Name: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
Address: 555 McMurray Road, Buellton, California, United States of America, Buellton, California, US
Price range: $164–$533 per night
Rating: 8.2

What guests think

At Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, guests frequently praise the friendly staff, spacious rooms, and convenient location near Solvang and wineries, while other reviews cite cleanliness problems and uneven dining that don’t always meet typical Marriott expectations.

Many enjoyed the heated pool, outdoor fire pits, and lively bar with pizzas, plus convenient Tesla chargers and easy highway access. Recurring room issues include malfunctioning HVAC or TVs, occasional odors and noise, and missed or slow housekeeping. Breakfast and restaurant value is debated, with several noting higher prices or limited quality. Expect solid amenities in a convenient spot, but check room condition and dining costs.

Facilities

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Service

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Facilities

Popular amenities include a heated pool and jacuzzi, outdoor fire pits and games, a lively bar/restaurant, a gym, Tesla chargers, and ample parking. Some guests noted a lukewarm hot tub, occasional towel shortages, and minor wayfinding or grounds upkeep issues.

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10

Alex

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the stay, especially the large swimming pool and jacuzzi!

10

Bernadette

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Easy to find, quiet. Parking readily available with charger for those who are Tesla drivers.

10

Carolyn

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the pool!

10

Beatriz

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in was great and I appreciated the bar and restaurant that were so good and welcoming as well. You must try the hot honey pepperoni pizza.

8

Tamy

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice location, clean, great staff, comfortable rooms. Decent bar/Starbucks. Fire pits in the back are fantastic to chill after a day of wine tasting.

6

Shelley

Jan 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Servers needed in lounge. One person acting as bartender, host, server, manager. There was a pretty full bar and 20 seated for meals. Always have 2 on, at least. Also, we went to order more and told the cook closed kitchen to take his break. What? During dinner service hours? So, we didnt get more food. Maybe 2 cooks, too. The server wouldnt write anything down. Our party of four had 10 minutes to wait for menus, a forgotten coke ( Grandma) a forgotten cocktail ( husband) and totally skipped my Husband's Award-winning chil verde. She ordered it and it arrived after 2 entrees were eaten. Then my daughter ordered a burger but told no, cook's on break. Had to ask for check twice. Never offered another round, coffee, or dessert. My cranberry soda was grenadine like a Shirley Temple the second time...sigh. We had a similar experience here when we came NYEve. Things could be great with adequate coverage or management touchingvtables to turn the ship around. We spent $850 on two rooms and one dinner, 2 breakfasts, one nightcap round. So, 900 plus dollars. I wish we could recommend but if it improves please call me and I will try again. The facilities are gorgeous and I shared some of this and check-in problems with management I met on prem in morning. Thanks. We love the pool and gym. Both out of towels, tho on Monday.

10

Jennifer

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome heated pool

10

Charles

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the layout and the middle garden, walkways, pool, etc.

8

Jennifer

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable accommodations with on site bar and food service. The king suite was very spacious with a large bathroom, very comfortable for 3 adults. The bar and lounge area is lively in the evenings. A spacious patio area with games, chairs and fire pits. Close proximity to Solvang and many wineries and tasting rooms. However, outdoor areas and grounds were not well maintained. And mattress on the sofa bed was super uncomfortable.

10

Jamie

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel in a great location! Very clean hotel with friendly staff in a convenient location. Within walking distance there are a ton of food places, Starbucks and an Albertsons. Super nice bar in the hotel with very friendly staff. Rooms are updated and very clean. Only thing that needs improvement is their hot tub. It was barely even warm. Will definitely stay here again when we are in town.

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness is mixed: many describe rooms and common areas as very clean, while others report stained linens, lingering odors, missed trash removal, dust, and a few pest issues.

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6

Harry

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a lot of amenities to make it a comfortable hotel. Only problem was the room had bed bugs

4

Nvart

Oct 30, 2023

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Room, furniture bed sheets was Disgustingly dirty.

6

Ramon

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room not properly cleaned. Garbage had not been removed from the previous guest/s. Garbage bins in the bedroom and bathroom were full. Debris from the patio had blown into the room. It appears that no vacuuming was done prior to our arrival.

10

Lindsey

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff and location. The rooms were clean and well stocked.I highly recommend this hotel.

4

Waynor

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A/C was not working correctly. Bed sheets had stains, and took time to get service. I don’t think will stay at any Marriott Hotel.

