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Sideways Inn

3.0 star property
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Lobby lounge
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
View from room
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427
  • Place, Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Valley Holistic Healing Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, OstrichLand USA
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪52 min drive‬
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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio or Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio or Balcony, Pool view

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio or Balcony, Pool view | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio or Balcony, Pool view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Second Floor | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Second Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio or Balcony, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Queen Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed | Coffee and/or coffee maker

Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Buellton

Sideways Inn places you next to Santa Ynez Valley and within a 10-minute walk of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana. This 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 112 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Valley Holistic Healing Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ken Brown Wines - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • OstrichLand USA - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sideways Inn

At Sideways Inn, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. Additional amenities include a hot tub, a meeting room, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Sideways Inn?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Buellton, just steps from Santa Ynez Valley, and within a 10-minute walk of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and Ken Brown Wines. You'll also find OstrichLand USA and Hans Christian Andersen Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Sideways Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. An electric car charging station and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Sideways Inn include a casino at the property?

No, Sideways Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sideways Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Sideways Inn?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and free pool cabanas.

Are there hot tubs at Sideways Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sideways Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Sideways Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Sideways Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Sideways Inn for a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Sideways Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Sideways Inn?

The closest major airport to Sideways Inn is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is 8.3 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is around 23.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Sideways Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy pool and courtyard views.

Sideways Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1068 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1630 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A decent vibe and nice recognition of the local history that gave you a sense of place. But a little pricey for me for a fairly basic experience, with only donuts as the breakfast highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yess room was spotless clean , everything was in good condition. Beds were clean and comfortable . Would definitely come again if I come back to solvang
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, the room was comfortable, also the doughnuts were amazing every morning! I'll stay here on my next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Mitchell

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evgeniya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice cozy and clean . Beautiful design . Only heating was loud , but for one night was fine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

DEETTE

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

enrique

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome it's my 4th or 5th stay there it's super clean it looks nice we love the pool and the pub/Lounge across the parking lot from the hotel. They used to provide a little breakfast in the morning but now they just do coffee but that is Santa Barbara roasting company which is really good and these local Donuts which are also quite good . But there are so many great places to have breakfast when you're in the area .You can wander over to the Flying Flags RV park which has a lot of activities for kids. The adults have wine tasting venues and some of the most amazing food you will ever have. I almost don't want to post this review because then everybody will know how wonderful it is and then we won't be able to get a reservation and we're mostly locals 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you are using the movie as a context, the rooms are much better and the bar not anything like the warmth the actors and bartender enjoyed. Very good value for the stay. Clean and safe and near all. Get your wine grove on elsewhere and crash here...happy landings.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice amenities and customer service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Annie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sideways Inn. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the room itself was spacious and welcoming, perfect for relaxing after a long day of wine tasting. The only thing that could use a little attention is the shower heads, which could definitely be improved. Overall, though, it was a great experience and we’d happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

CALVIN

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities
Put us in a handicapped room for some reason. The shower was very hard to use bc the shower head was meant for someone sitting down and the whole bathroom flooded. There was an open soda can in the room when arrived as well. The curtains done block light and its pretty load from other guests and staff walking around the bulding.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gracie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, but there was no house keeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Reina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Suma

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Valley Springs

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay at Sideways Inn, but definitely not our last! We have family in the area, and it was a wonderful, pet-friendly place to stay and get to bring our dog along! The office staff and housekeepers were friendly, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the local blend coffee and fresh gourmet donuts were such a welcoming touch! We didn't have time to try the restaurant, but plan to do so on our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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