Stay here for value and the freeway, not charm. Buellton sits on Highway 101, a short drive from Solvang, with the valley's chain hotels and roadside inns. Sideways Inn is the exception: a windmill lobby, pools, a lounge, and dogs welcome. Pea Soup Andersen's Inn is still open with breakfast included. Only the restaurant next door closed.
This week
- Nov6–8Buellton Fall Festival · Visit Buellton
Avenue of the Flags; Fri 4-10pm, Sat-Sun 12-10pm; carnival rides, live music on two stages; Ales on the Avenue beer and wine tasting Sat (tickets) · Free · by City of Buellton
- FriNov 6NatureTrack Film Festival · Visit NatureTrack Foundation
8th annual; reception 6pm, program 6:45pm at the SYV Grange Hall · $25 · by NatureTrack Foundation
- SatNov 7Alma Rosa Fall Harvest Dinner · Visit Alma Rosa Winery
Winery event; check access on the listing · Not published · by Alma Rosa Winery
- SatNov 7SYV Historical Museum Vaquero Benefit Dinner & Auction · Visit Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum
42nd annual · Tickets (early bird from Aug 1) · by Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum
Go for
- Happy hour: The Inn at Zaca Creek
- Families: Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton and Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
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What are the best hotels in Buellton?
- Character and a bar on site: Sideways Inn.
- Breakfast included: Pea Soup Andersen's Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Quality Inn.
- Small and private: The Inn at Zaca Creek.
- Full-service hotel: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott.
- Scandinavian-simple, pets OK: Hotel Hygge.
- Cabins and RVs with kids: Flying Flags.
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Windmill lobby, lounge, dogs welcome · Buellton
Sideways Inn
You check in under a windmill. There are heated pools and a jacuzzi, fire pits for s'mores and a gym, and the on-site lounge pours area beer, wine and cocktails. Up to two dogs of 50 lb or less stay for a one-time $50 fee. Sideways fans: this is the film’s “Windmill Inn” (a Days Inn when it was shot), where Miles and Jack crash in room 234.
Go with The dog
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- Heated pools and jacuzzi; outdoor fire pits
- Onsite lounge with area beer, wine and cocktails
- Dogs: up to 2, 50 lb max, $50 one-time fee
- Offer: 25% off 2+ nights, Sun–Wed stays through Dec 30, 2026 (code B2GET25)
114 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA 93427 · 805-688-8448
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98 rooms, breakfast with Danish pastries, no pets · Buellton
Pea Soup Andersen's InnReserve
Still open, whatever you've heard. The Nielsen family has run the inn since 1969. The Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant next door recently closed for redevelopment, but the inn is a separate business and still welcoming guests. Breakfast comes with fresh Danish pastries, and there's a heated pool and putting green.
Go for Pool time
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- 98 guest rooms
- Free breakfast with fresh Danishes
- Heated outdoor pool and spa; putting green
- No pets
51 E Highway 246, Buellton, CA 93427 · 805-301-1647
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Scandinavian-style, pet-friendly, contactless · Buellton
Hotel Hygge
Hygge is the Danish art of enjoying simple things, and here that starts with contactless service, so you mostly get left alone. The rooms are simple and Scandinavian, on Avenue of the Flags. There's a courtyard and a bocce court, and guests use the pool and jacuzzi at nearby Sideways Inn. Pets are welcome.
Go with The dog
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- Pool and jacuzzi access at Sideways Inn; fitness center access
- Pet-friendly; yard games and bocce
- Contactless service
550 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton, CA 93427 · 805-350-7482
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6 suites, steakhouse tavern · Outside Buellton
The Inn at Zaca Creek
Six suites with handmade doors, stonework and brick walls sit behind The Tavern at Zaca Creek, which serves hand-cut steaks and locally caught seafood. Entry is by keypad, so it feels more like a rental than a hotel. The Tavern does happy hour and dinner Thursday to Monday only (closed Tuesday and Wednesday), with 15% off everything on Mondays. There's no breakfast service, though you can order a sandwich to your room for 9am.
