Very nice hotel right off the freeway and 10 minute drive from Solvang. Checking in and out was super easy, and the staff is very nice. They show you exactly where your room is on a printed map that's labeled. There are parking spots right outside the room, so it's easier to carry bags instead of walking across the parking lot. The room itself was nice and with cold ac. Hot water in the shower and clean sheets. Bed was comfy, fell asleep right away. There is a open pool and fire pits surrounding the hotel. The lounge was our favorite part of the experience. Lots of tables and the bartenders were cool. Nice vibe after coming back from Solvang. We didn't have a problem at all during our stay. I'd come back to this hotel for sure when making a trip back! read more

. The Sideways Inn: A Total Vibe If you want the soul-crushing, predictable walls of a corporate hotel, go stay at the Marriott down the street. But if you actually want some character, The Sideways Inn is exactly where you need to be. From the second we arrived, it was pure comfort and chill. Spending mornings sipping coffee out on the porch felt more like a relaxed getaway and less like a standard hotel stay. The Highlights: The Atmosphere: Delightfully non-corporate, unique, and full of charm. The Lounge: They pour fantastic drinks and the staff is absolutely stellar. Just a heads-up: the menu leans more toward excellent bar snacks and bite-sized eats rather than full-blown dinners, so plan your heavy meals accordingly! The Location: Tucked away in a nice, quiet spot, but still just a short, easy trip right into Solvang. Our three days here absolutely flew by. For a relaxed, interesting, and genuinely comfy place to crash in the area, I can't recommend this spot enough.they found out it was our short honeymoon getaw and had a bottle of wine in our room when we got back We'll definitely be back! read more

Sideways Inn - Morning coffee on the patio. - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

I love this hotel.....uh well loved this place before I was there this past weekend, from the MOST UNCOMFORTABLE MATTRESSES, to the hair in my shower, wobbly toilet, leaking refrigerator, rude staff, 0 hot water, just fyi the website says breakfast included it's really not...... It is quiet here I can say and the Sideways lounge on property is fantastic and the staff is super friendly. Honestly do better Sideways I'm disappointed I used to love coming here for weekend getaways You lost a couple costumers read more

My wife and I did a short wedding anniversary road trip, "Sideways" style. Couldn't find Paul Giamatti or Thomas Haden Church. But for being a small independent hotel, this was an excellent place. I've been to major hotels with mold, cracks, cockroaches and bad mattresses! But I could not find one bad thing about this hotel. It looks a lot different and fixed up compared to the way it looked in the movie. Very friendly staff. Clean rooms. Clean bathrooms. I'd stay there again. And highly recommend it! read more

Sideways Inn is the loveliest, whimsical little inn right off the freeway. My husband and I were here for the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon and we loved most of our stay here. The inn was a 10 minute walk from the marathon shuttle. The design of each detail is thoughtful and fun, from their lobby to the room, fitness center, and lounge. Each choice from color palette, font, and furniture made our stay feel like a little escape instead of being at a big corporation. We also visited the lounge for late night snacks and drinks and the bartender was great. Our only two complaints were the showerhead and barn door. The showerhead is a rainfall style, so for me, it wasn't angled or pressured enough to get the wash I prefer, and the barn door will slam against the countertop with the slightest outward pressure. Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated our stay. read more

Every year I head to Sunstone Winery around this time and each year I spend the night somewhere new. I liked the proximity to Solvang even though we spent zero time there, as well as the easy drive to and from Sunstone. Service at Sideways was exceptionally friendly all over the property. The place was clean, including the gym which was well equipped. Our room was comfortable and I appreciated the mini fridge and microwave. We were able to buy food on the way up for our picnic at Sunstone and keep it fresh for the next day. I appreciated this and it helped tremendously. Would I go again? Absolutely. read more

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Watched Monday night football at this location. Texans vs Steelers. The Decor made it feel like a place for sports with an Irish old school touch to it. Place is Clean! Ordered beer and Wine. Received my beverages immediately by our bartender who was nice and professional! I did not get his name but he was on shift that day. BIG Kudos to him for being an excellent bartender that night. This place is a hotel with a separate bar. I checked in the front desk thinking the bar was inside. I also heard the Sideways Inn was in a popular movie. Lol Good place to chill and socialize. I recommend! Good experience read more

