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Viking Motel

1506 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
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Viking Motel
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Anaheim
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We were given a room where the refrigerator was not cleaned out. Smelled up the whole room when it was opened. When I complained I was offered another room.The microwave in the second room hadn't been cleaned and had dried on egg!! The third room was finally reasonably clean, but when I took a shower I found the towels thread... More

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san francisco
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

We stayed here on a spur of the moment roadtrip to Solvang because most of the other hotels in Solvang were booked up. It was clean, but everything is very old and maintained very cheaply. One of our towels was very obviously patched where there was previously a hole. Shampoo and conditioner looked like sample packages that come in magazines... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

while this place is small, and some small rooms, they are clean and comfortale, and the rooms have nice "Wood"flooring and tiled floor in the bath room, still a little dated, but the owner, Tracy is slowly making changes to improve her property! Tracy is very kind and sweet, if you want a budget motel, stay here!!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012 via mobile

One of the top five worst and filthiest places that I stayed at. All the rooms stink and full of bugs. The bathroom is filthhy like a public toilet. Book any other place except this smelly black hole of a dump.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

Our biggest mistake was not checking Trip Advisor before staying here! The location is great for anything in Solvang, but we would not recommend more than one night. There is no internet, even though the owner claimed there is. I went to the front desk and she offered us to check out and stay somewhere else. The blanket was ripped,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

Although we were visiting Solvang, we stayed at the Viking Motel..which is owned by a Chinese woman who barely spoke English, was very rude and only seemed to care about how much money she could get for room, which was over-priced. The place wreaked of fish and chinese food. Once in the room, it was old and dirty and the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012 via mobile

As another review states this is what happens if you don't book. I called into the reception and was offered room 2 at the special rate of $99.00 plus tax for one night. I thought this was good until I saw the room. Wall paper comming off the walls, dirty and very dated. To be fair I did get a... More

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San Diego, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2012

My wife and I stayed 2 nights ($150 a night) here this last weekend. We stayed in room #112 (King Bed). The room was a little dated (circa 70's) but clean. The bed was very comfortable. we were walking distance to food,shops etc.. If you dont want to spend an arm and a leg at one of the other hotels... More

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San Jose, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

We have stayed here 3 years in a row with our two greyhounds, attending the annual Solvang Greyhound Gathering. The motel is in a greyt location; quiet, very close to a large empty lot where we can walk the dogs. You get a voucher for a basic breakfast at a nearby Danish bakery (pastry with coffee or tea). Staff is... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

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Additional Information about Viking Motel

Also Known As:
Viking Hotel
Viking Hotel Solvang
Viking Motel Solvang
Address: 1506 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
Region: United States > California > Solvang
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #10 of 10 hotels in Solvang
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Viking Motel is part of the celebrated Danish culture in Solvang. It was originally built in 1920 by Danish immigrants and was called "The Little House." Over the years it has been a honeymoon cottage, a boutique and a doctor's office. The palm trees in front of the motel were planted in 1922. Today, the historic Viking Motel offers comfortable, affordable accommodations with a flavor of old world charm. Conveniently located, the Viking Motel is close to many of Santa Barbara County’s attractions including Solvang’s Scandinavian Shopping Village, the Hans Christian Anderson Museum, the Chumash Indian Casino Resort and some of the Santa Ynez Valley’s finest wineries. Now under new management, the recently refurbished Viking Motel welcomes both American and International visitors to Solvang, California. ... more   less 

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