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Historic Santa Maria Inn

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

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Restaurant
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

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

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Junior Suite

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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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Corner Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Master Suite

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

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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
  • ‪Woodys Yogurt Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shaw's Steakhouse - ‬2 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Jan 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Santa Maria Inn on Jan 30, 2026 start from $90.64, 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. 1067 out of 1887 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 1887 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1887 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1887 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1887 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

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and beautiful! We took an evening dip in the hot tub and it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Amenities
The staff was very accommodating and helpful and even supplied a microwave when we asked. The hotel is old and there is a smell mostly around the elevators but our room was huge. We enjoyed the hot tub everyday. There was never anyone at the pool but it was September so that was nice. We ate at several of the local restaurants and even enjoyed a street fair with delicious authentic food! I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

John B

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here for years. It’s nice, quiet and a good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed in October, there were scary Halloween decorations throughout the property. My 5-year-old had to be carried through the lobby shielding her face because they frightened her so much. When I reached out to the manager, Scott (who was very difficult to get in touch with ) to talk about the scary decorations. I pointed out that at least the lobby might be a safe area with no scary decorations. He was dismissive, basically saying ‘sorry we love them and so does everyone else so we won’t be changing anything.’ We had one room in the tower, which was very lovely. We had one room in the old side, which was desperately in need of updating. We ate at the restaurant. The food was delicious and well priced; the service was great, but the decorations were a big problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN, Vista

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy Hour ,1/2 off
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was friendly. When requesting help for a non-working item in the room. It took 4 requests and over 2 hours to get maintenance to come to room to fix TV. The shower had hair on the shelfs. Stickers from previous items on comforter. Dirty walls around elevator buttons that looked like they had not been cleaned or painted in years.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN, Vista

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy Hour,or Early Bird,1/2 off food,drinks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great condition and bathrooms looked new. I’m an amputee and no rooms were available at the time of my check in. The staff did some rearrangements and found me an accessible room. Loved how quiet the hotel was and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine, as it’s a historic old hotel which is the charm but the windows and building are filthy with dust, dirt, cobwebs and overgrown trees. When there is only one small window in a room, it should be clean to allow light in. The first room we were assigned was like a dark, dingy cave. We opened the drapes to a wall of tree. The gym had broken down equipment so the morning workout we were hoping for was not available. Staff was friendly and rather accommodating by changing our room to a less cavelike room but it was still less than expected based on website photos. There was a car show going on which was an unexpected surprise but enjoyable. There was also a wedding which was nice except for the booming music that went on until 10:00 pm and if that wasn’t enough to delay sleep, the authorized or unauthorized “ghost tour” of the original hotel’s 2nd floor at 11:00 pm was less than enjoyable for those paying for a nights sleep before moving on the next morning. I was born and raised in SM and recently moved away. What a treat to stay at the SM Inn after 69 years. We’ve been recommending this inn for years to friends coming to town. Now I’m just embarrassed and will never consider another stay for myself or recommend to anyone. A hotel can keep its old historic charm and still be clean and fresh with an updated “dressing”
Filthy air filter or fan
More cobwebs
Dust and dirt
Unfinished plumbing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was unable to help when a wedding party takedown of tables and chairs went past midnight and noise was entering room on and off throughout the night. Finally got to sleep and a party of about 30 noisy people came through the same patio area and woke me AGAIN! Not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the old style of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we've stayed here and I have no complaints. The staff was friendly, the rooms are cozy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, comfortable bed and nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Old but comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mauro

Business traveler
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

louis

We got a very old room. Air conditioning is not good or the lighting was not good The carpet has stains.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025