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Gotta say...it's a little daunting when you drive up and the police are there. But turns out they came because people at the hotel were concerned about a patron. Just more proof this place will take care of you from room to wine to food to gym to pool. First time staying here and plan to come back. read more

Nice rooms.need smart tv.why I have them 2 stars.they want to charge $50 for a pet cause they say they do a deep cleaning after.thats a lie.my shower had hairs .they can't even do a good regular cleaning and want to charge $50 read more

Sideways Inn - Hairs in shower - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

The place was clean and check in and out was very smooth! My only complaint would probably be the barn doors for the bathroom lol no one likes that. Just a heads up of you're planning on sharing the room with anyone else. read more

This place has received a lot of updates since it appeared in the movie Sideways - including the name, as it used to be called The Windmill Inn. Our room with a king size bed was clean, comfortable, and functional. It had a microwave, fridge with a separate freezer compartment, coffee maker, TV, desk, 2 armchairs, and more. There were a good amount of power outlets, and the free WiFi was fast enough for streaming. Noise isolation was not the best. While none of it was excessive, we did hear noise from a contractor crew chatting outside for several hours, people walking above us, plumbing noise from neighbors, and the muffled sound of the TV next door. Complimentary breakfast items are delivered to your door in the morning. You place your order the day before and you can select the items you want and the time you want them delivered. While nothing fancy, it was nice to get some basic items like oranges, eggs, orange juice, and a bagel. The common amenities were the best thing about this place. The lobby is really charming and makes a great first impression. The central courtyard has a pool and a couple fire pits, perfect for lounging. The fitness center was the second best I've seen in any hotel (the best being at the Hilton Tokyo Bay). The fitness center has several cardio machines including rowers, treadmills, ellipticals, and air bikes. There's also a squat rack, free weights up to 75 lbs, medicine balls, kettlebells, a punching bag, a couple weight machines, and more. This equipment selection is leagues above your typical hotel gym! 4.5 stars overall, rounded up because this place clearly takes pride in what they do. And the price was reasonable for the level of amenities. Maybe next time we'll see if we can get a room on the second floor! read more

Sideways Inn - Room with king size bed - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

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Pros: parking was easy Check in was smooth. Cons: "cave" room lived up to the name. They should not even offer these rooms, or if they do should be hugely discounted. When they offer it to you say no or ask for it at a reduced rate! The bathroom floor had stains and was dirty. The beds were horrible. We could hear someone walking around above all night and the again early in the morning. Would not stay here again. read more

Such a lovely, quaint, cool and comfortable place to stay. We stayed there last week on our way to San Fransisco and wish we could have stayed longer. The updated rooms have such wonderful decor and a light airiness about them. Super convenient to just pop down stairs to their inviting bar/lounge. Staff was extremely kind and accommodating. We will next just go there for a long weekend away from LA. A peaceful retreat that you should check out! read more

I really wanted to like this hotel. The lobby is cute with complimentary coffee and the decor is great. Our room was nice but the TV didn't work. We only stayed here for two nights so we didn't mind that much. There were stains on the towels and on the bed. The kicker is that at 1:00am a man and woman were banging on our outside patio doors and my fiancée had to get up and scare them away. Maybe they were drunk looking for their room or just plain stupid thinking it would be funny. It was extremely unsettling feeling like we needed to run and deadbolt the door. This was our engagement trip and it's safe to say I would never stay here again. read more

My husband & I have stayed here at least twice in our trips to Buellton and Solvang. The inn is always clean and the service desk very attentive. There's also a sideways lounge/bar next to it that's really nice to hang out. read more

Room is comfortable. Facilities are well maintained. Coffee & donuts offered at lobby. Employees pleasant Area for improvement is technology. TV constant pixelation. Maintenance person Jose tried to fix and improved but next day tv started pixelating AGAIN. Also tv provider DISH program guide only lists channel # NOT what is showing. Do not offer streaming for NETFLIX etc. I was told I needed to bring my own Roku etc. if I wanted to stream. Now we didn't stay in room that much but when we did frustrating in lack of video quality. read more

