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Sideways Inn

Property class: 3

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A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a windmill, and a building with a tiled roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a ceiling light.
A wooden sign with "VINTAGE HALL" written on it, mounted on a textured wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall with framed pictures.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $139
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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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
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, bedside table, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a shower, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a blue floral bedspread, wooden headboards, and bedside lamps.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a sofa, a coffee table, and framed pictures on the wall.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Second Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A compact hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a small round table, a bed with a blue headboard, a desk with a computer, and a window with a view of the city.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a lamp.

Queen Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sideways Inn

3-star Buellton hotel with bar/lounge
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
In addition to an outdoor pool, Sideways Inn provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Sideways Inn has designated areas for smoking.

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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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Sideways Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1176 out of 1783 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1783 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1783 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1783 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1783 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with helpful staff and great food options all around you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Griselda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, parking access was easy, the room was very clean, we had food and drinks at the lounge, it was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff really kind & helpful Lots of cool features (e.g., lounge, firepit, pool) and in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Very helpful and friendly staff,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly and helpful!! Bar was nice and property is in a perfect location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, excellent hospitality, fun restaurant/bar, ample parking, clean room rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at the sideways check in was so easy and the staff made the stay very welcoming and easy to get to my room very beautiful hotel will most definitely be booking again in August
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming inn near eateries and tasting rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Flavius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic as per usual.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean in the atmosphere was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good place to go
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nisheth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A decent vibe and nice recognition of the local history that gave you a sense of place. But a little pricey for me for a fairly basic experience, with only donuts as the breakfast highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, affordable, and staff was very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monserrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, safe location, and great bar drinks and prices. We'll come back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travels with our rv family and it was nice to be close by them
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms super clean and beds comfy !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient. Front desk excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actually a super cute stay! Rooms were so nice and staff was extremely welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026