8

Gabriela

Jan 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Carpet needs to changed I was bitten by fleas. The buffet needs to be done better the milk was expired. Food was dry.

4

Arturo

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This Marriott is not corporate and a very run down and neglected property. It is dirty and poorly maintained.

10

Hugo

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room and the main areas of the hotel were very clean. Breakfast was excellent & pool area is great. They ran out of pool towels & did not restock, but I was able to get one from the front desk.

2

Michael

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is very dirty and in terrible condition. Dining room closed due to flooding and mold.

10

roberto

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing and clean property

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Rooms

Rooms are often described as spacious and comfortable, with some balconies and quiet stays. However, recurring issues include malfunctioning HVAC or TVs, noise from halls, dated or sparse furnishings, occasional odors, and spotty Wi-Fi or weak water pressure.

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Michael

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, great fitness center and amenities however the internet was sketchy in my room - possibly due to proximity of wifi access point. The hotel clerk was able to give me a few more hotel points for my trouble

10

Monika C

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property. Rooms were large and I liked the balcony

10

Gloria

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very large room

8

IRENE

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large, clean rooms. Nice property. Very pleasant staff. Will definitely stay here again!

6

Joshua

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very nice. The hot tub waa hot and right outside out room which waa very convenient. My issues are 3 things.... 1. There was a slight odor in the room. The room was clean, very clean, but there was just an odd odor. 2. The matress was nothing ton write home about. Youd expect a nicer one. It was okay. Slept fine... but.... And 3. This is the ine that bugs me... no AC. There is a room fan that you can control on the wall, but we had it set to 60 and the room never cooled down below 70. Yes, thia waa cloae to the ocean and we could have opened the sliding door, but that breaks the privacy of a hotel room too.

10

Judilie

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Employees here are very reapectful, friendly and helpfull. Clean place

10

Dolores

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is beautiful. Our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. We had an outdoor balcony and our only regret was that it was only a one night reservation

6

Hannah

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I called two weeks before our trip to request early check in which they said they could not guarantee so I said I would call the day of and ask if it was possible. They said they could not guarantee it AGAIN but I was still charged for it. We ended up getting there around 3 (check in was at 4 pm) since they said they couldn’t guarantee early check and had to wait in the lobby for an hour. Our AC was also broken and someone came to check and said “no it’s working” but it most definitely wasn’t. We and our two dogs were so warm but we couldn’t leave our sliding door open because we were on the first floor and that’s unsafe. We asked to change rooms but they said they were fully booked for Memorial Day weekend.

6

Harshdeep

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The heating in the room would not turn on. The water pressure in shower was low

6

Hyonsuk

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

So much noises coming from hallway and adjacent rooms. This hotel has problems with sound proofing.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, professional, and accommodating, with smooth check-in for many guests. Yet multiple reviews report lapses such as unwelcoming or inflexible front-desk interactions, slow or understaffed dining service, and poor follow-up on maintenance or billing issues.

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10

Hee

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, it was great. Check-in and check-out were smooth, and although the room wasn’t very big, it was comfortable and satisfactory. Breakfast was quiet, and the staff service was excellent. I would be happy to stay here again in the future.

10

Paolo

Dec 19, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire staff was extremely friendly. They made us feel very welcome since the moment we checked in. They went above and beyond to decorate and celebrate the holidays which was really a nice surprise to have and take pictures. Including the housekeepers who would greet us in the mornings were very friendly. Would love to come back here again

4

Edgar

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked this hotel thinking would be great experience since Marriott hotels have aways been great hotels to stay in based on our past experience wirh them. Unfortunately it was disappointing. Upon arrival fron desk lady was not welcoming. The tv in our room was not working on Friday. They were suppose to get it fix on Saturday and we check out on Sunday and t. V never worked. Same lady check us in same lady check us out and she said she was aware of issues with 3rd floor T. V's not working seem she did not even care or wanted to hear about it. This Marriott hotel is very different from all the other Marriott hotels we have stayed in.

4

Cindy

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They gave us roomthat someone was in and our key opened it. Embarrassing and hassle for us to go back down and get a different room

6

Hannah

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I called two weeks before our trip to request early check in which they said they could not guarantee so I said I would call the day of and ask if it was possible. They said they could not guarantee it AGAIN but I was still charged for it. We ended up getting there around 3 (check in was at 4 pm) since they said they couldn’t guarantee early check and had to wait in the lobby for an hour. Our AC was also broken and someone came to check and said “no it’s working” but it most definitely wasn’t. We and our two dogs were so warm but we couldn’t leave our sliding door open because we were on the first floor and that’s unsafe. We asked to change rooms but they said they were fully booked for Memorial Day weekend.

