  • Convenient location just off Highway 101, suitable for travelers visiting nearby wineries and attractions
  • Heated, clean outdoor pool available for guest use

Worth knowing

  • WiFi service can be inconsistent and may require watching ads or face connection issues
  • Some guests have reported small room sizes and older furnishings, though cleanliness is generally good
  • Occasional noise and disturbances, including incidents involving other guests and management responses
  • Smoking rooms are available, uncommon for the area, which may be a plus for smokers
  • Front desk interactions have varied, with at least one report of unprofessional behavior

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking basic comfort near Santa Maria attractions
  • Visitors looking for LGBTQ+ friendly accommodations
  • Guests who value complimentary breakfast and essential amenities like microwave and fridge in rooms
  • Travelers passing through or staying for short durations
  • Smokers wanting accommodation with smoking rooms
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About this property

Welcome to Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites is a straightforward, low-rise hotel located just off Highway 101 in Santa Maria, California. It offers basic accommodations with essential amenities including an outdoor pool, free continental breakfast, and complimentary WiFi. The property caters to an LGBTQ+ friendly crowd, providing a welcoming atmosphere for diverse guests.

The rooms are described as clean and comfortable, with some guests appreciating features like coffee makers, refrigerators, microwaves, and even balconies. While some feedback highlights ongoing room updates and generally positive experiences with staff, reviews are mixed regarding WiFi reliability and occasional staff interactions. The hotel offers reasonable pricing and is suitable for travelers looking for practical lodging without excessive frills.

Situated 14.7 miles from the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge and about 19 miles from Pismo Beach, this location is convenient for visitors exploring nearby attractions. Popular activities nearby include wine tasting at Presqu’ile Winery and Costa de Oro Winery, as well as visiting the family-friendly Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum.

The property is also reasonably accessible from nearby airports, with Santa Maria Airport just a 12-minute drive away, making it a practical choice for those arriving by air. Overall, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites offers straightforward accommodations for travelers seeking a convenient base in the Santa Maria area.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

RK
Rick Kellogg Apr 16, 2026
10

We spent two nights at the Quality Inn & Suites in Santa Maria and enjoyed every minute. We were not expecting any breakfast, continental or otherwise, but boy were we surprised. Served from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, they have two waffle makers, sausages, every kind of pastry, cereal, coffee, orange juice, and milk. Our room had a coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. There was a separate sink outside the bathroom so I could brush my teeth while my wife was taking a shower. There was even a balcony off the sliding glass door. Very nice facilities for a reasonable price. My only complaint is their free wifi service involves a proxy server. I don't mind watching a commercial before getting connected, but on the second day I started getting proxy error messages and could not connect. It would be nice if they had better wifi.

JP
Joe Peck Mar 23, 2026
8.0

Awesome Staff! Pablo, the GM and his wife are fantastic. I was there for 15 days, and was treated almost like family. Rooms are clean, beds very comfortable. they are is the process of updating rooms, but as they are now, very nice. Highly recommend this Motel

IH
Iris Hernandez Jan 28, 2026
8.0

The rooms were nice and the breakfast was delicious. I enjoyed my stay until the women working the front office began to call my husband "dumb" saying "he should feel really dumb. Who would do something like that?" When he was conned out of his room key card by a drug addict and his girlfriend who took his key and then fled. These people really tricked him into believing they were good people who were having trouble with their own key. Which u need to get inside the building. I went to the front desk to get a new set of keys because according to the housekeeper, these con artists wait until you aren't in the room and go in and steal your stuff. So she told me to go get new set of keys. And then these young girls working the desk look at me like I'm stupid and insult me and my husband. Besides that it was a good stay overall. Just be careful who you interact with here

KP
Kimberly Padilla Jan 20, 2026
8.0

Not so bad. The rooms were small, but the bed was comfortable. There was a breakfast in the morning and it had quite a variety of foods, including, waffles, fruit, cereal, etc.

DK
David Kea Jan 13, 2026
10

Welcoming staff provides quality accomadations without a bunch of bullspit. The pool is heated and clean and the hosts are nice. Thanks for giving your guests a positive experience. Graciously DK WAIT A MINUTE! A friend got into a heated argument with his lady out in the parking lot. After the yelling stopped he came in to my room. That's when the POlice showed up. He went away with them and I was not so politely asked to leave by some piece of work punk ass manager who seemed to get real personal special thrills when he tossed my ASS out. Dudes lucky I didn't get upset or take it personally myself. Screw this dive.

JN
Jason Nicklaus Jan 06, 2026
8.0

Older property with outdated furnishings but still pretty clean. If you're a smoker like myself probably the nicest hotel in Santa Maria with smoking rooms. The pricing was fair compared to other hotels I have stayed in the area.

JM
Joel Mays Jan 05, 2026
8.0

I would definitely say this hotel is under rated. The rooms were very clean and we'll appointed. The beds were comfy and the bathroom spacious. I was expecting much less for a 2.5 star hotel. Great price, would definitely recommend.

DV
Dhrumil Vyas Jan 03, 2026
8.0

The motel is very clean and the rooms are spacious and well set up. The staff is responsive and helpful. Location is great as well right off the highway.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Santa Maria, California, USA

Just off Highway 101, this classic low-rise hotel is 14.7 miles from the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge and 19.3 miles from Pismo Beach.

  • Cypress at N Nicholson (Inbound) 1 min Walk
  • East Church Street 4 min Walk
  • Cypress at S Nicholson (Outbound) 2 min Walk
  • Santa Barbara Airport 1 hr 5 Car · 1 hr 42 Transit
  • SLO County Airport 30 min Car · 1 hr 31 Transit
  • Santa Maria Airport 12 min Car · 39 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Presqu'ile Winery 305 reviews

Presqu'ile Winery

5391 Presquile Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455, United States

4.7 · Winery
Children's Resource & Referral Discovery Museum 265 reviews

Children's Resource & Referral Discovery Museum

705 S McClelland St, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States

4.7 · Museum
Costa de Oro Winery 88 reviews

Costa de Oro Winery

1331 Nicholson Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States

4.6 · Winery
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