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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.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Air conditioning

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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
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 398 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Free extra futon mattress
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

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 neighborhood

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.
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Map
114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427

What's nearby

  • Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Valley Holistic Healing Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ken Brown Wines - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • OstrichLand USA - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

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
  • ‪AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sideways Inn

Property highlights
At Sideways Inn, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, 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, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, an electric car charging station, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 112 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 elevator
  • 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 washroom

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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

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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–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Sideways Inn?

As of Jan 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sideways Inn on Jan 15, 2026 start from $109.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sideways Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Sideways Inn allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sideways Inn located?

Situated in Buellton, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Ynez Valley, Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana, and Ken Brown Wines. Valley Holistic Healing Center and Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden are also within 2 mi (3 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. 1002 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1543 reviews

Reviews

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

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

Conrad

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

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth checkin, spacious room, comfy bed, and Sideways Lounge was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LaRonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay and enjoy Solvang and the eating spots in Buellton!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to the town.
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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
enjoyed stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

6/10 Okay

MOANAURA

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was ok for a one-day property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

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

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samitinjoy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and cozy. And every staff member we made contact with was welcoming and delightful. Our requests for towels or such were answered quickly. The fresh morning donuts and coffee were a nice treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

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

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Staff was very nice. We were just surprised that they didn’t clean the room daily.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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