When in Santa Ynez think no further than the Genevieve! We have stayed there multiple times and it something you need to experience. The breakfast was over the top! The wine tasting with high end bottles and the charcuterie board was immense. The rooms are huge with tall ceilings and the beds are super comfortable. Amazing bathrooms that you could live in. We cannot say enough with this property. Left yesterday but we are ready to go back soon from our home in Studio City!

My husband and I spend 1 night at this Inn and had no complaints with our stay in terms of service and location. However, for a standard king size room at a price of $600 per night (after taxes), the cost did not meet the expectation of a four diamond luxury resort they advertise. Our standard room was very clean, but the bathroom was small and in an odd location directly next to the bed. Details such as mismatched brands of shower gel, shampoo and lotion (the shower gel was an organic company, the lotion was L'Occitane) and a plastic shower curtain is not on par with luxury resort expectations. Breakfast (included with stay) was limited with only 2 options. If there was a buffet station (pre-pandemic), it was not offered table side. Additionally, there was only a communal shared coffee station of drip coffee and hot water for tea offered. I overheard another guest saying that they had to walk down the street to a local coffee house if you want a proper cup of coffee as the Inn did not have an espresso machine, something that should be standard in any luxury resort. As it pertains to COVID-19 safety precautions, the staff was very mindful about wearing masks and had separate bins for used vs unused pens. There could definitely be improvement in adding hand sanitizers at ALL entrances and elevator doors. I think I only saw one sanitizer at the front desk. As noted above with the communal coffee station at breakfast, this definitely did not make me feel safe touching something shared by several different guests. In fairness, the staff was efficient and helpful and I have no complaints with the stay. However, I do not think the overall experience matched the price, hence my harsh review. You can find equally pleasant stays at other Inns and hotels in the region for easily half the price.

We absolutely love the Santa Ynez Inn. We have stayed twice now, and will certainly be back again. The Inn is well situated in the small town, walking distance from restaurants and tasting rooms and only a short drive to many lovely wineries in the area. The ambiance of the Inn is apparent from the moment you arrive - an upscale, relaxing retreat with beautiful vintage furnishings. The rooms are all very well appointed, with incredibly comfortable beds, plush sitting areas, cozy fireplaces, and music playing throughout, the bathrooms are sparkling, and the public areas (parlor room and courtyard with twinkle lights and fire pits) are so inviting. Each morning the Inn provides a hot breakfast that is delicious and generously portioned, and there is a wine hour and separate dessert hour in the evening. We love using the Inn's Tasting Passport to try some local wineries during the day, sitting by a fire pit in the courtyard with snacks and sips during wine hour, and walking to dinner in town in the evening. Between the location, the ambiance, and the amenities, the Santa Ynez Inn is the perfect weekend getaway!