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Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Fountain
Restaurant
2 bars/lounges
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • 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, Natural History Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)
    ‪10 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
(46 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(31 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(97 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(171 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite

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

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

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room dining

Grand Suite. 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Master Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Maria

Historic Santa Maria Inn places you within a 5-minute walk of Santa Maria Valley Historical Society and Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum. This 3.5-star hotel has 164 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

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
  • Simas Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Woodys Yogurt Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wetzel's Pretzels - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on a Stick - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Historic Santa Maria Inn

At Historic Santa Maria Inn, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers an off-leash area. Additional amenities include a hot tub, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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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 (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 4 kids 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 are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Historic Santa Maria Inn?

Historic Santa Maria Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Santa Maria Inn on Jun 8, 2026 start from $105, including 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.

What can I see around Historic Santa Maria Inn?

Guests positively rate the hotel's location in Santa Maria, just steps from Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, and within a 10-minute walk of Santa Maria Fairpark and Natural History Museum. You'll also find Santa Maria Valley Historical Society and Simas Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Historic Santa Maria Inn?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Historic Santa Maria Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, Historic Santa Maria Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Historic Santa Maria Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Historic Santa Maria Inn a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant and an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms feature a fireplace.

Does Historic Santa Maria Inn have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Historic Santa Maria Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Historic Santa Maria Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Historic Santa Maria Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Historic Santa Maria Inn for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. The property also provides an off-leash area. A deposit of USD 50.00 per stay is collected.

Does Historic Santa Maria Inn have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Historic Santa Maria Inn?

The closest major airport to Historic Santa Maria Inn is Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is 4.1 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is located 28.2 mi away (42-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Historic Santa Maria Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Historic Santa Maria Inn.

Does Historic Santa Maria Inn have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Historic Santa Maria Inn.

Historic Santa Maria Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1196 out of 2093 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 2093 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 233 out of 2093 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 2093 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 2093 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Cris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The pump in the hot tub died overnight, couldn’t get into the tub in the morning. It’s one of the reasons I chose to stay there!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel is beautiful,food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay… staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

octaviano

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic property,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and early check-in made the visit excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. I felt safe and secure as a single traveler on this trip. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raffy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay the staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karol-Ann and Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean and spacious, and the staff were exceptionally friendly. We especially loved the hotel’s authentic historic charm — from the old-fashioned, sentimental phone booths to the beautiful pianos that added so much character.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

K.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, clean room & love the old historic ambiance. So nice they added the wine cellar. I always love staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Favorite place to stay when we are in Santa Maria
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Marcela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Couldnt sleep too much bad energy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amenities and charm of the decor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Staff & service
The Tap room and Wine Cellar were so nice.. not so much for decor but because of the staff who were knowledgeable about the wines and served up great cocktails.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Would recommend to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was handled great by Emma. We got there early and we were able to get into our room immediately. The mimosas with brunch were fantastic. Already looking forward to our next stay in a few months.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size room and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Terrific staff! The desk clerks and those working in the Tap Room were very friendly. Large, comfortable rooms which were a surprise given the age of the hotel. Bathroom was fairly plain but sufficient. A great stay for the price. Location was also a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is great, with their own restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding and so helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Janett I

The hotel was cute. Very ol
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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