This Marriott does not measure up to your typical Marriott, but it was a far step above the other hotels and B&Bs in the Solvang/Santa Ynez/Buellton area. It's a 10 minute drive into Solvang, where we walked around the adorable town. The breakfast was fabulous, and they have a sports bar that was perfect for watching UCLA's win in the... more

Comparable to some other reviews, we have to clearly state that this hotel is not comparable to the expectations one would have of a Marriott full service hotel. The staff tries really hard to please but don't seem to have the necessary training to run this hotel. Nevertheless, the hotel itself is quite attractive and newly renovated. If you get... more

We stayed here for 2 nights using Marriott points, based on some of the previous reviews I was hesitant but we definitely made the right choice. Room: Suite on the 4th floor not facing 101, bed was comfortable and the window curtains appeared new. They were a light color, not the dark ones I have seen in pictures. Sure the... more

Spent 2 nights there Sat/Sun on Memorial Day weekend 2008. For us the #1 priority was being able to bring our dog with us on this trip and the Marriott is the only place out there that will accept pets althought they dont advertize it (and the people at their central rez system will sometimes deny it) -- When you... more

My husband and I took a weekend trip to the Santa Barbara wine country last weekend and decided to stay here because it seemed to be one of the nicer hotels in Buellton. We didn't know much about the area at the time (ie. Solvang and Los Olivos would have been good options as well.) We've stayed at several Marriott's... more

I travel a lot for business and always choose to stay at the Marriott chains, usually Courtyards. My husband and I stayed at this Marriott with "free points" I had accumulated. Upon arrival at check-in, they upgraded us to a Jacuzzi suite. The hotel had all of the usual Marriott features that I enjoy: Comfortable bedding, friendly staff, buffet breakfast,... more

Check-in: fast, pleasant and accommodating when I asked for a room away from the Fwy 101 side. No problem. Room: give me a room with a slider and a balcony/patio and I can overlook a lot. This is not one of those sealed windows hotels where you can't get a breath of fresh air. We had a slilding door that... more

I just returned from the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott. My husband and I stayed just one night. We had stayed here in 2007 when it was under construction. The reception was warm and friendly. The room was nice and I liked the small fridge in the room. The hotel is in a good location to see Solvang and the wine... more

I booked a spa package, which was very reasonably priced, and my friends and I had done a similar package at the Newport Beach Marriott. Overall the hotel was outdated, especially in room decor. The beds themselves were new with nice bedding, but they were pretty out of place with the rest of the room which felt old and dark.... more