Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Fountain
Lobby
Restaurant
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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(92 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(166 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite

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

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite. 2 Queen Beds

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

Corner Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Master Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪Hot Dog on a Stick - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬1 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, luggage storage, and securing valuables. 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 Apr 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Santa Maria Inn on Apr 23, 2026 start from $123, 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 Valley Historical Society and Santa Maria Fairpark. You'll also find Natural History Museum 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. 1159 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 2029 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dena, visalia

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

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check In was smooth and lobby was beautiful. Room was especially clean even though the furniture seemed dated. Only thing missing was any kind of guide / booklet with tv channel guide, checkout times, room service options, local guides ect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gene W

Liked: Amenities
This is an old hotel that has not been renovated. But it’s got a beautiful pool and dog exercise patio and a great brunch and the ambience of an old hotel. The reception could’ve been a little bit more friendly but other than that everything was OK. the parking is free and plenty. There is a Jack in the Box and pantry right across the street for late night food there’s no room service. And of our closes a little too early at 9:30 but they did have a wonderful Yamaha piano and I played it and that was nice. My dogs enjoyed that patio so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary Lee Matlock

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, modern suite with windows looking south and west. Pleasant, helpful staff. Huge, beautiful lobby. staffPleasant, hestaff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and early check-in made the visit excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Wendy, Shoreline

I stayed 3 out of 7 days because the smell was getting into my clothes. They had a wonderful breakfast buffet for Christmas. They have newer rooms in the tower, just fyi.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geronimo

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice people...friendly...attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Espie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and kind. Check in and check out was easy. Thank you,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

octaviano

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay I know this is an old hotel but peeeeeyew it’s stinky ! Could use major upgrades AND better service. Pick a struggle.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brook

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay here! Read mixed reviews about the rooms. Personally, i didnt have a problem with them. They are definitely original and outdated, but not in a bad way. Reminded me of a an old studio apartment. Spacious room, walk in closet and very high ceilings. The hotel itself has a lot to see! From their lounge area to the courtyard outside. I was their during holiday season. Lots of beautiful decorations! Its definitely a must see.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

HAROLD, Patterson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026