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Sideways Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in Buellton with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness center
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Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed | Coffee and/or coffee maker
Meeting facility
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • BarBarBar
  • Breakfast included
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114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427
  • Popular LocationOstrichLand USA3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSolvang Brewing Company6 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Mission Santa Ines7 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)39 min drive

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Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Queen Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Buellton

Sideways Inn places you within a 10-minute stroll of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and Ken Brown Wines. This 112-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • OstrichLand USA - 3 min drive
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 6 min drive
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 7 min drive
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 7 min drive
  • River Course at the Alisal - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • The nearest major airports are:<br />Santa Ynez, CA (SQA): 15-min drive, 8.3 mi/13.3 km<br /> Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 40-min drive, 35.8 mi/57.7 km<br /> Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public): 34-min drive, 30.5 mi/49 km<br /> <p>The preferred airport is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). </p>

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min walk
  • Starbucks - 7 min walk
  • Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - 5 min drive
  • The Habit Burger Grill - 6 min walk
  • Jack In The Box - 9 min walk

About this property

Sideways Inn

Hotel in Buellton with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness center
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 spa tub, a meeting room, and free newspapers.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available. Change of towels is available on request.
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
  • 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
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:

  • 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. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Sideways Inn?

Guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Buellton based on their ratings, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and Ken Brown Wines. You'll also find Mosby Winery and Valley Holistic Healing Center less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Sideways Inn?

As of Jun 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sideways Inn on Jun 9, 2024 start from $103.55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Sideways Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging 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 spa tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sideways Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a turndown service as well as a bar and an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Sideways Inn?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Sideways Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Sideways Inn offers free on-the-go breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Sideways Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Sideways Inn?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sideways Inn?

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

Sideways Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 727 out of 1214 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1214 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1214 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1214 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1214 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

6/10 Okay

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quiet rooms available, clean, newly renovated, friendly staff, breakfast delivery available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice surprise! Very nice place to stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shahrooz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We came here to relax, but unfortunately the dog for the room on the left had been barking and the room on the right side been loud till 5 AM.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will be coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jovana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024