8

Tamy

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice location, clean, great staff, comfortable rooms. Decent bar/Starbucks. Fire pits in the back are fantastic to chill after a day of wine tasting.

6

Shelley

Jan 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Servers needed in lounge. One person acting as bartender, host, server, manager. There was a pretty full bar and 20 seated for meals. Always have 2 on, at least. Also, we went to order more and told the cook closed kitchen to take his break. What? During dinner service hours? So, we didnt get more food. Maybe 2 cooks, too. The server wouldnt write anything down. Our party of four had 10 minutes to wait for menus, a forgotten coke ( Grandma) a forgotten cocktail ( husband) and totally skipped my Husband's Award-winning chil verde. She ordered it and it arrived after 2 entrees were eaten. Then my daughter ordered a burger but told no, cook's on break. Had to ask for check twice. Never offered another round, coffee, or dessert. My cranberry soda was grenadine like a Shirley Temple the second time...sigh. We had a similar experience here when we came NYEve. Things could be great with adequate coverage or management touchingvtables to turn the ship around. We spent $850 on two rooms and one dinner, 2 breakfasts, one nightcap round. So, 900 plus dollars. I wish we could recommend but if it improves please call me and I will try again. The facilities are gorgeous and I shared some of this and check-in problems with management I met on prem in morning. Thanks. We love the pool and gym. Both out of towels, tho on Monday.

10

Robert

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sherri at the front desk was extremely accommodating and very friendly at check in. She went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of.

4

Clayton

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly, the room\'s toilet did not work and also had someone else\'s residual urine on it. This was brought to the attention of desk staff, but a repair was not performed before check-out. At check out, desk staff was also asked if they could discount the room, or perhaps add a future Marriott discount. They refused and said to "contact Expedia" since the reservation was performed via that service and that "we cannot do anything."

2

Shirko

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service, very bad special receptions very rude we got there 3:45 they didn’t have room available we have to wait till 4:20 to get room no view we paid for view

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Location

Convenient for visiting Solvang and nearby wineries, with easy access to Hwy 101 and walkable options for food and Starbucks. Many find it quiet and safe, with ample parking and on-site Tesla chargers.

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Bernadette

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Easy to find, quiet. Parking readily available with charger for those who are Tesla drivers.

6

Evelyn

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the location, close to everything. Parking was great. The time to check in was very fast.

10

Alexander

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located by Hwy 101. If you are travelling on a Tesla, there are 18 superchargers right on the parking lot (opening very soon I think). The property, although not perfect, is in great condition. Scratches and patches on the wall here and there, but not bad. At night, we slept very well. It was very quiet and all the big windows can be totally covered and room totally darkened. Nice foyer and patio. Spacious bedroom, sitting room, and bathroom. We'll be staying here if we visit the area again.

8

Silvia

Jan 5, 2024

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The hotel was in a quiet and safe location. Close to shops and dining.

10

Rhodessa Mae

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location, very accessible to lots of food places.

10

Amit

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay near the Santa Ynez, five to ten minute drive

10

Henry

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed here multiple times. Usually get a decent rate and away from all the congestion in downtown solvang but only a 5 min car ride. Very clean and nice facility.

10

Chuck

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

good area

10

Jamie

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel in a great location! Very clean hotel with friendly staff in a convenient location. Within walking distance there are a ton of food places, Starbucks and an Albertsons. Super nice bar in the hotel with very friendly staff. Rooms are updated and very clean. Only thing that needs improvement is their hot tub. It was barely even warm. Will definitely stay here again when we are in town.

8

Steven

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Dog friendly. Near Solvang and los olivos.

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Dining

On-site bar and pizzas earn praise, and some enjoyed breakfast and the Starbucks. However, several guests found breakfast not included or overpriced for the quality, and reported inconsistent food and slow or understaffed service at the restaurant.

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10

Abe

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at this property numerous times and it has become our favorite in the region. We have always been treated well by the staff. The rooms are large and comfortable. The lobby bar/restaurant is great for winding down after visiting wineries. The pizzas are highly recommended. We also love starting and ending our days with an espresso. On property Tesla superchargers are a great convenience. Hotel is very conveniently located in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria wine country. I recommend requesting a quiet room as we encountered some loud foot traffic in the hallways. Overall, this is a great hotel in this region. I can't say it is absolutely perfect but definitely our favorite.

