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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
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

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 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
(150 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Corner Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Master Suite | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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
  • ‪Shaw's Steakhouse - ‬2 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
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 Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Santa Maria Inn on Jan 1, 2026 start from $89.0, 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.

Reviews

Historic Santa Maria Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1037 out of 1845 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 1845 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1845 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1845 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1845 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thuy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
ROACH INFESTED! Spotted two roaches on the bed in room 381. Front desk moved us to another room on the other side of the hotel. Front desk offered a refund but since booked through Expedia she couldn’t. Manger only gave a 25% refund. They need to have this roach issue taken care of ASAP. After years of staying here, I’m not staying here again!!! I’m traumatized.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old place! Pro staff will take care of you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gyorgy, Brooklyn

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The Santa Maria Inn presents a captivating first impression with its charming and historical common areas. The decor is rich with character and history, making the shared spaces a pleasure to be in and hinting at a classic, elegant experience. However, this initial charm unfortunately does not extend to the rooms. While the beds are clean and there's an attempt to maintain a historical feel, the reality is that the rooms feel poorly maintained and significantly outdated. The cosmetic charm fails to mask the need for a serious renovation. To add to the disappointment, my stay was disrupted by noise from ongoing maintenance and construction, which was a clear sign that renovations are underway—a necessary improvement, but one that significantly detracts from the guest experience. Given the combination of dated room conditions and disruptive construction noise, the price point for this stay feels high and the overall value is below average. It's a place with great potential once the renovations are complete, but in its current state, it's hard to recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only with regret.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Mill Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room in the new tower with lots of windows.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suma

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

So fun, stroll around.

I loved this place. At one time it was a big hoopie-do with the aristocrats but now it is well preserved. The grounds are quite big so you can stroll around, which you definitely should do. The haunted Ghost stories shouldn't bother you, i didn't see anything even though we were looking and i had a friend that was a little bit clairvoyant. Whatever.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Saida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay like always
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need to put in new toilet as it was the size of a children's. Need to put in a lamp by bed that has plugs to charge your phone. Need to dust blinds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

erin

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mitra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a family gathering
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Melinda

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the original wing of the historic inn. (There are newer sections that were built in the 80’s.) The bathroom, fixtures, and room environment were a bit worn, but it was charming and comfortable. It was quiet. We walked across the street to have dinner at a fabulous bbq steakhouse. I would return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Biggest problem was that they don't understand the meaning of different bed sizes. We booked a double queen room (which I thought meant there would be 2 queen sized beds). However, there was only one bed and due to it being late etc... we didn't notice it was just a full sized until we had already settled in. The next day, I told the staff and they said they could change us to a room with a queen bed and both rooms available that supposedly had queen beds were also only full sized. Also, when we checked in the first day, there was a large group of angry people in the lobby taking turns to yell at the front desk people demanding their money back (it seems their reservations also weren't as they were supposed to get). Then on our 2nd day in passing through the lobby, the front desk was trying to resolve another booking mistake for a different man who was supposed to have 2 beds and they were only giving him a room with one. All of the above were booking/mgmt mistakes, but the final one was the maid service where they did the basics, but left some obvious trash in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025