Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
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Historic Santa Maria Inn
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Tiny room, dirty walls, peeling paint, loose fixtures. We stayed in old Inn portion of the complex. I expected it not to be up to date, but rooms are simply neglected. And it stinks so badly, my clothes smelled after I got home. Only part that is "historic" is the lobby.
Stayed here on the way home from camping. Clean, affordable vintage but noisy.
Our room was in old part of hotel. It was clean and bed comfortable, but needs updating. Furniture old. Courtyard outside was dirty and doors and hallways need painted. Staff very nice. Recommend staying in new section.
We stayed in the updated new part of the hotel in tower building. Nice spacious rooms, clean.
Very nice place for a great weekend away for wine tasting. Lobby coffee shop has the best pastries. And loved the downstairs bar that turns into a locals hangout at night.
Neglected hotel. Dirty dishes from room next door sat out in the courtyard all night. Terrible pillows. Poor placement of electrical outlets. Difficult to work in the room. Dirty walls.
Facilities are too old...definitely not a 3+ Star hotel
Do NOT accept a room in the old part of this hotel, it has the feel of a flop-house. Although this may be an historic property, it has been so neglected that is it beyond shabby. From the lobby to the rooms, the entire property is dilapidated and neglected. There is so much deferred maintenance, it's shameful. Not one piece of furniture matches anything, the hotel is dirty. There is a weird enclosed patio type thing running the length of the front facade. It is jammed on both sides with mismatched furniture. Absolutely no rhyme or reason. The paint is chipped, the carpets are filthy, the walls are paper thin, the bathrooms are small with no room for toiletries, plus they just don't function. The whole place smells musty. This is a pet-friendly hotel, but I wouldn't bring my dog here, for fear he would get fleas! The bed was comfortable and the staff were friendly. The pool and grounds are quite lovely, but the hotel itself is disgusting.
Overnight stay on a long trip. The Inn is charming and the staff is excellent. My room was a little rundown, but very clean. I will definitely stay here again.
Checked in was smooth. Room assigned to me was in the old section. Room was charming, but extremely worn and in the back of the hotel. Called the desk and they moved me over to the newer tower. Room was spacious and very clean. Service was excellent, and the meal I ordered was delivered promptly, hot, tasty and complete. I will stay here again!
I loved staying here. Everybody was so nice and helpful. The hotel is just absolutely beautiful!
The hotel has old and new parts which blend together nicely. The bed was extremely comfortable , the room spacious, the pool was nice. Room was very clean and very quiet during the night, unlike some noisy hotels. Staff was accommodating and helpful.
Wish more places were like this hotel. Amazing staff and room.
I have stayed here on a few occasions for an annual reunion. I stayed in the older/historic section of the hotel. There is plenty of parking, which includes a parking structure. It is close to various eating and shopping amenities. I usually stay here because part of our reunion would be held here. Since it no longer utilizes the facilities, I will probably stay at one of the newer hotels in the area. I like to walk and the surrounding neighborhood is really run down and I do not feel safe walking.
We stayed in the "old" section and the whole place had a very unpleasant musty smell. Maybe the carpets need to be replaced? It was tolerable for the one night but I would now always ask to be in the NEW section. The room was small but otherwise fine.
This charming hotel had old fashioned touches throughout including that attention to detail and great service you don't find at other hotels in this price range these days. The restaurant brunch was very good and the grounds are lovely.
Stayed at hotel one night on the way to Santa Barbara. Came late at night, but stuff was very supportive and room ready. Room itself was very clean, large (we stayed in the tower), beds comfortable. Very satisfied.
I've stayed here many times before. This is always my first choice while in Santa Maria.
Really unique place with clean fluffy bedding and pillows. Bar and restaurant have lots of ambiance. If we had to return to Santa Maria we would return to this hotel. Only small issue was lack of black out curtains. Light came blasting in like a spot light alarm clock. It's nice if you need to be up early so if not bring an eye mask.
staff is always great, rooms are very clean and well set up for business travelers. The garden is a great place to unwind in the evening.
Hotel highlights
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
- Spa
Historic Santa Maria Inn places you next to Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Maria Valley Historical Society. This 164-room, 3.5-star hotel has a full-service spa along with an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi. Centrally located in Santa Maria, the hotel is also a short walk from Simas Park and Natural History Museum.
Dining
Explore the hotel and meet new friends over drinks at the bar/lounge, or enjoy a bite to eat at the onsite restaurant. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/café. For your convenience, breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
The 164 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including refrigerators, coffee makers, and free newspapers. Flat-screen TVs come with pay movies and video-game consoles, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Ceiling fans, ironing boards, and desks are other standard amenities.
Property features
Historic Santa Maria Inn features a full-service spa, a nightclub, and an outdoor pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a fitness center, a spa tub, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guest reviews for Historic Santa Maria Inn
terribly overpriced
Everyone
Tiny room, dirty walls, peeling paint, loose fixtures. We stayed in old Inn portion of the complex. I expected it not to be up to date, but rooms are simply neglected. And it stinks so badly, my clothes smelled after I got home. Only part that is "historic" is the lobby.
original to old downtown. vintage feeling.
Everyone
Stayed here on the way home from camping. Clean, affordable vintage but noisy.
Everyone
Our room was in old part of hotel. It was clean and bed comfortable, but needs updating. Furniture old. Courtyard outside was dirty and doors and hallways need painted. Staff very nice. Recommend staying in new section.
Everyone
We stayed in the updated new part of the hotel in tower building. Nice spacious rooms, clean.
very nice close to all the things we wanted to do!
Everyone
Very nice place for a great weekend away for wine tasting. Lobby coffee shop has the best pastries. And loved the downstairs bar that turns into a locals hangout at night.
Review comment
Administrative Assistant responded on Apr 4, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to review our property! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.
convenient area for business travel.
Everyone
Neglected hotel. Dirty dishes from room next door sat out in the courtyard all night. Terrible pillows. Poor placement of electrical outlets. Difficult to work in the room. Dirty walls.
Everyone
Facilities are too old...definitely not a 3+ Star hotel
dilapidated property, we'll past its prime
Everyone
Do NOT accept a room in the old part of this hotel, it has the feel of a flop-house. Although this may be an historic property, it has been so neglected that is it beyond shabby. From the lobby to the rooms, the entire property is dilapidated and neglected. There is so much deferred maintenance, it's shameful. Not one piece of furniture matches anything, the hotel is dirty. There is a weird enclosed patio type thing running the length of the front facade. It is jammed on both sides with mismatched furniture. Absolutely no rhyme or reason. The paint is chipped, the carpets are filthy, the walls are paper thin, the bathrooms are small with no room for toiletries, plus they just don't function. The whole place smells musty. This is a pet-friendly hotel, but I wouldn't bring my dog here, for fear he would get fleas! The bed was comfortable and the staff were friendly. The pool and grounds are quite lovely, but the hotel itself is disgusting.
charming place to stay
Everyone
Overnight stay on a long trip. The Inn is charming and the staff is excellent. My room was a little rundown, but very clean. I will definitely stay here again.
efficient and clean.
Everyone
Checked in was smooth. Room assigned to me was in the old section. Room was charming, but extremely worn and in the back of the hotel. Called the desk and they moved me over to the newer tower. Room was spacious and very clean. Service was excellent, and the meal I ordered was delivered promptly, hot, tasty and complete. I will stay here again!
Thank you for this review of our hotel! We are happy to hear you enjoyed yourself and hope to see you back again in the future.