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Our top choices for Santa Maria motels

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

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)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jesus
The price is ￥11,989
￥13,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria
Comfort Room | Desk, WiFi (free)

Villa Motel

Villa Motel
2.0 star property
Santa Maria
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (353 reviews)
"Friendly attentive staff, ample free parking, all basic amenities provided. I would book again when in the area!"
United States
Mark
The price is ￥10,535
￥11,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Villa Motel
Outdoor pool

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South
2.0 star property
Santa Maria
6.0 out of 10, (565 reviews)
"Highly recommend.. very nice clean and quiet.."
United States
Amy
The price is ￥13,652
￥15,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Colonial Motel

Colonial Motel
2.0 star property
Santa Maria
6.4 out of 10, (232 reviews)
"It was just ok."
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥14,591
￥16,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Colonial Motel
Lobby

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North
2.0 star property
Santa Maria
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,223 reviews)
"I would stay again"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥12,889
￥14,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North
Deluxe Room 2 Queen beds with Futon non smoking | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

American Inn Grover Beach

American Inn Grover Beach
2.0 star property
Grover Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (824 reviews)
"Check in guy was super friendly and my parents were very happy with their stay!"
United States
Brittany
The price is ￥14,591
￥16,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
American Inn Grover Beach
Exterior

Solvang Inn and Cottages

Solvang Inn and Cottages
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,024 reviews)
"older hotel in great location"
United States
Robert
The price is ￥18,289
￥21,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Solvang Inn and Cottages
Front of property

Aloha Inn

Aloha Inn
2.0 star property
Arroyo Grande
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"It was a wonderful experience staying at Aloha Inn. We enjoyed the neighborhood and the whole town is very clean and Calm! It was a perfect spot in between all the beaches."
United States
Harmandeep
The price is ￥12,256
￥16,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Aloha Inn
View from property

Main & Salt

Main & Salt
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Sabrina
The price is ￥23,338
￥26,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Main & Salt
Terrace/patio

Ocean Palms Motel

Ocean Palms Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"A very nice place to stay."
United States
John
The price is ￥14,587
￥20,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Ocean Palms Motel
Front of property

King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,060 reviews)
"Very cute and well maintained Inn. Pool looked great, rooms were clean and staff was very helpful."
Canada
Michael
The price is ￥22,595
￥26,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
King Frederik Inn
Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,155 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, very quiet and clean. Would highly recommend."
United States
Maria
The price is ￥13,130
￥14,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South
Property grounds

O'cairns Inn & Suites

O'cairns Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Lompoc
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and great vibe at the property. Breakfast was delicious and service was the absolute best, just lovely friendly people. I would love to stay here again if we're back in the area."
United States
James
The price is ￥23,994
￥27,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
O'cairns Inn & Suites
Front of property

Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,004 reviews)
"The friendliness of staff, Breakfast selection was great, Pool and family activity area, Flower gardens around the property are colorful and beautiful."
United States
Rafael
The price is ￥20,281
￥23,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Royal Copenhagen Inn
Front of property

Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo

Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (384 reviews)
"It's convenient to the beach, restaurant and shopping."
United States
Joi
The price is ￥16,987
￥21,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo
Garden

Alamo Motel

Alamo Motel
2.0 star property
Los Alamos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (608 reviews)
"Great morning coffee, well designed, friendly staff."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥22,826
￥26,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Alamo Motel
Beach nearby

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,023 reviews)
"My daughter and I were very happy with this place. Staff was friendly and attentive. Room was clean and it was walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Will stay again"
United States
Terecita
The price is ￥17,290
￥21,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Lotus of Lompoc - A Great Hospitality Inn

Lotus of Lompoc - A Great Hospitality Inn
2.0 star property
Lompoc
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"parking was great, staff were helpful"
United States
Caroline
The price is ￥12,491
￥14,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Lotus of Lompoc - A Great Hospitality Inn
Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.0 star property
Grover Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (589 reviews)
"Clean, quiet and wonderful staff. Would stay here again :)"
Canada
Heather
The price is ￥15,940
￥18,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Pacific Inn
Front of property

Inn at Highway 1

Inn at Highway 1
2.5 star property
Lompoc
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Riley
The price is ￥19,981
￥22,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Inn at Highway 1
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Top Santa Maria Hotel Reviews

Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

8/10 Good
"Satisfactory"
Sheila 1-night trip
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Wine Valley Inn

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Santa Maria Motels information

Number of reviews
15,494
Accommodation
51 Motels
Lowest Price
￥11,852
Highest Price
￥27,113

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Santa Maria?
If you're having trouble locating a motel in Santa Maria, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find a similar property from more than 43 hotels and other lodging options. Simply filter using our search tools by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
At most motels, you'll often find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. The word "motel" was conceived in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.
What are the best motels in Santa Maria?
Here are some of Expedia customers' favorite motels to book in the larger area. Villa Motel: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Spyglass Inn: Parking and conference space are available during your stay, along with room amenities like WiFi. Central Santa Maria is 20.3 mi (32.7 km) away. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach: Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Located 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from the heart of Santa Maria. Edgewater Inn And Suites: Central Santa Maria is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) away. Laundry facilities along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. King Frederik Inn: 29.8 mi (48 km) from the heart of Santa Maria. Enjoy access to the 24-hour business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
How many motels should I expect to find in Santa Maria?
Expedia has 7 economical motels in Santa Maria.
What can I do in Santa Maria?
While you're exploring this historical, romantic area, take time to enjoy the top-notch restaurants. Visitors like Santa Maria for its shops and live music. Enjoy nature with a stop at Los Padres National Forest and Simas Park. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Natural History Museum, Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, and Rancho Bowl. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Santa Maria Fairpark, Santa Maria Country Club, and Demetria Estate Winery.
What's the seasonal weather like in Santa Maria?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Santa Maria to help you plan yours. 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 are my options for getting around Santa Maria when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Santa Maria to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is 22.9 mi (36.9 km) away. To see more of the larger area, hop on a train at Santa Maria Station.