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Sideways Inn

3.0 star property
Buellton hotel with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Sideways Inn offers a refreshing retreat with to-go breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a relaxing spa tub. Unwind at the bar or connect to in-room WiFi while enjoying convenient amenities like laundry facilities and free self parking.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Hot tub
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Corner/local shop
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is £90
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul

Room options

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View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio or Balcony, Pool View

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio or Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of a balcony and stairs, and a hanging light fixture.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(50 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio or Balcony, Pool view

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Second Floor

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
(15 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio or Balcony, Pool View

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio or Balcony, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed | Coffee and/or coffee maker

Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA, 93427

What's nearby

  • Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Valley Holistic Healing Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ken Brown Wines - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • OstrichLand USA - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 15 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 34 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sideways Inn

  • At Sideways Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Ynez Valley and Chumash Casino. You can relax at the Hot tub, work out at the 24-hour fitness centre or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. An outdoor pool and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers love the pool and helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 112 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Local/corner shop
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 50

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Sideways Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Sideways Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Sideways Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking and electric car charging are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sideways Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Sideways Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Chumash Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Sideways Inn and nearby?

Sideways Inn has an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a hot tub, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Sideways Inn like?

Sideways Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Santa Ynez Valley and 6 minutes' walk from Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool and hot tub were clean and enjoyable, with some guests even using them in the evening. (72 reviews)
  • The gym was well-maintained, professional, and had excellent equipment. (28 reviews)
  • The property is very dog friendly, welcoming pets and offering a dog run and nearby dog-friendly amenities. (22 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, Very helpful and friendly staff,
Julia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming inn near eateries and tasting rooms.
Tara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

nice hotel, clean spacious rooms , checkin staff helpful, donuts for breakfast :-) We did not get to enjoy the other amenities like fire pit, pool, gym, or the on-site restaurant, but it all looked well maintained and clean.
Nisheth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, quiet and peaceful.
Flavius, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and efficient. Front desk excellent.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, affordable, and staff was very courteous.
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Travels with our rv family and it was nice to be close by them
Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Actually a super cute stay! Rooms were so nice and staff was extremely welcoming and friendly
Brittney, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good quick halfway point stay in my travels. Older but remodeled hotel with nice bar and pool as well as a workout room. Reasonably priced as well for the area.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay at this hotel! Very clean and the bar was amazing.
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Parked right in front of our room, plenty of towels, free coffee and donuts in the morning. Free passes for the pool at the campground. Will definitely stay again!
Angela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Parking was good but some trash on the property and and no poop bags in the dog potty area. Most staff were nice one was rude about the towel situation for the pool. Rooms were clean and amentities were nice.
Blake, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful property! wasn't expecting much, but it was clean, beautiful and had plenty of parking spaces. The donuts and coffee in the morning were great too!
Ashlee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I love this hotel so much I had to rebook. Minutes away from all wineries and eateries. Rooms are clean, smell good and accommodations are amazing. I will be coming back.
Nancy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Passing through Buellton for a 1 night stay and greeted by cheerful staff. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the water pressure in the shower was nice. Fairly quiet as it was a week day and left early the next morning. Pleasantly surprised.
Gina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had such a good time at our stay here! Staff was super sweet and accommodating. Our room was very clean and comfortable. We will definitely be back.
Jeanette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Check-in was a breeze. The place is little outdated but it's still clean. The amenities on the property were perfect. Good for an overnight trip to go wine tasting.
Bernardo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fun stay, food and beverages on site. Close to freeway
jeremy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and location.
Dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, great amenities (pool, gym, lounge)
Nikhil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bar was stocked and pumping with people in it. Hot tub was hot and fire pit was nice too
Was a great place to stay. Finding it could be a bit tough or confusing to see the entrance as it is just in the stopping path for the intersection light and confusing with the gas stations entrance. There is a another entrance just passed the gas st
MARK, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute place, very nice front desk staff
Conrad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great customer service, I would stay there again.
Raul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room,coffee and donuts in the morning, love this place!
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a very nice stay and the front desk staff were awesome. Highly recommend!
Adam, 1-night trip