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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.

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

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

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 434

AED 489 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a glass-top fire feature, and a view of a building with balconies.

Living area

Breakfast area

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

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 465

AED 525 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Lobby

A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.

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

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 321

AED 361 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a large decorative wall piece, and a seating area with a round table.

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

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

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

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 two-story building with a sign reading "Wine Store Inn." It features a balcony on the upper floor and a covered outdoor seating area on the ground floor.

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

5. Wine Stone Inn

Santa Maria

AED 621

AED 739 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. 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 388

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV.

A kitchen cabinet with various appliances and items, including a coffee maker, a slow cooker, and a toaster.

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

A kitchenette with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and a coffee machine.

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 378

AED 426 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, red seating, and a kitchen area with a counter and stools.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet paper holder, and a glass shower enclosure.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a covered area with a vending machine.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and ceiling fan.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Santa Maria

Splash into family fun with the outdoor pool, enjoy complimentary breakfast, and unwind steps away from Santa Maria Fairpark.

AED 345

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Pool

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5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Santa Maria

A modern dining area with a long table, cushioned seating, and a kitchen in the background.

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

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 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 434

AED 489 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a glass-top fire feature, and a view of a building with balconies.

Living area

Breakfast area

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

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 465

AED 525 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 reception area with wooden reception desks, a large decorative wall piece, and a seating area with a round table.

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

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 412

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 two-story building with a sign reading "Wine Store Inn." It features a balcony on the upper floor and a covered outdoor seating area on the ground floor.

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

Wine Stone Inn

Santa Maria

AED 621

AED 739 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.

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

Best Western Plus Big America

Santa Maria

AED 388

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, red seating, and a kitchen area with a counter and stools.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a covered area with a vending machine.

Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and ceiling fan.

Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 345

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a modern design.

A hotel pool area with multiple levels of balconies, lounge chairs, and a clear blue pool.

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.

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 559

AED 629 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 259

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Santa Maria

A modern dining area with a long table, cushioned seating, and a kitchen in the background.

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

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 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 434

AED 489 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a glass-top fire feature, and a view of a building with balconies.

Living area

Breakfast area

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

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 465

AED 525 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.

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

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Santa Maria

AED 321

AED 361 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a large decorative wall piece, and a seating area with a round table.

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

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 412

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.

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

Best Western Plus Big America

Santa Maria

AED 388

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, red seating, and a kitchen area with a counter and stools.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a covered area with a vending machine.

Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and ceiling fan.

Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 345

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 259

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Top Santa Maria Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent

"This has got to be one of the best hotels in Pismo. You are at walking distance to everything. Steps away from the beach and dont forget to stop and pet the surfing goats in the mornings."

Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente servicio"

Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Had a king suite no balcony. Room was very nice, clean and spacious. Wall separates the living room with a TV on both sides of the wall.A great place to stay. Separate toilet and big spacious shower with a separate big bath tub next to the shower. Toiletries like tooth brush and toothpaste, cotton swabs, make up wipes, small file, and bath salts are provided. Small bottle waters a mini fridge, ice bucket and glasse are also provided in Room. Restaurants were easily accessible. One restaurant had multiple choices of cuisine to choose from besides the steak restaurant. All stays include free valet parking. I am planning another stay already."

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful; parking close to our room. The room was beautiful and very comfortable."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was super clean, well maintained and easily accessible. 10/10."

Solaire Inn & Suites

Solaire Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"This is my go to spot for staying overnight in Santa Maria. I have probably stayed 25+ nights over the past four years. I only go to other locations when they are sold out. The clientele tend to be contractors, so it is pretty quiet in the evenings."

Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

8/10 Good

"Parking was close by and they had charging station ! Staff was amazing."

Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

8/10 Good

"This is the first time back at this hotel since the remodel. The rooms were very clean, comfortable beds and the bathroom was nice with two sinks and a nice shower. Our room was by the pool which at times can be a bit noisy with kids. This hotel use to offer breakfast with the reservation; it no longer does but now offers it for $25 per person.....that seems a bit ridiculous as there are several places within walking distance that have breakfast for much less. As always though....the ocean view is fabulous."

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.