For the best night near Chumash, stay in Santa Ynez: The Genevieve (20 rooms, The Victor on site) and Polo House (14 keys, breakfast and aperitif included) are under a mile away, about 2 minutes by car. The resort's own Four Diamond hotel is on site, and its Solvang affiliates, Hotel Corque and The Hadsten, are 7 to 8 minutes.
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 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
- SatNov 7Alma Rosa Fall Harvest Dinner · Visit Alma Rosa Winery
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At a glance
- Closest
- Polo House, 0.6 mi (about 2 min by car, 13 min on foot); The Genevieve, 0.7 mi (about 2 min, 16 min on foot)
- On site
- Chumash Casino Resort Hotel: 320 rooms and 58 suites, AAA Four Diamond, a 21+ rooftop pool
- Chumash affiliates
- Hotel Corque (Marriott Tribute Portfolio) and The Hadsten (Tapestry Collection by Hilton), both in Solvang, about 7 to 8 min
- Dogs
- The Genevieve (small dogs, $100 per stay), Polo House (Bungalows 1 to 6, $75 per stay), Hotel Ynez ($50 per dog)
- Age rule
- You must be 21 to gamble, and the resort pool is for hotel guests 21 and over
Hotels near Chumash compared
Sorted by drive distance to the casino. Price tier shows only where the hotel or its brand states one.
| Hotel | Why book it | To Chumash | Dogs | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polo House Hotel & Bungalows | 14 keys, breakfast and a valley-wine aperitif included | 0.6 mi, ~2 min | Bungalows 1 to 6, $75 per stay | Not published |
| The Genevieve | 20 rooms, spa, The Victor's live-fire dinner | 0.7 mi, ~2 min | Small dogs, $100 per stay | Luxury (its own FAQ) |
| Chumash Casino Resort Hotel | Rooftop pool, The Spa, the casino downstairs | On site | Not listed on its hotel page | AAA Four Diamond |
| Hotel Ynez | 22 rooms on two acres, heated 21+ pool | 1.5 mi, ~3 min | Dogs, $50 each per stay | Not published |
| Hotel Corque | Pool, mission-view rooms, Marriott Bonvoy points | 3.6 mi, ~7 min | Policy differs by site; call | Not published |
| The Landsby | 51 rooms, Mad & Vin, walk all of Solvang | 3.6 mi, ~7 min | Up to two, $100 per stay | Not published |
| The Hadsten | 74 rooms, Hilton Honors points | 3.9 mi, ~8 min | No pets | Not published |
| Kronborg Inn | Pool, free parking, family rooms | 3.9 mi, ~7 min | No pets | Budget-friendly (its own words) |
| The Ballard Inn | 15 rooms, breakfast and a 4pm wine hour | 3.8 mi, ~9 min | $40 per night | Not published |
| Alisal Ranch | 10,500-acre guest ranch, riding and golf | 6.0 mi, ~13 min | Ask the ranch | Not published |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton | Hilton brand, hot breakfast, pool | 7.2 mi, ~14 min | Not listed | Not published |
Hotels within walking distance
Two, if a 13 to 16 minute walk counts. Polo House is 0.6 miles from the casino on foot (about 13 minutes) and The Genevieve 0.7 miles (about 16 minutes). Everything else needs a car or a ride. Walking back after dark? Plan a ride; much of the route follows the highway.
The best luxury hotels near Chumash
The Genevieve is the polished pick in town: 20 rooms, made-to-order breakfast in The Parlour, a wine hour and dessert reception, a spa with a dry sauna and The Victor on the grounds. Chumash Casino Resort Hotel carries a AAA Four Diamond rating, with a rooftop pool for guests 21 and over. For a true splurge, The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, an Auberge Collection resort in Los Olivos, and Alisal Ranch are both a short drive.
Hilton and Marriott near Chumash
Yes, both, and Chumash names two of them as its own affiliate hotels. The Hadsten is a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel (book on hilton.com to earn Honors points), about 8 minutes away. Hotel Corque is a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel, about 7 minutes. Farther out in Buellton, about 13 to 14 minutes, are the Hampton Inn & Suites (Hilton) and the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott. In Los Olivos, Mattei's Tavern is Auberge.
