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Reviews of Svendsgaard's Lodge- Americas Best Value Inn & Suites 2 stars

1711 Mission Drive , Solvang, CA 93463, United States

#21 of 22 hotels in Solvang

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 761 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Convenient location, easy parking, clean room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Spa was not working. Web site is a bit misleading since there is no breakfast served.

    Conveniently located, the lodge shows a bit of wear but overall was a very nice play to stay. The room was clean and well-equipped, with a comfortable bed, two sinks and a nice shower. The room seemed to have been updated within the past few years and a hard floor kept things a bit cleaner than with carpet. Fresh danish were in the lobby each morning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was big and beds were comfortable

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    7.0
    It was brief
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is pretty dated.

    Nice location and bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    7.0
    I wouldn't mind staying again-it was comfy enough. Just wish it didn't cost around $300/night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is a very well-loved, well-worn hotel. Even though we paid less than other places, to me, it was still a lot of money for the quality of lodging. The tv was fuzzy. The carpet is old. The furnishings and structure are old. So if you are very particular about furnishings, you will NOT be happy with the condition of this hotel! One small elevator. So we got our steps in and used the stairs-so probably not great for strollers and wheelchairs, since only one party could fit at a time.

    The location was the best! Across the street from Mission Santa Ynez (cross this off my bucket list to see all the missions!) and super easy to walk down the street to all the shops and restaurants! I actually loved that it used a regular key vs an electronic key! Shower had great water pressure. Towels were good. Bed was comfy. Had a microwave and small fridge. And a little coffee maker. We spent just one night, and upon checking out, was pleasantly surprised by complimentary pastries from OLSEN"S! The line for Olsen's was sooooo long...so what a sweet treat to get fresh pastries from that bakery! Free parking is ALWAYS appreciated. Early check in was appreciated also! Nice staff!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    7.0
    Clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv is not working properly

    Location is convenient walking distance in the city center

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    6.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old hotel needed to update no. Breakfast did have danish put no coffee or juice

    Close to town

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    8.0
    As expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast

    Refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker in room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location and spacious rooms.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    8.0
    Good choice for a short stay in Solvang.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor a bit tired, there were some signs of the property being a bit run-down.

    Pleasant looking buildings, great location, easy walking distance to nearly everything. (Solvang is small, but there it is.) Spacious rooms, microwave & fridge. Very pleasant office staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    6.0
    Great location but not very noise proof
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was super disappointed in the lack of insulation around the door which made any outside noise echo in the room. The people in the room next to us kept having people banging on their door which sounded like our door was being knocked on, which at one point I answered the door to a guy waiting for the room to open the door. I mentioned the noise level to them but it didn't stop. Ended up calling to the front desk about it. Seemed to stop after that but anytime anyone walked by we could hear their full conversation. When we checked out, there was no mention about our complaint from the staff. Hotel was clean but expected a little more for the fee we paid.

    The location was fantastic, just a short walk to all the city center sites. The outside of the hotel was cute and fit in perfectly with rhe town decor

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    8.0
    A quaint place in a picturesque town, with large and comfortable rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beds are very subjective; this one didn't really suit me. And after the night time view comes the morning noise! Some double glazing would be good!

    Right in the center - we loved the lights of the town outside our window and the easy walk to places to eat. And appreciated being able to leave our car all the next morning while we looked around the shops.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    8.0
    Great stay overall, great room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The vending machines don't work. One of them sucked my dollar. The hotel also doesn't stock toothpaste and toothbrushes or bottled water.

    The room was beautiful and very clean. There was a working fireplace in the corner of the room as well. Beautiful furniture. The hotel staff didn't have any toothpaste though and when their vending machine didn't work, they didn't do much about it...but that's a minor complaint. Overall very nice stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was stated in the email sent after booking that breakfast was included in the payment but when we asked where the breakfast was we were given only pastries NOT the real breakfast, Too noisy especially at night since the location is in the main highway and you can hear the sound of cars/ motorists. One employee was too lazy to print my receipt which I requested upon check out and he did it only after I told him that in the previous two hotels where we stayed that we were given printed receipts. Very disgusting!

    Room was so spacious and big.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    8.0
    Room was great, breakfast meh!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Danishes

    The room was great. The fireplace was wonderful to wake up to. The two recliners were great to relax in. The building itself had a dated look to it that made it look warm and fuzzy. However, the "breakfast" was something that was left to be desired. I love Danishes. However, I also do not like coming down to the office to see a box holding Danishes that have the "grease" soaked into it. They were hard and were the day old (or older) rejects from a local bakery. They were so hard (how hard were they?) that I took two each day and then painted them black and I am currently using them for Hockey pucks for my team. It may seem like a minor point but a nicer display (put them on a tray) along with a coffee pot and condiments for coffee would have gotten them a much higher rating. Overall, it was worth the money for the room and the staff. I would stay there again if the opportunity presented itself.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    7.0
    Our go-to in Solvang
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The prices have really jumped and I no longer find it acceptable that there haven't been any updates. The beds and bedding can use a little TLC. The rest of the stuff doesn't matter as much, but a comfy bed would be really nice.

    They have a few danishes in the morning, the staff is really nice and the rooms are, "roomy". We love staying here and the pool and hot tub are such a bonus! It's my favorite motel in Solvang.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All I could smell all night was whatever cleaner they used in the room like fabuloso or something. Smelled like too much chemical cleaners too strong odor. Room needs airing out or something

    Big bed, convenient location, good value.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    8.0
    It was a simple little place, perfect for resting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was not the middle of everything so it was super easy getting in out of Solvang. Everything was just crossing the street so it was great!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    7.0
    Very good. Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit older, but clean. Could be updated

    Nice pool, staff and location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    7.0
    Location is good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities are very old-fashioned, and there was only Danish(?) bread called breakfast. (No egg or drinks, nothing but a few breads).

    The only thing I satisfied is the location. It's the starting point of downtown. There is fire place in the room and I thought it would be great if I could visit again in winter season.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    7.0
    Great stay, amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    More attention to the carpet inside the room

    The staff were super nice and professional, the location is perfect, close to everything, u won’t even need a car.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    6.0
    It served its purpose but could have been better for the price - much nicer hotels in area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms are very outdated and drab - could use updating and a little more sanitary. there was a leak in the room, the sheets and blankets did not feel clean and sanitary - curtains were dirty and pool was closed due to unhealthy bacteria contamination. Put more coffee in the rooms.

    location was good

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the pool was closed

    Iliked that it was clean. I was able to walk through the small town instead of driving.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    7.0
    It was a good stay but some things need to be fixed up a bit and maybe nit make everything so pricey since the rooms are
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looks very old and dirty the rug was dirty the curtains wouldn’t close all the way and so much light would come in i couldn’t sleep also found an old bag of food inside the microwave and the shower area is a bit small its too expensive for all these flaws also no complimentary breakfast they had some danishes when checking out but they don’t even say you can help yourself or anything so you don’t even know if you can get one

    The mini fridge and microwave loved that the bed was bouncy and very comfortable i liked the little get ready area!

    Stayed in August 2023

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