Reflects recent average nightly prices reported by our partners, and may not include estimated taxes or fees. Price at checkout may differ.
Cheaper
Average
Higher
About
3.5
#3 of 4 inns in Solvang
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Welcome to the Solvang Inn and Cottages, located at 1518 Mission Drive Solvang, CA 93463 offering clean and quiet guest rooms for every need, from economy rooms to suites and cottages that feature a separate bedroom, large living room with a kitchenette. We really are in the heart of the Danish Village of Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country. Featuring a heated pool, Free "Danish Continental Breakfast, free Wi-Fi, Free Parking, Out Door Pool, Pet Friendly, Air Conditioning, ADA Accessible.
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
Business
Family
Languages Spoken
English
Location
1518 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463-2608
Solvang Inn And Cottages
190 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
Decent for a clean place to sleep for one night. PROS Nice office staff who called us when our room was ready. Check in is 2 pm. She called at 1:50 Fantastic location within walking distance to most everything Voucher for continental breakfast at Olsens Bakery across the street. Juice coffee danish and a bread roll per person Nice to have microwave and refrigerator with a small freezer Very clean and friendly housekeepers CONS Rooms towards the front have lots of street noise Parking lot lights on all night so with only blinds the room was light. Black out drapes would solve that Rooms have been renovated but they still need updating to accommodate all the electronics people carry with them now Bathroom is small and the fan and heat light are not wired correctly. Both had to be on to work King bed was comfortable but one side creaked so ever time that person moved you heard it.
Read more
Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Julie Vandecar, General Manager at Solvang Inn And Cottages
Responded Jun 3, 2022
Thank You for staying with us. We are at this time working on an update that is to include new window coverings and new windows to help with the road noise. We hope you will come back when we get the upgrade finished.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Heated pool and whirlpool were a good 200 feet from the Inn so the cool air prevented us from using it. Voucher for breakfast across the street provided a great Danish breakfast. Wi Fi was out and the manger wasn't available until the next morning to reset it.
Read more
Date of stay: March 2020
Value
Rooms
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Bobby Ladner, Agency / Consultant at Solvang Inn And Cottages
Responded Mar 23, 2020
Thank you for the patronage and feedback glad you enjoyed a great Danish Breakfast at Olsen's Danish Village Bakery across the street in the "Danish Village of Solvang." Do have a GRAND DAY!
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We stayed in the cottages. They are quaint, cute and very clean. We had a great view of the pool area. The room came with a coffee maker, microwave, toaster & fridge. The bed was comfy but came with feather pillows which are not my preference. It does seem to be an older room, not because it is in ill repair - it was lovely, but because there are very few outlets. You also receive a coupon to get a continental breakfast at the danish bakery across the street. We just don't start the day with danish so we skipped it - I wonder if I could have used it later in the day... We could walk to dinner and other shops. Lovely little town.
Read more
Date of stay: October 2021
Location
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Julie Vandecar, General Manager at Solvang Inn And Cottages
Responded Oct 27, 2021
Thank you very much!
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
The one good thing about this hotel/motel was Julie who managed the front desk. She was helpful and cheerful. If not for her I would give this a zero. We came up to Solvang to get away for a few days and had looked at some of the reviews on this property and thought we would give it a try. First impression is that the outside looks nice and centrally located in Solvang. They also provide you with a continental breakfast across the street at Olsen’s bakery, it is very good. Now the bad. There is construction being done on one of the units in the front which was basically just across from where we stayed and it was a constant noise from 8 o’clock in the morning until 5 PM. This was not indicated when we were doing the reservation. The rooms are very small and the bathroom is no larger then a broom closet. we honestly could’ve put up with that but for the fact that the room smelled like it hadn’t been cleaned in a long while…so I kept the window or door open all the time to get fresh air. The water took 10 minutes to heat up in both shower and sink. Now for the bed…get new mattresses before someone sues you for an injury, yes that bad. I really wish I could have given them a better review but I’m way too old to lie about these things. Unless they redo the rooms, Find yourself another property to stay at. I can’t speak to the quality of the cottages, so that may ne their saving grace.
Read more
Date of stay: May 2022
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
Room Tip: I’m not sure if there is one.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Julie Vandecar, General Manager at Solvang Inn And Cottages
Responded May 21, 2022
We are sorry for the inconvenience during your stay. We are at this time working on upgrading all the things you have listed. We are trying very hard to make the Inn better . When you check in and are unhappy with your room please contact the desk clerk to see if there is anything we can do to make your stay better the comfort of our guest is our top priority.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Such a cute place to stay. Stayed Labor Day weekend and it was very hot. We stayed in the main building and the air conditioner worked great! It is a motel with so much character. We received a package of danish cookies from Olsen's Danish Bakery across the street. The motel also gives you a voucher for a complimentary Danish breakfast from the same bakery and boy is it good and filling. The bed was comfy amd the owners are very nice. Irons and boards must be retrieved from the front desk and parking is tight but we had no problem finding parking when we arrived and after returning from dinner. The location is perfect with lots of restaurants, wineries and shops within walking distance. Be sure to go down the street behind the motel as there are many more shops off the main street.
