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Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
$100
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

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
(40 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
(82 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
(148 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 this property

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5-star Santa Maria hotel with restaurant
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a conference center, and a hot tub are onsite.
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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
In addition to an outdoor pool, Historic Santa Maria Inn provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 2850 square feet (265 square meters) include a conference center. This Victorian hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite covered self parking is complimentary.

Historic Santa Maria Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Historic Santa Maria Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (2,850 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1917
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

Historic Santa Maria Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1019 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1811 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was older and dated. The room was very big.The bed was comfy. The bathroom was updated and clean, although there was no where to hang a wet facecloth. Shampoo, conditioner, lotion and handsoap were provided. There were a couple of areas near the windows that clearly needed repair and painting. We stayed for one night on our way to our final location. There were 2 restaurants close by that had really food food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patti

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic property and close to the high school
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

The wonderful Classic Santa Maria Inn

Great hotel, very well maintained and clean, great staff, room was wonderful. Plenty of parking, nice swimming pool, restaurant and bar(s). The staff was very polite, friendly and helpful. Housekeeping was great as well! Whether it’s one night or seven, I highly recommend the Santa Maria Inn.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No lock on bathroom. Leaking sink faucet . Leaking shower head
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Karina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a lot smaller and dirtier than imagined. The shower drain was moldy and definitely not unkept. There was a weird smell in some parts of the lobby and in the room as well. Not the worst hotel, but could definitely needs to be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Whittier

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in front of the offices is so nice Veronica, she is really sweet with us❤️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dushan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Historic Inn is lovely, but very old and in need of repair. We stayed in the old section and the room was small, the bathroom very small and in need of repair, and there was a musty smell. The common areas of the hotel also smelled very musty. We did not eat in the restaurant but heard the food was very good. The grounds of the hotel and the pool were lovely. Most of the hotel staff was very attentive and friendly. Possibly if we had stayed in the newer wing (tower) the rooms would have been acceptable. Unfortunately upon booking the room through Expedia, the difference in locations was not made clear. The Historic Santa Maria Inn was supporting local firefighters and evacuees from the horrific wildfires with a discount. Great to see the hotel supports the local community.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ramiro

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms cards did not work we asked for new cards. The sink in the restroom did not have hot water just cold water. The hotel in general was super dirty, the carpet was dirty the towels were dirty. Horrible hotel to stay at, super super dirty and I all around horrible smell in the hotel as soon as we walked in. I would Never recommend as a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aracely, Los Angeles

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel for our family weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked this place alot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elial

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dusty and dirty. Gnats came out of the sink when we turn on the water. Shower tub very dusty as I step into it. Dead spiders on windowsills.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely needs upgrading. No vanity in bathroom to put toiletries on safely. My curing iron kept falling in sink. Hot rollers was clear across the room because there was no where to place it in the bathroom. No mirror to use at the desk where I had to place them. No outlets on or around nightstands. Had a cpap machine that needed to be plugged. Outlets were old. Had to make sure cords stayed plugged in. Towels supplies were slim. Only 1 wash cloth for two people so had to call for more towels. Asked for a different room that was updated but non was available. Asked if I could get a discounted rate for the inconveniences and was told by desk person that I’d have to take it up with the third party (Expedia) quite rudely. Will never stay here again. Coming into the Inn it smelled like sewer. Yes it’s a historical inn and the smell of old is quite different from sewage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025