--- title: "Sideways Inn, Buellton (CA): reviews, location & comparison" description: "Sideways Inn in Buellton (CA): rated 8.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sideways-inn-buellton-ca/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-12 --- Hotel · ★★★ # Sideways Inn Buellton, Buellton (CA), United States 8.8 · Excellent 308 reviews · #2 #2 of 6 in Buellton (CA) · 5.0 Location score ## About Sideways Inn Sideways Inn is a hotel in Buellton, Buellton (CA), United States. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 308 reviews. Facilities include spa, bar, free parking. It is 560 m from the centre of Buellton (CA). The nearest airport, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), is 38 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★ - **Check-in from:** 15:00 - **Check-out until:** 11:00 - **Rooms:** 111 - **Floors:** 2 - **Last renovated:** 2017 - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 4 114 East Highway 246 [highwaywestvacations.com](https://www.highwaywestvacations.com/properties/sidewaysinn) ## How Sideways Inn scores Compared with the average hotel in Buellton (CA). - Guest rating **8.8** - Location **5.0** Buellton (CA) average ## Amenities SpaBarFree parking ### Pool & wellness - Spa ### Food & drink - Bar ### Leisure - Terrace - Nightclub ### Internet - Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### In the rooms - Balcony ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **5.0**/10 - **Walk grade:** **54**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **31** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest airportSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)38 km86 min drive
Distance to the centreBuellton (CA)560 m9 min walk
### Sights nearby - Mendenhall Museum350 m ## Sideways Inn: in detail Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Experience the wonders of Buellton (CA) with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, experience comfort and warmth from the delightful on-site fireplace on those chilly days and nights. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundromat available at Sideways Inn. For minor or impromptu requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them without the necessity of stepping out from the hotel. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. At Sideways Inn, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a refrigerator. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Enjoy an entertaining evening alongside your fellow travelers at hotel's very own bar and nightclub. Experience unparalleled comfort as groceries can be brought right to your room at Sideways Inn through their distinctive delivery assistance. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Sideways Inn. Treat and spoil yourself by taking a trip to spa. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hotel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities. ### Compare ## Compare Sideways Inn with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/motel-6-buellton-ca-solvang-area-buellton-ca/) Hotel ★★ 300 m away 8.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/motel-6-buellton-ca-solvang-area-buellton-ca-vs-sideways-inn-buellton-ca/) - [Hotel Hygge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-hygge-buellton-ca/) Hotel ★★ 590 m away 8.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-hygge-buellton-ca-vs-sideways-inn-buellton-ca/) - [Santa Ynez Valley Marriott](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/santa-ynez-valley-marriott-buellton-ca/) Hotel ★★★★ 760 m away 8.6 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/santa-ynez-valley-marriott-buellton-ca-vs-sideways-inn-buellton-ca/) - [Quality Inn Buellton - Solvang](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/quality-inn-buellton-solvang-buellton-ca/) Hotel ★★★ 850 m away 8.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/quality-inn-buellton-solvang-buellton-ca-vs-sideways-inn-buellton-ca/) - [Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton/Santa Ynez](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hampton-inn-suites-buellton-santa-ynez-buellton-ca/) Hotel ★★★ 850 m away 8.9 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hampton-inn-suites-buellton-santa-ynez-buellton-ca-vs-sideways-inn-buellton-ca/) ## Questions about Sideways Inn ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Sideways Inn? Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. ### Is there parking at Sideways Inn? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Sideways Inn from the airport? The nearest airport, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), is 38 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Sideways Inn have? Sideways Inn has 111 rooms on 2 floors. 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sideways-inn-buellton-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/