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Sideways Inn

A bar with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier. There are two blue chairs and a small table in the center.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple bar stools, and a unique antler chandelier.

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas

A cozy lounge area with a sofa, a potted orchid, and a wooden coffee table.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Spa pool
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

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

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

Excellent

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Second Floor

Very good

37 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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

Exceptional

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Exceptional

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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

Excellent

33 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Excellent

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

Courtyard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

28 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Buellton

Sideways Inn places you steps from Santa Ynez Valley and within a 10-minute stroll of Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub, free pool cabanas and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .In the area of this 3-property class Buellton hotel, you'll find Chumash Casino.

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 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
‪AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall - ‬12 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sideways Inn

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.

112 guestrooms or units

2 levels

Cabanas by the pool (free)

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Charging station for electric cars

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff members are multilingual

Corner/local shop

Garden

Outdoor picnic space

Gift shop

Smoking in designated areas

Water dispenser

Bar or lounge

1 conference room

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.

Similar properties

Pool
Spa pool
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

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
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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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).

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sideways Inn?

Yep, Sideways Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Sideways Inn?

As of 28 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sideways Inn on 29 Jun 2026 start from NZ$248, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Sideways Inn?

The closest beach to Sideways Inn is Gaviota Beach (16 km).

Is there a spa on site at Sideways Inn?

No, there is no spa at this property. Valley Holistic Healing Center is a short 18-minute walk away.

Does Sideways Inn have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Sideways Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Sideways Inn?

Sideways Inn features an outdoor pool, free pool cabanas and 1 hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sideways Inn?

No, Sideways Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sideways Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Sideways Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good location to the town.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Anny

2 Mar 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean and convenient

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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About the area

Buellton

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Sideways Inn

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

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Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

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Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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Frequently asked questions

Sideways Inn Reviews

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