The price we paid was very reasonable given the extras and he holiday weekend. We will definitely be back.
Read more
Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Julie Vandecar, General Manager at Solvang Inn And Cottages
Responded Oct 18, 2021
Thank You Very Much.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We needed a place to stay and this hotel was the only one with vacancy. Upon arrival you know this is not going to be a 4 star hotel, however I did not realize how bad it would be. Check in was a touch screen where I was rushed by the attendant to initial next to items that I was trying to read and see what I was signing for. He was hurrying me to "initial here, here and here..." and came around the partition to help move me along when I was actually reading through them. One was "no pets" which we didn't have, but our room smelled like cat piss when we opened the door so I don't understand their pet policy. We tried switching rooms but it was the only one available and it was late at night so we were stuck. There is no elevator for the second floor and the desk clerk did not offer to help lug anything upstairs. It was a chilly night out when we arrived yet somehow, the interior of our guest room was sweltering. We could not get the AC to work and the attendant had to come turn it on. The ancient wall mount he was telling us to use was not working and he had to do something to the unit hidden behind a table. We had to leave the room and explore the mostly closed town in order for it to cool down. Once it did, it was freezing and when you tried to lower it, the room was right back to hot. One of the comforters was stained. There was trash from a previous guest on the floor. The plumbing worked but needs to be addressed. The toilet had to be flushed 3 times to get anything down. The sink fills up almost immediately and the shower head was about chest level making it very difficult to wash your hair. The TV was only static. NO channels worked. It was like watching The Ring all over again. Not sure why they had one in the room. I didn't even care about the completely outdated decor, phone, bedding, everything else, because there were so many other issues. We spent as little time in there as possible and left first thing in the morning. I was barely able to sleep. Between the smell, the hot room, poor service, this is the worst hotel stay I have ever experienced.
Read more
Date of stay: August 2021
Value
Rooms
Service
Room Tip:Â I don't think there is one here honestly
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Julie Vandecar, General Manager at Solvang Inn And Cottages
Responded Oct 18, 2021
If at anytime you are unhappy with your room or the front desk staff please ask to talk to a manager we are always happy to help you. We are curently working on remolding and updating the heating system. Thank You
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We stayed in Cottage 114 and had two private parking spaces. It was over 100 F degrees and the AC worked really well! The cottage had a great sitting area with a little kitchenette (mini fridge, sink, and two electric burners). We enjoyed the pool and the daily vouchers for breakfast (choice of pastry, bread with cheese, orange juice and choice of coffee or tea) across the street (Olsen's). The reception staff were informative and answered our questions. The best thing about this hotel is the location. You are central to all the tourist spots.
Read more
Date of stay: July 2021
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service
Room Tip:Â Get a cottage if you can afford it.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Julie Vandecar, General Manager at Solvang Inn And Cottages
Responded Oct 18, 2021
Thank You Very much
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We stayed in a family suite as a family of 5 for 1 night. This was spacious. The staff were very friendly at check-in & gave us some biscuits :-) We had a voucher for breakfast the next morning at the bakery across the road which was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed having a walk around Solvang during the evening, there were lots of restaurants within walking distance and we were provided with a map from the check-in desk. A great stay, thank you!
Read more
Date of stay: June 2022
Rooms
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
This place has a great location, and well worth the money. It may not be fancy, but the staff is great, the location is great and you will not be sorry. It's just a few minutes walk away from all the restaurants and wine tasting you want. public parking if you need it is only steps away.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Julie Vandecar, General Manager at Solvang Inn And Cottages
Responded Feb 4, 2022
Thank You very much for staying with us.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We chose the least expensive room at this hotel as we were traveling on business. The description was "cozy" so I warned my husband this means small. The room was just fine. Two comfortable beds. TV clear and loud and had a refrigerator and microwave. The lady that greeted us was very friendly. We got a voucher from her for breakfast at the Danish bakery across the street. It said a hard roll and pastry and drink offerings we so we didn't expect much but the breakfast was amazing. The coffee delicious and the food so plentiful we brought our rolls and butter and cheese in the car and made sandwiches on the trip for lunch. Everything about this stay was perfect. What a charming town and this was perfect.
Read more
Date of stay: July 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled on business
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bradenton Beach, Florida41 contributions17 helpful votes
As I stated in my original post, the staff was very friendly and sharing. The beds are a personal thing. I prefer a firmer mattress and had no problem with them. If you are wanting to sleep on a cloud.. this place may not be for you. They have normal stuff that is super clean and I would and probably will stay there again.
There are more places to choose from in the Solvang area.
PRICE RANGE
C$164 - C$262 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
solvang inn and cottages hotel solvang, solvang bed breakfast
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSolvang
NUMBER OF ROOMS
36
Prices are provided by our partners, and reflect nightly room rates, including any mandatory fees. Taxes not included. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
