Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Santa Maria

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Restaurant
Master Suite | Terrace/patio
Master Suite | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

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801 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
  • Place, Santa Maria Fairpark
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Valley Historical Society
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(148 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite. 2 Queen Beds

  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Corner Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 898 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Master Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Maria

Heart of Santa Maria.Within a 5-minute walk of this Santa Maria hotel, you'll find Santa Maria Valley Historical Society and Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum. Santa Maria Fairpark and Simas Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Fairpark - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Maria Valley Historical Society - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Marian Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Maria Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on a Stick - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shaw's Steakhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woodys Yogurt Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mikado - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5-star Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Santa Maria
Historic Santa Maria Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 2850 square feet (265 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Historic Santa Maria Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Santa Maria hotel.

  • 164 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2850 sq ft of conference space
  • 265 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1917
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Historic Santa Maria Inn offers 164 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Historic Inn Santa Maria
Historic Santa Maria
Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria Historic Inn
Historic Santa Maria Inn Hotel
Historic Santa Maria Inn Santa Maria
Historic Santa Maria Inn Hotel Santa Maria

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Santa Maria Inn to the airport?

Historic Santa Maria Inn is 4.1 mi (11-min drive) away from the Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Santa Maria Inn?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Santa Maria Inn on Nov 30, 2025 start from $80.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Historic Santa Maria Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Historic Santa Maria Inn.

Does Historic Santa Maria Inn offer free breakfast?

Historic Santa Maria Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Santa Maria Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Historic Santa Maria Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Santa Maria Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Historic Santa Maria Inn have a pool?

Historic Santa Maria Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Historic Santa Maria Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Historic Santa Maria Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Historic Santa Maria Inn to downtown Santa Maria?

Historic Santa Maria Inn is 0.6 mi away from Santa Maria.

Historic Santa Maria Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1017 out of 1810 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1810 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1810 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1810 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1810 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JANICE, BROOKLINE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What i had at the breakfast brunch was not very good. There was too much spice...even the toast and the tri-tip was over cooked and dry.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kendall

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cute halloween decorations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & helpful staff. Clean room, comfortable bed, quiet area. Convenient parking on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room. Excellent dinner. Nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value, historic, and close to hospital

Had to find a hotel for our family to stay that was near the Marian Regional Medical Center. This historic hotel provided all the necessities to make our extended stay comfortable, and was quite affordable. We enjoyed exploring the hotel, as a welcomed distraction from the stressful reason for our visit to Santa Maria, and wished we had more time to indulge in their beautiful restaurant and wine tasting room. We will likely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed seeing this historical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Colton

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
something in bed woke up with numerous bug bites
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A unique place to stay

Staff was great! I was in the area for work and stayed in the historic part. There was only one usable outlet so next time I will try the tower. I liked the ease of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was excited to stay here for my son's kart race at the Santa Maria Kart Track. It was only a 10 minute drive south so perfect hotel location. Dri
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Colton

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Felicia

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smelly carpet and crooked room

The hotel smells, it looks like they attempt to clean but there is only so much cleaning a carpet will take before needing to be replaced. Same goes for the paint one the walls. I get that it is a historical building but I think more needs to be done. There is also not enough signage, I got lost in the confusing hotel trying to find the front desk. The entire room just looked crooked as well. There wasn’t any hot water in the shower either, it was warm water at best. The door to the hallway didn’t reach the ground so the light beamed into the room all night. The AC and heater worked really well though and the bed was comfortable.
Crooked
Creepy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, close to everything. Original part is old, new section is nicer obviously, but has a pool, and laundry room, and bar if you want to stay close and drink. No free breakfast but restaurants are across the street or you can drive a few blocks and get donuts and coffee before you leave
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful to stay at the Santa Maria Inn… Many memories here in my hometown and staying in this particular location… Always a pleasure. The staff was most kind and I’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Traveled with group, Business traveler
The staff was very helpful and polite the room was great. We had some drinks in the bar and service was very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Building needs to check all bathrooms for proper ventilation of toilet fumes in the whole building-
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the first day, the shower handle broke they told me they cannot put me in another room because they were sold out. I went downstairs and asked for the manager then they decided they can move me. She said she had two rooms available one next to the elevator one further from the elevator we took all our stuff to the room further from the elevator my daughter tried to take a shower and that shower did not work then I called them from the room. She said she had no rooms available. I said you just said there was one closer to the elevator. She said oh that’s right and then move me to the third room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025