Sideways Inn

3.0 star property

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Lounge
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427
  • OstrichLand USA
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Solvang Brewing Company
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Old Mission Santa Ines
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Second Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Buellton

With a stay at Sideways Inn in Buellton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Chumash Casino and Ken Brown Wines. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Valley Holistic Healing Center.

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
  • ‪Vega Vineyard and Farm - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sideways Inn

Hotel in Buellton with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 112 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Sideways Inn. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • 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 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

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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Sideways Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 937 out of 1472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1472 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

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly and accommodating. A family friendly hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Herbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with the family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nagarajan

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good tasty donuts for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean. Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahab, Sunnyvale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very clean and cozy place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was put in a room between a construction crew. Check in was a nightmare - staff had zero customer service. Beds were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mersades

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend stay. Room was clean and loved that they have a lounge and allow dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rick, Clayton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It's a fun hideaway, I didn't like the location (behind gas station subject to heavy traffic) but it was comfortable place for a weekend. I didn't have a chance to visit the grill or bar...maybe next time. The front desk staff were helpful and friendly. Nice visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was outstanding, the check in person was very friendly and explained everything to me. The room was great, the bed was a little soft for my liking but I still slept great. We were right next to the pool and it was loud but right at 10pm, the pool closed and the kids had to stop which was nice. The donuts in the morning were great and a nice touch. All in all, will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette, Burbank

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a weekend and we loved it. We would definitely stay there again. The room is very cute.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gloriana, san diego

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a pet-friendly accommodation, and while we don’t have a pet ourselves, I left with multiple bites on my lower legs after standing near the bed shortly before checkout. The itching started immediately, and the pattern suggests flea bites—likely from a previous guest’s pet, given the carpeted floor. I’d recommend the property inspect and treat the room to avoid this happening to future guests. Other than that, the hotel is newer, with a nice seating area and firepit. The water pressure was quite weak, though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay. Great location to all things to do. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Reynaldo, Sylmar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

An ok stay in wine country

Noisy. ( room was right by the pool). Very loud fan in bathroom. Shower had good pressure but unable to adjust position. Bathroom floor was not clean.Slider to the patio was stuck. Bed was comfortable . Some snacks available in the lobby and a bar with food on the property. Beware! There is nothing to eat in Buellton after 8 or 9 at the latest except fast food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025