Located in Buellton, The Inn at Zaca Creek is within a 15-minute drive of Santa Ynez Valley and Chumash Casino. .This inn is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Ken Brown Wines.
Solvang Brewing Company - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
Old Mission Santa Ines - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
River Course at the Alisal - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
Getting around
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - 9 min drive
Taco Bell - 5 min drive
Jersey Mike's Subs - 5 min drive
About this property
The Inn at Zaca Creek
The Inn at Zaca Creek offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Tavern at Zaca Creek serving guests of The Inn at Zaca Creek. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily on-the-go breakfast available 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 30 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Tavern at Zaca Creek
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
55-inch TV with premium digital channels
Hulu
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available
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
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 30 per person
Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: USD 50
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The Inn at Zaca Creek Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Although I communicated with the staff via email, they always replied promptly. Even though there was a minor issue, I had a very pleasant stay.
There’s a restaurant right behind the property, but I couldn’t hear any noise from it, so I was able to relax in a very quiet space.
They have a beautiful swimming pool but it’s closed. Couldn’t get a straight answer why it was off limits. It was obviously maintained very well.
Beautiful gardens.
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!
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Armando
Dec 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was excellent, the room was very clean and very cozy.
We love staying here but the mattress in room 2 is very soft and possibly needs to replaced
ronald
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Michael
Apr 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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.
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!
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.
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!
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