8

Richard

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My biggest issue was the fact that every hotel around the world has free continental breakfast and the Marriot does not. I thought paying $56 for the both of us was very high considering it was no different than the breakfast at the best western for free. We do understand the area but come on breakfast?

6

Lara

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Upon arrival all was good and our room was to our liking - spacious, with a balcony and with a spa tub. When using the tub one of the jets did not work and it was impossible to drain so we had to call the front desk to send someone up. We then decided to try the on site restaurant, 555, and arrived for dinner at 7:30. We were told the ONLY cook was on break (during dinner hours on a Saturday???) and would be back in 30 if that was ok. We figured it wasn't a big idea and said we would wait. The quiet and uncomfortably awkward waitress gave us menus and got drinks but did not take our orders until the cook returned. 30 minutes then passed and we asked about the delay. She stated that "every put there order in at once when he got back so he is running late". After a full hour I went to the front to complain and again ask where our meals were. She said "Oh they are coming right up". The vegetables looked like the were cooked before hand and were waiting, the chicken was burned and the $50 bacon wrapped steak was a poorly cooked steak with bacon bits on the top. Highly disappointed. Then when we were going to bed discovered no extra bedding for the pull out couch so had to call the desk. Received pillows, sheets and the thinnest blanket I've ever had. Sadly we won't be returning as the looks of this hotel were deceiving.

2

Meneida

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast poor buffer choices Did not validate the price of $19.99 Instead charge $25.00 per meal I

10

Beatriz

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in was great and I appreciated the bar and restaurant that were so good and welcoming as well. You must try the hot honey pepperoni pizza.

8

Tamy

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice location, clean, great staff, comfortable rooms. Decent bar/Starbucks. Fire pits in the back are fantastic to chill after a day of wine tasting.

6

Shelley

Jan 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Servers needed in lounge. One person acting as bartender, host, server, manager. There was a pretty full bar and 20 seated for meals. Always have 2 on, at least. Also, we went to order more and told the cook closed kitchen to take his break. What? During dinner service hours? So, we didnt get more food. Maybe 2 cooks, too. The server wouldnt write anything down. Our party of four had 10 minutes to wait for menus, a forgotten coke ( Grandma) a forgotten cocktail ( husband) and totally skipped my Husband's Award-winning chil verde. She ordered it and it arrived after 2 entrees were eaten. Then my daughter ordered a burger but told no, cook's on break. Had to ask for check twice. Never offered another round, coffee, or dessert. My cranberry soda was grenadine like a Shirley Temple the second time...sigh. We had a similar experience here when we came NYEve. Things could be great with adequate coverage or management touchingvtables to turn the ship around. We spent $850 on two rooms and one dinner, 2 breakfasts, one nightcap round. So, 900 plus dollars. I wish we could recommend but if it improves please call me and I will try again. The facilities are gorgeous and I shared some of this and check-in problems with management I met on prem in morning. Thanks. We love the pool and gym. Both out of towels, tho on Monday.

8

Gabriela

Jan 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Carpet needs to changed I was bitten by fleas. The buffet needs to be done better the milk was expired. Food was dry.

10

Jamie

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel in a great location! Very clean hotel with friendly staff in a convenient location. Within walking distance there are a ton of food places, Starbucks and an Albertsons. Super nice bar in the hotel with very friendly staff. Rooms are updated and very clean. Only thing that needs improvement is their hot tub. It was barely even warm. Will definitely stay here again when we are in town.

4

Akihiko

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not so good BREAKFAST

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Month	Average price
January	$216
February	$215
March	$193
April	$198
May	$232
June	$306
July	$200
August	$224
September	$252
October	$452
November	$251
December	$248

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $181	2 $385	3 $420
4 $167	5 $181	6 $436	7	8 $206	9 $346	10 $356
11 $172	12 $172	13 $172	14 $172	15 $191	16 $327	17 $426
18 $167	19 $167	20 $167	21 $167	22 $167	23	24 $284
25 $167	26 $181	27 $167	28 $167	29 $167	30 $264	31 $284

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $170	21 $187	22 $247	23 $201	24 $188	25 $303	26 $533
27 $164	28 $170	29 $170	30 $170