This inn and room are nicely remodeled. But the beds were very disappointing. Having experienced many hotels and ABNBs - the beds in this room 102 were the least comfortable compared to any I've ever slept in. Both mattresses in the room were wore down where you can feel the wire frames! I requested a mattress replacement since I have chronic back and neck issues. Front desk mentioned "there are none and housekeeping has no time. I will ask my manager to see if there are any open rooms to switch you to." Never got a call back either way, which made me think my complaint wasn't important to them. Perhaps there were no other rooms, but the non responsive customer service made the experience here even more disappointing. If beds are important to you, don't reserve at this Inn. read more

Room condition & cleanliness: * Paint chipped off the door frame. * Multiple stains on the carpet. * Bathroom floor had visible dirt and marks. * Sofa covered with greasy and dirty patches. Facilities & comfort: * No telephone in the room -- we couldn't report the barking dog next door. * Shower room has no door at all, which made it very inconvenient. * TV does not support external devices (e.g. Nintendo Switch). * Charging port hidden behind bedside table, very difficult to reach. Service: * Completely inflexible on late checkout. When we asked for just 30 minutes, the front desk rejected immediately without even checking availability. read more

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FYI they are located essentially on the freeway so if you want to open up your windows hard to do without getting some of that freeway particulate/ bad air quality. We had to change initial rooms because of a funky smell. Second room was fine. It's nothing special and I dislike the proximity to the freeway. read more

I've stayed at alot of random places. I was ever so pleasantly surprised here. VERY clean room, good amenities (regular size soap and lotion on the sink), regular size soap in the shower, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and ice bucket. Noise machine! Whoever thought of that is genius. The air worked perfect. Bed firm and comfy. If you get chilly you can ask for an extra blanket as none are provided. Overall for the price 10/10. CLEAN AND COMFY. Also, I really love that you can open your door right to the outside. Lovely chairs for late nights or morning coffee. Lastly, I am so impressed with the art on the wall showing the history of this beautiful valley. Thanks for a lovely midweek stay. Will definitely return. Update: wrote the review while still in bed. Checked in late and was asked what we would like for breakfast. Delivered to our door. Fresh donuts! Fruit, hard boiled eggs, juice with utensils and condiments. Lovely checkout experience. Fresh hot coffee in the lobby (along with more fresh donuts). HIGHLY recommend staying here. Dog friendly as well. read more

I stay here with my husband and when we come to this area for wine tasting and love it so I picked this hotel for a recent stay for a business trip. Rooms are always clean, bed and linens comfy and the AC works well. Good coffee in the morning and the lounge on the property is a great place to gather. I love the fire pits on the property as well. I'll choose this place in the area every time! read more

Wife and I traveled to Buellton recently. Visited Solvang while there. Room was clean, and my wife asked for ground floor with handicap amenities for me. I use a cane and a walker. Everything was clean, and nice. They have a nice fire pit and a nice swimming pool. They have a nice morning breakfast too. We'll definitely stay here again sometime. read more

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Had a reservation for the 2nd of jan (new years weekend), and I had an issue with reservation so I called the hotel directly as that is where I had made the reservation with originally. Issue was resolved in 1 day. Good customer service. Thank you. read more

This is my second time staying here and it had been a few years since my first visit but I still remembered it and wanted to come back. It is cute, comfortable and clean. The prices are reasonable and in a great location if you want to explore Solvang, some wineries, a reasonable drive to Santa Barbara and SLO if you wanted to use this as your base. I often travel solo and don't always feel safe with motels/hotels/inns that have exterior entrances but I do here. This place has a nice gym that is better than many more expensive hotels that I've stayed in. There is a restaurant on-site with great pub food and a nice ambiance. In the room there is a mini fridge with a real freezer and a microwave if you were staying for extra days and needed such. There is a Keurig coffee machine in the room and also free brewed coffee in the Lobby. The lobby has a cute little gift shop as well as some snacks and beverages for sale. There is a nice looking pool with well maintained lounge chairs and firepits on-site as well. I highly recommend staying here if in the area. read more

