Sideways Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Buellton hotel

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Lounge
Lobby lounge
View from room
Bar (on property)
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427
  • OstrichLand USA
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Solvang Brewing Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Old Mission Santa Ines
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Second Floor

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Buellton

In Buellton .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and Ken Brown Wines. Mosby Winery and Valley Holistic Healing Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • OstrichLand USA - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hans Christian Andersen Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vega Vineyard and Farm - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A J Spurs - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Sideways Inn

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Buellton hotel
Sideways Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Sideways Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Buellton hotel.

  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Sideways Inn offers 112 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! 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

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

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

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 solar energy
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Sideways Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1021 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1645 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marci, Vista

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, very quiet and check in was easy. King room facing pool very nice. Used pool and jacuzzi was very easy and comfortable. Nights had fire pits on and market lights around. The only thing we didn’t like was breakfast options. Donut, oatmeal or a roll similar to a dinner roll . Donuts everyday is too much as we arent oatmeal people . Better off if they had muffins or sweet rolls instead or a breakfast room. Nice that they had coffee in lobby. Would recommend! And has a Ev charging station!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sreekanth, Palo Alto

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Solvang. Sideways Inn of the Sideways movie fame. Walkable to a lovely breakfast place, and 5 min drive to Ostrichland and 10 min drive to Solvang's Main Street. Service was good, except for: 1. booked 2 rooms but 2 nearby rooms were not available at 3pm the checkin time. we had one room on the 1st floor and another not too far, but on the 2nd floor. 2. we ordered breakfast electronically by 9pm prev day like they asked us to, but breakfast didn't arrive and we had to follow up twice. 3. included free breakfast was just a readymade oats packet we had to heat in the room, a fruit and juice. This is not free included breakfast in the lobby area. 4. there was barely any flexibility to checkout late - even though as an Expedia Platinum member, I would have liked 1hr's leniency that Expedia offers. Got 30min free, but for the next 30min had to pay $25 per room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I took my toddler on a one night Christmas vacation on 12/22-12/23. We loved the smore’s making by the outdoor fire pits, location of the room to the pool and lobby, and the room itself, hot tea availability, cleanliness, quaintness of the aesthetic, and the girl who checked us in was kind, enthusiastic, and friendly. I plan to make it a yearly tradition to come back to your hotel at Christmas time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Luis Cameroon

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymund

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Around 10 min away from Solvang. Lounge was great as well. Sliding bathroom door constantly jammed, but it did not fully detract from the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, front desk staff did not say much, simply checked my driver Liscense then took out a map drew a circle around the hotel and handed it over to me. Didn’t say much about the different options or recreations available. Other than that the room was clean and everything that we needed was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andres

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close enough to Solvang and 45 minute drive to Santa Barbara. Convenient bar and hot dog spot in the same area and cheap gas next door. Floor had some smudges in the kitchen area, and free breakfast is very simple. Overall worth value for what you pay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

NEUSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Clean hotel with a great bed, the room and bathroom are super spacious. The place is quiet and has a large parking lot
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nawaz

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eric, Irvine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were attentive and welcoming. The gym was nice and we appreciated the water filter station. The walls seemed thin since you can hear neighbors and outside noise/activity. We wished breakfast was offered earlier and there were more food options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

LAURA R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very clean and decent looking room, however, no water pressure, very small, scratchy towels, no bathroom vanity counter, and hard, uncomfortable mattress.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the staff is friendly. The rooms are clean, the pool is clean and the fire pits are the best. They are pet friendly. I do wish the charge 25 instead of 50 for the pet fee. I also miss the bagels for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024