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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Salt air and outdoor pool, near Cabrillo Pavillion

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Reception
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains
Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$340
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs) | Beach/ocean view

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fishouse - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Upscale motel near Cabrillo Pavillion
Located close to Santa Barbara Zoo and Chase Palm Park, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a local area shuttle and tour/ticket information
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

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 transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 0.01 miles
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1953
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

As of 30 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel on 2 July 2025 start from AU$340.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beach motel is within a 5-minute walk of Chase Palm Park and Cabrillo Pavillion. Santa Barbara Zoo and Andree Clark Bird Refuge are also within 15 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 861 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 861 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 861 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 861 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 861 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Good location for our trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great pool, killer location right at beach with easy access to downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a sweet lil hotel with a lot of class.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the beach! Very quiet and rooms were very clean with cute, beachy decor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and clean. The room was comfortable, and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super helpful and fantastic with me and my pup. We stayed three nights and enjoyed every minute of it as the hotel is literally right across to the beach. I will be staying here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Blue sands inn was a good hotel with reasonable prices. Staff is very nice and everything is super close.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So happy to have had a good safe experience traveling solo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baotran

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. 2 mins walk to beach at reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the ocean and wharf
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small hotel right near the beach. The staff was very responsive; texting to confirm check in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the ocean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

karima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to the beach and the property area was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We like the location of the property. Close to beach and "bcycles" for easy transportation. A lot of stores and restaurants nearby. We did not like that the pool closes a little early for a tourist area and the parking lot is small. If you have a full size truck you will have a hard time parking if the lot is full. Other than that, we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location steps away from walking along the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, super clean, comfortable bed and William at the front desk was fenomenal, not only with the checking but his recommendations for dinning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aimee

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach. Staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steph

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

Perfectly located and good value!

The location is perfect. So close to the beach. Staff are welcoming, and we had all mod-cons in the room adequate for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only con was i’ve never been to a place that didn’t want the cash payment, i paid on card which was fine but i was expecting to pay cash. Other than that the pool and area around was perfect, the room was perfect. I would definitely be coming back here again soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

Clean, comfortable & stylish stay: beach adjacent

Such a delightful stay at Blue Sands Inn. Excellent locations just steps from the beach, a grocery store next door, with a heated pool and comfortable and clean rooms PLUS a kitchen if you decide you want to eat in. I would definitely stay again. The check in was easy, the front desk friendly and helpful. Free parking in this location was a plus and I enjoyed the boutique vibe and california chic style in the lobby and rooms. Coffee and tea is provided too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent enough stay. However, the walls are very thin. No info page/booklet in rooms so had to call the front desk for WiFi password, where to find the fireplace remote etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025