The Winston Solvang

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Solvang Festival Theater

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Terrace/patio
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Clocktower Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
King Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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486-C 1st street Solvang, Solvang, CA, 93463
  • Place, Solvang Festival Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mission Santa Ines
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Solvang Brewing Company
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

King Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Suite with Sitting Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two King Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Queen Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Suite with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible King Suite with Sitting Room

  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Clocktower Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Solvang

Downtown Solvang stay.At this Downtown Solvang hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Solvang Festival Theater and Old Mission Santa Ines. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum and Solvang Brewing Company are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Hans Christian Andersen Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Solvang Windmill - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whiskey ‘N Rye - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mortensens Danish Bake - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Solvang Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Copenhagen Sausage Garden - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Winston Solvang

3.5-star hotel near Solvang Festival Theater
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Winston Solvang also features a terrace, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Solvang hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Deli
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
The Winston Solvang offers 14 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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).

Property is also known as

The Winston Solvang Hotel
The Winston Solvang Solvang
The Winston Solvang Hotel Solvang

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Winston Solvang to the airport?

The Winston Solvang is 4.9 mi (12-min drive) away from the Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Winston Solvang?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Winston Solvang on Apr 28, 2026 start from $196, 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.

Does The Winston Solvang have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Winston Solvang.

How close is The Winston Solvang to the beach?

This hotel is 14.9 mi (27-min drive) from Gaviota Beach.

Does The Winston Solvang offer free breakfast?

The Winston Solvang does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Winston Solvang?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Chumash Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Winston Solvang?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Winston Solvang?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Winston Solvang have a pool?

The Winston Solvang does not have a pool.

Does The Winston Solvang have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Winston Solvang to downtown Solvang?

The Winston Solvang is 0.1 mi away from Solvang.

The Winston Solvang Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 588 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 588 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 588 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 588 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 588 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Cecilia, Discovery Bay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tamara, Union City

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and the location was central BUT be aware there is no staff. No front desk no personnel whatsoever. They call it “ invisible service”. There are numbers you can call if you need anything, but it lacks human hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would rate the overall stay a 3.5. Check in was confusing - they were great communicators via text, but they check in email could have been clearer. How to actually get the keypad to turn on, how to make sure your room gets locked, once you open it via keypad you must use the deadbolt, or clear it out to lock it. Had I not had trouble using the keypad to get in and sent a text, I would have never know it didn't automatically shut. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, and amenities were lovely. The main reason for the average rating is that the tavern below our room blasted music and it was like a concert in our room. We let it go upon arrival because it was 6 and early. By 8:30 we texted and they person felt bad but said it was hard to control what is going on around them hotel, but really you built rooms on top of a tavern so noise should have been a factor when insulating the rooms. We ended up getting ear plugs at the local CVS and at 9:30 we got a text that they called and asked them to turn it down. The music was not loud anymore, but you could hear them cleaning up till about 9:45 or so. The person I was texting with was very nice and felt bad about the situation, but I personally would recommend staying there, or at least in a room on that side of the hotel. Had the noise not been such an issue, I would have given them at 5.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

edward

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Malar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed here for 2 nights. Room wasn’t cleaned the second day. We had only 2 bottles of water in our room for the entire stay inspite of me texting them and asking them! Zero response. Location is great but what one gets for what you pay is not great. Towels were not totally fluffy white and clean more like a gray tone (white towels).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

nelson

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Terrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean. One of the skylights could not be closed so it was too bright in the morning. It was odd that all the legs of the chase on the right bed were loose and all the faucet handles in the sink and shower were also loose. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best location for walking everywhere in town, clean, pet friendly(park right across street), easy check in, easy building and room access via code and good staff responsiveness. 2 things to know - walls are thin and you can hear everything (people speaking loudly on street, large trucks driving by and noise from guests walking down halls, opening doors etc). Also water in bathroom sink never got hot (or even lukewarm) Elevator was not working and under repair but was not an issue for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service and wonderful rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
There's no one around to help when there's a problem, we couldn't even check in because no one sent the info like room number and door code, the room was overpriced and noisy, barely got hot water in the shower, someone puked on the curtains and no one cleaned it up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Queen size bed was extremely small
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was very clean and is located in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susie, Bakersfield

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. The spot for our car was an added plus. Room was nicely clean but there was a boxed female product left in the closet from last guest when we arrived. The skylights were very nice but one was broken. However waking up to hear and see the rain hitting the sky light was nice. Rooms were spacious and overall I did like the Inn. The lounge with amenities and snacks was a very nice touch. Our room mini coffee/bar was nice. Loved having the little refrigerator, that definitely was a plus. The check in was a bit worrisome. Mostly my fault I admit. I did not answer the call from the INN to reconfirm. The next day I did call back but spoke to no one so left a text message to reconfirm. I also sent two messages through Expedia and the Winston site itself. I kept waiting to get the access code. I got no call back. So I'd suggest if a quest doesn't know to call back, have a representative leave a detailed message to prompt a call back (message was a bit vague only asking to reconfirm reservation ) Also responses to messages, texts or a second phone call would be helpful. That was the hugest issue I had. I also know I share blame in it for not being able to answer the phone call when they first called. Would I stay there again, yes possibly. I now know the rules of the invisible check in/no front desk-so I'm sure it would go much smoother. Having said all that we did get in our room slightly early which earns big points. Thank you for the stay. The Taylor Family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location! Easy to walk to everything! Check-in was not super efficient. Due to no one being onsite, having to call and then wait for an email to get in is not super convenient. The touch keypad to our door did not work properly. We had to touch it up to ten times (every time we came in the door) for it to light up in order to put in the code. Then when we left our room it would not lock right away, we had to mess with the keypad again several times for it to lock. Maintenance was sent to fix it and it did work better for a day, but then started having problems again. The day we were checking out the elevator was having problems; making beeping noises and taking double the time for the doors to open and close and then for it to descend/ascend. The touch light switch in the bathroom would not work properly either. We ended up just closing the bathroom door so the light did not come into our room. Seems like a little maintenance is needed. Otherwise, it was furnished very nicely and the bed was comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elieber

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

vaagn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, everything was on point. Will definitely come back here again and the room was much bigger than it seemed like in the photos. Overall very satisfied with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025