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Aug 7 - Aug 9
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Our top choices for Santa Maria 3-star hotels

Exterior

1. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,744 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Julie
The price is ￥32,149
￥36,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Spyglass Inn
Exterior

2. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
3.5 star property
Santa Maria
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (2,201 reviews)
"The restaurant food was excellent with a great happy hour."
United States
rally
The price is ￥14,167
￥15,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Historic Santa Maria Inn
Front of property

3. Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
3.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,362 reviews)
"it was a nice stay"
United States
Arthur
The price is ￥15,483
￥18,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Terrace/patio

4. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3.5 star property
Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,867 reviews)
"Beautiful views, friendly staff, awesome breakfast"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥42,341
￥48,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Chateau King | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,488 reviews)
"Nice place very quiet breakfast was good"
United States
Mayra
The price is ￥21,092
￥24,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Wine Valley Inn
Lobby lounge

6. Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn
3.0 star property
Buellton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,700 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to everything and the room was nice and clean."
United States
John
The price is ￥18,493
￥21,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Sideways Inn
Exterior

7. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,296 reviews)
"Green space was amazing for families! Views were incredible and staff were very helpful."
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥36,524
￥48,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Pacific Point Resort
Breakfast and dinner served

8. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,697 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Alex
The price is ￥36,082
￥45,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Beach nearby

9. Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
3.5 star property
Pismo Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,717 reviews)
"I love my stay at this place"
United States
Marites
The price is ￥42,357
￥48,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Inn at the Cove
Bar (on property)

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,381 reviews)
"Great rooms, excellent breakfast, helpful staff."
United States
Angie
The price is ￥19,231
￥21,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
Courtyard

11. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,396 reviews)
"Close to the beach, Nice to stay"
United States
Bo
The price is ￥32,747
￥37,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Staircase

12. Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn
3.5 star property
Avila Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Great place to stay will definitely be back!"
United States
Susan
The price is ￥26,179
￥34,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Avila Village Inn
Restaurant

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
3.0 star property
Santa Maria
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (237 reviews)
"Rooms were very clean. Great for families."
United States
Luis
The price is ￥21,812
￥24,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Garden

14. The Landsby

The Landsby
3.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (943 reviews)
"This is a beautiful boutique hotel to stay."
United States
MAI
The price is ￥30,575
￥35,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
The Landsby
Front of property - evening/night

15. Kronborg Inn

Kronborg Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,448 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Very centralized to all downtown Solvang"
United States
Apolonio
The price is ￥14,583
￥17,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Kronborg Inn
Lobby lounge

16. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
3.5 star property
Santa Maria
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,292 reviews)
"We always stay here when in town. Love it"
United States
Julie
The price is ￥19,935
￥22,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
Garden

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast
3.5 star property
Lompoc
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel, clean and quick check in."
United States
kathleen
The price is ￥27,369
￥30,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast
Lobby

18. Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
3.5 star property
Buellton
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"I love my stay in this hotel, very nice and clean"
United States
Alma
The price is ￥22,666
￥26,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
Property amenity

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
3.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay , beautiful hotel , pool and hot tub are great , very nice food in the lobby restaurant and the staff are friendly and accommodating all around. The room was spotless clean , comfortable , nice hot water and cold A/C , perfect place to stay. 100% will be back next time we're heading through the area !"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥20,069
￥22,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
Avila Experience Suite | Beach/ocean view

20. Inn at Avila Beach

Inn at Avila Beach
3.0 star property
Avila Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place for families"
United States
Greg
The price is ￥31,323
￥35,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Inn at Avila Beach
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Vineyards and strawberry fields surround this Central Coast town where Santa Maria-style barbecue draws serious food lovers. Hike the nearby dunes at Guadalupe Beach in the morning when local joggers have it mostly to themselves.

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A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a mountain range in the background.

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Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

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Spyglass Inn

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Maria?
Expedia customers in search of a comfortable and convenient Santa Maria property often go for Historic Santa Maria Inn. This 3-star hotel, around 2 kilometers south of the center, comes with a garden and a terrace. Want another idea? Located 5 kilometers north of downtown and including a swimming pool and pool sun loungers, Holiday Inn & Suites Santa Maria, an IHG Hotel is another top pick among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santa Maria?
Check in to a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to tidy and comfortable rooms and amenities such as free WiFi, gyms and tea and coffee makers. These lodgings may also include a bar and restaurant on-site. Elevate your Santa Maria getaway by picking a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa and wellness center, round-the-clock room service and deluxe toiletries, you'll experience a heightened sense of comfort and relaxation.