Sideways Inn

3.0 star property
VIP Access

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427
  • Place, OstrichLand USA
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Solvang Brewing Company
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Mission Santa Ines
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪38 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Queen Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

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

King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Standard Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room with Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Room with Balcony or Patio

  • Sleeps 4

King Room with Balcony or Patio

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Sideways Inn

Hotel with free parking, steps from Santa Ynez Valley
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, 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 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.
Sideways Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Ynez Valley. 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Santa Ynez Valley and 12 minutes by car from Chumash Casino
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Sideways Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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
  • 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: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (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 USD 50 one-time 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 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
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 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).

Property is also known as

Buellton Days Inn
Days Inn Buellton
Days Inn Buellton Windmill
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Days Inn Windmill Hotel
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Windmill Days Inn Buellton
Days Inn Buellton Windmill Hotel
Sideways Inn Buellton
Sideways Buellton
Sideways Inn A Cruise Inn Hotel
Days Inn Buellton at the Windmill
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Sideways Inn Hotel Buellton

Reviews

Sideways Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 943 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1484 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elsy

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Don't get the premium rooms. They are near the popular bar (separate business) that is onsite. My room was directly over it so I had drunks yelling outside my window until 1am.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew T, Moreno Valley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is a good size, the bathroom is big but has no counter space, TV needs to be updated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ESPI, Nipomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
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

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

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

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sideways Inn

Bed and pillows were great. Everything was convient from the parking to the pool. The shower pressure wasn't very good and the TV had a lot static and didn't work that well, but overall I would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marjan

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Convenient and Clean

My husband and I love this hotel because it’s conveniently located to wineries and Solvang, it’s clean, has a lounge with a full bar, free coffee and donuts in the morning. It’s also fairly quiet and dog friendly, which works great, as we like to travel often with our doggo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ALISHA

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pati

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love that Sideways they always give us free drinks at the bar and the hot tub wasn’t working so they gave us arm bracelets and we walked over to where the huge motorhomes are and the gorgeous pool and hot tub and swim with them mostly did the hot tub anyway it’s quiet. We take a bottom room. It’s easy it’s reasonable. We’ve been there half a dozen times and we’re old so we love the food around there and the convenience of Sideways and the reasonable price always helps.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Rancho Cucamonga

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
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

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

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

MARIAM

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025