This was quite the surprise! I haven't stayed in a motel in ages, it was a nice experience. We went…read moreat a good time, it wasn't crowded, the weather was nice and everything was available, no problem getting reservations. It's close to nice restaurants and there is a lot to see and experience close by. The town is small and quiet, we like to walk and explore so we found a few shops off the main street that were great! The motel is small and quiet, I loved the onsite wine bar, it wsa a great place to start our walking tour. The rooms was small and the bed was a little soft, but we basically just needed a place to sleep as we were out most of the day and evening. Everything was clean and loved the large tub! Not terribly expensive although the snacks in the room were tempting but a bit pricey. But there is a market next door so plan accordingly. Overall a great experience, I would stay here again!

They could clearly mark snacks as having a price! Even the coffee was not free! We were charged…read more$31 for a small bag of cookies, some beef jerky, a small bag of chips and coffee! Oh, and I went looking i n the office for creme and not only was no one their, but they had oat milk and almond milk only. And watch that step going into the bar. I tripped and fell!

We stayed at the Inn in Zaca Creek for 3 nights. It was truly wonderful and the grounds are…read morestunning. The rooms (suites) are beautifully appointed. We loved the carved door and bed and how special this location is. It is close to the 101. We didn't loose any sleep. Some reviews say that there is no front desk to check in. You check in the restaurant (Tavern) and are provided with a phone number and email. Stephen responded to us very quickly. Be sure to check out the artisanal breakfast options the Inn delivers promptly at 9am and absolutely be sure to visit the Tavern for dinner! It is well worth a visit.

Wow, it's like staying in a castle! This place has history - restored with care by the current…read moreowners Stephen and Chelsea, who are hands on and care about every detail. We stayed in Room 1, with a sitting room and separate king bedroom, plus a big bathtub and a shower that fans of the Madonna Inn will appreciate (rock walls and a massive rainfall shower head). Mattress was one of the best ever. Beautiful established flower gardens all around the property. Great A/C. Nespresso coffee maker is always fun and yummy. Nice amenities all around. Check in at the Tavern after 4pm. GM/Owners were very responsive to texts and calls. Can order breakfast to your room by 9pm night before. Tavern restaurant and bar is excellent (see separate review).

By far, the best hotel I've been to. Ambience was excellent…read more Everything was clean and hygienic. The music dials in the room added a feeling of elegance. The bathroom was spacious and the steam feature in the shower was my favorite part of our entire stay. The complementary breakfast was tasty and hearty as well. Really enjoyed the French toast, it tasted fresh. The customer service was great, we were treated with hospitality in every area of service. Especially throughout the breakfast. Also: Parking was accessible. The wine tasting was a great addition to our stay. The library was nice. Wish we stayed longer!

Very good find for leisure trip to the wine region. San Inez is a hidden yet fast developing…read moretouristic gem near to Los Olivos and Solvang. The hotel has an old fashion Europen vibe together with the modern facilities. It is very quiet and good for a rest during the socal coast trip. The staff is great! Special thenks to Richard for a good great hospitality. Great gourmet snacks in everythings. We enjoyed oir stay there.

Stayed in the same room again and love love love all the updates they have made! A mini fridge with…read morea separate freezer! Microwave! A better aircon unit (which was difficult to figure out even after YouTubing the instructions)! A water boiler! My only complaint is still the flat pillows. Also, if they could include instructions on how to use the aircon that would be helpful. But as always 5/5 stars for cleaniness, location, size of room, and now all the appliances I need that a lot of hotels are getting rid of (thank you for not doing that!).