- Getting there
- On Jonata Park Rd off Highway 101, about 6 min by car from Avenue of Flags
Go for Happy hour
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- 6 suites, keypad entry; inn phone (805) 688-8898
- Closed Tue & Wed; Mondays 15% off the whole menu
- Dogs $35 per stay, $25 for a second dog; 2 max
- No pool, Jacuzzi or gym; breakfast sandwiches delivered at 9am if ordered by 9pm
- Room rates aren't published; see them when you book
- Wedding venue on the property
1297 Jonata Park Road, Buellton, CA 93427 · 805-688-2412
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Full-service, restaurant and bar · Buellton
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
Need room service and a bar? Buellton's big full-service hotel, just off Highway 101, has both, with the 555 Lounge & Bar on site. There's also a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, a 24-hour gym, and meeting and wedding space. Up to two pets of 50 lb or less stay in first-floor rooms for $150 a stay.
Go for Pool time
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- 555 Lounge & Bar on site; room service
- Pets: 2 max, 50 lb each, $150 per stay, first-floor rooms
- Check-in 4pm, checkout 11am
555 McMurray Road, Buellton, CA 93427 · 805-688-1000
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Hot breakfast, pool, family friendly · Buellton
Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton
A dependable pick on McMurray Road, and the hot breakfast is free. There's also an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, bocce and fire pits. Dogs or cats stay for $75 (1 to 4 nights) or $125 (5 or more), two at most.
Go with The kids
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- Free hot buffet breakfast
- Pool, Jacuzzi, bocce, fire pits
- Pets: $75 for 1–4 nights, $125 for 5+, 2 max, dogs or cats
600 McMurray Road, Buellton, CA 93427 · 805-686-1555
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Pet-friendly, free hot breakfast · Buellton
Quality Inn
No frills, right off Highway 101, and the hot breakfast is free. Pets are welcome: up to two per room, 100 lb max, for $25 each per stay.
Go with The dog
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- Free hot breakfast
- Pets: 2 max, up to 100 lb, $25 per pet, per stay
630 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton, CA 93427 · 805-697-5366
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Editor's pickCabins, vintage campers, RV sites · Buellton
Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
USA Today 10Best No. 7, Best Vintage Trailer Hotel
Not a hotel, and with kids that's the appeal: you sleep in a cabin or a classic camper, or park an RV on a full-hookup site. Pools and jacuzzis, bocce courts, playgrounds and fire pits fill the grounds. Dogs are welcome. Bring your own towels.
Go with The kids · The dog
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Press No. 7, Best Vintage Trailer Hotel (USA Today 10Best awards, 2025). USA Today 10Best, 2025
- Cabins, classic campers and RV sites with full hookups
- Pools & jacuzzis, bocce, playgrounds
- Dog friendly; guests bring towels
180 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton, CA 93427 · 805-688-3716
Is Buellton a good value base for wine country?
Rates change daily, so compare on your dates. What you can count on: several Buellton stays include breakfast, and it's right on Highway 101, with Solvang, Santa Ynez and Los Olivos a short car ride away [1]. Sideways Inn takes 25% off two or more nights from Sunday to Wednesday through Dec 30, 2026, with code B2GET25 [4]. If walking to dinner matters more than price, look at Solvang hotels instead.
Pea Soup Andersen's Inn
The inn is still open; the restaurant next door isn't. Pea Soup Andersen's Inn says on its site that it's open and separately owned and operated, and that the neighboring Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant "recently closed for redevelopment" [2]. It was founded in 1969 and is still managed by the Nielsen family.
Which Buellton hotels are pet friendly?
Most of them, and the fees vary a lot. Sideways Inn takes up to two dogs of 50 lb or less for a one-time $50 cleaning fee. The Inn at Zaca Creek charges $35 a stay ($25 more for a second dog), Quality Inn $25 per pet per stay, the Hampton Inn & Suites $75 for 1 to 4 nights ($125 for longer, dogs or cats only) and the Marriott $150 a stay for up to two pets in first-floor rooms [4]. Hotel Hygge and Flying Flags are dog friendly too. Pea Soup Andersen's Inn doesn't allow pets.
How far is Buellton from Solvang, and is Highway 101 open?
Solvang is about 3 miles east on Highway 246, and Santa Ynez and Los Olivos are a short drive past it [1]. Highway 101 is open, but Caltrans is rebuilding it through town until March 2027, with one lane each way in the work zone. Until early November 2026, the northbound off-ramp and the southbound on-ramp at Highway 246 are closed: northbound, exit at Santa Rosa Road and follow the detour along Avenue of the Flags. Hotels, restaurants and wineries are open as usual [3].
