Name: Solvang Inn & Cottages
Address: 1518 Mission Drive, Downtown Solvang, Solvang, California, United States of America, Solvang, Santa Barbara County, US
Price range: $118–$469 per night
Rating: 9

What guests think

At Solvang Inn & Cottages, travelers praise the walkable, central location and friendly service, as well as generally clean, updated rooms and the heated pool and hot tub, with popular breakfast vouchers for Olsen’s Bakery across the street.

Rooms are basic and often small in this older property, with occasional noise from thin walls or loud AC, mixed mattress comfort, and sometimes slow Wi-Fi. A few guests noted maintenance or cleanliness lapses (ants or dirty floors), tight parking, and that the bakery breakfast can be sweet-focused or involve lines. Expect a simple, convenient stay best for walking Solvang.

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Facilities

Heated pool and hot tub are well liked, with a firepit and seating area noted; occasional maintenance issues were reported (e.g., jacuzzi temporarily out). On-site parking is convenient for many but can feel tight or limited at times.

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Katherine

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great older motel. Aged, working pool and hot tub, parking on site is free, for the price it great

10

Courtney

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were able to get into our room 2+ hours early. The front desk guy was very helpful and friendly. Loved that the property had a firepit area. Room was simple and clean. Only thing missing was an iron and ironing board. Would stay there again.

10

John

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice pool area and common areas - away from the rooms. Walkable to everything and ample parking. Breakfast vouchers for Olsen’s Bakery were very generous. Microwave and fridge in the room were convenient. Would stay again.

10

Elizabeth

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a little small but comfortable. It was clean and well maintained for an older building. The swimming pool area was very nice. We enjoyed sitting out there while having wine, crackers, and cheese. It was very nice to have complementary continental breakfast from the hotel staff.The Price was great and we would definitely stay there again. The location was perfect, it was easy access to all the shops and restaurants. And many restaurants for winetasting. Thank you.

10

Mellissa

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Convenient parking. The room was spacious and clean. Everything was within walking distance.

8

Caroline

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was centrally located and so easy to walk around Solvang and all it has to offer. Enjoyed pool and hot tub. The only true negative room was located at front by lighted hotel sign and therefore room was not totally dark at night.

10

Doug

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Inn is not in the center of town but within 5 minutes walk, a fact which we appreciated as it kept us from the hussle and bussle when we wanted to rest. Parking is free but can be a challenge as the inn is divided into 2 sections and the smaller section has limited space. You might have to park in the section where the main office is and walk to your room.

10

Ryann

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms were small but cute and functional. I especially like that I was able to park right infront of the room. The pool was very well kept and the spa was perfectly hot. I would absolutely stay here again. Thank you for an awesome week.

8

Matthew

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Upgraded suite was amazing. We were very bummed out that the jacuzzi was broken. We expected to use it after a long drive here.

10

Cyrus

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay! Really impressed with this property. Quick overview - great for a basic hotel with additional perks. Close to town and great guest service. Nice breakfast included. The location is great at the edge of town and walking distance to downtown. The room is basic but was comfortable and up to date with AC. Minimal noise from adjacent rooms during our stay. The pool was heated and nice. The pool area is good but limited loungers. Wasn’t an issue when we were there though. The fireplace unit and seating area was nice. Jacuzzi was also nice and no issues. Breakfast was included at the bakery across the street. Bakery has been around since the 70s and really great options. No meat or protein included but we really like it. Included coffee/tea/milk, 4 slices of Havarti cheese, in house jam, orange juice, choice of ciabatta/crispy/wheat bread roll, and choice of pastry (over 15 different options)! I would recommend and stay here again. The service was friendly and room was clean. Just remember this is a basic hotel with some great additional perks

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Cleanliness

Reviews often describe rooms and grounds as clean or even spotless. Some guests, however, reported lapses such as ants, dirty floors or carpets, hair in tubs, and occasional strong cleaning odors.

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Angela

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room wasn’t very clean the floors were dirty. The staff was very friendly. My room had a very dirty floor carpet under the bed. The location was great 😊

6

Michel

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms had ants and was cold!

8

Julia

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms have been updated but it’s not really anything special for the price. There was hair in the tub and the pool wasn’t unlocked so we had to get ask for it to be opened an hour after it should have been open. We ended up not getting the breakfast because there was a huge line that was taking forever.

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Valerie

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room WAS spotless! It was clean and comfortable. The heater worked very well and the guy water was HOT!!! The voucher for breakfast the next day was an unexpected trest!

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Miguel

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had ants in our room and had to downgrade our room and bed size

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MARIA

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Carpet needs cleaning. Toilet is loose and makes noise. Building needs to be painted. Lots of spider webs.

10

Bryan

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Very good location.

10

Carol

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Incredibly clean and tidy. Fabulous towels. Comfortable bed.