This was a perfect stay for our purposes: a one night stopover in central Solvang. I received a…read moretext letting me know I could check in before the 4:00 standard checkin time, my room number, the four digit code for the door lock, the WiFi code, and a link to register online with my ID and credit card. We drove right into the free parking lot out front and walked into our room. Easy peasy. A great central location where you can walk to everything! Clean, very Scandinavian modern furnishings, a big bathroom with high end toiletries (hand wash, lotion at the sink; shampoo, conditioner, and body wash pumps in the large shower). I liked the shower because it was a big walk-in and the floor was angled enough that it didn't flood the rest of the bathroom. A little slippery but there was a suction nonslip mat. Basic cotton towels and wash cloths. Mini fridge was high-end with an actual freezer with four silicon ice cube trays. Microwave, iron and mini board. Plenty of hangers (6). Lots of hooks in the room in addition to closet rod. Coffee station had a kettle with instant coffee and tea bags plus vanilla creamers. We bought our breakfast pastries and real coffee across the street at Olsen's Bakery. The king (low) platform bed was great medium-firm and seemed extra large with quality cotton sheets, four king pillows, and an extra Danish flag blanket. There's not a real desk but the front wall facing the windows has a wooden counter at desk-height with two chairs, bigger than an actual desk. Windows open with screens. Plenty of outlets and a multi-charger strip on one of the two bedside tables. WiFi was strong enough for a Zoom call. Modern A/C wall unit has remote and worked well. No pool or hot tub but a cute Astro-turf lawn across the parking lot with a little gazebo, a few chairs and a table, plus a couple of high end cushioned loungers in the sun. This property is owned by a company that also owns a few other cute CA boutique-y refabbed motels, including the Alamo in nearby Los Alamos. I never needed to go into the lobby but they had extended office hours and were very friendly when I called ahead. There's also a 24-hour number to call if you need help after hours. The streets roll up around 8pm but it's a great time to wander safely with all the twinkle lights, fun architecture, and no people. The Solvang Brewing Company across the street stays open later and there's a convenience store a few doors down that's open until 10pm for adult bevvies, ice cream, snacks. Checkout is 11:00am and there was no extending it due to a shortage of cleaning staff. I would absolutely recommend this property (if it meets your needs) for location, cuteness, comfort, and authentic Danish vibe.

We held our daughters wedding and it was absolutely magical! We stayed for 2 nights and wished we…read morehad stayed at least another night! So beautiful and peaceful, highly recommend!

Zaca Lake is one of the most amazing and peaceful spaces in a natural setting with modern amenities…read morethat I have been to in a long time it is also easily accessible from LA and takes you into a world where you can forget about everything if you want. Love it!

I am going to let you in on a little secret…read more... Yeah, I'm going to share with you what i THINK is the best kind of getaway, well, at least in my humble opinion. It's the kind that doesn't abruptly end, but it just sort of.... keeps on going. Let me explain. Have you ever gone on vacation and said to yourself, or to your spouse or even to your kids.... "Gee, I could have really used one more night" Or Let out the exaggerated (Ughh)... "I don't want to go back to work tomorrow, I wish we could just extend our trip by just one more day" Well... On a recent trip with my family, We INTENTIONALLY did just that. My wife booked us a 2 night stay in Paso Robles at a beautiful boutique style/chain hotel. (The Ava Hotel in Paso) (Check out my review for the deets) Usually, when we do these short, weekend trips, I work up until the day of our trip and then go back the very next day once we return... But, NOT THIS TIME! Yeah, This time, my wife intentionally told me, let's book one more night on the way home from our trip in Paso just to break up the drive home and enjoy one more day off of work and time with the fam. Heck, I've got loads of PTO and who wants to be at work anyway, so it wasn't too hard to twist my arm on this one. And just like that.... Solvang, Here we Come! Yes, the cute, quaint town of Solvang is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway or even just for a one night stay like we did. Of course, my wife, the Queen of finding the best places to stay/eat... (AND I AM THE ONE WHO IS THE "ELITE" haha) booked us a room at the Landsby hotel and it was nothing short of a treat. Here's why: The Landsby is more than just a room... Inside of a hotel... Located in the heart of this Danish town known as: SOLVANG It wasn't just, "let's build a hotel where the people can stay and explore the town while they are here". At least that's not the impression it gave me! Instead, The Landsby has a Charm about, it has Character and most of all it gives you the impression that you are in a modern-day Dutch village. But one of my favorite parts.... The Room Key, keyword, "KEY" Yeah! The room key is an actual Key!!! A metal, lock and key, just like the good 'ol days! Ain't no digital, pre-programmed, modern day, technologically advanced system like every other hotel does it.... And I liked it! And to match the old school style key... The t.v is in black and white, the internet is run on dial up and the telephone is a rotary dial..... JUST KIDDING!!!! But wouldn't that be cool! Aside from the small town European vibe that the exterior of the building gives you, once you step inside both the hotel and then your room, you are immediately transported to a place that feels welcoming, familiar and most of all comfortable. Because this was a short stay (just a one nighter) we didn't take advantage of the amenities like we normally do, but next time we will. A lobby bar (our favorite place to check out), an onsite restaurant (Mad & Vin which loos really good), an outdoor courtyard to sit and relax, and complimentary cruiser bikes to explore the town. The Landsby is Pet friendly, so definitely check out their webpage for details for your furry friends. So....... Now that I've let you in on my little secret, I don't want you to keep it that way! Spread the word! Pass it along! Tell a friend! Come check out the Landsby in Solvang!!

