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A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.
An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.
A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.

1. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Monique
$106 nightly
$119 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Historic Santa Maria Inn
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, ottomans, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.

2. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Renatta
$145 nightly
$166 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with greenery.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A traditional European-style building with a clock tower, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and potted plants.
A traditional Tudor-style house with a small pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

3. Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Alisha
$159 nightly
$185 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Wine Valley Inn
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and palm trees.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.

4. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Anesh
$186 nightly
$214 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A bar with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier. There are two blue chairs and a small table in the center.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, a sign indicating it serves cocktails, beer, and wine, and a decorative shield emblem.
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a windmill, and a building with a tiled roof.
A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple bar stools, and a unique antler chandelier.

5. Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn
Buellton
United States
Matthew
$96 nightly
$112 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Sideways Inn
A traditional Tudor-style building with a conical roof, a sign reading "VINLAND," and a garden with various flowers in the foreground.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.
A spacious lobby with a round wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large mirror.
A hotel room with two beds, a large wall mural, and a nightstand with lamps.

6. Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Downtown Solvang
United States
Harrell
$81 nightly
$95 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.
A coastal hotel with a paved walkway along the beach, a view of the ocean, and a hillside with vegetation.
A landscaped garden with palm trees, a pathway, and a view of the ocean.
A terrace with outdoor seating overlooking a beach and ocean.

7. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
Pismo Beach
United States
David
$144 nightly
$165 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Spyglass Inn
A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, a landscaped garden, and a patio area.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and large windows.
A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.

8. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
Pismo Beach
United States
Victor
$202 nightly
$231 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Point Resort
A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with a pier and mountains in the distance.
A modern building with a sign reading "sandcastle" and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and palm trees.

9. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Cynthia
$176 nightly
$201 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped garden, and a hilly backdrop.
A terrace with two chairs, a table with two glasses of wine, a bottle of champagne, and a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.

10. Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
Pismo Beach
United States
Julie
$233 nightly
$267 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Inn at the Cove
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of white wine, and a bar area in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bottles, glasses, and two large screens.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of a building.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Santa Maria
United States
Erwin
$118 nightly
$133 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A modern hotel with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large hanging light fixture.
A spacious indoor dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants.

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
Alondra
$121 nightly
$137 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
A spacious lobby with a central fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a staircase connecting different levels.
A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, a leather armchair, a sofa, and a coffee table with books and a vase of flowers.
A couple sitting on a sandy beach with bicycles leaning against a wooden structure.
A multi-story residential building with a balcony on the second floor, a driveway, and a landscaped front yard.

13. Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn
Avila Beach
United States
Ken
$167 nightly
$188 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Avila Village Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, a round table, and a potted plant.
A building with a white facade, a red-tiled roof, and a sign reading "the Landsby."
A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. Large windows allow natural light to fill the space.
A restaurant with wooden tables, cushioned seating, pendant lighting, and a patterned wall.

14. The Landsby

The Landsby
Downtown Solvang
United States
Kathleen
$198 nightly
$229 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
The Landsby
A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a large island with a sink.
A lounge area with a checkered floor, a pink sofa, two wooden chairs, a wooden coffee table with a plant, striped awnings, and a large window with a view of the street.
A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk.

15. Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Ali
$154 nightly
$176 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Pismo Beach Club
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a central bar.
A hotel pool area with multiple levels of balconies, lounge chairs, and a clear blue pool.
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a modern design.
A modern interior with seating areas, a high ceiling, and visible structural elements.

16. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
Santa Maria
United States
Trinh
$152 nightly
$171 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
A traditional building with a balcony, a windmill, and a sign for 'Krodershof Inn & Wine Center'.
A dining area with a marble floor, a chandelier, and large windows with a view.
A sign for Kronborg Inn Wine Country Manor with a stone wall and a water feature.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. Kronborg Inn

Kronborg Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Mariela
$105 nightly
$123 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Kronborg Inn
A spacious bar area with a curved counter, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.
A coastal town at dusk with a prominent hotel featuring a rooftop terrace and a view of the beach and mountains.
A couple standing by a glass balustrade overlooking a beach with palm trees and a pier.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

18. SeaVenture Beach Hotel

SeaVenture Beach Hotel
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Andres
$217 nightly
$249 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating, a pool, and a building with balconies.
A modern living room with sofas, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a bar area with stools.
A multi-story hotel with a covered courtyard, palm trees, and a sign reading 'Courtyard by Marriott.'
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a clear sky.

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
Randi
$125 nightly
$142 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
A wooden house with a glass door and a balcony overlooking a landscape.
A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a countertop with bar tools, and pendant lights.
A spacious living area with a high wooden ceiling, large windows offering a view of the hills, a fireplace, and a mix of modern and rustic furniture.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a clear sky.

20. Skyview Hotel - 21 & Over Pool

Skyview Hotel - 21 & Over Pool
Los Alamos
United States
Caitlin
$179 nightly
$207 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Skyview Hotel - 21 & Over Pool
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Vineyards and strawberry fields surround this Central Coast town where Santa Maria-style barbecue draws serious food lovers. Hike the nearby dunes at Guadalupe Beach in the morning when local joggers have it mostly to themselves.

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A coastal sunset with a seagull on a railing.

Top Santa Maria Hotel Reviews

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

10/10 Excellent
"It was absolutely breathe taking!!"
Denise 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Spyglass Inn
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

10/10 Excellent
"🙌"
Luis 6-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

10/10 Excellent
"Great ocean view. Relaxing atmosphere."
Behnam 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

10/10 Excellent
"I cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed this resort, and wish we could have spent weeks there!! The beautiful location and the gorgeous room were perfect. The interior decor was just beautiful and thoughfully designed, and it had absolutely everything you could need, and so much space!! Th walkable path along the coast, the access to the beach, the firepits, pools, hot tubs, and coffee shop were just the icing on the cake. It was also so nice to be so close to so many beautiful places to visit. As a side note, I was happy the hotel was not further up the coast because thousands of pelicans hang out there, and it is STINKY!! I would definitley stay here again, and wish our time there had been longer!!"
michael 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Pacific Point Resort

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Santa Maria

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Santa Maria, California are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Santa Maria, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Maria?
Historic Santa Maria Inn, around 1 mi south of downtown Santa Maria, is an Expedia guest favorite. A terrace and a cafe are among its many amenities. Holiday Inn & Suites Santa Maria, an IHG Hotel is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travelers. It features pool sun loungers and hypo-allergenic bedding, and is about 3 mi north of the center.
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