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Top 5 Cheap Hotels in Santa Ynez at a glance

Chumash Casino Resort — 4-star hotel in Santa Ynez. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
The Genevieve — 4-star hotel in Santa Ynez. Guest rating: 9.6/10 — Exceptional.
Polo House and Bungalows — 3.5-star hotel in Santa Ynez. Guest rating: 10/10 — Exceptional.
The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel — 4-star hotel in Solvang. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
Hotel Hygge — 2-star hotel in Buellton. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.

Cheap Hotels in Santa Ynez

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and hanging light fixtures.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV.

A casino with multiple slot machines, a roulette table, and several gaming tables.

Chumash Casino Resort

Santa Ynez

$104

$122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a floor lamp, and a chandelier.

A spacious room with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and a large arched doorway.

A grand lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A large, multi-story house with a prominent balcony, a well-maintained garden, and a driveway.

The Genevieve

Santa Ynez

$239

$324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a glass enclosure with trees visible through the glass.

A hotel lobby with a grand staircase, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and framed artwork on the walls.

A two-story house with a black door, a number 9 on the wall, and a small cabinet with decorative items.

A large, two-story building with a balcony, a covered porch, and a stone chimney.

Polo House and Bungalows

Santa Ynez

$287

$448 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A two-story building with a central entrance, large windows, and a chimney.

A grand foyer with a staircase, chandelier, and a large potted plant.

A bedroom with a large bed, a stone fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A wooden deck with a pergola, surrounded by lush greenery and a garden.

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Solvang

$115

$157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A cozy outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a building with numbered doors and a bocce court sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A wall with a geometric pattern and a framed display of bottles.

A building with two red doors labeled 6 and 7, a small parking area, and a street lamp.

Hotel Hygge

Buellton

$54

$65 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A bar with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier. There are two blue chairs and a small table in the center.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple bar stools, and a unique antler chandelier.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a windmill, and a building with a tiled roof.

A cozy lounge area with a sofa, a potted orchid, and a wooden coffee table.

Sideways Inn

Buellton

$111

$130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A traditional building with a covered entrance, American and Danish flags, and a sign for "The King Frederik's".

A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink, a small dining area with a bench, and a bedroom with a bed and a wardrobe.

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and pendant lighting, a central bar counter, and seating arrangements.

A sign for CHAMP Burgers, Fries, and Shakes.

King Frederik Inn

Downtown Solvang

$117

$136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel reception area with a digital screen displaying weather information, a sign indicating a morning charge for no charge, and a counter with a sign advertising the hotel.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a fence.

A motel with a 'welcome' sign, a covered parking area, and a '6' sign indicating the number of rooms.

A vending machine stocked with various beverages including Aquafina water and other drinks.

Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area

Buellton

$57

$68 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A building with a clock tower, multiple windows, and a red-tiled roof.

A building with a clock tower, a parking lot, and a row of houses with red roofs.

A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a glass coffee table, and a staircase with a decorative railing.

Royal Copenhagen Inn

Downtown Solvang

$109

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A traditional Tudor-style building with a conical roof, a sign reading "VINLAND," and a garden with various flowers in the foreground.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.

Two lounge chairs with a wooden frame and a dark cushion, positioned under a black umbrella.

A spacious lobby with a round wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large mirror.

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Downtown Solvang

$106

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.

A spacious room with a wooden desk, two chairs, and a large window.

A spacious hallway with a wooden floor, a large mirror, and a rustic door.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Hotel Ynez

Solvang

$186

$216 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A restaurant with a brick column, wooden flooring, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a brick wall, a wooden reception desk, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a microwave.

Two red leather armchairs with patterned cushions, a small wooden side table with a vase of flowers, and a wall-mounted chandelier.

Quality Inn Buellton - Solvang

Buellton

$77

$91 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A row of traditional half-timbered cottages with string lights, a sign for Solvang Inn & Cottages, and a paved walkway.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a wooden chair, and a painting on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining table with chairs.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

Solvang Inn and Cottages

Downtown Solvang

$87

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A traditional building with a balcony, a staircase, and a fence with lights.

A fire pit table with two glasses of red wine, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A hallway with a black door on the left and a white door on the right, leading to a kitchen area.

New Haven Inn

Downtown Solvang

$110

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by wicker chairs, under a covered patio with string lights.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a gazebo.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a coffee station, and a seating area with leather sofas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

Pea Soup Andersen's Inn

Buellton

$92

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A group of people toasting at a table with wine glasses and bottles, surrounded by greenery.

A hallway with a "viking inn" sign, two wooden chairs with red cushions, a potted plant, and a wooden counter.

A bedroom with a bed, bench, nightstands, lamps, and a view of the outdoors.

A red door with a mailbox and a house number 15.

Viking Inn

Downtown Solvang

$92

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with greenery.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a fireplace, tables, and chairs, surrounded by a brick floor and wooden beams.

A traditional Tudor-style house with a small pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

Wine Valley Inn

Downtown Solvang

$145

$169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A building with two red doors, a small balcony with a bird sculpture, and a potted plant in front.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Two red chairs outside a building with a red door and windows.

A row of red doors with potted plants in front.

Hamlet Inn

Downtown Solvang

$80

$94 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

An outdoor patio with stone flooring, wooden pergola, and a wooden fence.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden floor, a bench, a brown leather sofa, and a small table.

The Marlo

Downtown Solvang

$107

$142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A view through a window with a metal grid, revealing a street scene with buildings, a small market, and a garden area.

A bedroom with two beds, wooden benches, and a unique chandelier.

A group of people toasting with wine glasses in a modern outdoor setting with a red couch and a white wall.

A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, featuring a central entrance flanked by two red doors, and a tiled roof.

Atterdag Inn

Downtown Solvang

$113

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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Top landmarks in Santa Ynez

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a large tree in the center.

Roblar Winery

8.8/10 (50 reviews)

Travelers might want a tour of Roblar Winery, just one of the places to visit, and located 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from central Santa Ynez.

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A courtyard with a fountain, a building with a sign, and an American flag.

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House

8.8/10 (40 reviews)

The center of Santa Ynez is home to cultural attractions like Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Santa Ynez has to offer, head to Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez Valley, and Sunstone Vineyards & Winery.

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A vineyard with rows of grapevines extending towards a mountain range.

Kalyra Winery

8.4/10 (20 reviews)

Travelers might want a tour of Kalyra Winery, just one of the places to visit, and located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Santa Ynez. If you enjoy your tour, head to Brave & Maiden Estate, just a short walk away.

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Sunstone Vineyards & Winery

9.2/10 (46 reviews)

Travelers might want a tour of Sunstone Vineyards & Winery, just one of the places to visit, and located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from central Santa Ynez.

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Gainey Vineyard

8.8/10 (62 reviews)

Travelers might want a tour of Gainey Vineyard, just one of the places to visit, and located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Santa Ynez.

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Bridlewood Winery

8.6/10 (41 reviews)

Travelers might want a tour of Bridlewood Winery, just one of the places to visit, and located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from central Santa Ynez.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cheap things to do in Santa Ynez?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Santa Ynez, enjoy the outdoors at Santa Ynez Valley or Lake Cachuma.