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Solvang Inn and Cottages

Solvang Inn and Cottages

2 out of 5
1518 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA
The price is $130 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 2
Situated in Solvang, this motel is steps from Solvang Brewing Company, Wildling Museum, and Hans Christian Andersen Park. Solvang Festival Theater and Hans Christian ...
4.3/5Excellent! (955 reviews)
"Nice place in a good location"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2021

Solvang Inn and Cottages
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $109 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 16
Situated in Goleta, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Los Padres National Forest. ...
3.2/5 (967 reviews)
"Very great customer service, pretty clean."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2021

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn

2.5 out of 5
1579 Mission drive, Solvang, CA
The price is $139 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 22
Located in the heart of Solvang, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Solvang Brewing Company, Wildling Museum, and Solvang Festival Theater. Hans Christian ...
4.5/5Wonderful! (1,122 reviews)
"I loved the location. We were right in the center of town. The room was very nice."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2021

Royal Copenhagen Inn
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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

2 out of 5
3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $134 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 16
Located in North State, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Barbara Golf Club and Upper State Street. Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County ...
3.3/5 (888 reviews)
"It is the Motel 6, fine for sleeping. This one is well kept in a pleasant part of Santa Barbara within walking distance of neighborhood restaurants."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2021

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area

Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area

2 out of 5
333 McMurray Road, Buellton, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $75 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 2
Situated in the suburbs, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and OstrichLand USA. Mosby Winery and Hans Christian ...
3.6/5Good! (958 reviews)
"Reasonable weekday prices too expensive to stayweekends limited tv channels hotel could use an upgrade on plumbing ac in some rooms"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2021

Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn

Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn

2 out of 5
1711 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA
The price is $107 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 22
Situated in Solvang, this motel is steps from Hans Christian Andersen Museum and Old Mission Santa Ines. Solvang Festival Theater and Solvang Vintage Motorcycle ...
4.1/5Very Good! (973 reviews)
"I loved the convenient location to all shops and restaurants. There were no negatives to staying here."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2021

Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn
Hamlet Inn

Hamlet Inn

2 out of 5
1532 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA
The price is $119 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 2
Situated in Solvang, this motel is steps from Solvang Brewing Company and Wildling Museum. Hans Christian Andersen Park and Solvang Festival Theater are also ...
4.2/5Very Good! (358 reviews)
"It was very well located."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2021

Hamlet Inn
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara/Goleta

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara/Goleta

2 out of 5
6021 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA
The price is $135 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 22
Situated near the airport, this motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of California-Santa ...
3.5/5Good! (966 reviews)
"It is located near my son and his family. The rooms are very small"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2021

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara/Goleta
Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn

1.5 out of 5
3643 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Located in North State, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Barbara Golf Club and Upper State Street. Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County ...
3.1/5 (588 reviews)
"The guy that checked us in was super friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2021

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Rose Garden Inn
Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn

2.5 out of 5
2800 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $155 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 29
Located in North State, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra and Upper State Street. Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Los ...
3.2/5 (571 reviews)
"Place was just fine."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2021

Town and Country Inn
Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
3344 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $119 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 22
Located in San Roque, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Barbara Golf Club and Upper State Street. Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County ...
3.7/5Good! (809 reviews)
"A nice room with a very comfortable beds, efficient and quiet air conditioner, upgraded bathroom. Convenient location close to the tourist points of interest."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2021

Oasis Inn & Suites
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $199 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 1
Located in North State, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Barbara Golf Club and Upper State Street. Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County ...
4/5Very Good! (968 reviews)
"Remember it is a Motor Lodge so rooms open to the parking lot. However it was very clean and except for the hot tub being repaired, every thing was great. Had a bottom back corner room with intermittent cell and internet access."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2021

Sandpiper Lodge
Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel

2.5 out of 5
3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundable
The price is $128 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 22
Located in San Roque, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Barbara Golf Club and Upper State Street. Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County ...
3.8/5Good! (681 reviews)
"Great service and seems family owned! Great area… seems safe and near some bars and restaurants … not too far from downtown! The place in general for the rooms could use a little bit of touching up and TLC …. But overall a nice stay. I’d give it a 3 out of 5 stars and a solid GOOD/ ok… but not “excellent”. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2021

Sunset Motel
The Presidio

The Presidio

2 out of 5
1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $159 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 23
Situated in Santa Barbara, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Upper State Street ...
4.1/5Very Good! (473 reviews)
"I loved the bike rentals for free"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2021

The Presidio
San Marcos Motel

San Marcos Motel

2 out of 5
536 Ave Of The Flags, Buellton, CA
The price is $79 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 26
Situated in Buellton, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and Mosby Winery. OstrichLand USA and Hans Christian ...
3.9/5Good! (134 reviews)
"Pleasant reception. Great staff."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2021

San Marcos Motel
Agave Inn

Agave Inn

2 out of 5
3222 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $179 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 22
Located in East San Roque, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Upper State Street and within 3 mi (5 km) of Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County ...
4.2/5Excellent! (392 reviews)
"Clean and accommodating! Book with confidence!!"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2021