I really enjoyed our stay here. A group of 4 of us were supposed to be in Yosemite over the weekend but they closed the park preemptively due to potential flooding with the high temps and melting snow. We pivoted plans and decided to head south instead to Santa Ynez Valley. We were able to book a spot at the Sideways Inn on Thursday for Friday through Sunday. I'll admit, I had lowish expectations given how reasonable the price was for 3 days (especially compared to in Santa Ynez / Los Olivos / Los Alamos). Plus while I'd spent tons of time in the valley, I'd never stayed in / nor did I know much about Buellton and what there was to do there. To say I was pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. The hotel was in a perfect location - walking distance to restaurants, bars, and coffee and a 10 minute drive to anywhere else. There was a pool, hot tub, and fire pits to sit by in the evening. The rooms were spacious and clean and ours had a little balcony overlooking the pool. The old photos and decor were such a nice touch. The sideways lounge was perfect for grabbing a bite (pretzel bites, a ceasar salad, or some sausages), and had a great bar with fantastic drinks (recommend the paloma with nosotros blanco tequila). The staff couldn't have been nicer. We spent most of the weekend bopping around Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, seeing the wildflowers, and hiking Fig mountain. But this was such a perfect home base to come back to and jump in the pool, grab a drink, and sit by the fire pit. Overall, was such a funky, sweet little hidden gem and I'll absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a getaway in the valley.i read more

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Although not perfect, the Sideways Inn has a lot to offer. Our room felt fresh, nicely decorated, and a comfortable layout. The lobby and bar were cozy and inviting. It is right next to "flying flags" a motorhome destination, and we were told that you could use the facilities there also, which would be a secondary pool, playground for the children, and games. The thing that makes the Sideways Inn a stand out is the price! We stayed here on a Travelzoo deal, and I have to say it was an unbelievable value. If you are looking to have a resort type getaway, perhaps this is not your place, but if you are coming to enjoy Solvang and wine tasting And won't be spending a ton of time in your room, then you will be delighted with the Sideways Inn! My only negative about the property is that it is right on the freeway and I was very concerned that it would be very loud at night. Once your door is closed, it is very well. Soundproofed and noise was not an issue. if you are sensitive, you should ask for a room on the bottom floor and on the backside of the hotel. We had a great time on our little getaway, so is actually a lot of fun, especially if you go midweek when the town is empty! read more

Their "drop and knock" breakfast is the bare minimum. They only have serve sausage after 5pm for other food items. They do have a nice gym and comfy pillows though. read more

I had the best experience with Whitney Eagan at the Sideways Inn. We had a room block for our guests at the Inn. She was so helpful getting our needs met. She provided a great price and was such a joy to work with. Our guest were greeted at check in and set the stage for a great time. Thank you Whitney and the sideways staff read more

We stayed here for two nights, Monday-Wednesday, to spend a day in Solvang and a day in Santa Barbara. Found a coupon code on their website that saved us 20% which was nice. It was the cheapest in the area so we decided to go for it. The location is good and close to food and other activities. The rooms were updated and okay. The bathroom door is a slider and got stuck a couple times, which was annoying. The other odd thing was the lack of shower door, just a half piece of glass which left the bathroom floor wet; seems like a hazard, even with putting a towel down. The worst part for me was that door with built in blinds which still let in a ton of light at night. I typically need it DARK to sleep, and this door was not cutting it. Ended up covering it with a contraption using an extra blanket, the ironing board and a chair, which thankfully blocked some of the light. Someone else mentioned the air conditioning and how loud it was, which I agree with. It kept the room cool, but didn't have an option to leave the fan running and to cycle the air on so it would get warm quick and then kick back on and back off and with how loud it was, made sleep a bit difficult. Only interacted with one person when checking in, which was an easy process. They were nice. read more

Sideways Inn - The door, letting in a lot of light. - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

Sideways Inn is a lovely, modern inn with great amenities, where we spent a night on our way to Santa Barbara in June, 2024. The beds were comfortable, and the coffee was excellent, sourced from the Santa Barbara Roasting Company, with decaf options available as well. The inn features a hot tub, but the main one is quite small, so we couldn't use it. However, we discovered two other hot tub/pool areas just a five-minute walk away by the RV park. The one we visited was much better and even had cute cabanas. There is a lounge on the premises with lovely drinks, although the food was greasy pub fare. The staff was very friendly and made our stay enjoyable. The only drawback was the bright light by the room door, which couldn't be fully blocked by the shades, making it difficult to keep the room dark at night. This design flaw was the reason I deducted a star from my rating. PS. Sideways, please fix the darkening and I will be back read more

Sideways Inn - The lounge area - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

Sorry for the very late review as this is for our recent stay at the beginning of April Another place that has always been on my list and thank goodness we were able to visit in celebration of my parents' Golden Anniversary They were impressed and happy btw for the great stay The property is impressive and well maintained. We arrived past check-in time, so it was quiet in the lobby. Did I say this place is so cute I wish I got names of everyone we were in contact with because everyone was nice. And I appreciate that the Staff recognized why we were there (Happy Anniversary notes were left in our rooms) So I certainly appreciate attention to detail. Kudos to the Staff for that Our rooms were cute and clean. Loved that we had a balcony with table & chairs overlooking the pool. Did I mention faulted ceilings, what a plus.. so if you're planning a stay here, request a room on the 2nd level. Our only complaint is for the water pressure, that probably just reflects the age of the pipes, but not a big deal. We used our F&B voucher for the Sideways Lounge which was such an awesome spot to wind down and enjoy some snacks before catching some sleep. So why the 4 star review? Well, we were not entirely satisfied with the breakfast that came delivered to your door every morning. (you ordered via QR code that is in your room the night before) Wish there was an option for yogurt, cereal & milk, or a breakfast burrito (we had a microwave in our room and we could have warmed it ourselves).. hard boiled eggs and donuts and fresh fruit did it's job but we wish there were more options. Thank you for a memorable stay and if we ever venture out your way again, we would definitely be back read more

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Stopped off here for a nightcap after dinner. Cute quaint bar area next to the main hotel. A gastropub vibe with the plush seating. A nice big communal table with an amazing mural. Massive bar area as well as plenty of outdoor seating with a fireplace and heat lamps. It's pet friendly which is amazing. Both hotel and the lounge. Didn't get extravagant with drinks as we mainly juts went with a beer. Cool chill vibe. Beautiful property and location was great. read more

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Super bummed to write this review as we were really looking forward to staying at the Sideways Inn. Being super fans of the movie we thought it would be a fun experience to stay at the same place. It has definitely had a makeover since the movie which is great as it is not the dungy looking hotel in the movie. We checked in by a friendly staff member (sorry forgot the name) and loved the lobby area that had snacks and fun Sideways Inn apparel which I knew I would be purchasing later on. We get our room and it is just OK, we don't need anything fancy, just a comfy bed, a TV that works, and a decent working bathroom. The bed wasn't terrible as we never got a backache after sleeping so that was a win. The bathroom was rather interesting as the toilet was so incredibly low to the ground that it almost felt like it was a childs size. It did not seem to be a standard size at all. The shower was ok but it has a half door that was not desirable as all the nice warm air that a shower creates escapes into the bathroom. The TV was an absolute joke and we had maintenance come and take a look at it. They were super prompt and kind, but told us to unplug the cable cord and wait a few moments and try again. He said the cable on that area of the hotel (south east corner) needed a booster to really work. Granted, we are not going to be binge watching a show, but it would be nice to have something on in the background while getting ready to go out or before bed. Especially with us being there for the last weekend of the Olympics. There was also a serious hole in the floor that was just covered by carpet. We checked out by someone who could care less about us or our stay. We just got "you're checked out, drop the keys there" We happily left and did not purchase a commemorative shirt. read more

Sideways Inn - The TV the entire time we were there - some channels were fine but all the main channels looked like this. - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

I'm so torn to leave this review. This place is super accommodating to dogs and I really appreciate that being it was our doggos first time out of town with us. From the park next door to complimentary dog treats and the poop bag stations throughout the property it was great. We booked 4 days during the holidays. Requested a room on the first floor. Room seemed clean when we arrived. All was great until my husband tried to heat some water in the coffee maker and it had roaches in it!!! My daughter kept waking up with itchy bumps on her back and I was too scared to check for bed bugs!! The staff was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the "breakfast" sucks it's less than a continental breakfast. I really wish that roach situation hadn't happened, main reason I can't give it a full positive review. read more

This place is cool when you walk in to check in to get to the point they offer you your room no hassle whatsoever. We got to the room. The beds seemed clean. The dogs were sniffing around like crazy. I put puppy pads down just in case they were accidents, I put the black light on because I usually carry one with me to make sure the rooms are clean before I lay down on the beds and there was dog piss everywhere. Inside of the bathroom, there was residue of dog poop that wasn't wiped off all the way so that was kind of disturbing. I was getting in the shower. There was no body wash. I use the shampoo for body wash. I believe it was lavender. I'm allergic to lavender so I was itchy. I didn't notice I put it on so I use the conditioner to clean my body of that obviously from there was itchy. The neighbors at night or ridiculously loud the children were running around screaming knocking on the doors. It sound of life, but I'm pretty sure it was the wall. This is happening all night. When we checked in, they informed us how to order breakfast. I ordered breakfast. It did not show up the next morning until we went downstairs. We told them we can't do this again due to the piss all over the room and there were dark spots on the carpet as well. I informed her that we didn't get our breakfast so they did get it for us. I rented the room for 2 1/2 days. They only reimburse me 25 bucks. That's not really you know good business. I honestly don't believe but whatever I will not be staying there again. read more

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Our choice of staying at Sideways Inn turned out to be good. It's a neat, spacey and comfortable location and property. The room was very spacious & all facilities such as the refrigerator, microwave, coffee machine were provided for. There was a nice spacious bathroom which had handwash, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel. A basic but good breakfast (coffee, bagel w cream cheese, juice and fruit) was supplied to the room early morning. There was a regular supply of different types of coffees available round the clock in the lobby. Spacious parking and most of those have solar panels covering. The areas of improvement are, rooms can have better lighting, the bathroom sliding doors need a better fixing from the bottom, the duvet/comforter needs an improvement, the sheets are getting worn & need an upgrade. But the place is nice and is much recommended. Must try for your next vacation to Solvang. read more

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Solvang without being IN Solvang. The Inn is very close to Solvang but far enough so you're not in the crowd. The check-in experience was quick and they allowed pets! The rooms are large and parking was easy. While it's by the freeway, the place was still quiet. We never got a chance to use the pool, fire pit or the restaurant/bar but def. something we'll plan for next time. The only issue we had was the check-out experience. Since the place was listed as an Expedia VIP Inn, we expected a few things. Particularly a proper late check-out. I simply came by the lobby and asked if we could check out later. One of the females on the front desk gave a loud "sigh" and said, "we can only do 30mins". Without bothering to check what room I'm in. I just think that could have been handled better and if you have an negative attitude, maybe the service industry is t for you. Also, the night before, I checked if they had one bandaid at the lobby. They couldn't find any so I walked to the gas station next door and bought a first aid kit for $1.55. read more

Sideways Inn - She was just sleepy. - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

Mandatory minimum stay required... Okay, so I was passing through the area and opted to stop there to sleep. I did not have reservations but they accommodated us with a room. Fairly plain, bed way too soft and for the price it was nothing special. Now here's what they don't tell you. They will mark you down for 2 nights and if you don't stay 2 nights, you are SOL. It is like a mandatory minimum stay kind of thing. We argued the point that we were not told about that and got half a day back. So beware. read more

The rooms are nice, clean and comfortably outfitted. The bed was so comfy!! The staff were all cheerful and helpful. Special shout outs to Katie at the front desk, Daniella (she helped me on the phone, before my stay) and Jason? I think... Katie's recommendations were spot on. We had a great visit to Solvang just in time for the Christmas light show in the park. Thanks Katie! We had a light go out in our room and in less than 5 minutes Jason (I think) was there to replace it. Would definitely stay again. read more

Have stayed here and recommend to friends and family. And this place was very nice and cozy. Are stay on August of this year was a bit different. Rooms are okay , But the out side of this Hotel looked like a motel six if the hood ! Trash all over the facility ,outside lights not working,pool area a mess . Totally went downhill!!!! read more

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