Sideways Inn

Property class: 3
VIP Access

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A bar with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier. There are two blue chairs and a small table in the center.
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a windmill, and a building with a tiled roof.
A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple bar stools, and a unique antler chandelier.
A cozy lounge area with a sofa, a potted orchid, and a wooden coffee table.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, a sign indicating it serves cocktails, beer, and wine, and a decorative shield emblem.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

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

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

King Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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 this property

Sideways Inn

An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre 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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using 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 centre.
Sideways Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Ynez Valley. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a meeting room, convenience store and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Steps from Santa Ynez Valley and 12 minutes by car from Chumash Casino
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Sideways Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Sideways Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Buellton hotel.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • 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 bathroom

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

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: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off USD 50 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Days Inn Buellton
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Windmill Days Inn Buellton
Days Inn Buellton Windmill Hotel
Sideways Inn Buellton
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Sideways Inn A Cruise Inn Hotel
Days Inn Buellton at the Windmill
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Sideways Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1148 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1733 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

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay!
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

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

Michael

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

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

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

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

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

Michele

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect ample parking. Staff was attentive and very helpful. The wings and food from the food trailer, exceptional!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cozy and welcoming. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed my stay at this hotel! Very clean and the bar was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, the room was comfortable, also the doughnuts were amazing every morning! I'll stay here on my next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my room but was hoping for a view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly quiet for being closer to the freeway. We stayed on the far side so that may have helped. Staff were very nice, hot tub was hot, can’t complain. Beds were a little hard but comfortable overall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid
Stayed 1 night in May 2026