Pet-friendly hotels near Chumash
The two closest both take dogs, with rules. Polo House allows pets in Bungalows 1 to 6 only, for $75 per stay. The Genevieve takes up to two small dogs (20 lb each, 40 lb combined) in pet-friendly rooms for $100 per stay; call to book one. Hotel Ynez takes dogs for $50 each per stay, and The Ballard Inn charges $40 a night. The Hadsten doesn't allow pets. More options in pet-friendly Solvang.
Affordable hotels near Chumash
Look to Solvang, 7 minutes west. Kronborg Inn calls itself the budget-friendly choice and has a pool and free parking. King Frederik Inn includes pastries and coffee and a year-round heated pool, and Svendsgaard's Lodge (Americas Best Value Inn) has a pool and continental breakfast. Rates change daily, so compare on each hotel's own site; our Solvang value list has the details.
Good to know
Are there hotels within walking distance of Chumash Casino? Polo House is about a 13 minute walk (0.6 mi) and The Genevieve about 16 minutes (0.7 mi) on OpenStreetMap walking routes. Everything else needs a car.
Is there a Hilton near Chumash Casino? Yes. The Hadsten in Solvang is a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel, about 8 minutes away, and Chumash lists it as an affiliate hotel. The Hampton Inn & Suites in Buellton, also Hilton, is about 14 minutes.
Is there a Marriott near Chumash Casino? Yes. Hotel Corque in Solvang is a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel about 7 minutes away, and the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott in Buellton is about 13 minutes.
What are the most affordable hotels near Chumash Casino? Solvang has the value options, about 7 minutes away: Kronborg Inn bills itself as budget-friendly, and Svendsgaard's Lodge is an Americas Best Value Inn. Rates change daily, so compare on their own sites.
Nearby: eat, taste, stay
- Where to eat near Chumash: S.Y. Kitchen, The Victor and falafel in a pool hall, 1 to 5 minutes away
- Chumash Casino concerts: Showtimes, the 21+ rule and the spa
- Santa Ynez hotels: Every stay in the township and next door
- Sunstone Winery: Provence-style courtyards and caves, 5 minutes from the casino
Plan your day
- MorningBreakfast first: Breakfast in SolvangDanish pancakes to bear claws
- MiddayGo tasting: Wine tasting in SolvangNebbiolo to Rhône in an adobe
- EveningBook dinner: Solvang restaurantsBib Gourmand chicken to aebleskiver
- LateNight out: Solvang happy hoursSpritzes, Industry Night, 8pm deals
- OvernightFind a bed: Solvang hotelsNordic rooms to a 1946 ranch
Your next move
- Then readMore to eat, taste and do in Santa Ynez. Our Santa Ynez guide
- Every ThursdayWhat to eat, where to go and what to book this weekend. Get the weekend note
Quick answers
What hotels are closest to Chumash Casino?
Polo House Hotel & Bungalows (0.6 mi) and The Genevieve (0.7 mi) in Santa Ynez, each about 2 minutes by car on OpenStreetMap routing. Hotel Ynez is about 3 minutes. The casino also has its own hotel on site.
Are there pet-friendly hotels near Chumash Casino?
Yes. Polo House takes pets in Bungalows 1 to 6 for $75 per stay, The Genevieve takes small dogs for $100 per stay, and Hotel Ynez takes dogs for $50 each per stay. The Hadsten does not allow pets.
Does the Chumash Casino hotel have a pool?
Yes, a rooftop pool with cabanas and fire pits, open to hotel guests 21 and older.
Can kids stay near Chumash Casino?
Chumash says you must be 21 or older, and its pool is 21+. Families do better in Solvang: Kronborg Inn has family rooms and a pool.
Sources
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- Chumash Casino Resort: the hotel (Four Diamond, rooftop pool 21+, spa)
- Chumash Casino Resort: home ("Must be 21 or older")
- Polo House Hotel & Bungalows: FAQs (pets in Bungalows 1 to 6, $75)
- Polo House Hotel & Bungalows: home (14 keys, breakfast, aperitif)
- The Genevieve: FAQs (20 rooms, small dogs $100, amenity fee)
- Hilton: The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (74 rooms, no pets)
- Marriott: Corque Hotel Solvang, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Marriott: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
- Hotel Ynez: policies (dogs $50)
- Kronborg Inn: amenities
- The Landsby: FAQs
- Auberge Collection: The Inn at Mattei's Tavern
- OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), car and foot profiles, Oct 19, 2026
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