Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Santa Barbara with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Lobby sitting area
Dining
Reception
Outdoor pool
Premium Suite | Living area | 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 482
AED 549 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

Room options

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Run of House

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Premium Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

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
  • ‪Lure Fish House & Oyster Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Consider a stay at Sandpiper Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a gym, and a business center. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a computer station, and a TV in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, a gift shop, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 74 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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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

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

MONETIZATION_ON

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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Frequently asked questions

Does Sandpiper Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sandpiper Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sandpiper Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandpiper Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Sandpiper Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sandpiper Lodge located?

Located in North State, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Golf Club. La Cumbre Plaza and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 735 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 426 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1462 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly staff, great location, excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay although the breakfast is too simple.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location with a gym and free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Girivasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Served its purpose Clean and remodeled rooms and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have more amenities than other similar hotels nearby at a decent rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, great value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with a nearby Gelson's and restaurants in a pretty quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ori

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Close to restaurants and SB downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Sandpiper! It's our favorite hotel in Santa Barbara. Great pool and hot tub. We love the free breakfast room, it has tables, coffee and quite a few self-serve breakfast options, way beyond the basic continental breakfast offerings of most hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, tasty breakfast with croissants/bagels/bread and a toaster to put them in, good coffee, oatmeal and cereals etc. Great value overall :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the dining in the area is great weather Denny's Chik Filet or the hidden gems like Chucks Hawaiian or Tee-Off or the mall is easy to get to rooms are a little dated but very affordable and safe breakfast does the job
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfectly fine place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jelani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The setup was a classic look
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room with comfortable beds. They even have individual makeup remover wipes! Staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms have a nice layout easy dining area weather your into Chik filet or Tee-Off local hang out (the best prime rib) or Chucks Hawaiian best rib eye or the mall all close by
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very good except lots of mold in the window sill in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Walkable to restaurants and shopping. Easy access to Santa Barbara. Excellent continental breakfast. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot for a great price! Very comfortable & cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My grandson and I stayed for a night as we wanted to explore the area and this place is wonderful. Clean & staff were friendly. Great area!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is al old but nice facility - and the staff was friendly- the audio of the tv on our room wasn”t working but we only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025