Historic Santa Maria Inn

Hotels
7.9 (1173 reviews)
801 South Broadway , Santa Maria , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.

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 1173 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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Sirie • couple • us
7
Good value in the middle of the business district
Pros:

The property was centrally located in the middle of the business district. The room was large. The property has a dining room and tap room. It is also near famous Shaw’s Steakhouse and many other restaurants.

Cons:

The property is in the middle of refurbishing rooms. No sound problems. However, workers used the guest elevators to remove old mattresses and carpets. The shallow area of the pool is dangerous and slippery. I slipped and injured myself. Another guest twisted their foot.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Ana Iris • extended_group • us
3
Scary and noisy
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

It was scary, dirty, noisy, and very old!!

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Destiny • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Tish • couple • us
10
Loved our room, was totally worth staying here for that alone.
Pros:

Love the room we had, was awesome!

Cons:

The hot tub jets are all messed up, there was no directional filter so the water didn’t come out correctly and it was putting out cold water not hot water.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Very historic feeling - loved the stars on the doors for different people that have stayed in the rooms - kind of sketchy at night time - hallways seem like a maze.

Cons:

Weird conjoining room hallway - large gap under doors

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Jose • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The ambiance, we felt we went back in time.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Porfiri • couple • us
8
The Inn is a great place to stay when visiting Santa Maria.
Pros:

Location is great. Historic vibe is nice.

Cons:

The palm tree outside the window needed serious trimming. It prevents light from entering the room. Remote control for television was not working.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Micheal • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • us
4
If you’re gonna stay here, stay in the tower if you want a good night sleep.
Pros:

It was a good location at a very reasonable price. The breakfast at the restaurant which was paid was inexpensive and good quality. Staff was very nice.

Cons:

We stayed in the old part of the hotel, and it had a smell of an old building. The walls between the rooms were not sufficiently damped and so we got to listen to the festivities on both sides.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • us
1
Not what I expected and would never go back.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Security banged on my door after midnight asking me for my name and color and make of my car. There was no hot water for shower. When checking out, I told clerk what happened in the middle of night. He said he knew and there was gliche in security system. No apology.
The inn is old. Furniture in room was old and scratched up. Doors were dirty.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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M2165XNamandap • Family
2
Toxic smell, old outdated
Pros:

The hotel exudes a strong, toxic chemical odor, possibly masking the lingering scent of old cigarette smoke. The outdated TVs malfunctioned, and the fridge emitted a high-pitched buzzing sound that necessitated unplugging it, resulting in spoiled food. When we raised concerns about these issues with the front desk, they dispatched a maintenance man who instructed us to unplug the fridge and claimed the chemical smell originated from the adhesive used in their new flooring. Both my nephew and I fell severely ill during our stay, and since we booked through Uexperiences, they refused to provide any compensation. Please be cautious of these potential health hazards before making a reservation.

2026-03-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Kathy • couple • us
7
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • solo_traveller • us
3
Never again
Cons:

I was originally booked into the older part of the hotel and it was really gross and old. It had been raining and I had no heat and 1 of the tvs didn't work.
The bathroom was so mismatched is was horrible and I don't know why but the sink level was very low.
I was moved into another room in the newer building but that had issues as well. Especially in the bathroom. The shower door had no handle on the inside and was dirty with someone's hair and soap particles on the wall.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Regalado • couple • us
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Christina • extended_group • us
10
Spacious rooms and awesome historic almosphere at a great price.
Pros:

Great price, huge room, comfy bed, and cool extras like the wine bar and neat old wood-paneled interiors.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • solo_traveller • us
9
This is a magnificent hotel, showing a little age, but like me, still a grande dame!
Pros:

I love the old historic charm of this place, from the window box seats in many of the rooms, where one can sit down and read — while looking out the window, too! — to the delicious and reasonably priced breakfasts. And the beds — Oh, SO comfortable and soft!

Cons:

Some of the furniture is a little scratched. But so what?

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • us
4
I would insist an engineer accompany us and test all features.
Pros:

The historic/ original aspects were nice.

Cons:

The shower for our room was ridiculous

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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GlobePilot • Couples • Trondheim Municipality, Trøndelag, Central Norway
4
We decided to leave…!
Pros:

The first room we got was smelling like old cigarettes, the front desk was really helpful and got us another room.

The overall standard on the second room was really bad, (see pictures). The pool was said to be out of order and had alot of leaves in it, the hot tub was green color of algies and the sauna was out of order.

I adressed the issued with the reception, but they would not refund the first night since we had checked in. Not sure how we would discover all these issues without checking in.

Also the compressor of the AC was turning on troughout the night even we had turned it off.

We decided to leave the next day. This is the first time we have decided to check out early

2026-03-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Suarez • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

That famous people did go there back in the days. But than I found out on Google that its haunted.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Claudio • extended_group • us
10
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee