It's just one star motel, it's not like a luxury hotel, not bad, but it is so so not very good, coffee maker it doesn't work, phone it does not work, microwave it doesn't good work . It's very old place and noisy room, bed it's not comfortable, I don't recommend this pl read more

Sideways Inn - Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

Pool, bar, gym, walking to a market, and the RV park has a great restaurant open till 700 with amazing food. Homemade ranch was killer! Dogs and families are welcomed. Sangria is 100! The stay away from LA is so needed. the hotel is near hitching post wine tasting and an ostrich farm where you can feed the huge amazing birds. I loved the free breakfast (dough nuts) and parking near my room and being so close to solvang but in the wuit town of bulletin read more

Sideways Inn - We love this inn - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

One of the Cutest, well maintained Inn's we've stayed at! Great customer service & great gym & a bar/restaurant (food truck) set up Jist' Right! We WILL BE BACK!!! read more

DISSATISFIED!! This looks great in pictures and the reviews seemed believable and fair therefore we have thought we'd stay. FOR THE AMOUNT THEY CHARGE, you'd expect it to be clean and updated. The bed itself was passably comfortable that's it. The floor was disgusting especially the bathroom floor. All the seats were dingy and gross. The towels were heavily stained. The walls are thin!! We had a better stay at the doubletree and home 2 suites up the road. For the amount you pay you're better off staying elsewhere read more

Okay, seriously! This place is a gem!! I was skeptical at first after reading the reviews but it's located in the perfect spot!! Right off the freeway, DOG FRIENDLY, state of the art fitness center, bar and lounge on site! Their lobby is the cutest thing I've ever seen and everyone working their is super friendly and helpful. Rooms are pretty updated and clean. Their website said their pool was closed, but upon arrival, their pool and jacuzzi were open!! This was our first time traveling with our pup and we're for sure coming back!! Right next door is their sister property the Flying Flags RV park, great place to walk your dog!! We also walked 6 mins. to Panda Express, Habit Burger and Albertson's. A complimentary breakfast is included.. you choose between a donut, hard boiled egg, or bread, you get a fruit, a juice and if you're traveling with your dog, a dog treat!! 8 mins. Away from Solvang?! I'll take it! read more

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Nice place. Great, easy location, nice rooms. Pool area and fire pits are wonderful. Lounge on site with great drinks and food. Had an issue with our tv not working that took forever to be resolved but staff apologized and adjusted our bill a bit and made us feel better about it:) Ordering the breakfast options the night before was s little strange but it worked. Pool should be monitored better! We were out there twice and there were small (under 8) unsupervised kids in the pool. Scary! Who does that? Fun stay. We walked next door to the camping area and that was nice as well. Pet fee a little steep... that would be the only reason we would mot stay again. Staff was pleasant:) read more

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If you are looking for a place to stay near Solvang, this is the perfect hotel! The room was so nice; The beds were comfy and the renovated decor was so charming. I think the sweetest touch, though, were the fresh local donuts that were brought to our room in the morning. We will definitely be returning! read more

The night staff was accommodating, friendly, and informative. Enjoyed some beers at the onsite restaurant, rested well and worked comfortably on my laptop. The modern colors / palettes of the room are beautiful, and the view of the windmill from my room was pleasing. Location is about 5 minutes to the village. Oh, and they seem to have live music and trivia nights on certain days! Be sure to get food before everywhere gets closed, the snacks in the lobby are great but can only sustain to an extent :) read more

Sideways Inn - working in my hotel room - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

We stayed here for one night last week and really enjoyed it. The front desk staff was helpful and friendly. The rooms were nicely decorated and clean. We stayed here as a family and it was perfect. The kids loved the pool and my husband and I enjoyed the Sideways Lounge fare. The location is right off the 101 which I worried would be noisy but it was actually quiet. Convenient location that was close to Solvang and Santa Barbara (45 minute drive). I would definitely stay here again! read more

Sideways Inn - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

I really didn't know what to expect coming here. I thought it was just gonna be another random Inn/Motel but I was really shook when I stepped into the lobby. This Inn had a Spanish farmhouse feel to it. Very clean, let me tell you. Dog friendly. They even have a lounge downstairs where you can buy drinks, listen to music, hangout, and just relax before you leave for your next adventure. Breakfast is included and they will drop it off at your doorsteps with doggy treats too! I would come here for sure. read more

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This inn has a higher rate than it should. Read pros and cons and decide for yourself. Pros: - great location for road trip travelers - nice rooms design - free breakfast is delivered straight to your room Cons: - noticeable chemical smell in a room - poor sound insulation - we had 3 dirty towels with makeup stains and our bedsheet/pillowcase also had dark stains of unknown origin; as we checked in late and were tired from a long drive we didn't attempt to change the room so I can't say how this would have been handled - awful shower head flow - I couldn't wash shampoo out of my hair for half an hour; my personal con here - their wash products are not up to my taste, not sure if that's sage or what but that wasn't a pleasant smell - no Google Chromecast casting support - pricy for the experience you get read more

OMG! Where do I start? The check-in process was perfect. Greeted by a very welcoming hostess who was friendly and handled the interaction perfectly. The lobby is super cool! I will have to go back to take pics. The room was amazing! The decor is awesome! See my attached pics. The room was clean and all the amenities worked perfectly. The beds were prefect! I slept like a baby! The toiletries are amazing! I'm going to the lobby to see if can buy the body wash and hand wash. A beautiful citrus smell on both and my wife loved the smell of all the items. Woke up to a slight knock on the door to an amazing little breakfast delivered right to our room. It was a perfect start to the day. Along with the mini Kuerig it was all perfect!!!! I highly recommend this location if you are visit the area. We are definitely coming back again. read more

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Beautiful hotel in an excellent area, centrally located to our multiple vacation destinations. Our breakfast was delivered every morning (bag left on our door with yogurt, fruit, banana bread and juice). Room service was not offered due to CDC guidelines but fresh towels were available upon request. Their fire pits were lit in the evenings. Great for relaxing at the end of the day. We would like to revisit once their bar, restaurant and pool re-open. Perhaps my below request will be addressed. Cons: we found hair on our pillow; the restroom and shower floor were left dirty, with hair left all over the floor. Hair which matched that left on the pillow. Management should ensure thorough cleanings are performed. read more

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Exterior of the property was just beautiful! With tables through out, on a good non covid day it's a perfect place to sit around and enjoy a cocktail and watch the sunset. The rooms are fairly standard. Beds are comfortable and layout is per usual. The one thing that I was missing is the hospitality part of it. At check in staff was polite and welcoming but that was it. The three nights we were there it felt like we were on our own. What I mean by that is there was no checking in on the guest to see if anything was needed the next day or day after. I understand covid changed everything but I feel like this is the perfect opportunity to stand out. Call a guest. Fallow up. Make sure they feel you're glad there here. Go that extra mile. Don't loose the connection and importance of service just because of masks or social distancing. read more

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This was our second stay at sideways, which is conveniently located outside of Solvang. They are pet friendly, which is a must for us, and even drop off little dog milk biscuits with breakfast in the morning. The rooms are always nice, clean and a relaxing place to stay. However both times the AC/window unit didn't work well, which is why I only gave 4 stars. The staff is always friendly, and its a great little place to stay. They offer free breakfast in the morning- it was bagels and cream cheese with yogurt, apples and juice both times we stayed. For us it isn't necessary, but im sure its nice to have for some. Overall we had a great time both times, and would definitely stay again. read more

Don't be fooled by their false advertising of "breakfast included". Here's the deal: you scan the QR code in your room (no later than 9:30p the night before) and place your order for the next morning's delivery. You get to place an order for each person in your room. The options include a cold Everything roll (not a bagel), a pre-packaged cup of oatmeal, a package of two hard-boiled eggs, or a pre-packaged muffin, then either an apple or an orange, then either a Tropicana orange juice or a cranberry juice cocktail. The items are placed in a white paper bag and hung on the your door in the morning at 0730 at the earliest. This is definitely not what traveller's expect by " breakfast included". They do not offer daily room cleaning and will only replenish your towels, shower amenities or empty the trash on request. There is no phone in the room to call down to the office. There is coffee and hot water ( for hot tea or your oatmeal) in the lobby, but the coffee is too weak to enjoy. The attached lounge is dog-friendly, which was awesome. However it is NOT kid-friendly, so we had to sit outside, shivering with the other families. There is a fireplace and five mobile heaters, but three of the heaters were broken. But hey, all the folks getting drunk inside were nice on cozy. The food menu is severely limited, but everything was delicious : sausage sandwich, fried, pretzel bites, and the wings. It was too cold to enjoy, but the pool was well-maintained, there was a hot tub and a fire pit. The room was clean. The shower had a clear glass half wall. What an odd and inconvenient choice. At least this place is close to Solvang. They seems to be it's only saving grace. It is one step above a Motel 6. It still isn't a good enough reason to ever stay here. There are just too many negatives. read more

Motel 6ideways... Basically a glorified Motel 6. For the price point in Winter ($120) definitely worth it. However...Room was freezing on arrival & took ages to warm up. Woke up before midnight super parched, zero water in room, zero phone to call front desk to ask... get dressed & chilly walk to Lobby, which really reeked of pot. Come on guys... literally every single human needs water for survival. Drinkers & wine tasters need it double... & no one wants to walk to lobby for this basic necessity. read more

I come here for the drinks, and I was not disappointed. Our server, she was awesome! The drinks she served us were delicious and tasty. I will def come back here again. read more

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Was not expecting a nice place but it was a great stay! The hotel is pretty nice for what we paid and there is even a pool, hot tub and gym. We enjoyed our stay and it was helpful to have someone text us and ask if we needed anything. About an 8 minute drive to Solvang so super close without the super pricey hotel room. Free breakfast was included, not much but then again it is free. A bagel, yogurt, and apple juice. Would definitely stay here again read more

Sideways Inn - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

We stayed at Sideways Inn during the Solvang Julesfest. The staff was very friendly and accommodating! I give them a 5! The pros of our stay would be the comfortable bed, the pretty courtyard scenery, the hot tub, and close perimeters for food. The rooms were clean and included coffee, waters, and the delivered morning breakfast which included the options of bagels, donuts, juice, and fruit. The cons of our stay is the noisy parking lot, the rooms don't have much of a noise buffer. You can hear people walking upstairs, car door closing late at night, talking, etc. which is a bit difficult since I am a light sleeper. The fan option on the air conditioning unit helped to provide white noise to combat the outside noise. The shower water smelt like ocean water/fish. I'm not sure if that's normal for the area... It didn't make or break our stay though. And the TV is not a smart TV. You cannot stream Netflix, etc. They have cable options which include HBO/Showtime.. Overall, it was clean and a good place to stay. read more

What can you say, this place is great. Kids loved the pool, our room was very large. The bar is a great little oasis at the end of the night, and the food truck serving up sausages my mother still talks about. Didn't find the prices anything to cry home about but nothing out of the ordinary. A great location and great staff. My one downside, if there is one, is they have barn door pocket bathroom doors that look nice but are not practical. If you needed to get up in the night to use the head, all sorts of knocking around trying to close it. read more

In person check-in and breakfast orders - a big plus. We don't have smart phones and so we did not have to use the QR code to order our breakfasts. We just gave our orders upon check-in at the front desk. They have a frig. & freezer to keep our drinks & food cold. A lot of hotels don't even have them, anymore. read more

We had no idea about the movie connection until after we were checked in, and ended up watching it before bed that night (though they should really have some copies available to rent). Really cool way to start a unplanned trip to the area. All the rooms are way different from the movie and seemed brand new and very clean. Front desk attendant was very friendly and the team was very responsive to texts during my stay. We used the pool and hot tub, which were great. The lounge onsite had a very cool vibe. It's walking distance to a lot of places in Buellton and is right (RIGHT) off the freeway. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend. Notes: It is adjacent to an RV lot, which has a walking entrance on the property. Why not 5 stars: The included breakfast (bagel and yogurt) was limited and is delivered to your door. My key did not open the gym for some reason. The EV stations were not functioning. read more

We booked this hotel last-minute for our latest Solvang mini vacation. The cute inn is pet friendly. It has dog bowl in the lobby. Check in: The 2 workers glanced at us and didn't say anything. We had to initiate everything and they looked tired and grumpy. We didn't really understand the worker because she talked so fast "explaining" the amenities. She memorized everything and it was very robotic. Check out: The lady was so nice and friendly. She actually greeted me, talked to me and asked about the experience. Amenities: -Complimentary breakfast. Place your order before 2 am by posting it on your door. We got croissant, banana, apple, peanut butter, apple juice, orange juice, and yogurt with granola. -Keurig coffee with 3 cups. -Toiletries include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand wash and lotion. -Microwave, fridge and freezer in your room. 3 stars!! read more

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This place is a one night pit stop. The Sideways lnn practiced social distancing guidelines very well. The room was clean. The inn also delivered morning continental to your room. If I could add a half of a star I would gladly give 3 1/2 . read more

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Besutiful hotel! The staff were all so friendly! Love how you can text back and forth with the front desk. The room was very big and adorable. Walked a few steps to the lounge and had a cocktail and fries. Bartended Chris was so wonderful to us! We will now only stay here when we visit buelton or solvang. read more

Average at best. You are surrounded by some of the best danish bakeries in the state. How does this hotel's 'included breakfast' stand up? If you think a mass manufactured bagel plastic wrapped in a factory, then you've found the right place. I also understand everyone's taste in mattresses is also different. I like a firm mattress, but this one had to have some concrete in there for extra firmness. All in all, if you want to spend $250 all in for a stay at a masked holiday inn express, this is the place for you. read more

Sideways Inn - The beyond fabulous breakfast - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

Very friendly staff. Had a very large upstairs King bed room, quiet, with view of nearby mountains. Small microwave, mini fridge, coffeemaker. Nice lobby with places to sit inside but many families were outside by the relaxing pool area. Plenty of coffee and hot water for tea in the lobby, and a large number of glazed and chocolate iced donuts there too. T-shirts, hoodies , souvenirs for sale in the lobby. There's the large western-themed Sideways Lounge on the property; wines, beer, cocktails, bar snacks. We didn't feel like driving more that day to get dinner so we ordered at the bar some locally made sausages cooked in an Airstream on the Lounge property. We didn't care for the too well done sausages and buns but we really enjoyed sitting in chairs outside at a table on the pleasant Sunday evening. Our advice: Order a drink or two and some snacks and sit outside ; there's a fireplace, I think, for chilly evenings. We would stay here again. read more

We had seen this inn from outside several times and loved the exterior. I wanted to like it because of the atmosphere and setting. But from the minute we opened our room door and we're hit with the odor of stale beer and mold I was instantly shocked. I was further disappointed and even more disgusted when I saw the bathroom floor. It looked as if had never been cleaned or mopped. I hesitated to use the toilet but when I did my husband had to fix the barn door that had come off the rails and was broken and wouldn't close properly. Further disappointment to find that one of the lights in the room didn't work even when I found the cord was in fact plugged in! After airing out the musty, smelly room and waiting for our roll away bed-- that never showed we left to meet friends at the camp site. I returned to ask AGAIN for the bed that we were charged for. That night the TV intermittently went out and didn't work, the room above us was loud and they slammed the doors and we heard dogs barking all night. The complimentary breakfast we got to select, was either a chocolate or glazed donut- YUM!!! For $300+ a night I expected SOOOOOOO MUCH more, or at the very bare minimum; A CLEAN AND FRESH ROOM read more

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Surprisingly great hotel and an amazing location right on 101. Cozy, big rooms with new furnishings and unique paintings in each one. Make sure you get the one facing the trees, opposite of 101, so you don't hear the traffic. Very friendly personnel with good follow up skills. P.S. An in-house lounge bar is a must try, while staying here. It has a unique vibe and competitive selections. read more

Update 8/12 ‐ called to rebook for November (for specific room which we were trying to get to connect to a relative's room) and got great help from Terri P. Nice work! Original review: This was our first stay, and I found it difficult to fault anything to be honest, bar one thing, but I'm still giving 5 stars. First a word of thanks to Anne who dealt with our check in. She was so genuinely nice and welcoming. I believe she is new to the staff and I saw both her and a colleague deal professionally with two difficult personalities who checked in ahead of us. A keeper! The Sideways Inn appears to have been recently remodelled, and everything felt like it was new, from the rooms to the gym. I can't speak for the pool and jacuzzi as we did not venture in - we brought a dog with us and so many of the amenities are off limits to canines (again we didn't use, but there is a sister property connected to this one that has a big dog park apparently and is free to use). We didn't want to leave our dog in room (frowned on anyway by the inn), or go separately (so a potential negative there for some people) during our two night stay. The breakfast delivery was nice and prompt (hung on door) with no knock once you hang your do not disturb sign (appreciated as our dog barks if he hears knocking or a bell). The free continental breakfast itself was sufficient, nothing to write home about. I do feel if we stayed 3 nights, we'd probably go out to breakfast the third time as it was monotonous by the 2nd day. The coffee from lobby was excellent at least and hey, this is not a 5 star hotel. As mentioned, our ground floor room (typically ground floor is what they give people with pets) was very pleasant, the fixtures seemed new and the air con was great - not only for keeping us cool, but also for white noise (though we didn't have issues with noise). High end lounging chairs outside our "patio" door (which really was around a patch of artificial grass that just led to pool area) allowed us to enjoy some wine outside, and there were a few really nice firepits that we could bring our dog to (pictured). The gym was large with what seemed like brand new machines, TV, free weights and even decent punch and fly bags. My one complaint though is that inexplicably there was no dedicated space to stretch or any yoga mats to use for stretching anyway. That's weird when so much money went into it. The bar on the premises was very plush and has some limited bar food (which largely ends 9pm), and opens til 12 some nights. Be nice and they might even let you carry a small quiet dog in Overall for the money ($365 inc. Tax plus a $50 dog fee), we felt it was good value for two nights and came away promising to return. I think the little touches greatly up the ambience here, from the small row of vines that greet you as you drive in, the classy historical photography in the rooms (borrowed from a local museum as I recall), to the little relieving spots for your pet dotted around (our guy enjoyed the mini fire hydrant!). One last thing was the great location. You can walk in about 15 minutes to some great tasting rooms and about 5 mins more in same area to Figueora Mountain Brewing Company. There are lovely botanical gardens about 10 more minutes walk in roughly the same direction. No need to uber or drive if you can manage a quick walk and are planning on drinking. We'll be back! Thanks Anne and staff. read more

Sideways Inn - The firepit was lit! - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

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Overall we liked the place, even if a bit noisy at times. But the car chargers don't work, haven't for a long time, there is no sign that says so and no plan to fix them. I find that unimpressive. Breakfast has been downgraded to a donut. Unfortunately unless those things change we will look for other accommodations when we return to the area. I would rather stay in a place that honestly says no chargers and no breakfast than one that claims they do and does not provide. read more

Better stays? Not a chance. Even with construction of upgrades going on, the hotel is peaceful. The staff IS EXEMPLARY. I have stayed at 5 star hotels that don't even come close. If I had any need, big or small, the staff were brilliant in helping me. I'll stay HERE EVERY TIME. read more

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This place was GREAT, charming & even though it was just for the night we would highly recommend it. From the time we checked it we were greeted in a friendly manner by Brian. Mario went over all the policies & was so professional but also so friendly. The lobby has a variety of snack, beer, wine & anythin you may have forgotten. Kanoni made a call before our arrival and asked if there was anything we would need, ice, water, sodas, beer, wine..Rooms were really clean, roomy and the beds comfy. Exit the freeway & BAM! right there..There are stores close by..x Thank you SIDEWAYS INN we most definitely will return for a weekend getaway.. J&L LAKEWOOD CA read more

Overall hotel is nice and conveniently located right off the freeway. The lighting in the room is horrible. There wasn't enough lights and the ones that were available were very dim. The beds are comfortable and rooms were spacious. It's nice that the property is pet friendly and there's fire pits to lounge around. There's complimentary breakfast but you have to place your order in advance by scanning a QR code (ours didn't work) or calling the front office before 9pm. If you miss it then you miss out altogether. Otherwise the place is cute with its own windmill. read more

We paid $375 per nite including taxes/fees and had no TV signal, very dim room light, noisy AC, grumpy front desk lady, dirty looking jacuzzi water. Great gym was the exception and convenient location. read more

Sideways Inn - Tv no signal whole weekend.. front desk said "this is a known issue, Just ask us to reset"?? - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

Always a fun spot to stay. Rooms are clean and during slow time can get a good deal. A huge plus is the onsite bar and sausage restaurant always nice after a day of work to be able to relax and walk back to your room. Great atmosphere all around. read more

I highly recommend this inn. At its price point it's an incredible value. The rooms are clean, stylishly upgraded and comfortable. There's a pool, a gym and restaurant. In addition breakfast is even included with the low price. I plan to return! read more

Sideways Inn - Sideways is the right way to spend an evening in Buellton and enjoy Solvang - Hotels Near Me - Buellton, California

Traveling on a holiday weekend is always dreadful because you know all the hotels/motels are going to increase their prices like no other. I was pleasantly surprised to find a room available at the Sideways Inn for a reasonable price over the July 4th weekend. Check in process was quick and simple however we didn't particularly like the service from the gentleman at check in (on July 2nd at 3pm). I don't think he smiled at us once and did not seem the least bit excited to be working. Anyway, the room was great! It appears to have been newly remodeled and has a rustic appearance to it. The bathroom has all the amenities you may need: plenty of towels, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, lotion, hand soap, blow dryer, and even a single-use disposable makeup removal for the lady. My boyfriend complimented the scent of the shampoo/conditioner/shower gel/hand soap/lotion to be very pleasant. I couldn't quite put my finger on what the scent was though. The room also has a small refrigerator, microwave (!!), iron/ironing board, sofa, extra blankets. The bed was comfortable and AC was comfortable (you can also adjust the AC to your preferred temperature of course). We had a balcony that overlooked the pool which was a nice option if we wanted to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. They have one pool and one hot jacuzzi. We didn't use it, but they also have a few bonfire pits around, with plenty of chairs if people wanted to hang out there in the evenings. There is free complimentary breakfast in the morning. The food selection was simple: cereal, fruits, bread, yogurt, coffee, orange juice and other juices. I saw a lady working at the breakfast area, constantly refilling things that got low. Check in at 3pm and check out at 11am, although I called the front desk and was able to get complimentary late check out at 12pm. It was located a quick 3.5 miles away from Solvang and conveniently located right off the 101. Plenty of free outdoor parking and wifi is free as well. I would definitely stay here again! read more

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Worst accommodations ever. We are frequent travelers for the past 62 years and this was the worst EVER !!! Requested a Handicap room --- beds were so large they filled the room and couldn't maneuver wheelchair or walker. Inadequate bedroom lighting required us to open the drapes to see. After dark, we had to use our flashlights to see. One wall switch was BEHIND the head board!!! No accessible wall outlets. TV had no channel guide and when I called the front desk, the clerk was rude and "didn't know anything about the TV". The "complementary breakfast was a JOKE. On a scale of one- to-ten, this place was a MINUS 4!!! read more