Sideways Inn
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About this property
Sideways Inn is a 3-star independent hotel located in Buellton, California, within the Santa Ynez Valley wine country region. The property sits just 0.1 miles from Santa Ynez Valley and 0.3 miles from Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana, making it an accessible base for exploring the area's attractions. Ken Brown Wines and Chumash Casino are within a 15-minute drive, and Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara Airports are nearby.
The inn features 113 rooms, including 13 suites, each equipped with refrigerators and microwaves. All guestrooms include 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming, complimentary wireless internet access, desks, and coffee and tea makers. Bathrooms are appointed with showers and hair dryers, and housekeeping is available upon request. The property earned a guest comfort rating of 4.4 out of 5.
Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness center. A grocery and convenience store on-site provides snacks and essentials, while a bar and lounge offer beverages. Additional amenities include a picnic area, gift shop, free self-parking, an electric car charging station, and free pool cabanas with sun loungers. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, features a 24-hour front desk, and offers multilingual staff. Dogs are welcome at the property, with a maximum of two dogs per room and a 50-pound weight limit per pet.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to midnight, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel maintains a professional staff to assist with guest needs throughout the stay.
Location & nearby attractions
Santa Ynez Valley - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Ken Brown Wines - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Valley Holistic Healing Center - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
OstrichLand USA - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Martellotto Winery - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Kaena Winery - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Hans Christian Andersen Park - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Wildling Museum - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Solvang Windmill - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Pence Vineyards & Winery - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Solvang Brewing Company - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Solvang Festival Theater - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 57.7 km / 35.8 mi
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 49 km / 30.5 mi
The preferred airport for Sideways Inn is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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, 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- We are a dog friendly resort.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
Know before you go
- Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.