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Reviews of Historic Santa Maria Inn 3 stars

801 South Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States

#7 of 18 hotels in Santa Maria

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 588 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    8.0
    We had a wonderful experience at the Santa Maria Inn!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room's decor was a little dated, and a few of the shades had broken wands that made it a little hard to close for privacy.

    Our room was really big...We checked in very late for just one night and I think they gave us a honeymoon suite!!! it was very roomy and nice!!! We only learned that half of the building dated back to the early 1900's when we were checking out and wish we had more time to explore it further.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    7.0
    Historic Inn, Convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Master Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We requested the master suite and thought we would get the room like in the picture. It turned out they did not have that one but there was another master suite on the second floor with no view. The info online was not really accurate (room not like the picture). The hotel is getting old and needs more maintenance or renovation.

    Historic Inn. Convenient location to great restaurants.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    7.0
    Bed was small for 2 adults and 1 toddler and the buffet breakfast was disappointing. Girl attending the buffet was to bu
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ask for a spare bed and was informed there was none available. When I did the ghost tour in the evening saw a spare bed in the supply closet.

    Pool and location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Lets you feel like you're back to 1917 Santa Maria, with a room refrigerator
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No microwave, that would have let us have hot oatmeal. Everything else was fabulous.

    This hotel lets you experience history. We loved our beautifully decorated room and the thoughtful staff. My husband loved the solid mahogany furnishings. Their refrigerator and coffee machine let us have a healthy cold breakfast, but a microwave would have been perfect.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    b

    Staff was great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable, and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Weight room had broken machines.

    No breakfast, area was nice small town vibe.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    Waitstaff are amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was informed after I arrived that the card I provided A debit Master Card was unacceptable as they didn’t like my bank. They didn’t have any problem accepting it to reserve the room however and I have used this card for the previous two years. Very strong unpleasant odor. I had reserved a queen room with a garden or city view. Instead I got a double bed with a view of a roof. The screen had been pulled away from the window quite a bit as if someone outside had tried to break in. Had my husband not already unpacked and settled into the room while I attended the first session of our convention, I would have asked for a different room (comparable to what I reserved) or a reduced rate.

    I love the history and this is the third year our group has used this hotel for our convention. The restaurant is amazing and the staff are very efficient and friendly

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    7.0
    Nice place to stay. Clean and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    clean and friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice old feel. Pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While I liked the old-school nature of the hotel (not everything needs a modern makeover), it also felt a little musty and rough around the edges. There were small things like different types of light bulbs in the room, the curtains felt like they'd been there for 40 years, and the balcony was nice to have, but the chairs and table were shabby and when we arrived at the room there were empty beer bottles with cigarette butts in them on the balcony table.

    I stayed at this property with my husband for our wedding anniversary to visit some local sites. I appreciated the historical elements of the property and the antique style furniture. Our room was spacious and had a small balcony to sit on. There was a separate sink area with a coffee pot and refrigerator. No microwave, though the front desk offered to send one up. Very comfortable bed. The on site restaurant, The Century Room, was perfect for our anniversary dinner. Food and cocktails were excellent and service was great. The hotel is walking distance to several other decent restaurants, including The Pantry- a nice breakfast spot. Plentiful and free parking. I would stay here again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Once again replace the flags.

    Lobby

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    9.0
    It was lovely and we enjoyed the antique feel of the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Old world charm

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    7.0
    Loved the history, but for the money the hotel should be updated
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There needs to be many updates. Broken tubs and sinks that are glued together and doorways that are super narrow. The carpet is dirty and should be replaced.

    The old was cool!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    8.0
    Such a nice place. Great location and friendly staff. We would stay again :-)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s quite noisy due to being near a busy road but we slept well despite this.

    Staff were really friendly and as this is our honeymoon treated us to a complimentary dessert and room upgrade! The room was large and airy with a huge bed. Free parking also very handy.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    7.0
    We spent one night here then off to another destination.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We truly love the older section of the property, but rooms in close proximity to ice/vending machines are quite loud. We stayed in room 248. I don’t recommend it.

    Centrally located and the best value in its class for Santa Maria. Generally this market is quite overpriced.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a bit off the hwy.

    The staff was very courteous. Very old building but the tech worked good.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old section needs updating

    Historic…

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great view from our room

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    We booked the Kent Room for a Celebration of Life for my brother, who passed away. Marko was an excellent host who accommodated our needs, including using the video/screen system. Also, I went to eat at the restaurant on site and was very happy with the food and the service. Jimmy was great!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    7.0
    Overall satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast facilities

    The location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    9.0
    A good value for the price. We will be staying again soon
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe needs a little paint

    Historic feel of the facilities

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    7.0
    We would consider staying here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I prefer rooms without carpeting. The carpets felt dirty.

    We found the facility comfortable and quiet.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No plugs by the bed

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    7.0
    Ok stay, nothing special.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was cold, the restaurant was closed (booked this hotel as listed as having a restaurant) our room was rather rundown/dated, nit in an historic way.

    It had a bar and a large car park.

    Stayed in April 2025

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