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A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.
A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.
A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.

1. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Britney
3.059.190 ₫
3.441.589 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Historic Santa Maria Inn
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.
A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, ottomans, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.

2. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Renatta
4.089.314 ₫
4.690.239 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with greenery.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A traditional Tudor-style house with a small pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a fireplace, tables, and chairs, surrounded by a brick floor and wooden beams.

3. Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Alisha
3.300.340 ₫
3.846.785 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Wine Valley Inn
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and palm trees.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.

4. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Anesh
5.691.153 ₫
6.527.467 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A bar with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier. There are two blue chairs and a small table in the center.
A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple bar stools, and a unique antler chandelier.
A cozy lounge area with a sofa, a potted orchid, and a wooden coffee table.
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a windmill, and a building with a tiled roof.

5. Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn
Buellton
United States
Jennifer
3.335.171 ₫
3.880.056 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Sideways Inn
A traditional Tudor-style building with a conical roof, a sign reading "VINLAND," and a garden with various flowers in the foreground.
Two lounge chairs with a wooden frame and a dark cushion, positioned under a black umbrella.
A hotel room with two beds, a large wall mural, and a nightstand with lamps.
A spacious lobby with a round wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large mirror.

6. Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Downtown Solvang
United States
Brandi
2.294.393 ₫
2.693.569 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and artwork on the walls.
A landscaped garden with palm trees, a pathway, and a view of the ocean.
A terrace with outdoor seating overlooking a beach and ocean.

7. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
Pismo Beach
United States
David
3.546.381 ₫
4.067.522 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Spyglass Inn
A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and large windows.
A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.
A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.

8. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
Pismo Beach
United States
Victor
4.602.817 ₫
6.344.639 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Pacific Point Resort
A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with a pier and mountains in the distance.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and palm trees.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a wall decorated with photos. There is a wooden shelf with decorative items and a hanging light fixture.

9. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Cynthia
4.175.916 ₫
5.534.614 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.
A residential area with multiple houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a road.
A hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped garden, and a hilly backdrop.
A terrace with two chairs, a table with two glasses of wine, a bottle of champagne, and a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.

10. Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
Pismo Beach
United States
Julie
6.730.633 ₫
7.719.700 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Inn at the Cove
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 bar area with a long counter, multiple bottles, glasses, and two large screens.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Santa Maria
United States
Erwin
3.064.387 ₫
3.453.411 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a view of the building's interior balconies.
A modern hotel with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.
A spacious indoor dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants.

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
Alondra
3.132.473 ₫
3.561.464 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
A spacious lobby with a central fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a staircase connecting different levels.
A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, a leather armchair, a sofa, and a coffee table with books and a vase of flowers.
A building with a wooden front porch, a stone pillar, and a sign that reads "Avila Village Inn."
A couple sitting on a sandy beach with bicycles leaning against a wooden structure.

13. Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn
Avila Beach
United States
Jennifer
4.131.933 ₫
5.535.102 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Avila Village Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, a round table, and a potted plant.
A building with a white facade, a red-tiled roof, and a sign reading "the Landsby."
A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. Large windows allow natural light to fill the space.
A restaurant with wooden tables, cushioned seating, pendant lighting, and a patterned wall.

14. The Landsby

The Landsby
Downtown Solvang
United States
Kathleen
5.093.452 ₫
5.894.371 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Landsby
A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.
A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk.
Private kitchen
A lounge area with a checkered floor, a pink sofa, two wooden chairs, a wooden coffee table with a plant, striped awnings, and a large window with a view of the street.

15. Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Ali
3.596.601 ₫
4.118.107 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Pismo Beach Club
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a central bar.
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a modern design.
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 hotel pool area with multiple levels of balconies, lounge chairs, and a clear blue pool.

16. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
Santa Maria
United States
Teresa
3.953.922 ₫
4.448.163 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
A traditional building with a balcony, a windmill, and a sign for 'Krodershof Inn & Wine Center'.
A dining area with a marble floor, a chandelier, and large windows with a view.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a dining area with a chair and table.

17. Kronborg Inn

Kronborg Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Mariela
2.650.674 ₫
3.099.729 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Kronborg Inn
A spacious bar area with a curved counter, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.
Three people sitting on beach chairs facing the ocean, with a wooden pier and mountains in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A coastal town at dusk with a prominent hotel featuring a rooftop terrace and a view of the beach and mountains.

18. SeaVenture Beach Hotel

SeaVenture Beach Hotel
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Andres
5.665.166 ₫
7.392.395 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating, a pool, and a building with balconies.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.
A multi-story hotel with a covered courtyard, palm trees, and a sign reading 'Courtyard by Marriott.'
A modern living room with sofas, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a bar area with stools.

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
Randi
3.250.974 ₫
3.696.195 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
A wooden house with a glass door and a balcony overlooking a landscape.
A spacious living area with a high wooden ceiling, large windows offering a view of the hills, a fireplace, and a mix of modern and rustic furniture.
A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a countertop with bar tools, and pendant lights.
A modern building with a covered patio area, surrounded by various plants and cacti.

20. Skyview Hotel - 21 & Over Pool

Skyview Hotel - 21 & Over Pool
Los Alamos
United States
Caitlin
4.186.506 ₫
4.858.741 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Skyview Hotel - 21 & Over Pool
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A coastal sunset with a seagull on a railing.

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Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

8/10 Good
"It was very nice love the location. The view was excellent. We will do it again."
Ernest A 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

10/10 Excellent
"The room was spacious, soundproofing was good. I just feel a bit surprised that they charge $10 for parking."
Weng Si 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Wine valley inn is a lovely hotel in the middle of Solvang."
Anonymous traveller 6-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Wine Valley Inn

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Maria?
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