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Sideways Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in Buellton with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Bar (on property)
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Sideways Inn offers a refreshing retreat with to-go breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a relaxing spa tub. Unwind at the bar or connect to in-room WiFi while enjoying convenient amenities like laundry facilities and free self parking.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio or Balcony, Pool View

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Queen Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Queen Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 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 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Buellton is home to Sideways Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gaviota State Park and Hans Christian Andersen Park, while Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and Wildling Museum are cultural highlights. Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden and OstrichLand USA are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and golfing.
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Map
114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427

What's nearby

  • OstrichLand USA - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hans Christian Andersen Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

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
  • ‪Giorgio's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blenders - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Sideways Inn

Property highlights
At Sideways Inn, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a garden, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, an electric car charging station, and 1 meeting room
  • Multilingual staff, a gift shop, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 112 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 solar energy
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sideways Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Sideways Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Sideways Inn allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 50 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sideways Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sideways Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Sideways Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sideways Inn located?

Situated in Buellton, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and Ken Brown Wines. Valley Holistic Healing Center and Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Sideways Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 936 out of 1473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1473 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

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality, very quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, clean room, fire pits in courtyard were nice to relax by at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its beautiful here. I love the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The corn was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, freindly people, yummy food, close to shops and bus to Solvang. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, perfect location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chriss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
check in was smooth. friendly front desk staff. complimentary coffee and sweets was nice. would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsy

Liked: Amenities
LOVED our stay here. VERY clean and just a really neat place to stay. Don’t hesitate! Pick this place!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, comfy bed. Good bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lounge with food and Beer onsite. Nice rooms, unique layout
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant three night stay at the Sideways Inn, which benefits from pool, spa and gym as well as a bar
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay as always, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a comfortable place to stay. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, large desk with office type desk chair, well maintained and a good value. Bonus, it had one of the largest, best equipped gyms in a hotel this size.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Great find! We loved this charming, unique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and amenities are furst class, as is the friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thos hotel is very close to Ostrich Land, and it is very convenient to go near places like Solvang and wineries around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, right next to the freeway and near to many places to eat. The room was well kept but needed some TLC. Super dog friendly, with a nice pool, jacuzzi and fire pits. Staff was great, and the coffee and donuts in the morning were a nice way to start our day. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location accessible to many locations. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitrii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sideways has the perfect location to Solvang and wineries in Buellton. Their gym was amazing, too. Would stay here again because of the cool atmosphere. Next time we should try for a room that has a balcony or patio!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025