The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Buellton

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Buellton

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Buellton, California? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Buellton, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Buellton to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Buellton, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Buellton for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Buellton for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $261 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

Located at 555 Mcmurray Road, Santa Ynez Valley Marriott has great rooms from $261 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sideways Inn - Buellton

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Buellton
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Sideways Inn - Buellton which has nice rooms starting at $157. Offering an outdoor pool, a casino, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 114 East Highway 246. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton/Santa Ynez Valley Ca

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $277 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton/Santa Ynez Valley Ca to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $277. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, mountain views, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 600 McMurray Road. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.4 miles from the center of town. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


Pea Soup Andersen's Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $117, Pea Soup Andersen's Inn, at 51 E Highway 246 provides an outdoor pool, a casino, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, mini-golf, and laundry facilities. It's located just 0.1 miles from the city center, too. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Quality Inn Santa Ynez Valley

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Buellton
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Quality Inn Santa Ynez Valley has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $146 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 630 Ave. Of the Flags. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground

3-star Resort with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a casino, a fitness center, parking, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $135, and it's located at 180 Avenue Of Flags. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a pool table, table tennis, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, and Solvang.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Buellton, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Buellton.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Buellton?

Buellton Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$182

Travelers to Buellton, California will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $182. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Buellton.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $184
  • 2-star hotels: $180


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