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Motel Review: Quality Inn in Buellton

Picture credit: Quality Inn, Buellton, CA

Comfy, Clean and Exceeds Expectations

Revised 4/2021 

On a road trip, what does a person really need in a motel?  I suppose the answer begins with “It depends.”  The populace is typically satisfied with the standard room consisting of a clean room, clean bed, ample bathroom, and a television.  Nevertheless, it’s always great to have extras thrown in at no extra cost, such as free Wi-Fi and free breakfast.  Fold in an in-room microwave, coffee maker, and minifridge and I’m not ready to leave the next morning.   Well, this is what my husband and I experienced when we stayed at the Quality Inn Santa Ynez Valley located in the small town of Buellton. 

Note: Follow CDC guidelines when visiting.  Always wear your face mask when in public.

Our room inside the Quality Inn in Buellton
Our Comfy Room

As I mentioned above, our inexpensive room included a coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator.  Reflecting a recent renovation, it was also squeaky clean and appeared new.  The bed was divine. Besides the room extras, this motel also offers free coffee and tea (including herbal teas) 24/7.  I was in heaven drinking my mint tea after a hot shower in a roomy step-in shower.
Our bed inside the Quality Inn at Buellton

Breakfast

Most motels in this category include a free breakfast.  The quality varies from motel to motel, even in the same chain.  That said, this hot breakfast was excellent for the typical buffet-style affair.  Breakfast included: eggs, bacon, sausage, pancake machine, waffle maker, cereal, yogurt, typical pastries (danish, muffins, toast, bagel), and milk, coffee, and various juices and teas.”

Wonderful staff of Quality Inn at Buellton

 Staff

Everyone from the front desk to housekeeping to the breakfast room attendant was attentive and proficient.  Upon our early arrival, the front desk attendant ensured a room was ready within an hour.  The attendants in the morning were friendly and appeared truly interested in each guest.  The breakfast attendant was scurrying around the room at top speed ensuring that everyone had the best experience possible.

 Quirky

Our shower at the Quality Inn in Buellton

The only “Gee, this is strange” issue we had, involved the shower.  The room was handicap accessible, which is commendable.  However, because of this, there was no shelf for soap or shampoo.  It would seem that even those in wheelchairs would need a shelf for showering necessities. 

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