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Highest rated hotelRadisson Hotel Santa Maria – 4.5
Cheapest month to bookApril
Average 4 star hotel price$185 per night

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Santa Maria, California

In Santa Maria, stay at a hotel that fits your style and make the most of your time in the city. Here are some of our picks the best hotels, from luxury to modest.

Best time to visit Santa Maria

Santa Maria is an interesting travel destination any time of year, but what you hope to do (or avoid) during your vacation should be considered before booking, such as weather and price. Low and high season in Santa Maria

Busiest month(s): August brings the most visitors to Santa Maria, which means the average price per night reaches $359. If you’re travelling during this time, budget for higher costs than slower seasons, when average nightly prices decrease to $238.

Quietest month(s): Save on rooms and avoid peak season prices by taking your trip during July, when the average price per night is $238.

Santa Maria is a great destination if you're looking for a drier climate with little annual rainfall.

To escape the rainy season, plan your trip to Santa Maria in August.

August is the most expensive month to stay in Santa Maria, so plan accordingly. When prices peak, you should be ready to spend an average of $359 per night on a hotel stay. Prices are usually highest on Saturday. No matter the time of year, Wednesday is often the cheapest day to stay.

Where to stay in Santa Maria, California

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Popular hotels in Santa Maria

If you're visiting Santa Maria, here are some other popular hotels you can book:

The Best Western Plus Big America is a wonderful place to stay, with its 3.5-star rating and range of amenities. This hotel provides an excellent retreat in the center of Santa Maria, and you can enjoy the hotel's breakfast, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and indoor pool.

If you're looking for comfort and affordability, try the Radisson Hotel Santa Maria. Its 3-star rating ensures exceptional value, and you can enjoy a range of amenities like the breakfast, pool, gym, and free Wi-Fi.

The 2-star Travelodge by Wyndham Santa Maria offers comfort along with plenty of amenities, including a free Wi-Fi, Fitness center, business center and outdoor pool.

Boasting a modern and comfortable design, the Holiday Inn & Suites Santa Maria, an IHG Hotel is a 3-star hotel that provides breakfast, free Wi-Fi, fitness center, and pet-friendly policy.

Things to do in Santa Maria

You can find well-known attractions and things to do like the PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre, the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, and Foxen Vineyard. Check out other interesting sites like the Rancho Sisquoc Winery and the Presqu'ile Winery. If you're a foodie, you'll find a wide variety of great places to eat, like Urbane Cafe, Zoe's Hawaiian BBQ, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Jaffa Cafe, and Cool Hand Luke.

Finding cheap hotels in Santa Maria: FAQs

In Santa Maria, the expected average temperature in April is 14°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is August.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Santa Maria with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $115 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $134 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $176 per night, and the average price on weekends is $181. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Santa Maria could be Thursday.
The nearest airport to Santa Maria is Santa Maria Airport (SMX), which is 5.7km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

San Luis Obispo County Airport, which is 36.6km from the city centre.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, which is 79.9km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Thursday is the cheapest day to stay in Santa Maria. And the most expensive day seems to be Friday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Santa Maria is currently around $183 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $107 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Santa Maria is currently around $194 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $152 per night.
If you're hitting up Santa Maria with kids in tow, try Holiday Inn & Suites Santa Maria.