Agave Inn
Atterdag Inn

Atterdag Inn

2 out of 5
467 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA
The price is $149 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 3
Located in the heart of Solvang, this motel is steps from Solvang Festival Theater and Solvang Brewing Company. Hans Christian Andersen Museum and Elverhoj Museum ...
4.1/5Very Good! (287 reviews)
"Centrally located and within walking distance to restaurants and shopping!"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2021

Atterdag Inn
Viking Motel Solvang

Viking Motel Solvang

2 out of 5
1506 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA
The price is $99 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 1
Situated in Solvang, this motel is steps from Wildling Museum, Hans Christian Andersen Park, and Solvang Brewing Company. Solvang Festival Theater and Elverhoj ...
3.5/5Good! (273 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2021

Viking Motel Solvang
Alamo Motel

Alamo Motel

2 out of 5
425 Bell Street, Los Alamos, CA
The price is $110 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 9
Situated in Los Alamos, this motel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Martian Ranch & Vineyard and within 16 mi (25 km) of Presqu'ile Winery and Demetria Estate Winery. La ...
4.3/5Excellent! (362 reviews)
Quiet and Friendly
"Funky little place...quiet friendly staff...family owned and a great little find."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2021

Alamo Motel
King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn

2 out of 5
1617 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA
Located in the heart of Solvang, this motel is steps from Solvang Festival Theater and Hans Christian Andersen Museum. Solvang Brewing Company and Wildling Museum ...
4.2/5Very Good! (987 reviews)
"Thank you! Right in the center of Solvang, very clean, awesome pool 👍👍👍🤗"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2021

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Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

4 out of 5
3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA
The price is $139 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 25
4.4/5Wonderful! (1,748 reviews)
"Very nice rooms and what I really liked were the ability to be able to take different elevators to get to different areas of the facility."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2021

Chumash Casino Resort
Santa Ynez Inn, Luxury Boutique Hotel

Santa Ynez Inn, Luxury Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
3627 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA
The price is $384 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 2
4.8/5Exceptional! (334 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent. the waitress was outstanding. Very quiet. Frequent here often and will be back."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2021

Santa Ynez Inn, Luxury Boutique Hotel
Santa Ynez Numancia Suite Studio

Santa Ynez Numancia Suite Studio

Santa Ynez, CA
The price is $49 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 1
4.9/5Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Great time spent in the Santa Ynez Valley
"My husband and I decided to get away for a short vacation and enjoy the wine country. The rental was very clean and comfortable. The entrance is private so you felt separate from the main residence. Directions to the location were easy and check-in was seamless. A quick drive took you to Solvang, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2021

Santa Ynez Numancia Suite Studio
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Santa Ynez Motels for the Frugal Traveler

In the larger Santa Barbara area, you'll find 39 affordable motels among more than 448 lodging choices. These budget-friendly accommodations can help you cut costs when compared with traditional hotels, which offer more amenities but ones that you may not use.

Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy all that Santa Ynez has to offer. Top sights include Los Padres National Forest in Santa Ynez, as well as Goleta Beach in the area.

Fun fact: Motels began in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveler taking a road trip along America's major roadways. Motel properties often offer free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool.

Below you'll find some of our customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area:

Royal Copenhagen Inn

  • Located 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from the heart of Santa Ynez
  • Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Sandpiper Lodge

  • An outdoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.
  • Central Santa Ynez is 21 mi (33.8 km) away

Solvang Inn and Cottages

  • Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
  • Located 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from the heart of Santa Ynez

Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Goleta

  • Central Santa Ynez is 17.5 mi (28.2 km) away
  • An outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay.

Rose Garden Inn

  • 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from the heart of Santa Ynez
  • Enjoy access to the 4 coffee shops, and freebies including WiFi and RV/bus/truck parking.

What to Do in Santa Ynez

Enjoy the wineries in this romantic, relaxing area while you're sightseeing. People visiting Santa Ynez like its spas and restaurants.

Must-see places in and around Santa Ynez include:

  • Los Padres National Forest
  • Goleta Beach

These are some outdoorsy places nearby:

  • Sunny Fields Park
  • Hans Christian Andersen Park
  • Nojoqui Falls Park

You'll find these family-friendly attractions in the area:

  • OstrichLand USA
  • Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens

Santa Ynez is also known for its:

  • Casino gaming
  • Excursions
  • Cafés
  • Mountain views

Best Time to Visit Santa Ynez

Figure out the ideal time to visit Santa Ynez by looking over these seasonal weather details:
  • The hottest months are typically July and August, while December and January are the coldest months
  • January-March: Daytime temperatures average 72° F and nighttime temperatures average 38° F
  • April-June: 89° F is the daytime average and 42° F is the nighttime average
  • July-September: Daytime averages are around 92° F and nighttime averages are around 51° F
  • October-December: The average temperatures are 86° F during the day and 37° F at night
  • Average rainfall is 20.08 inches in a year

How to Get to Santa Ynez and Around the Area

Santa Ynez Transportation
NameTypeDistance
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) Airport 4.4 mi (7.1 km)
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) Airport 18.2 mi (29.2 km)
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) Airport 30.5 mi (49 km)

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