Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Premium Suite | Living area
Reception
Dining
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Run of House

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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 7 mi (11.2 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Upper State Street.

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 in Santa Barbara with free breakfast and a fitness center
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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)

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

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 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 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 414 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1419 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

LINDA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place next to major streets. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kavin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great property for the price, they have a good breakfast, rooms are decent size and are clean. It's close to good restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
The hotel is in a convenient location, it was quiet, the shower was good, I did not try the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff very helpful and they did everything they could to make my accommodation comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was a good value. Room a fair overall it was a good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soultan, West hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and large rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here, BUT, there were some people last time playing music loudly past 11PM.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kavya

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nivmce
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Price was right, but neighbors were really load and inconsiderate even after we banged on there door to be quiet!!! Manager was nice to switch our room!! 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Xi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👌
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value.
Adequate and a nice breakfast area. Friendly people, older faculty facility but in good condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BERNADETTE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Hesperia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and location. Parking was difficult especially if you have a full size car or truck.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn, Dublin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good room for the price. Nice staff. Good free breakfast. Quick cleaning of rooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Lafayette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent old fashioned but lovely motel. Very nice breakfast. Great location although you fo have to drive to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024