8

Donna

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was great for walking around Solvang. Summer, the "check-in" desk staff was friendly & personable. The cottage was nicely renovated. Our only complaint deals with the dirty floor. After the first night, we realized that the floor had not been cleaned prior to our visit. This was very disappointing as our slippers were filthy. We would stay there again but we would preview the room / cottage for the cleanliness of the floor.

10

Geoff

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and well maintained. Front desk was friendly and efficient.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and in an older layout; some have been updated and include a fridge and microwave. Common drawbacks include small size, thin walls or neighbor noise, loud AC, mixed mattress comfort, and occasionally slow Wi-Fi.

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Scott

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful Inn. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had one of the updated rooms, very clean and just enough for the two of us. The breakfast voucher that you get to use at the bakery across the street was outstanding. The only negative was that the Wifi was a little slow and the air conditioner made a lot of noise. We would definitely stay hear again.

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VALERIE

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service great. Rooms redone simply. Like the wood floors. Hot tub nice and hot. Towels soft. Free continental breakfast at one of the best bakeries in Solvang. Bathroom almost painfully small-door barely clears the toilet. But biggest issue: the mattress was old school-just springs. Not even individually wrapped coils. No memory foam. I sat on the bed and it sank down 6 inches or so. No support. I knew it was going to be a rough night of sleep-and it was going to hurt my back and hips. So if mattresses are important to you, you might need another spot.

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Angela

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was expecting a little cottage but it was a room in a row of rooms like a motel. Check-in was very easy and super friendly staff. Room was small but clean, basic, which was all I needed. Air conditioner extremely loud. Pool was nice, towels provided too.

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Kerry

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, huge room. Very close to everything in solvang. Walls a little thin you can hear people in the room next to us talking on phone.

8

Mayra

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One could hear doors slamming early in the morning and the conversations people were having as they walked out of their rooms and onto the narrow walk space in front of the rooms (second floor). It's not so much the hotel's fault as it is the guests. Perhaps people need to be reminded to keep their voices down and not let the doors slam shut...

8

John

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This 1-Bed Queen Room was fine, older building so a little smaller than more modern buildings might be, but updated. Had a microwave and fridge, and a small table with chairs for two to eat at. TV was very nice. Bed was comfortable, the property was quiet and seemed secure and well-kept. We appreciated the complimentary cookies on check-in, and the complimentary breakfast (pastry/rolls/coffee) from Olson's Bakery right across the street.

8

Cheryl

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We did enjoy the flexibility of checking in an hour early. However, except for the bed, that was really nice, the room is basic and feels like a motel.

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Scott

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great little Inn. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We had one of the King updated rooms. Cute and just enough room for the two of us. Parked right in front of our room. The breakfast voucher for the bakery across the street was outstanding. The only negative was the ac was very loud and the wifi was slow. Definitely would stay here again in the future.

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Rosa

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The fridge was noisy, the bed was too soft, and the walls were too thin. We could hear our neighbors conversations loud and clear. We even heard them urinating. The restroom was very tiny.

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Sara M

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, nice having a pool. Small room, lumpy old mattress.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with easy or early check-ins and quick responses to requests. A few guests reported lapses such as delayed front-desk availability, billing miscommunication, or slow resolution of maintenance issues.

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Courtney

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were able to get into our room 2+ hours early. The front desk guy was very helpful and friendly. Loved that the property had a firepit area. Room was simple and clean. Only thing missing was an iron and ironing board. Would stay there again.

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patricia

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our check-in went smoothly. We appreciated the little bag of cookies and a coupon for a free breakfast at a bakery across the street. The check-in clerk was very nice too. We would definitely stay here again. It was walking distance to everything.

8

Lucinia

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

8

Kalani

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Third time staying here and will definitely return. Only 2 issues during this stay: (1) the front desk clerk was originally going to charge me a few hundred $$$ more until I mentioned that I had reserved under a special rate, (2) the refrigerator in the room was very loud.

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Heidi-Jo

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We arrived to very enthusiastic greeting, and a very clean room. We were given vouchers for continental breakfast at the bakery across the way. Aside from the lines and how long it took to be served, the food was incredible. We absolutely understood why their weight was what it was. We had a couple of requests of housekeeping, and they responded immediately and cheerfully. We would absolutely return to this hotel.

8

kate

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived no one was at the front desk for 10 mins. Room is fine with new shower and nice beds. Very basic. The only complaint is we were on the bottom floor and you can hear EVERYTHING that happens on the top. footsteps, shower, toliet.... so make sure you get on the 2nd floor. Breakfast was wonderful. pool is nice

4

Toni K.

Dec 22, 2022

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Stayed 19,346 nights

It is at the center of the town. Parking is easy. But we couldn’t get service on a clogged toilet and had to withstand it the whole night. We were offered another room but we couldn’t get 2 beds which would not have been comfortable. We were stuck. We however got discounted for the non working toilet. Breakfast was really nice though at the Olsen’s which was included in your stay. We won’t return.

10

joyce

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly and helpful. It was enjoyable staying there. Good location. Excellent breakfast across street at the Solvang Bakery.

