About Pea Soup Andersen's Inn
Set in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley in central California, Pea Soup Andersen’s Inn offers unfussy and simple accommodation with an outdoor heated swimming pool in Buellton just off US highway 101.
All air-conditioned rooms boast an en suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer, microwave, fridge, tea and coffee-maker, cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms add balconies or patios. Family suites are available too.
Amenities include a business center, self-service laundry, vending machines, outdoor courtyard, hot tub and putting green. Free on-site parking is provided.
Guests can enjoy a free continental breakfast. Pea Soup Andersen’s restaurant is next door serving a wide menu of American favorites.
Situated about two hours’ drive north of Los Angeles, Pea Soup Andersen’s Inn is surrounded by many Californian wineries and golf courses. The community of Solvang is three miles away, offering a little slice of Denmark in California with its bakeries and architecture.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Handy location off the highway
Reviewers liked the location of this hotel just off the highway about two hours' north of Los Angeles close to Solvang. Motorists appreciated the free on-site parking lot too. Buellton offered a good range of amenities plus several dining options. Vacationers also liked the proximity to vineyards and top golf courses. .
positive:
Good value for money
With what many reviewers described as clean, comfortable and spacious rooms on offer at competitive rates, plenty of guests thought their stays represented decent value for money. The straightforward rooms were reportedly well-equipped with a fridge and microwave plus cozy beds, although some critics noted tired carpets or minor cleanliness issues in the rooms on arrival. There were occasional claims of tired carpets and that housekeeping occasionally missed things like providing fresh towels. Shared facilities like the swimming pool, hot tub and putting green attracted positive feedback. .
positive:
Warm welcome
On the whole, reviewers were positive about the customer service, describing staff as friendly efficient and helpful. Many guests appreciated the warm welcome and tips for where to take wine-tasting tours nearby. .
Negative Reviews
negative:
Traffic noise bothered light sleepers
Noise from adjacent rooms and occasional noise from passing traffic was a nuisance for some light sleepers who occasionally reported not enjoying a good night's rest as a result. .
negative:
Patchy Wi-Fi
One frequent criticism from guests was the Wi-Fi service which often proved difficult to connect to or offered less than satisfactory speeds. .
negative:
Breakfast was a bit limited
If having an extensive breakfast is among your priorities, this hotel might be at a disadvantage as it only offers a free continental breakfast. Lots of guests liked the simple choice of coffee, juices and pastries from the Danish community down the road, but some were disappointed at the lack of a more extensive alternative.