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Sandpiper Lodge

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

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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Dining
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July

Room options

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Run of House

Run of House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Suite | Living area

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 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 centre. 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 lift and a vending machine
  • A gift shop, a computer station and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 74 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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

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 aged 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.

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 stag and hen 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
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Sandpiper Inn Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sandpiper Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandpiper Lodge?

As of 3 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Lodge on 8 July 2025 start from AU$195.82, 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 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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 825 out of 1621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 468 out of 1621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1621 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

It’s a nice and affordable place to stay in Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This is a very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I enjoyed the amenities as well as the general location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good place to stay. Comfortable beds. Liked the pool and the breakfast was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff was very nice and place was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Really nice hotel and staff was friendly. Quiet area too and plenty of shops around it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice hotel. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean and comfortable would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Always stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great check in people. Good spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Excellent location, clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

NICE WELL LOCATED TO EVERYTHING IN SANTA BARBARA
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Quiet, walking distance to stores and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great stay for being so cheap !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

The size and layout of the Sandpiper is preferable to large chain hotel options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Experience was satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place Cheap too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Wonderful stay. The staff was very helpful and nice. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The one thing I wished could be better was the wifi, which was a bit weak. But this place was an unaffordable, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff super friendly and was a very easy stay overall. Definitely alleviated travel stress!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The room was very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean, quiet, friendly staff, great location, excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very clean. Nice heated pool and jacuzzi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Good place to stay for a night. Building is olde but overall clean. Has decent breakfast, price wise reasonable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025