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Reviews of Sideways Inn

3 out of 5
Sideways Inn
114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 1201 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1201 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1201 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1201 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1201 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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, convenient location and they even include a complimentary breakfast from a local bakery.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from MW on 2024/4/30
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We hope to welcome you back soon!

6/10 Okay

SUNGAE

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from MW on 2024/5/1
Thank you for leaving a review from your stay! We hope to host your next stay in the area!

10/10 Excellent

Don and Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I travel often and we would place The Sideways Inn in Buellton as one of our Top Five favorite Inns. The riooms are impeccable, The staff is incredible. The grounds are stunning. The bar and restaurant had great ambience and delicious food and drinks. Strongly recommend to anyone who enjoys excellence. We can’t wait to go again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from nb on 2024/4/26
Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from NB on 2024/4/26
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again.

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were initially placed by room that had an unattended barking dog protecting the area. So, the staff kindly moved us to a different side of the property. We love the rooms and amenities of Sideways. The freeway noise and the car wash's beeping are a factor for light sleepers. The Sausage Airstream is FANTASTIC. Our go-to place to stay when heading up to Paso from OC.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from NB on 2024/4/26
Thank you for your feedback. We do have a policy that guests are not to leave pets unattended. We're glad we were able to accommodate you. Just for future reference your more than welcome to request a room away from the freeway. If we have the availability, we would be glad to accommodate you.

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was beautiful but lost me when they said no late check-out. Also they charged me $16.80 for the gym so yeah they will hit you with unexpected charges. Might give this hotel another chance we'll see
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/4/23
Thank you for taking your valuable time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that we were unable to accommodate your request of a late check-out the day of your departure and that the booking platform you booked through did not adequately explain our resort fee prior to your arrival. These items have been shared with our management team for review, we hope to have the opportunity to impress you when you are next in the area!

8/10 Good

Carolynn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didnt get a hc room as requested
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/4/27
Thank you for taking your valuable time to share your experience with us. We are glad to see that you enjoyed your stay despite us being sold out of hc rooms.

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/4/9
Thank you for the review! We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to the area.

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have been coming to this property since 3/2020. We feel this property is great and have enjoyed every stay. The rooms are clean. The staff is always helpful and friendly. My only complaint is that the complimentary breakfast has gotten less each year. It is disappointing. It would be nice if you offered something more and not a list of items we can buy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/4/9
Thank you for taking your time to share your experience with us. We are so glad to hear that you continue to enjoy staying with us and have shared your kind words regarding our staff with our team here. We hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Ana

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Next to an RV place, they call it a resort so you will get charged an extra resort fee. It not up to resort level expectations. It does have a fitness center and pool and jacuzzi. About 10 from the downtown where you can eat and try the winery.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/4/6
Thank you for taking your time to share your stay with us. We are so glad to see that you were able to take advantage of the amenities we offer as well as enjoy the local area. We hope to see you next time!

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Traveled with partner
The sheets were very thin and worn as was the blanket. The room was large with a teeny bathroom. The furnishings looked like garage sale items! Not welcoming at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/4/6
Thank you for taking your valuable time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the configuration of the room or the items inside. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you on a future visit.

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from NB on 2024/4/26
Thak you for your feedback. We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
The receptionist was courteous and helpful. The bartender was also. The hotel seems run down and needs a fresh face. The room is good, nothing fancy. The free continental breakfast is bleak.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from ke on 2024/4/6
Thank you for you stay, and we are glad you enjoyed it, and appreciate your feedback. We hope you choose us for your future accommodations.!

10/10 Excellent

Karen, huntington beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean with nice amenities. We enjoyed the restaurant/bar on site
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Alexes on 2024/4/5
Hi thank you so much for your feedback we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us!

4/10 Poor

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is awful. We got a handicap assessable room. There is no counter space at all in the bathroom. Just a sink and a toilet. The shower has a weird crusty chair in it. The bed is super low and hard as a damn rock.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Alexes on 2024/4/5
Hi, we do apologize for the quality of you your stay we do try to deliver a comfortable stay and do apologize again for your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from NB on 2024/4/26
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Alexes on 2024/4/5
Hi thank you so much for your feedback we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and clean and recently renovated. It also is right next door to Flying Flags trailer park where my friends were staying at.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from DZ on 2024/4/2
Thank you for taking the lime to leave us some feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and the amenities at our sister property, flying flags! We hope to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Nigel, Hermosa beach

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/4/23
We are glad to see you enjoyed your stay with us. See you next time!

