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Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with bars and a 24-hour fitness center

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

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

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
  • 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

Victorian hotel with bars and a 24-hour fitness center
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 securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, 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
  • 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

  • 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
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.

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 Dec 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Santa Maria Inn on Dec 31, 2025 start from $78.2, 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.

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 Valley Historical Society and Santa Maria Fairpark. You'll also find Natural History Museum and Simas Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Historic Santa Maria Inn?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. 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 an outdoor pool and 2 bars plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Historic Santa Maria Inn?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Historic Santa Maria Inn?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family 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. 1026 out of 1829 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 1829 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1829 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1829 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1829 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Thousand Oaks

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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs repairs
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antonio

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit had stains on the carpet holes and the sheetrock sink was in attached peeling paint above AC unit TV didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area!!! And classic decor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

8/10 Good

Theresa

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and room were both a great comfort. The pub on the first floor is an amazing place. The bartender made the night go by quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Grapevine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is really two hotel properties: the original ranch-style reception, lounge and restaurant with an attached two-story hotel, and a rather anodyne modern 'tower' building with small businesses on the first floor and an adjoining multi-story parking garage. Our room was, by choice, in the older original portion of the complex. The grounds around it are lovely and well-maintained. The building, hallways and rooms show their age. They are tidy and in reasonably good order, but expect squeaky floors, sticky doors, and creature comforts that were added long after the motel opened in 1917. We paid extra for the balcony and never stepped out onto it; it was dusty and not very inviting. The pool and surrounding landscaping was spectacular and this alone would prompt a repeat visit. How often do you find a truly DEEP hotel pool these days? The water was clean and the backdrop of the old rambler-style hotel and royal palms was really beautiful. All in all, a quirky but memorable place to spend the night, and the rates were reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shawna, Denair

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis, La Mesa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay but this time our room was much smaller than the one we had a few days ago. Bathroom was much smaller as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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