The Winston Solvang

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Solvang Festival Theater

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Terrace/patio
Property video
King Suite
Point of interest
Clocktower Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Solvang Brewing Company
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

King Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Suite with Sitting Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two King Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Queen Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Suite with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible King Suite with Sitting Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Clocktower Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Solvang

The Winston Solvang places you in the centre of Solvang, within a short 5-minute stroll of Solvang Festival Theater and Old Mission Santa Ines. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, express check-out and a lift. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown Solvang hotel include Solvang Brewing Company and Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum.

What's nearby

  • Solvang Windmill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Solvang Brewing Company - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brekkies By Chomp - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Birkholm's Solvang Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Solvang Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Solvang Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Copenhagen Sausage Garden - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Winston Solvang

Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to 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. A complete renovation of The Winston Solvang was completed in August 2020.

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
  • Lift
  • 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 duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - August 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 on-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Winston Solvang?

The Winston Solvang offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Winston Solvang?

Yep, The Winston Solvang has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Winston Solvang?

The closest beach to The Winston Solvang is Refugio State Beach (16.4 km).

What makes The Winston Solvang a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Winston Solvang.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Winston Solvang?

No, The Winston Solvang does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Winston Solvang?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Winston Solvang?

There isn't one on site, but River Course at the Alisal is a short 12-minute walk away.

The Winston Solvang Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 553 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beatiful rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tigran

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, not enough parking, noise, old.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Winston was great, we booked a second night. Rooms are amazing. Such beautiful work went into the design of each room. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding! Perfect in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Manhattan Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I did not like spending too much time trying to figure out their entry process. I want a person on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Young

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
First impression was good, though I did think to myself that this was more of a motel setup than a hotel. I was given a room on 2nd flr, across the small bridge from the main building where the conference room and other suites were. It was very spacious, decor is quite modern and nice. Craftmanship with bathroom was subpar at best, but overall ambience was good and had the luxury vibe. The highlight here was the shower, awesome water pressure. Two things that did bother me, and are key factors in my return here. One, when I got there, I got a text saying that I can text/call them for assistance with anything. Cool. It just so happens that our TV cable stopped working (was not late, maybe 8pm). I texted and called the number that welcomed me. Absolute silence, no response at all. I did get a text message back the next morning, though they completely ignored my message, and asked me to rate my first night experience from 1-10. It was quite ironic. I assume there was a technical issue, I don't imagine hotel like this would ignore me, but nevertheless I never was able to get any help from staff. Two, as I mentioned earlier, this room, along with 2 others which seem to have decent looking balconies overlooking the main street, are on a separate building, with the room door exposed to the catwalk. I.e. motel set up. It also happens that these rooms are right above the Fitzgerald's. Loud music (until 9pm) and you can hear the machines (kitchen - fridge, etc.) when trying to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherwin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hot Room and No AC Here!

Checking in was fine and the room was quiet. When we came back from a warm day of sightseeing the AC did not work. I texted the number I was given and was told the hotel was aware and would have it fixed that night. We asked to move to another room but were discouraged to do so because it is supposed to be noisy. We left for dinner, and the room was still hot and requested to move. The new code did not work and maintenance had to let us in. The new room was quiet. Why did the hotel not want us to move? If the hotel knew about the AC problem, why didn't they work on it before we complained? The woman that we texted with said the hotel would contact us about compensation for the trouble we had. No person from The Winston has contacted us. I advise staying at a different hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harout

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located in the heart of shopping, dining, and all downtown… even the Wednesday Farmer’s Market! Room was cozy, spacious and many special touches. The no staffed lobby code entry, Honor system, and overall uniqueness made this a great stay! Across the street is a great coffee shop open later than others and endless bakery options close by. Highly recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a relaxing weekend. Property was very peaceful and had a eelaxing vibe. Super convenient for walkability to all of Solvang down town areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeli

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Large room and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ROCCO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was a great experience.. Staff wonderful. great room and center of everything. Only thing I didn't like was the terrible water pressure, it sucked.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely room...but if I'd known it was an "invisible service" hotel, I wouldn't have booked it! Invisible service=no service! Hard to find hotel entrance, hard to figure out keypad entry, and when I call the phone number to ask for help, they put me on hold for several minutes! Our ADA room was not practical...low furniture I couldn't get out of if Isat down in it, a slanting floor up to the bathroom that almost caused me to fall several times! Very disappointing. Would never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. The place is very clean and the price is fair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025