Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Outdoor spa tub
Gift shop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $145
$127 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl Warren Showgrounds
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Run of House

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(150 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(126 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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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 County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Harbor. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Upper State Street and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • MacKenzie Park Dog Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 20 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.

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
Sandpiper Lodge Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Motel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Inn Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge Motel
Sandpiper Lodge Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge Motel Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1323 out of 2486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 711 out of 2486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 286 out of 2486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 2486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 2486 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and simple but clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable and in a fun location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Plenty of shops and dining nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff at front desk and room was quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a little vacation with family and friends, clean and safety.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel good value with complimentary breakfast on main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location, clean room. If you want to be right in Monterey, this a great place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, friendly staff, very clean facilities and rooms. Cozy bed and conveniently located near downtown and the beachea
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great inexpensive lodge on the main street of Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, friendly staff and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, convenient location, close to good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and my stay was comfortable. Great location. Within walking distance to several amazing restaurant.s
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique Garcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, lots of restaurants/food around. And most importantly, it's safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHERITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was great. Staff were friendly. Nice and quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, comfy rooms with big TV, mini fridge & microwave. Very clean & quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Nice breakfast, quiet area, and clean rooms. I have no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness
It's very centrally located downtown. Many places to eat and shop. We were only there for 1 night for business.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price range, the room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying at the sandpiper lodge, the rooms are always clean and the prices are very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025