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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor)
220 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)
200 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)
250 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs)
200 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor
200 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)
Room with view
250 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)
220 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)
Room with view
250 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price
Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)
Room with view
250 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale motel near the beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

With a stay at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be steps from Chase Palm Park and 4 minutes by foot from Cabrillo Pavillion. This upscale motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Andree Clark Bird Refuge and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 0.01 miles.

Featured amenities include luggage storage and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Property

421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 0.01 miles and a beach shuttle. This beach motel also offers a picnic area, concierge services, and a water dispenser. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Water dispenser
  • Free parking nearby
  • Concierge services
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1953
  • Total number of rooms - 12
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Smoke-free property

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size: 40
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Pets allowed
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Fan
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Grab bar - near toilet

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Carbon monoxide detector

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 19 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Blue Sands Inn Santa Barbara
  • Blue Sands Motel
  • Blue Sands Motel Santa Barbara
  • Blue Sands Santa Barbara
  • Blue Sands Hotel Santa Barbara
  • Blue Sands Inn
  • Blue Sands Inn A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
  • Blue Sands Inn A Kirkwood Collection Property
  • Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Motel
  • Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Santa Barbara
  • Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Motel Santa Barbara

We should mention

Contactless check-out is available.

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