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Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

3.5 out of 5
3455 Skyway Dr Santa Maria CA
$107 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from May 20 to May 21
$120 total
May 20 - May 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,324 reviews)
Construction remodeling added dust, debris. No ice machines on floors. In the bathroom the light turned on automatically on a motion sensor—annoying in the middle of the night. The shower lost hot water half way through. Staff was friendly and attentive.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 out of 5
801 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$107 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,057 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Solaire Inn & Suites

Solaire Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1995 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
$60 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$67 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean and quiet. Coffee and shampoo in the room.

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Solaire Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Santa Maria

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 out of 5
801 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$107 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,057 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

2.5 out of 5
2190 Preisker Lane Santa Maria CA
$125 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$141 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

2 out of 5
2040 North Preisker Lane Santa Maria CA
$75 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$84 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,210 reviews)
Room was very clean. Staff very helpful with any questions that I had.

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Santa Maria Hotels With Airport Transportation

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 out of 5
801 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$107 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,057 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Maria

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 out of 5
801 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$107 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,057 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

3.5 out of 5
3455 Skyway Dr Santa Maria CA
$107 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from May 20 to May 21
$120 total
May 20 - May 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,324 reviews)
Construction remodeling added dust, debris. No ice machines on floors. In the bathroom the light turned on automatically on a motion sensor—annoying in the middle of the night. The shower lost hot water half way through. Staff was friendly and attentive.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

3 out of 5
2100 N Broadway Santa Maria CA
$137 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$154 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
Top class!

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

LAX to SMX Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
LAX Address & GPS
Address:
One World Way
Los Angeles CA, 90045-5803
United States
IATA Code:
LAX
Longitude:
-118.408279
Latitude:
33.943399
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SMX Address & GPS
Address:
3249 Terminal Drive
Santa Maria CA, 93455
United States
IATA Code:
SMX
Longitude:
-120.457778
Latitude:
34.905
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

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Indulge in some people-watching, tuck into some takeaway, go for a short wander .... Airport stopovers don't have to be a drag! If you're planning to head from LAX to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX), you can't fly direct. Prepare to make at least one stop somewhere.

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