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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor)
20 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)
18 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)
23 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs)
18 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor
18 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)
Room with view
23 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)
20 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)
Room with view
23 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price
Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)
Room with view
23 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale motel near the beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

With a stay at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be steps from Chase Palm Park and 4 minutes by foot from Cabrillo Pavillion. This upscale motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Andree Clark Bird Refuge and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 0.01 miles.

Featured amenities include luggage storage and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Property

421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 12
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1953
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free parking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Water dispenser

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size 40
  • Pets allowed
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Fan
  • Number of beds 1
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Horse riding nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

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

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 19 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Contactless check-out is available.

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