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Oct 23 - Oct 25
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Our top choices for Santa Maria beach hotels

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered walkway, and a landscaped garden area.
A dining area with a central table and chairs, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted menu board.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.
A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a vase with flowers, and an exit sign.

1. The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Arroyo Grande
￥24,229
￥27,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.
A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.
A balcony with white railings overlooking the ocean, featuring two white Adirondack chairs.

2. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
Pismo Beach
  • Soak up the sun at this ocean-view haven, with a heated pool and captivating sunsets, just an 8-minute stroll to Pismo State Beach.
￥21,119
￥30,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Pacific Point Resort
A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.
A hotel entrance with a wooden double door, large potted plants, and a tiled floor.
A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a staircase, and a fireplace with a statue.
A dining area with wooden furniture, a ceiling mural, and artwork on the walls.

3. Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Arroyo Grande
  • Relax at a sun-soaked getaway with beach access, outdoor pool, and soothing hot tub.
￥14,081
￥15,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
A coastal garden with a pathway leading to beach chairs and a view of the ocean.
A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.
A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.

4. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
  • Stroll along sandy shores just steps away from this beachfront hotel, where fire pits illuminate ocean vistas and coastal adventures await.
￥18,878
￥21,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, modern lighting fixtures, and a mix of seating areas including sofas and tables.
A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a parking area.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, white sink, and a glass shower enclosure.
A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a wine bottle, and glasses on a tray.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA

Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA
Arroyo Grande
￥16,707
￥18,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA
A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing at its base.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, wooden wardrobe, desk, chair, and a framed abstract art piece on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outside.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink with a mirror above it, and a towel rack with multiple towels.

6. Holiday Inn Express Grover Beach-Pismo Beach Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Grover Beach-Pismo Beach Area by IHG
Grover Beach
￥14,900
￥16,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Holiday Inn Express Grover Beach-Pismo Beach Area by IHG
An outdoor patio with a round table and seating, a fire pit, and a covered area with string lights.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and wooden cabinetry.
A coffee station with a coffee machine, a beverage dispenser, and a selection of coffee pods.
A building with a covered entrance, a window with a sign, and a clear view of the interior.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach
Arroyo Grande
￥10,262
￥13,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach
A spacious restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a colorful mural. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a coffee station is visible in the background.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and lights.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red cushions, a fire pit, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

8. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
855634304
￥16,924
￥21,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
A pier extending into the ocean with a beach and buildings in the background.
A balcony with white railings overlooking a beach.
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the beach.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a pool area, and a wooden boardwalk.

9. Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
Downtown Pismo Beach
  • Soak up sun and surf right from your doorstep at this Art Deco beachfront hotel, where white sand and ocean adventures beckon.
￥30,340
￥42,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
A hotel entrance with a white facade, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining section, and a view of the cityscape.
A multi-tiered fountain in a landscaped area with palm trees and a view of a hilly landscape in the background.

10. Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach
Pismo Oaks
￥18,754
￥21,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach
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Top Santa Maria Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Oxford Suites is always my preferred stay when I am in the Pismo Beach area. Staff are always helpful, check-in is smooth, and rooms are always clean and well stocked with toiletries. Only small complaint is I cannot have a printed receipt with amount paid for the stay (receipt printed by the desk clerk shows zero amount paid - need this for work related reimbursement from employer)."
Alan 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Property is very clean inside and out. All of the staff that I encountered were always friendly and helpful. The views are just amazing and you're in walking distance of the beach and many restaurants. Will definitely stay here again."
Dorothy 4-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Pacific Point Resort
Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

8/10 Good
"This property is centrally located in Santa Maria, perfect for business trips, my choice for over 20 years. The staff for the most part are friendly and knowledgeable. Over the years there have been some changes. The Restaurant at one time was 4-5 Stars, today 2-3. The wait staff is great; it's the Menu and food have degraded. At one time there was a Coffee Bar, no more. I understand that County Codes are responsible for the smoking restriction in the Patio behind the Bar which was very comfortable and convenient. I am a Cigar Smoker and now both Smoking Areas are uncomfortable and in guest traffic locations, not good. However, I still prefer the Historic Santa Maria Inn over other Hotels in the area."
Gregory 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Historic Santa Maria Inn
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"They have a great deck out front of the hotel right on the boardwalk. Couple minute walk to the pier and downtown"
Pete 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

8/10 Good
"Centrally located. Nice breakfast. Large well equipped rooms."
Nicholas 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Solaire Inn & Suites

Solaire Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Nicely remodeled Quiet and not full of druggies"
Natasha 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Solaire Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Big America

Best Western Plus Big America

8/10 Good
"Rooms are very clean and outside area is well maintained. Pet friendly rooms at no charge, definitely a plus."
G 4-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Best Western Plus Big America
Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Room was as expected. Good price for a nice place to stay."
John 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Maria like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its live music and historical sites, Santa Maria offers a lot for the traveler booking a vacation.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Santa Maria?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at weather throughout the year 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 is there to see and do around Santa Maria?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. Beach lovers can spend some quality time by the water at Point Sal State Beach. Experience the area's live music and historical sites, and make time for local attractions like Santa Maria Fairpark and Vandenberg Space Force Base. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Los Padres National Forest or Santa Maria Valley Historical Society.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Maria?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Maria with ease. To get to Santa Maria, book a flight to Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), the closest major airport, which is located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from the city center. If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Santa Maria Station.

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