Historic Santa Maria Inn

Hotels
7.9 (1249 reviews)
801 South Broadway , Santa Maria , us
+1 805-928-7777

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Kind and attentive staff
Great location and charm
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in rooms
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
6.29
Multiple reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including dust and a bad smell.
Service
8.76
Staff was noted as kind and attentive, contributing positively to the service experience.
Location
8.8
The location was frequently praised as being central and convenient.
Room Quality
6.75
Complaints about furniture condition and some rooms' cleanliness affected the overall room quality.
Amenities
7.78
Amenities received mixed feedback, with a few complaints about the lack of coffee in the morning.
Value for Money
8.24
Many guests felt the hotel offered good value given its historic charm and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
7.79
The on-site restaurant offerings were noted, but some minor complaints about timings did arise.
Overall Experience
8.76
Despite some drawbacks, many guests overall enjoyed their stay, indicating a favorable experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:58

Property Description

Luxurious Historic Santa Maria Hotel with Outdoor Pool

Charming Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of warmly decorated rooms featuring free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Relax with added conveniences like a fridge in each room.

Relaxation and Dining Options
Unwind in the hot tub or sauna after a day of exploring local attractions. Enjoy California cuisine at The Century Room or sip cocktails at Olde English Tap Room and The Wine Cellar and Martini Bar.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Just a short drive from Riverbench Vineyard and Winery, and minutes away from Pismo Beach, this historic inn is the perfect retreat. Book now for a memorable stay at Santa Maria Historic Inn.

Important information:

Please note: Guests 17 and under without a guardian must have authorization letter and hotel credit card authorization form completed by said guardian on file at hotel prior to check-in.

Please note: This property is pet friendly and a nonrefundable pet fee applies.

Please note: No pre-paid credit cards may be used on hotel property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SMX

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1249 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.29
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 7.78
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 7.79
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Steven • extended_group • us
9
If you want a fair price and great service Old Santa Maria Inn is the best
Pros:

The suite was just as expected. The front desk staff were always so helpful.

Cons:

The only thing I would say is we didn’t get any room service till after the second day and only the third day and of course we left after the forth.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Reinhard • extended_group • at
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Rajeshkumar • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
10
Great value and comfy room
Pros:

Historic property well maintained great value

Cons:

No problems

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Melvin • couple • us
1
I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone!!
Pros:

Curb appeal

Cons:

Dear Management,
I am writing to express my disappointment with our family's recent stay during Pioneer Day. Family members traveled from Kentucky, Alabama, Oregon, Arizona, and California, and we all agreed that the hotel was overpriced for the quality provided.

While the exterior and lobby were attractive, the property itself was poorly maintained. There was a noticeable musty odor throughout the building, broken rooftop tiles, dirty windows, and visible cobwebs. More concerning was the consistent frustration we witnessed from guests regarding malfunctioning key cards, reservation errors, and room assignment issues. We observed multiple guests becoming upset, including some who had reserved two-bed rooms but were given only one bed.

My mother's reservation was especially mishandled. She reserved three rooms for three nights several months in advance. After confusion regarding payment due to a new reservation system, she ultimately paid in advance. Despite this, one prepaid room remained vacant while our relatives, Allen and Pam Morgan, were told no room was available and paid separately for another room. Later, they were interrupted during our family celebration and told to vacate because the hotel claimed the room had not been paid for. This caused unnecessary stress and disrupted an important family event.

At checkout, we were also denied a printed receipt and told it would only be emailed. This is not an appropriate policy, especially for elderly guests like my mother, who no longer has access to her email. Printed receipts should always be available upon request.

Given the reservation errors, unnecessary stress, and poor overall experience, I believe my mother deserves compensation, including a refund for the unused prepaid room and consideration for the inconvenience your staff caused our family.

The reservation may have been under a misspelled version of Susan McGee Stowell, with family names including Dodd, Morgan, or Megill.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jimenez • solo_traveller • us
9
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Mirella • extended_group • us
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Markus • family_with_children • de
6
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
10
Great location! Pricing is exceptional - quiet throughout the night. Very family friendly too. On-site restaurant and ba
Pros:

Historic feel, great location and really friendly staff.

Cons:

Because it’s an older facility, there are signs of wear. I don’t mind it at all; but others might.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
2
The rooms needs to be updated. They can still keep the historic value with a touch up. Rooms lean and are not leveled.
Pros:

My room was tilted.

Cons:

Cold SPA

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • couple • us
7
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Jason • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • couple • hr
10
Pros:

Room was coasy, everything was clean. Easy for parking

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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EnjoysCruising • Family
8
Very Nice Hotel
Pros:

Large room, plenty of space. However, some people we talked with said they were in the older section, and didn't have enough space. At any rate, out room was fine. There was a problem with the billing, because they were changing to a new system. The problems was handled in a few days. The room was very clean.
The hotel isn't very far from 101, and there is plenty of parking, including a parking garage.

2026-06-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Gloria • family_with_children • us
8
Stay was good, staff was great
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Wesley • solo_traveller • us
6
It fulfilled my need.
Pros:

The history of the hotel and people working there. Very kind and helpful.

Cons:

Rm 371 was much better than the room I stayed in on June 12, was in the older part of hotel.
Rm 371: Found dirt collected in some corners along the baseboard near the bed.
Shades were difficult to close on both sides.
Wasn’t easy to find a news channel on the TV.

Staying here on the night of June 12th was not planned, plans got changed at the last minute.
The room I stayed in on June 12, was in the older part of hotel and it was terrible. Over priced for what I got. Patio doors couldn’t be locked. Arm rests of chairs were tacky. Wrapped one down with a white wash cloth, Afterwards it was no longer with, but dirty brown.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

It's a beautiful old building although it could use some updates.

Cons:

I got cushions rather than pillows on the bed and the restaurant got our orders wrong. Also the staff asked other members of our party to deliver messages to us about our food instead of delivering them and after telling us on the phone that we could late checkout, they did not put it in the computer and we got locked out of our room with our luggage inside.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee