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A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a wall decorated with photos. There is a wooden shelf with decorative items and a hanging light fixture.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with a pier and mountains in the distance.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and palm trees.

1. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Faria
$223 nightly
$256 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
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.

2. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Jane
$104 nightly
$117 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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.

3. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Rachelle
$164 nightly
$188 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A bar with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier. There are two blue chairs and a small table in the center.
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a windmill, and a building with a tiled roof.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, a sign indicating it serves cocktails, beer, and wine, and a decorative shield emblem.
A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple bar stools, and a unique antler chandelier.

4. Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn
Buellton
United States
Michael
$95 nightly
$112 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Sideways Inn
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.

5. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Jose
$205 nightly
$235 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A traditional Tudor-style building with a conical roof, a sign reading "VINLAND," and a garden with various flowers in the foreground.
A hotel room with two beds, a large wall mural, and a nightstand with lamps.
A spacious lobby with a round wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large mirror.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.

6. Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Downtown Solvang
United States
Raymond
$98 nightly
$115 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with greenery.
A traditional Tudor-style house with a small pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.
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.

7. Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Dina
$131 nightly
$153 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Wine Valley Inn
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.
A terrace with outdoor seating overlooking a beach and ocean.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and artwork on the walls.
A coastal hotel with a paved walkway along the beach, a view of the ocean, and a hillside with vegetation.

8. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
Pismo Beach
United States
Anton
$166 nightly
$190 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Spyglass Inn
A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.
A residential area with multiple houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a road.
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.

9. Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
Pismo Beach
United States
Keisha
$242 nightly
$278 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Inn at the Cove
A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.
A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.
A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, a landscaped garden, and a patio area.

10. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
Pismo Beach
United States
Julio
$211 nightly
$242 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Point Resort
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 modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a view of the building's interior balconies.

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
Elisabeth
$130 nightly
$148 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
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 kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a coffee machine.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Santa Maria
United States
Katrina
$131 nightly
$148 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a central bar.
A modern interior with seating areas, a high ceiling, and visible structural elements.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding glass door to a balcony, a wall-mounted artwork, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a modern design.

13. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
Santa Maria
United States
Shatari
$152 nightly
$171 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 sign for Kronborg Inn Wine Country Manor with a stone wall and a water feature.
A dining area with a marble floor, a chandelier, and large windows with a view.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

14. Kronborg Inn

Kronborg Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Mariela
$100 nightly
$117 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Kronborg Inn
A spacious lobby with a central fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a staircase connecting different levels.
A building with a wooden front porch, a stone pillar, and a sign that reads "Avila Village Inn."
A multi-story residential building with a balcony on the second floor, a driveway, and a landscaped front yard.
A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, a leather armchair, a sofa, and a coffee table with books and a vase of flowers.

15. Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn
Avila Beach
United States
Christopher
$170 nightly
$192 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Avila Village Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, a round table, and a potted plant.
A restaurant with wooden tables, cushioned seating, pendant lighting, and a patterned wall.
A building with a white facade, a red-tiled roof, and a sign reading "the Landsby."
A staircase with patterned tiles and a potted plant.

16. The Landsby

The Landsby
Downtown Solvang
United States
AMRITA
$191 nightly
$221 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
The Landsby
A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.
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.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a large island with a sink.

17. Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
James
$140 nightly
$160 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Pismo Beach Club
A hotel entrance with a white facade, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining section, and a view of the cityscape.
A multi-tiered fountain in a landscaped area with palm trees and a view of a hilly landscape in the background.
A multi-story building with a covered outdoor seating area and palm trees.

18. Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach
Pismo Oaks
United States
Maryna
$128 nightly
$147 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach
A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating, a pool, and a building with balconies.
A multi-story hotel with a covered courtyard, palm trees, and a sign reading 'Courtyard by Marriott.'
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.
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
Canada
Aila
$119 nightly
$135 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
A lobby with a central fire feature, two wicker sofas with cushions, and three arched doorways.
A bakery display with pastries under glass domes, a sign listing items like sausage, egg, and croissant.
A hotel with an outdoor patio area featuring a tiled floor, outdoor seating, and a covered section with umbrellas.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a refrigerated display case.

20. Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
Buellton
United States
Chaitra
$144 nightly
$167 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
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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 vineyard with rows of grapevines and a mountain range in the background.

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Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff, quaint atmosphere, decent rooms, complimentary glass of wine each night, cute koi pond, great location - we were able to walk everywhere. Wish there were more cottage options and a pool and hot tub"
Ngoc-Lienne 3-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Wine Valley Inn
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

8/10 Good
"Beautiful staff, lovely rooms, location was a bit out of the way. Breakfast was good"
Donna 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

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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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