For dinner close to your room, there's Hitching Post 2, Industrial Eats and Figueroa Mountain Brewing, and for tasting, see our Solvang wine tasting guide.
Plan your day
- MorningBreakfast first: Best coffee in the Santa Ynez ValleyBy town, plus where to work
- MiddayGo tasting: Sta. Rita Hills wineriesCold-climate Pinot, 1971 vines
- EveningBook dinner: Buellton restaurantsHitching Post 2 to wild ales
- LateNight out: Solvang happy hoursSpritzes, Industry Night, 8pm deals
- OvernightFind a bed: Solvang hotelsNordic rooms to a 1946 ranch
Which Buellton hotels have EV charging?
Sideways Inn has 3 free Tesla Destination ports open to all EVs, and Hampton Inn & Suites has 4 Level 2 ports for guests, per the U.S. Department of Energy station locator. Buellton also has the valley's biggest Tesla Supercharger, 20 stalls at 555 McMurray Road, and a 2-port ChargePoint at City Hall. See every charger on our Santa Ynez Valley EV charging map.
Good to know
Is the Inn at Zaca Creek the same as Zaca Mesa? No. The Inn and Tavern at Zaca Creek are at 1297 Jonata Park Road in Buellton. Zaca Mesa is a winery on Foxen Canyon Road near Los Olivos, and Zaca Creek says it isn't affiliated with the other Zaca Creek names in the area either.
Which Buellton hotels have a pool? Sideways Inn has heated pools and a Jacuzzi (Hotel Hygge guests use them too), the Marriott has a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, Pea Soup Andersen's Inn has a heated pool and hot tub, the Hampton Inn & Suites has a pool and Jacuzzi, and Flying Flags has pools for campers. The Inn at Zaca Creek has no pool.
Which Buellton hotels include breakfast? Pea Soup Andersen's Inn (breakfast with fresh Danishes), Hampton Inn & Suites (hot buffet breakfast) and Quality Inn (free hot breakfast).
Quick answers
What are the best hotels in Buellton?
For character, Sideways Inn, with its windmill lobby, lounge, heated pools and dog-friendly rooms. For something small, the six-suite Inn at Zaca Creek. For full service, the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott. For breakfast included, Pea Soup Andersen's Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Quality Inn.
Does the Inn at Zaca Creek have a restaurant?
Yes. The Tavern at Zaca Creek is on the property and serves happy hour (4 to 5pm) and dinner Thursday to Monday; it's closed Tuesday and Wednesday and takes 15% off everything on Mondays. There's no breakfast service, but the inn delivers a sandwich to your room at 9am if you order by 9pm the night before.
Can you still stay at Pea Soup Andersen's Inn?
Yes. Pea Soup Andersen's Inn says it is open and separately owned, and that the neighboring Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant recently closed for redevelopment.
Is there a Marriott or Hilton in Buellton?
Both. The Santa Ynez Valley Marriott is at 555 McMurray Road, with a restaurant and full bar, and the Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton/Santa Ynez Valley, a Hilton brand, is on the same road at 600 McMurray Road with a free hot breakfast and a pool. For Hilton points in Solvang, The Hadsten is Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
Which Buellton hotels are pet friendly?
Most of them. Sideways Inn takes up to two dogs of 50 lb or less for a one-time $50 fee, The Inn at Zaca Creek charges $35 a stay, Quality Inn $25 per pet, the Hampton Inn $75 for up to four nights and the Marriott $150 a stay for up to two pets. Hotel Hygge and Flying Flags are dog friendly too. Pea Soup Andersen's Inn does not allow pets.
How far is Buellton from Solvang?
About 3 miles, or 6 minutes by car, along Highway 246. Buellton sits right on Highway 101, where Caltrans is rebuilding the road through town until March 2027, so allow extra travel time.
Sources
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- Discover Buellton, Lodging, and Discover Buellton home page
- Pea Soup Andersen's Inn
- Caltrans District 5, ramp and lane closures through Buellton (Sept 11, 2026) and Discover Buellton, Highway 101 construction
- Sideways Inn: FAQ (pets, check-in) and offers; Zaca Creek: FAQ; Quality Inn Buellton-Solvang (Choice Hotels); Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
- Each hotel's own website, linked in its listing above, and Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton: hotel info (pets).
Last updated Oct 26, 2026. We list what each hotel publishes. We haven't stayed at every one, and we never copy guest reviews. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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