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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.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, a toilet, and a glass shower enclosure.

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

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

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

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bottles, glasses, and two large screens.

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.

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 363

AED 408 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. 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 407

AED 458 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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.

5. 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

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

6. Wine Stone Inn

Santa Maria

AED 653

AED 776 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

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 393

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a floral rug, a Monster energy drink fridge, and a kitchen area in the background.

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

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

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

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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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 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.

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 434

AED 489 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.

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

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bottles, glasses, and two large screens.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 433

AED 488 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

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

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

Best Western Plus Big America

Santa Maria

AED 407

AED 458 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

Wine Stone Inn

Santa Maria

AED 653

AED 776 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a floral rug, a Monster energy drink fridge, and a kitchen area in the background.

A living room with a beige wall, a ceiling fan, a black refrigerator, a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a window with blinds.

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

Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 345

AED 389 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 clear swimming pool with a red border, surrounded by palm trees and a lounge area with chairs.

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.

Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 256

AED 288 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 modern interior with seating areas, a high ceiling, and visible structural elements.

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

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 559

AED 629 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 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.

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 434

AED 489 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.

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

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bottles, glasses, and two large screens.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 433

AED 488 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 363

AED 408 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

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

Best Western Plus Big America

Santa Maria

AED 407

AED 458 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A hotel lobby with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a floral rug, a Monster energy drink fridge, and a kitchen area in the background.

A living room with a beige wall, a ceiling fan, a black refrigerator, a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a window with blinds.

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

Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 345

AED 389 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 clear swimming pool with a red border, surrounded by palm trees and a lounge area with chairs.

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.

Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

Santa Maria

AED 256

AED 288 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Top Santa Maria Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is beautiful and the staff is amazing."

Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

8/10 Good

"Cute hotel in a very charming town.. I will definitely stay here again."

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A Perfect 41st Anniversary Getaway! We chose this property for our 41st anniversary, and it did not disappoint. The room was immaculately clean, but the real highlight was opening the back door to a truly picturesque view of the Pacific Ocean. Combined with excellent breakfast options and a wonderful, attentive staff, it made our celebration incredibly special. This is absolutely a property we will be coming back to!"

Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent

"First time staying at hotel. Excellent experience, we look forward to exploring more ((restaurants and amenities) next stay."

Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fantastic time here."

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

8/10 Good

"Good value but kind of run down. Can’t beat the location though"

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"All good."

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Wife didn’t like getting scared by Halloween decor"

Solaire Inn & Suites

Solaire Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, nice staff"

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.