The Best Family Hotels in Santa Maria, CA from AED 302 in 2026 | Expedia

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A modern cafe with a central serving table, a kitchen area, and a wall with food-related decor.

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a desk, a shower, and a toilet.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a welcoming entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Santa Maria

Energetic indoor pool, comfortable rooms, and complimentary breakfast create an ideal retreat for family adventures in Santa Maria.

AED 465

AED 524 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of white wine, and a bar area in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a coffee machine.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of a building.

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Santa Maria

Family-friendly Santa Maria escape offers outdoor pool fun, free breakfast, and premium entertainment for everyone.

AED 433

AED 488 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.

A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.

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An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.

3. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Santa Maria

Adventure awaits at this family-friendly retreat with outdoor pool and kid-friendly activities in Santa Maria.

AED 393

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a beige sofa, and a wooden chair.

A rectangular indoor pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit area with large windows.

A hotel with a parking lot, electric vehicle charging stations, and a covered entrance.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

Santa Maria

Family fun thrives at this Santa Maria hotel with indoor pool, hot tub, and free breakfast for all ages.

AED 412

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, a chandelier, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and bathtub.

5. Best Western Plus Big America

Santa Maria

Dive into family-friendly bliss with an outdoor pool, hot tub, and free breakfast just steps from entertainment options.

AED 417

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass of red wine.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, wine bottles, and a decorative backsplash.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large flat-screen TV.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a wine display.

6. Wine Stone Inn

Santa Maria

AED 559

AED 665 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bedroom.

A covered outdoor patio with two barbecue grills, a concrete floor, and a metal fence.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a blue awning labeled "CANDLEWOOD SUITES".

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a man and woman at the desk, a dog on a leash, and a luggage cart.

7. Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

Santa Maria

Kids can explore Boomers! Santa Maria just steps from this comfortable hotel with cribs and premium TV.

AED 404

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bed.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area with a coffee table and sofas.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets.

8. Hotel Avanti

Santa Maria

AED 330

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Santa Maria

A modern cafe with a central serving table, a kitchen area, and a wall with food-related decor.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a pink office chair, a flat-screen TV, and a small desk. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a welcoming entrance.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, a reception desk, a wall with a welcome sign, and a display case with snacks.

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 465

AED 524 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a beige sofa, and a wooden chair.

A rectangular indoor pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit area with large windows.

A hotel with a parking lot, electric vehicle charging stations, and a covered entrance.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 412

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A restaurant with long wooden tables and booths, hanging plants, and a decorative ceiling.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

Best Western Plus Big America

Santa Maria

AED 417

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass of red wine.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, wine bottles, and a decorative backsplash.

A modern lounge area with a wine rack, comfortable seating, and a TV displaying golf.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a wine display.

Wine Stone Inn

Santa Maria

AED 559

AED 665 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a central bar.

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.

A modern interior with seating areas, a high ceiling, and visible structural elements.

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 559

AED 629 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lamps, and a window with blue curtains.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and towel rack.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A clear swimming pool with a red border, surrounded by palm trees and a lounge area with chairs.

Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 269

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Santa Maria

A modern cafe with a central serving table, a kitchen area, and a wall with food-related decor.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a pink office chair, a flat-screen TV, and a small desk. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a welcoming entrance.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, a reception desk, a wall with a welcome sign, and a display case with snacks.

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 465

AED 524 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a beige sofa, and a wooden chair.

A rectangular indoor pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit area with large windows.

A hotel with a parking lot, electric vehicle charging stations, and a covered entrance.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 412

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A restaurant with long wooden tables and booths, hanging plants, and a decorative ceiling.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

Best Western Plus Big America

Santa Maria

AED 417

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.

A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.

A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Santa Maria

AED 393

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lamps, and a window with blue curtains.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and towel rack.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A clear swimming pool with a red border, surrounded by palm trees and a lounge area with chairs.

Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 269

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Top Santa Maria Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay , direct entrance to the beach A great time for sure"

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

8/10 Good

"It was very nice love the location. The view was excellent. We will do it again."

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This place has incredible views. The property is well maintained and very clean. The pool and spa were very clean, and all the firepits were lit and available for use day and night, which was needed. The beach and coast views are incredible. Beach access was awesome and I didn't know that there were caves on the beach near the resort. Breakfast is good and plenty of food and coffee was plentiful and good quality."

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very good"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious, soundproofing was good. I just feel a bit surprised that they charge $10 for parking."

Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first time at Chumash Casino Resort and we will definitely be back! The place was very clean and staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a King Balcony Room which was super clean, very roomy and had a comfortable bed. The pool area was fabulous and very upscale. The casino area was very large with all your standard amenities. The only thing they could do better is signage so you can find your way around easier. Otherwise, it was great!"

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay……even with a pet!"

Solaire Inn & Suites

Solaire Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Muy buen lugar e instalaciones"

Best Western Plus Big America

Best Western Plus Big America

8/10 Good

"Easy and quick check in. No concerns or issues. Would stay here again"

Frequently asked questions

What's Santa Maria like for family-friendly vacations?

You might want to consider the historic destination of Santa Maria if you've been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The cafes here makes this an attractive vacation spot for families. Fly into Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is the closest airport, or San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is located 22.9 mi (36.9 km) from the city center.

What's the best place to stay for families in Santa Maria?

Historic Santa Maria Inn is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your family trip include Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria and Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG.

How many family-friendly hotels can I expect to find in Santa Maria?

Expedia has 6 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Santa Maria.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Santa Maria?

The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 54°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Maria is 14 inches.

What's there to see and do with your family in Santa Maria?

Rancho Bowl, Boomers! Santa Maria, and Santa Maria Civic Theatre are interesting attractions you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Santa Maria. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Pacific Conservatory Theatre and Santa Maria Speedway.

What's the best way for us to get around Santa Maria?

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Santa Maria Station. Santa Maria might not have very many public transit options so consider renting a car to explore more.