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from DZ on 2024/4/2
Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Business traveler
Good price for a clean room and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/3/27
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and the price point exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Featured in the Sideways movie. Fun to stay here as it was my husband's favorite movie. Modern updates. Fun property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/3/27
We are thrilled to see that you had fun during your time with us. We hope to have you back in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/4/9
Thank you for the kind review! We are thrilled to see you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My reservation was missing my service dog note and wrong room request, but quickly fixed the room and they were super nice and upgraded me and we got. $12 credit at the bar for being Expedia guest!! I love this place, about our 9th time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from DZ on 2024/3/14
Thank you for taking your valuable time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your stay. See you next time!

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quaint
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 2024/3/14
Thank you for taking your valuable time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your stay. See you next time!

8/10 Good

Bruce

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/4/3
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great and close to many things to do. The staff was all kind and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from NB on 2024/3/5
We're glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again.

6/10 Okay

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/3/3
We are so sorry to see that your stay was not up to your expectations. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you on your next visit to the area.

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
Response from Daniela on 2024/2/28
We're glad you enjoyed your stay, We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from NB on 2024/2/27
We're glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again.

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
Response from Chris on 2024/2/21
We are so sorry to hear that your stay was interrupted by other guests pets and hope that you will give us the opportunity to impress you during your next visit to the area.

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will be coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/2/21
Thank you for the kind review! We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable visit!

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from NB on 2024/2/13
Thank you for your feedback, were glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jovana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from NB on 2024/2/13
Thank you for your feedback, were glad you enjoyed your stay.

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from NB on 2024/2/13
Thank you for your feedback, were glad you enjoyed your stay.

6/10 Okay

Kirsten, Richmond

Disliked: Amenities
The Sideways Inn is a motel that's been nicely renovated in a stylish hipster motif, and the lobby, pool area, and rooms are pleasant. Things I didn't enjoy: The walls and ceiling were so thin, noise was a problem (there were a couple of female lacrosse teams staying on property). Maid service wasn't offered but every three days, so my room wasn't cleaned. And there were a couple of deferred-maintenance issues in my room (a framed photo missing glass, a big stain on the bedspread, wall paint that needed touching up). One nice amenity is that guests can use the facilities (such as a fitness gym and bocce court) from the sister property next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Chris on 2024/2/10
Thank you for taking your valuable time to share your experience with us. Your feedback has been shared with the proper department heads to ensure a swift resolution to the issues you encountered. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you during your next visit to the area!

10/10 Excellent

Lucio

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sideways lounge was a nice bar and good bar food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from NB on 2024/2/9
Thank you for your feedback, were glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the fire places
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from nb on 2024/2/3
Thank you for your feedback and were glad you enjoyed your stay.

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from NB on 2024/1/29
Thank you for your feedback and were glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from NB on 2024/1/28
Thank you for your feedback and were glad you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from nb on 2024/1/28
Thank you for your feedback and were glad you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Mark, Simi Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from nb on 2024/1/28
Thank you for your feedback and were glad you enjoyed your stay.

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They do not clean your room or re fill supplies. Ad said that there is breakfast but its only a continental. Good location close to freeway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from nb on 2024/1/28
Thank you for your feedback, were glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from NB on 2024/1/21
Thank you for your feedback and were glad you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Stuart

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from NB on 2024/1/28
Thank you for your feedback and were glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from NB on 2024/2/9
Thank you for your feedback, were glad you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location for visiting the wine country
Convenient location off the 101 and along the 246 Highway to Los Olivos and Solvang. A bit noisy at times from the car wash next door but otherwise comfortable. Our room was right next to where the housekeeping and maintenance people meet, so the first morning of our stay it was a bit loud but the next two mornings it calmed down. The front desk was very helpful and the place has a good deal of charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from NB on 2024/2/9
Thank you for your feedback, were glad you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Cristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel , clean Rooms are to dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from nb on 2024/1/28
Thank you for your feedback and were glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sideways inn was great. Cute restaurant/bar on property with good food. Room was a little loud with freeway noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from NB on 2024/2/9
Thank you for your feedback, were glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from nb on 2024/1/28
Thank you for your feedback and were glad you enjoyed your stay.