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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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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio or Balcony, Pool view

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Buellton is home to Sideways Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gaviota State Park and Santa Ynez Valley, 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 golfing and winery tours. 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 - 1.9 km
  • Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Valley Holistic Healing Center
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ken Brown Wines
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall
    12 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    6 min walk
  • Burrito Lalo
    7 min walk

About this property

Sideways Inn

Property highlights
At Sideways Inn, you can look forward to a corner/local shop, 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, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, an electric car charging station and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser, 1 meeting room and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the pool, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 112 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 50
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off USD 50 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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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 to 10:00 PM.

Is Sideways Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Sideways Inn allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg 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?

Checkout 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 and Valley Holistic Healing Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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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. 1036 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1593 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fun and family friendly place to stay. Recommend staying in a second floor room on the far side of the highway w a view of the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

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

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

serena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, the staff was excellent, the amenities and room were clean and nicely furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kid and pet friendly! Bar on site was super cute as well!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. The room was clean. Grounds were well kept. Loved the fire pits and donuts in the morning. Cute hotel close to Solvang.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and cute property with terrific staff. Clean and comfortable and bar was a nice amenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very courteous and spotless room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Donuts and coffee in the lobby in the morning. Cute fire pits by the pool with a bar on property. Clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful! Clean rooms. Loved the fire pits around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at this hotel and it was wonderful. The rooms and bathroom were clean and they smelled good. I loved that there was a bar were our group was able to rendezvous once we were all settled in. It was walking distance of our restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property looks like it has been recently renovated. The rooms are nice and clean. They have a lounge that is really nice. I recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very cute hotel room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tuyen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room and accommodating staffs. Very convenient location to visit Solvang.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sideways in is a great place to stay in Buelton. If you’ve seen the movie sideways, there’s been a lot of upgrades to the rooms since the movie aired.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed here at Sideways Inn many times in the last two years. Always friendly, courteous staff, clean rooms and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The comfort, cleanliness, design of the room and big space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean, with a pool side view. Very close to a market and to downtown Solvang. I didn’t spend much time at the hotel but there is a restaurant/bar onsite. The lobby had free coffee and donuts which was nice. Staff were nice and respectful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly including the guests we would see on property. It was very clean and had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Updated rooms, good character, clean and friendly, very convenient stop right off the highway
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025