The Inn at Zaca Creek

Property class: 3.5
Buellton inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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When you stay at The Inn at Zaca Creek, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Ynez Valley and Chumash Casino. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Tavern at Zaca Creek, which serves dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
  • Free self parking
$277 nightly
The total price is $315
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden bed frame, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking ((Accessible))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Room, Non Smoking (Room #1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Room #5)

A rustic bedroom with two beds, stone walls, wooden beams, and a chandelier.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Room #5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A rustic room with two beds, stone walls, and a wooden ceiling.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Room #6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Room #3 California King)

A bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden bed frame, a bench, a bedside table with a lamp, and a television.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Room #3 California King)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Suite #4 Single King)

A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and an air conditioning unit.

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Suite #4 Single King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1297 Jonata Park Rd, Buellton, CA, 93427

What's nearby

  • Santa Ynez Valley - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Martellotto Winery - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Solvang Festival Theater - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • River Course at the Alisal - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 19 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 33 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 43 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Solvang Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Inn at Zaca Creek

  • When you stay at The Inn at Zaca Creek, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Ynez Valley and Chumash Casino. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Tavern at Zaca Creek, which serves dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Tavern at Zaca Creek]
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 9:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Special features

Dining

The Tavern at Zaca Creek - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 9 to 30 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 27 2026 to June 30 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from March 01 to October 31

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Inn at Zaca Creek?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from August 27 2026 to June 30 2027 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at The Inn at Zaca Creek?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 35 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Inn at Zaca Creek?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Inn at Zaca Creek?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50. Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Inn at Zaca Creek?

No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Chumash Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Inn at Zaca Creek and nearby?

The Inn at Zaca Creek has a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The Inn at Zaca Creek?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Tavern at Zaca Creek.

What's the area around The Inn at Zaca Creek like?

The Inn at Zaca Creek is located a short 13-minute walk from Santa Ynez Valley.

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Reviews

The Inn at Zaca Creek Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant at this property serves excellent food with great service and offers a romantic atmosphere. (31 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and generous with ample space right in front of the rooms. (3 reviews)
  • The property offers ample space for pets and provides thoughtful amenities such as bowls and grooming kits. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Nice unique rock brick room and comfortable bed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place, very clean with a lot of extra goodies free of charge. The room was unique and comfortable. Also quiet and pretty. We ate at the restaurant which served delicious food with great service. Yummy cocktails from the bar! Parking is generous everywhere too. We will definitely return and highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

The Inn is so charming and comfortable. We only had a one night stay and we wish we could have stayed longer. The check in process was fast and easy. Our room was completely quiet, despite being within view of a street. The drapes kept the room nice and dark so that we had a great night's sleep. We had a question about the thermostat and within 2 minutes a staff member was at our room helping. We highly recommend the Inn at Zaca Creek.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Inn at Zaca Creek was a treat, and we will certainly be back. The room was exquisite. It was made completely of stone with a Chandelier set into a high ceiling, rather like living in a castle. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom had amenities galore, as did the snack bar set up with coffee and cookies all inclusive. The tavern had delicious food and drinks, the service top-notch. We were really treated like royalty and loved every moment. This is definitely a go-to for us.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, top notch inn. Rooms are spacious and clean, staff is friendly, and the tavern is excellent. Can’t say anything negative about this place. And they allow dogs!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent, the room was very clean and very cozy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and amazing service
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very unique and clean. Loved the decor,
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10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely loved this place. They have great costumer service. The room was absolutely beautiful and clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful stay at Zaca Creek. Lovely dinner at the Tavern. Bedding very comfortable and bathroom was lovely. Nice touches with complimentary waters and snacks. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property; hope to stay again when the pool is open.
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10/10 Exceptional

This place was beautiful and everything was so clean!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fun place to stay. Clean room and the food in the restaurant was very good.
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8/10 Very good

Pros.... The room was exellent , very clean and well stocked with everything we needed for our stay.the food at the tavern was excellent. The staff we had contact with at the tavern was great. Cons.....Waterfall and pool were closed , also didn’t like the fact that we have to call someone or go into bar to ask for ice.
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10/10 Exceptional

First time here. There are only 6 rooms I think. But the vibe is very nice. The room was chic. Nice bathroom with separate tub and shower. The star of the show was the tavern. Good and original food. I enjoyed the short stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in is seamless, no reception area, just a tablet, no key, just a code for the door, no check out, just text them when you are done, it couldn't get easier and smarter. Rooms have Roku, USB chargers, tooth brushes and paste, so you can travel light. 3 min drive from downtown and close to attractions
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place

Stayed 1 night while in town for show at Chumash Casino with my sister and we LOVED our stay. Very cute and clean hotel with comfortable rooms. Will definitely be staying again in the future and do recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was really nice. Wife liked the spa-bath. Really quiet place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wry impressive rooms, the food at the restaurant was top notch and the service was excellent.
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8/10 Very good

Restaurant and pool were closed (communicated in advance). Snacks, coffee and water were complimentary. Owner was very cordial at check in.
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10/10 Exceptional

Property and room were amazing, and so is the bar staff and their drinks!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property! Quiet, bucolic, the flowers, the trees… all so pretty. Took a walk in the morning just to enjoy the property before I had to leave. The room felt like your own little castle cottage. Incredibly well appointed. From grooming kits to a dental kit. All the extra blankets and pillows and towels you could use. Separated like a home. Front room, bedroom, large bathroom. Amazing bath tub! They even brought bowls for my little dog. If I end up that way again I would hope I could get a room here. Just wonderful!
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10/10 Exceptional

A real jewel

Beautiful place. Great restaurant. We really enjoyed our stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Zaca Creek is a lovely and unique property. Cozy and great amenities.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay! I absolutely love the cozy rooms—their quaint design are such a breath of fresh air from the usual hotels I stay at, and their amenities are generous. We really appreciated the slippers! Parking was great, and love that it is a short drive to Solvang. Might recommend implementing quiet hours—our neighbors had the TV on loud all night, but that was an inconsideration on the guest’s behalf and not the hotel. Am also grateful to Sally for her attentiveness. Can’t wait to stay again!