Sideways Inn

3.0 star property
VIP Access

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Lounge
Bar (on property)
View from room
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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Map
114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427
  • OstrichLand USA
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Solvang Brewing Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Old Mission Santa Ines
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪40 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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Second Floor

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sideways Inn

Hotel in Buellton with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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 Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana. 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
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and Ken Brown Wines
  • Cats and 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 and cats 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.

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
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.

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

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Sideways Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 906 out of 1467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1467 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay!
We enjoyed our stay and really liked the room. It was loud in the walkways and parking lots, and this was disruptive throughout our stay. Overall, the price, location and room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sideways is a wonderful place to stay. Very clean, rooms have everything you need and all staff are very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sink and extra space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was better than I was expecting. Really nice hotel. The rooms are clean , comfortable. It was a really good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice hotel not far from Solvang. Very nice room, pet friendly. No your usual hotel, more like boutique hotel. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Irina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

TONY

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Better breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chenghui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and clean room! Good breakfast. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linnea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ally

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times. have been happy everytime !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

griselda, alhambra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small little cute boutique hotel. Met expectations. Well equipped with all necessities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mugurel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenny

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024