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This weekend
6 Nov - 8 Nov
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13 Nov - 15 Nov

Our top choices for Santa Maria family-friendly hotels

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

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria
2.5 star property
Santa Maria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Suites were clean and spacious"
United States
Yesenia
The price is AED 415
AED 468 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a glass-top fire feature, and a view of a building with balconies.

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
3.0 star property
Santa Maria
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (353 reviews)
"Room was clean and breakfast was great."
United States
Rukshana
The price is AED 433
AED 488 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

3. Best Western Plus Big America

Best Western Plus Big America
2.5 star property
Santa Maria
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Edward
The price is AED 343
AED 386 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Best Western Plus Big America
A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bed.

4. Hotel Avanti

Hotel Avanti
2.5 star property
Santa Maria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (515 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful hotel."
United States
Samantha
The price is AED 297
AED 334 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hotel Avanti
A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria
3.0 star property
Santa Maria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (825 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, would stay there again!"
United States
Jim
The price is AED 396
AED 447 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV.

6. Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG
2.5 star property
Santa Maria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Good kitchenette, free laundry services shower curtain rod was a little off center and internet can be a little slow but overall great stay"
United States
Jeremy
The price is AED 378
AED 426 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.

7. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
3.5 star property
Santa Maria
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,407 reviews)
"Downtown in walking distance to restaurants and nice bar in hotel."
United States
robert
The price is AED 321
AED 361 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Historic Santa Maria Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a desk with a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

8. Villa Motel

Villa Motel
2.0 star property
Santa Maria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (488 reviews)
"Comfortable beds and great water pressure in the showers"
United States
John
The price is AED 223
AED 251 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Villa Motel
A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, red seating, and a kitchen area with a counter and decorative items.

9. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria
2.0 star property
Santa Maria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Parking was close by and they had charging station ! Staff was amazing."
United States
Jennifer
The price is AED 345
AED 389 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria
A reception desk with a 'Welcome' sign, a painting of a landscape, and a bookshelf with magazines.

10. ECONOMY INN

ECONOMY INN
2.5 star property
Santa Maria
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (110 reviews)
"Clean room lovely staff "
United States
Salina
The price is AED 1,600
AED 1,800 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
ECONOMY INN
A hotel reception area with a counter, a TV displaying news, framed pictures on the wall, and a sign indicating the hotel name 'motel 6'.

11. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North
2.0 star property
Santa Maria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,229 reviews)
"This was a great stay"
United States
Tracy
The price is AED 187
AED 211 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lamps, and a window with blue curtains.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria
2.0 star property
Santa Maria
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Overall was okay Parking was convenient"
United States
Akos
The price is AED 240
AED 270 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

13. Colonial Motel

Colonial Motel
2.0 star property
Santa Maria
6.6 out of 10, (234 reviews)
"Clean rooms, smaller well kept motel in a good location. "
United States
Darren
The price is AED 311
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Colonial Motel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small building in the background.

14. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South
2.0 star property
Santa Maria
6.2 out of 10, (623 reviews)
"Highly recommend very clean quite and friendly"
United States
Amy
The price is AED 327
AED 368 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass of red wine.

15. Wine Stone Inn

Wine Stone Inn
5.0 star property
Santa Maria
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (711 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location"
United States
DALLAS Cooper
The price is AED 559
AED 665 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Wine Stone Inn
A sign for Solaire Inn & Suites with a clear view of the surrounding palm trees and a street in the background.

16. Solaire Inn & Suites

Solaire Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Santa Maria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"great place"
United States
Russel
The price is AED 245
AED 276 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Solaire Inn & Suites
A dining area with a round table, four white chairs, and a yellow bowl.

17. Retro cottage on Private Rd near park

Retro cottage on Private Rd near park
3.0 star property
Orcutt
The price is AED 555
AED 827 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Retro cottage on Private Rd near park
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.

18. MCM 2 bed/1 bath on Private Rd near park

MCM 2 bed/1 bath on Private Rd near park
3.0 star property
Orcutt
The price is AED 694
AED 989 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
MCM 2 bed/1 bath on Private Rd near park
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Santa Maria

Breakfast included
Pool

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Santa Maria

A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria
3.0 star property
Santa Maria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (825)
The price is AED 396
AED 447 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Santa Maria

A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
3.5 star property
Santa Maria
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2407)
The price is AED 321
AED 361 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Historic Santa Maria Inn
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Top Santa Maria Hotel Reviews

Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

10/10 Excellent
"We had an excellent time at the hotel. The suite was spacious and clean. The bed could use a new mattress or box springs, but otherwise totally comfortable. I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a nice comfortable stay in Solvang, CA."
Jeannie 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Wine Valley Inn

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.