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Sideways Inn

3.0 star property

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Lounge
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

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114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427
  • Place, Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Valley Holistic Healing Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, OstrichLand USA
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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

Queen Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Second Floor

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Second Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

King Room with Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Accessible Standard Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Two Queen Room with Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4

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

Two Queen Room with Balcony or Patio

  • Sleeps 4

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Living area

King Room with Balcony or Patio

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Buellton

With a stay at Sideways Inn in Buellton, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Santa Ynez Valley and 6 minutes by foot from Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Ken Brown Wines and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Valley Holistic Healing Center.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • OstrichLand USA - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burrito Lalo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sideways Inn

Hotel in Buellton with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 112 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Sideways Inn. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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.
  • 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 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

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

Reviews

Sideways Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 957 out of 1501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1501 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Will stay here again!

Great hotel...super clean and comfortable beds! Love that there is a lounge and food on the property. The decor and vibe was relaxing and perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel, atascadero

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The corn was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

Central Valley Realness

Everyone was really friendly. Love the $12 coupon for food at their lovely lounge. Bartenders were great( there are tables also) and homemade sausage was delicious. Love the rooms. The bed super comfortable and soft sheets. The photos of historical photos on the wall make you sense the region and the history and know you aren’t in LA yet r SF which is the best part! Ha
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank, atascadero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Great Motel

Sideways Inn is a great motel. Their Lounge is fun (though I'd pass on the sausage dinner). Convenient to Ellen's Pancake House too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was ideal for a quick two night stay. The room was clean and outfitted appropriately . The area has nice areas for sitting, a pool and a nice lounge and food trailer on-site. Two observation are no breakfast capability and minimal dinner options other than sausage and appetizers. I would stay here again if I did not need or want to spend time in Solvang..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chriss

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
check in was smooth. friendly front desk staff. complimentary coffee and sweets was nice. would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

A dirty, poorly maintained and inflexible room

Room condition & cleanliness: • Paint chipped off the door frame. • Multiple stains on the carpet. • Bathroom floor had visible dirt and marks. • Sofa covered with greasy and dirty patches. Facilities & comfort: • No telephone in the room — we couldn’t report the barking dog next door. • Shower room has no door at all, waters are easily spread out. • Bathroom door no lock - zero privacy. • TV does not support external devices (e.g. Nintendo Switch). • Charging port hidden behind bedside table, very difficult to reach. Service: • Completely inflexible on late checkout. When we asked for just 30 minutes, the front desk rejected immediately without even checking availability.
Clumps of an unknown brown substance mixed with dark bloodstains
Urine stains all over the carpet
Dirty bathroom floor with visible spots and marks
Large greasy patches on the sofa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Fountain Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, large desk with office type desk chair, well maintained and a good value. Bonus, it had one of the largest, best equipped gyms in a hotel this size.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, clean room, fire pits in courtyard were nice to relax by at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nelida

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lounge with food and Beer onsite. Nice rooms, unique layout
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT, Menifee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable. Location. Easy to get to Downtown Solvang. I’m a movie person, parts of the film sideways was filmed there. Nice pool. Jacuzzi was very small. It was open to 10pm which was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, right next to the freeway and near to many places to eat. The room was well kept but needed some TLC. Super dog friendly, with a nice pool, jacuzzi and fire pits. Staff was great, and the coffee and donuts in the morning were a nice way to start our day. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, comfy bed. Good bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsy

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
LOVED our stay here. VERY clean and just a really neat place to stay. Don’t hesitate! Pick this place!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Don't get the premium rooms. They are near the popular bar (separate business) that is onsite. My room was directly over it so I had drunks yelling outside my window until 1am.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew T, Moreno Valley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is a good size, the bathroom is big but has no counter space, TV needs to be updated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ESPI, Nipomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025