Santa Maria Valley Historical Society - 4 min walk
Santa Maria Fairpark - 7 min walk
Rancho Bowl - 3 min drive
Marian Regional Medical Center - 4 min drive
Santa Maria Country Club - 5 min drive
Getting around
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 10 min drive
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 39 min drive
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 44 min drive
Santa Maria Station - 8 min drive
Guadalupe Station - 14 min drive
Grover Beach Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 11 min walk
Wienerschnitzel - 17 min walk
Woodys Boba Drinks - 12 min walk
North China Restaurant - 16 min walk
Hot Dog On A Stick - 17 min walk
About this property
Historic Santa Maria Inn
Enjoy your visit to Santa Maria with a stay at Historic Santa Maria Inn. After getting a workout at the 24-hour fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. An outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a terrace are other highlights at this Victorian hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
164 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Off-leash area available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free covered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
8 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (2850 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1917
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
24-hour fitness center
An outdoor pool
Spa tub
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
LED light bulbs
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Policies
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.
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
Does Historic Santa Maria Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Historic Santa Maria Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Historic Santa Maria Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Historic Santa Maria Inn?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at Historic Santa Maria Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Historic Santa Maria Inn?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Historic Santa Maria Inn and nearby?
Historic Santa Maria Inn has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a spa tub and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Historic Santa Maria Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Historic Santa Maria Inn like?
Historic Santa Maria Inn is in the heart of Santa Maria, a short 4-minute walk from Santa Maria Valley Historical Society and 7 minutes' walk from Santa Maria Fairpark. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
I do recommend the Tower rooms. They are a good size and the mattresses are comfortable.
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2025
Amber
Amber, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2025
Richard
Richard, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 10, 2025
We were disappointed in the cleanliness of the room. We arrived late so I called front desk the next morning to see if we were able to switch rooms for the additional 3 nights we would be staying (booked Dec. 26th-29th). Front desk clerk was amazing and offered to have staff clean and offered a $50 compensation on our reservation. When I asked front desk when we checked out, I was told they knew nothing about the compensation and that I would need to speak to the manager. I called the manager a number of times and left messages with no response. My complaint is not the service of the original front desk personnel, it is of the manager who wouldn't bother to call me back and make good on the compensation I was told I would be given.
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3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 8, 2025
Courtnay
Courtnay, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Natasha
Natasha, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 7, 2025
Quite Good
Are stay was between Christmas and New Years. The restaurant was closed—which wasn’t a huge deal. I wish they’d have made up the room more frequently and left more towels. Having the pool open was fun.
Amy
Amy, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
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1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 5, 2025
Claudio
Claudio, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 4, 2025
Kyle
Kyle, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2025
Enriqueta
Enriqueta, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 3, 2025
Isaac
Isaac, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
Bringing in 2025 at The Santa Maria Inn
This trip was not planned. We deceied to get away for a couple of days. San Luis Obispo was our original destination. However, when looking for places to stay, The Santa Maria Inn popped up. We loved the reveiws and booked. Homey warm feeling, great friendly patient staff. We will definitely visit again.
Mark
Mark, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 1, 2025
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Excellent service. The room was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Birgitte
Birgitte, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 31, 2024
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 30, 2024
Spacious room with additional seating area. Didn’t like the dog hair everywhere.
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1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 30, 2024
Erin
Erin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 29, 2024
Lovely historic hotel, decorated for Christmas. Very few amenities at a fair price. Lovely gardens.
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
Great location
Absolutely gorgeous building and design. Very comfortable room and the amenities were amazing. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Ask and ask the whole experience was amazing!!!
We will be back.
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2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Dec 29, 2024
Terrible property.
The property and the rooms smelled pretty bad. The. The carpets in the room were dirty. Everything seemed like unclean. Our room had constant vibration and after requesting we changed to another room. I don’t know how can this property have a 8.4 rating on Hotels.com. Overall terrible experience.
Sajad
Sajad, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 28, 2024
Dated and smells like a genuine historic hotel.
Ok. A bit old and broken down. Parking is easy. Deco is traditional. Location is fine