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Sideways Inn

3.0 star property
Take a dip in the outdoor pool, relax in the spa tub, or work out at the 24-hour gym while helpful staff ensures a comfortable stay.

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Lobby lounge - Sideways Inn (Buellton)
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas - Sideways Inn (Buellton)
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Guests at Sideways Inn start their day with a convenient to-go breakfast before heading to the outdoor pool or spa tub. The bar provides a perfect spot to unwind, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and free self parking.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

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

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Queen Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed | Coffee and/or coffee maker

Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Buellton is home to Sideways Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Ynez Valley and Gaviota State 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. Visit our Buellton travel guide
Map
114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427

What's nearby

  • Ostriches at Ostrichland USA in Solvang, California
    OstrichLand USA
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Valley Holistic Healing Center
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ken Brown Wines
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • Olsen's Danish Village Bakery
    5 min drive
  • AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall
    12 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    6 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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?

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. Santa Ynez Valley is steps away.

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Reviews

Sideways Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1068 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1639 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean in the atmosphere was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the pool, jacuzzi didn’t have time to enjoy them this time but the firepit was exelente 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flavius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, affordable, and staff was very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice hotel, very attractive. We had a small dog and it was very pet friendly as well. The 3 EV chargers on site were accessible and readily available. It wasn't an overly busy weekend which suited us just fine. The room itself was large, roomy, very nicely appointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travels with our rv family and it was nice to be close by them
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actually a super cute stay! Rooms were so nice and staff was extremely welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parked right in front of our room, plenty of towels, free coffee and donuts in the morning. Free passes for the pool at the campground. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed my stay at this hotel! Very clean and the bar was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property! wasn't expecting much, but it was clean, beautiful and had plenty of parking spaces. The donuts and coffee in the morning were great too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel so much I had to rebook. Minutes away from all wineries and eateries. Rooms are clean, smell good and accommodations are amazing. I will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was a bit on smelly, rough side. Had a strong urine odor that couldn't be found. Besides that, room was nice, beds were fine and plenty of parking. Would stay again and hope for a less smelly bathroom and toilet area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was a breeze. The place is little outdated but it's still clean. The amenities on the property were perfect. Good for an overnight trip to go wine tasting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a good time at our stay here! Staff was super sweet and accommodating. Our room was very clean and comfortable. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun stay, food and beverages on site. Close to freeway
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was stocked and pumping with people in it. Hot tub was hot and fire pit was nice too
Was a great place to stay. Finding it could be a bit tough or confusing to see the entrance as it is just in the stopping path for the intersection light and confusing with the gas stations entrance. There is a another entrance just passed the gas st
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alex

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a bit dated. Todd at the front desk was great during check-in difficulty. During my stay, buddies and I had trouble with locks on bathroom doors in the rooms. Spider webs on sliding doors and mattresses are more than firm. Not worth the price-tag of 1,000 dollars we paid for two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, great amenities (pool, gym, lounge)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was well stocked, nice crowd, friendly staff and visitors, very clean, spacious, fireplace outside and inside, and great chicken wings. Didn't use the hot tub this time, but it was clean, the pool too. Last visit, temp of hot tub was perfect. Fresh hot coffee complimentary, sometimes donuts too. Rooms clean, clean refrigerator, clean microwave, and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great customer service, I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute place, very nice front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathroom. Laundry. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay and the front desk staff were awesome. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room,coffee and donuts in the morning, love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025