HISTORIC SANTA MARIA INN, Santa Maria (Santa Barbara County)
Property overview
Rooms & Suites
The Historic Santa Maria Inn features 164 rooms and suites with a choice of one king bed, one queen bed, or two double beds. Some suites include a full kitchen with granite countertops, kitchenware, tableware, a living room with a loveseat, additional seating, a fireplace, and bay windows. Amenities in all rooms include a coffee maker, complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, an iron with ironing board, a radio/alarm, and a flat-screen TV with cable. Rooms are equipped with electronic/magnetic keys and offer complimentary wireless Internet. Accessible rooms are available with features such as wheelchair accessibility, visual and audio fire alarms, and accessible bathrooms with grab bars.
Dining Options
The Century Room serves fresh California cuisine for lunch and dinner, with Sunday brunch from 10 am to 2 pm, lunch daily from 11 am to 2 pm, and dinner daily from 5 pm to 9 pm. The Olde English Tap Room is available for drinks and small bites. The Barrel Room, open Thursday to Saturday from 5 pm, features local vintages and fine wines from the Central Coast. For casual options, Chief's Galley Café has hamburgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, chili, and Asian options. La Cuesta Coffee Shop & Snack Bar offers snacks and coffee drinks. Blacklake Bar and Grill, located at the Blacklake Golf Resort, has a menu of sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, and a full bar. Camp Hill BBQ, open during the summer at Hearst Castle's Visitor Center, provides hot dogs and tri-tip sandwiches.
Leisure and Entertainment
Guests can use the hotel's heated outdoor pool and hot tub, and a fitness center with cardio and weight training equipment (open 24/7). The hotel is surrounded by over an acre of grounds and gardens. Nearby, guests can enjoy world-class theater performances at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts Theaterfest. Seasonal events include New Years Eve Zongo's All-Stars, Love at the Lighthouse for Valentine's Day, and the Blues Festival at the Avila Beach Golf Resort on Memorial Day weekend. Blacklake Golf Resort, in Nipomo, features three 9-hole courses, a driving range, and putting greens.
Location and Transportation
The Historic Santa Maria Inn, a landmark since 1917, is located in the Central Coast wine country, surrounded by 58 wineries and vineyards. It is 5 km from Santa Maria Public. The hotel is near attractions such as the Santa Maria Fairpark (0.5 km) and the Santa Barbara County Fairgrounds and Convention Center (0.5 km). The Pismo Beach Premium Outlets, with 40 stores, are a short drive away. Solvang, known as the 'Danish Capital of America,' is nearby, offering restaurants, bakeries, and antique shops. Hearst Castle is also within driving distance. The hotel provides complimentary self-parking.
Hotel Services
The Historic Santa Maria Inn has a 24-hour front desk, free Internet and Wi-Fi, and a safe-deposit box. It provides accessible parking spots, including van-accessible spots. The hotel provides wedding services, including venue selection, catering, and group accommodations. There are meeting spaces, the largest accommodating up to 250 guests. Audiovisual technology and dedicated event managers are available. The hotel is pet-friendly, with over an acre of grounds and gardens for dogs, and a welcome package at check-in.
Choose your preferred room
Calendar of room availability and rates
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Golf course
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Video games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
- Facial
- Beauty treatment
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor