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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 pool cabanas
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View | View from room

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sideways Inn

An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, a meeting room and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sideways Inn offers 112 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using 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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Sideways Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a meeting room, convenience store and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Santa Ynez Valley and 6 minutes on foot from Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Sideways Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • 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 bathroom

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

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

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 a one-off USD 50 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1072 out of 1641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1641 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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