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Reviews of Hotel Ynez 5 stars

2644 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463, United States

#10 of 23 hotels in Solvang

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 58 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Almost perfect except for the deletion of the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish they still had the simple breakfast they used to serve. Pastries fruit granola juice. Especially since there’s nothing walkable since you’re on a highway 2 miles from both Solvang + Santa Ynez.

    The deluxe room. Sweet little sitting area out front. Great bed/linens. The grounds are amazing. So comfortable and meticulously maintained. Love the bar across from the closet. This is the fourth time we’ve stayed here.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish you didn’t have to get into a car to drive anywhere. The pool deck chairs can get full quickly on a hot day

    The grounds and decor are charming

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy due to traffic on main road

    Amazing inside and out. Very comfy and super trendy.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    8.0
    unmissable. california garden groove
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    however bed squeaked. metal frame. room 3 and had hot plastic mattress cover. AC so loud ! too close ..rooms need fan. slept with door open much better. and could hear toilet flush next door ..

    So very Magical!! the pool. the groove. the music. the pool! the shop. the staff...chi chi hippie..all super nespresso in room yes! ice machine!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    9.0
    Well located, beautiful grounds and comfortable rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The property was a surprise. Beautiful grounds and nice amenities. Staff was welcoming and helpful. Our room was beautifully appointed and comfortable. My only recommendation would be some form of food in the morning besides the coffee and tea offered. It could be as simple as yogurt, juice, pastries or fruit. Just a thought.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast selection

    It was open, remote, quite, clean

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    10
    Great home away from home
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is challenging to not have even a simple assortment of muffins or complimentary instant oatmeal or an apple or banana for breakfast. I know now, and stop to get something the night before if I am staying in to work in the morning, but still. I would even BUY breakfast - like yogurt or protein drinks, if they were offered in the gift shop.

    This is maybe my 5th stay and I always wind up adding days because I so enjoy the gardens, the fire pits, the cozy outdoor spaces. It now feels like a second home, especially due to its location in a residential neighborhood!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This property is stunning and totally relaxing. It peaceful and beautifully decorated. There are hammocks and outdoor fire pits. It’s a magical place and one of my favorite places I’ve ever stayed. I will absolutely be back!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    10
    Thoroughly enjoyed & appreciated my stay. Many thanks, Hotel Ynez folks! Hope to visit again soon!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Lovely, peaceful setting even just off a local highway w/ easy (driving or biking) access to grocery, coffee shops, restaurants, etc.; terrific staff - friendly, helpful, welcoming; wonderful, spotless, comfortable room - great for sleeping, resting, relaxing. Wish I could have stayed longer!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    10
    A wonderful respite on our way back to LA.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Beautiful property in a great location. We loved the calm and romantic vibe. The room was spacious with a large fridge/freezer, coffee machine and mini bar. Loved that we could take our small dog.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    I had a lovely, relaxing mid-week stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool is really small.

    The breakfast was good - fresh baked pastry’s and nice selection of cereal etc. the firepits, comfortable furniture outside, dog friendly, amazing restaurants nearby, bikes and bike trail!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for what i needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can hear all the cars pass on the main highway. Beds were a little rough.

    Breakfast , hotel and room was great at this location! Loved that it wasn’t far from town or wineries, central to everything. Staff was great and the whole place was an aesthetic!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic retreat spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Perfect for a relaxing getaway.

    Very beautiful location and outdoors space. Nice rooms with private patio. Excellent pastries for breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    what i needed for the weekend away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Like all hospitality and hotels these days, prices were elevated for a place off the highway.

    The staff was A++++ . It has been a long time since I have stayed anywhere with such genuinely friendly and helpful staff. It makes all the difference. And i loved the book in the room!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    I am pretty hard to please and I keep raving about how much I love this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast wasn't great, the bathroom floor appeared dirty, and, at $500/night, you could certainly provide higher quality toilet paper . I was sad our white lights didn't work but the good far outweighed the bad!

    The bed is insanely comfortable! The property is beautiful; torches, fire pits, and all of the white lights are a lovely touch! The bar, retro fridge, and fireplace are fantastic, and we loved our little sitting area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    Always perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location for dining and wine tasting.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    Delightful stay - owner has a lot of work to do with their staffing issues, it’s letting the place down in a big way
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff left a lot to be desired. They all looked completely miserable, don’t think we got a single smile or attempt at any engagement. The guy who checked us in told us not to buy anything from the gift shop because it’s a rip-off (referring to some cushions my friend wanted) it felt a bit like faulty towers on the staffing front. Despite my booking confirmation saying that check out was between 11am and 1pm, I was rudely kicked out of the room by a staff member at 11.30 - saying she would charge another $100 US per hour to the booking if we didn’t leave. I explained that my booking confirmation said between 11 and 1 for checkout, and she said it only if you pay more that you can have later than 11. This should be much much clearer on your booking confirmations.

    The property itself is gorgeous. Such a gorgeous place to relax in the sun and enjoy the beautiful surrounds of the Santa Barbara wine country. The rooms are beautifully curated and homely, and the breakfast was good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    8.0
    Well priced for the aesthetic and location - would try a second stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff on arrival (6:30 p.m. PT) was less than welcoming, but the staff at check out was perfection; not a great first impression but was salvaged by the check out team. The bulbs used in the "dimmable" bedside lamps were not dimmable, so the lighting was a significant challenge - LEDs flicker when installed in dimmable fixtures - ugh.

    Location is super convenient to several local towns - the property itself incredibly charming and beautifully designed; super comfy beds. The gardens are tranquil and thoughtfully laid out so you can have several groups each with private areas. Really nice aesthetic - and LOVE the hammocks!!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The pool was not very clean, but I never planned to use it anyway :)

    Great location, exceptional garden with firepits, nice (but very limited) breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    8.0
    very enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    wine happy hour in afternoon would have been nice

    good pastries

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    10
    Perfect, comfortable, quiet and romantic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing, we loved it!

    We loved the garden space, many cozy sitting spaces, the artistic touches and the decor which was both modern but in keeping with the Spanish style of the area. The bed was super comfy!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    9.0
    Glorious place to relax and enjoy the SYV.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Would be nice to have a crosswalk over to the bike path since traffic on the street is steady and pretty fast.

    The grounds are glorious.... giant trees, great lounge furniture, lovely pool area, and rolling hills to look at! My room was comfy and very cute.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful stay. too short ;)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    heater in bathroom didn’t work. only give you one bath towel and one hand towel. floors weren’t very clean.

    beautiful and comfortable. staff is very friendly. complimentary breakfast was nice. kitchenette was a plus! Nespresso machines are wonderful. full bar available in room and snacks. hot toddy was available each night in the lobby(in the winter months at least).

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the serenity, peaceful grounds, fire pits outside ..the pool relaxing and the hotels' meticulous details...great location!! I love that you have Linus ebikes...will incorporate next time!! The local market down the street is so convenient !!!

    Stayed in October 2022

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