A stay at Historic Santa Maria Inn places you in the heart of Santa Maria, within a 5-minute walk of Santa Maria Valley Historical Society and Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Santa Maria Fairpark and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Simas Park.
What's nearby
Santa Maria Fairpark - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Santa Maria Valley Historical Society - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Marian Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Rancho Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
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
Historic Santa Maria Inn offers 164 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 164 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
At Historic Santa Maria Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Santa Maria? This hotel has 2850 square feet (265 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Historic Santa Maria Inn has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
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 cot
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 centre (2,850 square foot 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
Lift
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 cot
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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
Reviews
Historic Santa Maria Inn Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Very nice stay, close to everything. Original part is old, new section is nicer obviously, but has a pool, and laundry room, and bar if you want to stay close and drink. No free breakfast but restaurants are across the street or you can drive a few blocks and get donuts and coffee before you leave
Wonderful to stay at the Santa Maria Inn… Many memories here in my hometown and staying in this particular location… Always a pleasure. The staff was most kind and I’ll definitely stay here again.
Manuel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tami
Business traveller, Travelled with group
14 Aug 2025
The staff was very helpful and polite the room was great. We had some drinks in the bar and service was very good
Tami
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Lisa
14 Aug 2025
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Michael
13 Aug 2025
Building needs to check all bathrooms for proper ventilation of toilet fumes in the whole building-
On the first day, the shower handle broke they told me they cannot put me in another room because they were sold out. I went downstairs and asked for the manager then they decided they can move me. She said she had two rooms available one next to the elevator one further from the elevator we took all our stuff to the room further from the elevator my daughter tried to take a shower and that shower did not work then I called them from the room. She said she had no rooms available. I said you just said there was one closer to the elevator. She said oh that’s right and then move me to the third room.
The room we stayed in was older and dated. The room was very big.The bed was comfy. The bathroom was updated and clean, although there was no where to hang a wet facecloth. Shampoo, conditioner, lotion and handsoap were provided.
There were a couple of areas near the windows that clearly needed repair and painting. We stayed for one night on our way to our final location. There were 2 restaurants close by that had really food food.
Great hotel, very well maintained and clean, great staff, room was wonderful. Plenty of parking, nice swimming pool, restaurant and bar(s).
The staff was very polite, friendly and helpful. Housekeeping was great as well!
Whether it’s one night or seven, I highly recommend the Santa Maria Inn.
Bryan
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Jose
Travelled with family
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No lock on bathroom. Leaking sink faucet . Leaking shower head
Room was a lot smaller and dirtier than imagined. The shower drain was moldy and definitely not unkept. There was a weird smell in some parts of the lobby and in the room as well. Not the worst hotel, but could definitely needs to be updated.
The Historic Inn is lovely, but very old and in need of repair. We stayed in the old section and the room was small, the bathroom very small and in need of repair, and there was a musty smell. The common areas of the hotel also smelled very musty. We did not eat in the restaurant but heard the food was very good. The grounds of the hotel and the pool were lovely. Most of the hotel staff was very attentive and friendly. Possibly if we had stayed in the newer wing (tower) the rooms would have been acceptable. Unfortunately upon booking the room through Expedia, the difference in locations was not made clear. The Historic Santa Maria Inn was supporting local firefighters and evacuees from the horrific wildfires with a discount. Great to see the hotel supports the local community.
Dushan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Ramiro
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
The rooms cards did not work we asked for new cards. The sink in the restroom did not have hot water just cold water. The hotel in general was super dirty, the carpet was dirty the towels were dirty. Horrible hotel to stay at, super super dirty and I all around horrible smell in the hotel as soon as we walked in. I would Never recommend as a place to stay.
Definitely needs upgrading. No vanity in bathroom to put toiletries on safely. My curing iron kept falling in sink. Hot rollers was clear across the room because there was no where to place it in the bathroom. No mirror to use at the desk where I had to place them. No outlets on or around nightstands. Had a cpap machine that needed to be plugged. Outlets were old. Had to make sure cords stayed plugged in. Towels supplies were slim. Only 1 wash cloth for two people so had to call for more towels. Asked for a different room that was updated but non was available. Asked if I could get a discounted rate for the inconveniences and was told by desk person that I’d have to take it up with the third party (Expedia) quite rudely. Will never stay here again. Coming into the Inn it smelled like sewer. Yes it’s a historical inn and the smell of old is quite different from sewage.
Debbie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Laura
10 Aug 2025
Laura
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Vanessa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Christie
Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
9 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The convenience of the property great.
Little to no hot water and ac unit did not work. Musty odor throughout hotel