This was such a cute spot for a weekend getaway in Solvang. The decor felt beautifully updated and…read morestylish, and I especially loved the outdoor patio with fire pits perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine. The location couldn't be better, right in the heart of town and close to everything. My only downside was a very loud neighbor that disrupted my first night. That said, the staff was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make sure the rest of my stay was peaceful and enjoyable. Overall, I'm really glad I stayed here and would absolutely come back for another Solvang trip.

This whole town made me feel like I was back in my childhood. Life .. so simple. The day I was…read morethere it seemed that everyone was checking in at 330/4p, so I walked to get a bite to eat to avoid the long lines. I believe it was Jessica that checked me in. She was very helpful. The room was comfy. The hotel was quaint. I did appreciate that they sent a little text inviting you to have a free glass of wine with others there. It's walking distance to everything. They give you a list of recommendations although it seems they've had some changes recently, so they're not all open. Had my services animals with me. In the back of the building there are some places for relief. Not a lot of grass in town in general. Walks were very thin, but the town kind of shuts down around 7pm so it was pretty quiet. My neighbor was snoring loudly so I heard him. Would def stay here again.

I would rank this a 3.5 star but rounded down because this place is really strict about early check…read morein unless you pay the fee. Normal check in time is 4pm and you can wait until 3pm to see if your room is available without paying the fee. I selected this hotel over Hilton's and Marriotts in the area because it really depicted the Danish vibe Solvang storybook feel. I took my mom here and her foot was sore from walking so I tried to secure an early check in and we just ended up waiting in the lobby for an hour a half until 3pm. A few things I liked about the hotel. 1) free breakfast 2) glass of wine during happy hour 3) storybook feel 4) no parking fee I understand the hotel is trying to monetize on early check in fees but if they have the rooms available they should just allow people to check in earlier and waive the fee. It would really enhance the overall experience rather than have everyone lined up at 4pm to check in which creates a backlog of customers just waiting for their room. If they ever do remodel, they should add a bathroom in the lobby because everyone was using the hotel gym one bathroom while they were waiting for their room for check in. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay here. It truly felt like Solvang and the exterior property grounds give off relaxing vibes. They also have outdoor tables if you wanted to do takeout food or drink wine with your party. I stayed in the loft and really enjoyed having the two floors.

I want to stay here again! We impromptu landed here as a breather from SoCal to NorCal. Solvang is…read moregorgeous and this hotel was colorful and comfortable. The staff were friendly and the door to door breakfast delivery was much appreciated. I loved that they supplied a kettle and pour over coffee maker. It was easy to walk around and have access to food. I do wish they had a hot tub. The pool was surprisingly warm even when the evening chill set in. I may plan a weekend trip to solvang just to stay here again in the future

Clean! Perfect location! Great breakfast delivered to your room! Did I mentioned clean and…read morefriendly? That's the only place I stay at now!! Recommend it to those who have animals too! I've been coming back here - stayed at other places! This one is on my number 1 list highly recommend it!