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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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Lounge
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio or Balcony, Pool view | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Second Floor | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Second Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Queen Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Free extra futon mattress
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427

What's nearby

  • OstrichLand USA - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Hans Christian Andersen Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vega Vineyard and Farm - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A J Spurs - ‬20 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 with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, an electric car charging station, and a water dispenser
  • A gift shop, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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

  • 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

Buellton Days Inn
Days Inn Buellton
Days Inn Buellton Windmill
Days Inn Windmill
Days Inn Windmill Buellton
Days Inn Windmill Hotel
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Windmill Buellton
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

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.

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. 945 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1509 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

Jeffrey

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chey

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

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

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

Dianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Guillermina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The donuts they give in the morning are amazing! Is a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently updated and it shows. Wonderful little hotel to stay at if youre exploring Buellton, Los Olivos or Solvang
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the camp ground
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

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

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close from Solvang, CA
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yannik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. Also the bed was comfortable and the check-in was easy, altough it was already 10pm. Unfortunately, we we‘re really disappointed by the so called breakfast, which only consists of donuts and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, neat and conveniently located. Nothing around it but it’s 6-8 minutes drive from Solvang.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times now and it’s been wonderful every time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025