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title: "The Marlo vs The Winston Solvang: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Marlo or The Winston Solvang in Solvang (CA)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-marlo-solvang-ca-vs-the-winston-solvang-solvang-ca/
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# The Marlo vs The Winston Solvang

Both are in Solvang (CA), 470 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★½ · Solvang
## [The Marlo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-marlo-solvang-ca/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 4 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2206815/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★½ · Solvang
## [The Winston Solvang](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-winston-solvang-solvang-ca/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 6 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2223195/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Winston Solvang

It comes out ahead on 6 of 15 compared facts. 470 m apart.

### Choose The Marlo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.8)

### Why is The Marlo better than The Winston Solvang?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.8) (+0.6)
2.  Earlier check-in (4:00 vs 16:00) (−12h)

### Why is The Winston Solvang better than The Marlo?

1.  450 m closer to the area centre (−450 m)
2.  24 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+24)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The Marlo | The Winston Solvang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.6) | 8.8 |
| Location | 7.6 | 8.7  (+1.1) |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.3) | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.6) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 24 | 29  (+5) |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 67 |
| Rank in Solvang (CA) | top 18%  (+46%) | bottom 36% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.6 | 8.7  (+1.1) |
| Distance to Solvang centre | 550 m | 100 m  (−450 m) |
| To the airport | 33 km | 33 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 40 | 64  (+24) |
| To the nearest food shop | 550 m | 90 m  (−460 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 9 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 24 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 14  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 4:00  (−12h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

470 m apart

The Marlo: city centre: 450 m, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 33 km, 40 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.

The Winston Solvang: city centre: 310 m, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA): 33 km, 64 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

## The Marlo or The Winston Solvang: common questions

### Which is better, The Marlo or The Winston Solvang?

The Winston Solvang leads in 6 of 15 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to Solvang centre. The Marlo is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Solvang (CA).

### Which is cheaper, The Marlo or The Winston Solvang?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Winston Solvang is closer: 100 m from the centre, against 550 m for The Marlo.

### How far apart are The Marlo and The Winston Solvang?

The two hotels are 470 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-marlo-solvang-ca-vs-the-winston-solvang-solvang-ca/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/