Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Dining
Free daily continental breakfast
Outdoor spa tub
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$136
$119 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Explore the area

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3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Cumbre Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Run of House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(119 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(113 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Sandpiper Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Upper State Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Santa Barbara Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

Motel in Santa Barbara with an outdoor pool and free breakfast
Sandpiper Lodge offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 74 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 37-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per night

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Sandpiper Lodge Hotel Santa Barbara
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Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1140 out of 2157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 614 out of 2157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 250 out of 2157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 2157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 2157 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juyee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room, comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and comfortable. good location. quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel. The room was nice but carpet needs replaced. It was hard to get into the hotel parking lot but we never had an issue parking. Breakfast is continental so very basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin, Highlands

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff, upon checking found out my credit card was used for a different room and different person, there was no one with enough knowledge to correct the problem like cancelling the transaction.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria, Agoura Hills

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was amazing and listened to my concerns then took action but the room I was in was super noisy. The water pipes were loud almost like a passing train in the middle of the night. The hotel needs updating and the breakfast room was cold and sterile, also the food is not worth the bother. Smashed croissants and overripe bananas were not appealing. The parking and location were convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless; location was central and morning staff were very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to dining, stores and highway. I would definitely go back. Every one is super friendly. Very reasonable compared to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love our stay at this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check-in process and very accommodating and friendly front-desk staff. Very clean, comfortable room and attentive maid service. Great service with the breakfast. Great value - definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gino

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MIKE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great budget-friendly option. Nothing is amazing but everything is clean and functional. No weird smells or stains or mold that we saw. Parking is a little tight but convenient, and our bed was excellent... Neighborhood is quiet and feels safe. It is easy walking distance from a supermarket, local book store and an epic French bakery called Renaud’s. You won’t be disappointed by the croissants and coffee even though it is spendy. All in all, we plan on returning whenever we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Visalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient staff, nice older inn. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Briana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent stay.. just needs an update.

The room was clean and a good size, but it could definitely stand to be updated. It suited our purposes for a quick overnight stay, and overall no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicky

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was very nice and clean. The only negative was the WiFi was not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masumi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025