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1711 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
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Simpsonville, South Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“OK, but thin walls and incredibly slow wifi”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

Just don't expect too much other than a reasonable price and a location very convenient to everything in the small town of Solvang. Cleanliness was good, even though the fixtures and furniture are a bit old and in some cases run - down.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Svendsgaard, Manager at Svendsgaard's Lodge - Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
February 17, 2013
Thank you for your recent stay with us at Svendsgaard's. We appreciate all comments our guests take the time to forward to us. We do hope you give Svendsgaard's another try in your future as we have scheduled renovations happening in 2013!
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Ojai, California
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Large rooms, average quality”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012 via mobile

We went with another couple and stayed here because most of the other hotels were sold out. We received our keys and when we opened the door we realized it was someone else's room! Doesn't make you feel good about security. The room was large and spacious. The thermostat dial for the room is worn out and we "guesses" where we were setting it. Woke up in the middle of the night sweating. The next morning, I peeked in the shower and noticed there was something that attached to the wall that held body wash. However, when I got into the shower, it was empty. The water in the shower never got above lukewarm! The breakfast....you couldn't help yourself to the rolls, guess they were afraid you'd take more than one. All in all, I felt if management spent a little on maintenance...replace worn out thermostat dials, take off boxes that held body wash if you're not going to use them, turn up the hot water...have a system to assure keys are given to the correct people...add room safes, then this hotel would shine. The bones are good, just needs some TLC.

Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
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los angeles
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“good value for the money”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

Hotel is conveniently located to downtown Solvang. Rooms are large and well appointed. Had coffee pot, iron, ironing board, microwave, refrigerator, extra sink, 2 comfy chairs and table. Rooms and property are a little dated, but for the price, who cares,

Nice hotel, nice town. We would stay again.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Svendsgaard, General Manager at Svendsgaard's Lodge - Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
December 16, 2012
We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us at Svendsgaard's. Please look forward to guest room updating that we will be completing during 2013! Thank you for your positive evaluation and comments. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
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Saratoga, CA
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Quaint Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

I like where this is located, just on the edge of town. Easy to walk everywhere without having to drive through tourist traffic in town. Convenient parking. Each room is different, and a little funky, but I enjoy the character. Have stayed here several times. Rooms are clean and comfortable, but dated. Has a nice feel for families. Good value.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Oxnard, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Won't be back..................................”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

I've stayed at the motel many times in the past and always found it clean friendly and comfortable. This time was different October 15&16 th. My wife said there is somthing in here I threw the covers back in time to see a large dark bug over the side and disappear down the side of the bed. Got her calmed down and went back to bed a few minutes later something ran across my chest. I slapped that nasty cockroach,put him a cup went to the management. They're not in. we tried the night bell again every minutes until about 11:00.Wrote anote put it in the cup with the roach and put it on thr door of thr office. No one ever showed up for night emergency bell. If there had been a medical emergency there would have been no way to call out if you didn't have a cell phone. If you're looking for a hotel with a great location, friendly and courteous staff(6 to10)only,A cold pool, nice breakfast bar,and large roaches as companions in your bed, You've come to the right place.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Svendsgaard, General Manager at Svendsgaard's Lodge - Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
October 28, 2012
Our pest control company identified the bug you left for us in the cup as a "red carpenter's ant". We do have a pest control service as do most commercial properties in our area that service our property on a regular basis. We appreciate the information you provided and strive to always improve our guest relations. As you correctly stated, we do have a "night bell" for our onsight after hours manager.Since your visit, our procedure has been changed to be more obvious and efficient in guest recognition. In the case of all emergencies, phones are present in every guest room on our property and access to 911 can be made from any of these phones 24 hours per day. Our local police station is adjacent to our property, ambulance service less than 2 blocks, Fire Dept. 3 blocks and local hospital less than 1/2 mile. We thank you again for your comments.
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Address: 1711 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
Region: United States > California > Solvang
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