Sideways Inn

114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA 93427 US

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3.0 Star Property Near Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana

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4.0/5

Based on 1906 guest reviews

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Pool umbrellas
Pool hoist on site
Free WiFi
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Stair-free path to entrance
24-hour fitness facilities
Free self parking
Free pool cabanas
Pool sun loungers

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07/28/2026 - 07/29/2026

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Verified Reviews of Sideways Inn

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Spring break stay"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Beautiful area! Rooms are clean and staff is friendly. The bar n grill is a nice chill place to hang out. Easy access to the campgrounds to hang out with friends who are camping! We will definitely return.

Ralph H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

30-Mar-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 27 to Mon Mar 30 2026 at a $218.99 average nightly rate.

"Clean safe and convenient"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Have stayed there several times and recommend the sideways inn as one of the better value hotels in the Buellton area.

Mike S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

22-Nov-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Nov 21 to Sat Nov 22 2025 at a $201.00 average nightly rate.

"Enjoyed my stay I will be back very nice staff"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Same as above. Look forward to my next stay!

Bonnie S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

01-Nov-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Oct 29 to Thu Oct 30 2025 at a $131.99 average nightly rate.

"High Quality"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Clean, rooms are inviting and spacious and professional staff.

Kent P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

25-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Sep 22 to Tue Sep 23 2025 at a $131.99 average nightly rate.

"Clean large room."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Very nice shower, clean room.

Bob B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

17-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 13 to Mon Sep 15 2025 at a $171.99 average nightly rate.

"Price and pet friendly."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Rooms are clean, property has lovely garden and pool. Great for pets as you can walk to Flying Flags campground and there is a dog park.

Teri J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

08-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 05 to Fri Jun 06 2025 at a $131.99 average nightly rate.

"Clean and Comfortable."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Clean rooms, comfortable bedding, convenient fridge and microwave in room.

Christian G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

28-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat May 24 to Mon May 26 2025 at a $213.99 average nightly rate.

"Fun Get Away."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Sideways Inn worked out perfect for us while joining our camping friends at Flying Flags.

Natalie S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

20-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 15 to Mon Mar 17 2025 at a $180.43 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Sideways Inn in Buellton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Chumash Casino and Ken Brown Wines. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Santa Ynez Valley and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana.

Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Sideways Inn. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

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).

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
Gift shops or newsstand
Renewable energy source - solar
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Casino nearby
Banquet hall
Pool umbrellas
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Pool hoist on site
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Free WiFi
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of hot tubs - 1
Designated smoking areas
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Braille or raised signage
Change of towels (on request)
Picnic area
Garden
Stair-free path to entrance

Total number of rooms - 112
Number of floors - 2

Professional property host/manager
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators

RV, bus, truck parking
24-hour fitness facilities
Off-street parking
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
No accessible shuttle
Grocery/convenience store
Coin laundry on site
Multilingual staff
Water dispenser
24-hour front desk
Electric car charging station
Housekeeping on request
Golfing nearby
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Laundry facilities
Free self parking
Free pool cabanas
Pool sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Fence around pool

Airport & Shuttle Information

Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara Airports located nearby.

Local Shuttle Info: Wine Tour shuttles arranged on request!

Breakfast Information

Complimentary continental breakfast.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

We are a dog friendly resort.

Parking Info

Complimentary parking.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary WiFi throughout resort.

Misc Fees / Policies

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.

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.