1532 Mission Dr, Solvang, California, United States | (888) 494-8392
Spacious, clean rooms with colorful decor and mini-fridges
Red cruising bikes with baskets free for guests' use
Free morning coffee and pastries at neighboring bakery (weekend only)
Two-for-one wine and beer tasting passport offered to guests
Cute outdoor gazebo and bocce court
A non-smoking hotel (smoking is allowed in the gazebo)
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Parking is free
Front desk operates with limited hours
Fee for cribs and infant beds
No phones in guest rooms
No restaurant or pool on-site
The 15-room budget Hamlet Inn is a Danish-inspired boutique-style property in the center of Solvang, in California wine country. The family-owned Hamlet does simplicity with flair: guest rooms are bright, cheerful, and inviting, decorated in Danish flags
and coats of arms. The hotel lends guests red touring bikes for
exploring the picturesque village, and offers two-for-one wine and beer tasting
vouchers to local wineries. The Hamlet Inn is a warm, memorable place to stay though it doesn't have a restaurant or pool.
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Scene
Warm and welcoming, with a quaint lawn and gazebo, and Danish-inspired touches
The Hamlet Inn is family-owned and managed, reflecting the spirit
of picturesque Solvang, which was founded by Danes, and the warm, welcoming clan that runs
the place. The inn is motel-style, with most rooms opening right onto the
parking lot, but the vibe is modern and high end, with a simple
Scandinavian aesthetic and touches of industrial chic. Bright Danish blue and
the red and bright white of the Danish flag feature prominently in the upholstery,
art, and fixtures, and there is a lot of natural wood used in the furnishings
and the quaint gazebo, which is also the designated smoking area. There is a bocce ball court surrounded with lounge chairs for sunning between wine
tastings. For much of the year, the clientele is predominately couples and
single travelers exploring wine country, with families passing through during
the summer months. The feel is uncluttered and peaceful, with cool artwork on
the walls, the Danish coat of arms over beds, and lovely, spotless rooms and
beds draped with coverlet versions of the Danish flag. The owners take pride in
their heritage, and their attention to detail makes this hotel a good bet.
Location
On Solvang's pedestrian-friendly main street, central to wineries, golf, and gambling
The Hamlet Inn sits on the main street of the charming wine
country village of Solvang, an ideal location for strolling among the town’s wine
tasting rooms, pastry shops, Christmas boutiques, and galleries. Guests
seeking a relaxed, pedestrian-friendly spot will enjoy wandering the area, sampling
local foods and wines. Alisal Golf Course is three miles away; Santa Ynez
Winery is a five-mile drive, and the Chumash Casino is seven-minutes by car.
Hans Christian Anderson Museum and Park and other cultural attractions are all
within minutes.
Rooms
Quiet, uncluttered and inviting, with Danish-inspired decor
Rooms at the Hamlet Inn are quiet, uncluttered, and inviting. Each is decorated with light wood furniture, including the occasional tree stump as a bedside table, bright Danish blue carpets, red and white bedspreads in the
image of the Danish flag, and the Danish coat of arms prominently displayed. Rooms
have dining and sitting areas; couches are slightly worn compared with the rest
of the furnishings. Bathrooms are bright white tile, most with showers only.
Rooms come with free toiletries, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, clock radios with
mp3 docks, and flat-screen TVs. Most rooms open onto the parking lot, motel
style.
Features
Gazebo and lounge chairs, bocce ball, winery discounts, and free pastry breakfast
The Hamlet Inn offers free Wi-Fi in the guest rooms and common areas, and free parking for guests. There is a bocce ball court in the yard, and a gazebo and several lounge chairs for relaxing between wine tours and pastry tasting. The inn offers two-for-one discount cards to local wineries and beer tastings, and a voucher for a pastry and coffee breakfast at the Danish bakery across the street (but only on weekends). The staff is familiar with all the local businesses, and happy to set up winery tours and more for their guests.