10

Elizabeth

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was great, great staff, quick check-in, easy parking, everything is walking distance, clean room, no problems

10

Chari

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Victor was wonderful to get us in to a room a little early, since we had to change motels due to a flood in our room at another motel in the area.

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Location

Consistently praised for being central and walkable, right on or near the main street with easy access to shops, restaurants, and wineries. Some note it sits just outside the busiest core, which many find quieter.

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Nancy

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotels location is perfect! The staff very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and beds comfortable. Very reasonably priced. I would 100% recommend it!

8

Charlie

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location!

10

Angel

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is in the middle of all the bars, restaurants and shops! Great spot if you want to bar hope and just walk back. I would buy stuff and walk back to drop stuff off. Great. Location.

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Doug

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Inn is not in the center of town but within 5 minutes walk, a fact which we appreciated as it kept us from the hussle and bussle when we wanted to rest. Parking is free but can be a challenge as the inn is divided into 2 sections and the smaller section has limited space. You might have to park in the section where the main office is and walk to your room.

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linda

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is very walkable which made it great since the traffic and parking is so bad in Solvang. Very clean and up to date. on the main road.

8

Maria

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great, convenient location

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Jan

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location.

10

Stephen

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms right in the middle of town. Everything was a block or less away. Get spot, will definitely stay again.

10

Fernando

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location. It at the start of the shopping area and restaurants.

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Victoria

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is everything about this place, very convenient and right on the main street.

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Dining

Breakfast is via vouchers for Olsen’s Bakery across the street; most guests enjoy the pastries, roll with cheese, coffee and juice. Some found the offering limited or sweet-heavy, and at times lines can be long.

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Mark

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was different not bad just different you get only pastry coffee and orange juice but for diabetics no options only down side

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Sharyl

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay in Solvang! I loved that their free breakfast was a voucher to goodies at the bakery across the street! Would stay again

10

Heidi-Jo

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We arrived to very enthusiastic greeting, and a very clean room. We were given vouchers for continental breakfast at the bakery across the way. Aside from the lines and how long it took to be served, the food was incredible. We absolutely understood why their weight was what it was. We had a couple of requests of housekeeping, and they responded immediately and cheerfully. We would absolutely return to this hotel.

10

Stephen

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Solvang is easily walkable from the hotel. Included breakfast at Olson's bakery is great! Well worth looking forward to each day.

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Julia

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms have been updated but it’s not really anything special for the price. There was hair in the tub and the pool wasn’t unlocked so we had to get ask for it to be opened an hour after it should have been open. We ended up not getting the breakfast because there was a huge line that was taking forever.

10

Camerina

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. My favorite part was getting a voucher for breakfast at the famous Olsen's Danish Village Bakery (roll, jam, cheese, a danish, coffee and juice!)

10

anh

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in Standard room with 2 queen beds. It was clean and spacious. The beds were very comfortable. The free breakfast was delicious with pastry, bread, cheese, coffee, and orange juice from Olsen Bakery across the street. Check in and check out was fast and seamless.

10

Cyrus

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay! Really impressed with this property. Quick overview - great for a basic hotel with additional perks. Close to town and great guest service. Nice breakfast included. The location is great at the edge of town and walking distance to downtown. The room is basic but was comfortable and up to date with AC. Minimal noise from adjacent rooms during our stay. The pool was heated and nice. The pool area is good but limited loungers. Wasn’t an issue when we were there though. The fireplace unit and seating area was nice. Jacuzzi was also nice and no issues. Breakfast was included at the bakery across the street. Bakery has been around since the 70s and really great options. No meat or protein included but we really like it. Included coffee/tea/milk, 4 slices of Havarti cheese, in house jam, orange juice, choice of ciabatta/crispy/wheat bread roll, and choice of pastry (over 15 different options)! I would recommend and stay here again. The service was friendly and room was clean. Just remember this is a basic hotel with some great additional perks

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Stephen

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent included breakfast at Olson's Danish Bakery.

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Bilal

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing good about the property is that it's in the middle of solvang And everything is walking distance around it if you really wanna see the small town. Other than that it's just very average motel and not a hotel. Breakfast was across the street in bakery and it was terrible breakfast, just one puff pastry and one sesame bun with butter taste coffee.

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Month	Average price
January	$162
February	$154
March	$170
April	$181
May	$194
June	$203
July	$193
August	$189
September	$165
October	$175
November	$183
December	$245

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20 $118	21 $118	22 $119	23 $119	24 $119	25 $317	26 $469
27 $119	28 $119	29 $119	30 $119

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				1 $119	2 $317	3 $469
4 $119	5 $119	6 $119	7 $119	8 $119	9 $282	10 $411
11 $119	12 $119	13 $119	14 $119	15 $119	16 $317	17
18 $155	19 $154	20 $155	21 $154	22 $172	23 $282	24 $282
25 $154	26 $154	27 $155	28 $155	29 $154	30 $284	31 $284

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