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Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Dining
Outdoor spa tub
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Cumbre Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Run of House

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(133 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(118 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 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 County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Bowl. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Upper State Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Santa Barbara Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 6 min drive - 2.6 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
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

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.

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 self 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 age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.

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 Hotel
Sandpiper Lodge Hotel Santa Barbara
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Sandpiper Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Motel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Inn Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge Motel
Sandpiper Lodge Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge Motel Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1213 out of 2282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 647 out of 2282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 267 out of 2282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 2282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 2282 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

YIMIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3rd time stay. Will choose again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Julianne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nion, Sunnyvale

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely walking distance to fun plazas in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

MONICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the 101 south and north entry.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, the staff was courteous and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana I

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very nice and clean. Staff was personable and the breakfast for a continental one was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too noisy day and night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RINA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca, Redlands

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok. Nothing special. Pillows were super thin and uncomfortable. Bathroom window screen falling off and window left open list someone was trying to get in. Noise outside the room were out of control. People yelling and slamming doors. Sounded like someone was trying to get in our room. No security at night. Did not feel entirely safe. Will not be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anup

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was a pleasant stop on our way back home. Good amenities for a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly at the desk, and the cleanliness of the room was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

sara

Check in was easy and the woman was nice and helpful. I'm not understanding though why the hotel got the rating it has on here. It was loud, smelly, and didn't feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is good. It would have been even better if there are boiled eggs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not have the breakfast. Room temp was good. Management was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025