Sandpiper Lodge

Property class: 2

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, La Cumbre Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Run of House

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(45 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 Harbor. .This motel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • MacKenzie Park Dog Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 20 min walk - 1.7 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
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 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

Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge Hotel
Sandpiper Lodge Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge Santa Barbara
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. 1275 out of 2401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 690 out of 2401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 275 out of 2401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 2401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 2401 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sivaramachandran, San Jose

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok amenities, staff pleasant, decent location, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying at the sandpiper lodge, the rooms are always clean and the prices are very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious and clean room. Fit our needs perfect. Staff was friendly and helpful. Only 'negative' was some of the parking spaces are small, so if someone doesn't park straight, you miss out on a parking spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jilene

Liked: Staff & service
the staff is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and nicely appointed. Comfortable bed and pillows. Staff was very nice. Location is great. Breakfast is simply breads, cereals and artificially sweetened yogurts. Not even a hard-boiled egg. But, at least it’s a quick something out the door. There are many good restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice older hotel for a budget stay. The room was clean and well furnished. The staff were friendly and helpful. Theonlyissueswerelllllthithe thin walls that
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable. Breakfast Pool/hot tub No elevator if staying on 2nd floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a musty smell to the room and staff not available on site
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ravyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was breakfast provided but we headed out without breakfast. The room was clean and spacious. Comfortable bed and clean bedding. Overall I would come back to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marilou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice pool, exercise room, Continental breakfast till 10am
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Quiana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The family rooms available and the continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fara

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We found long black strand of hair and some small pieces of crumpled paper tissue in shower floor. Few bugs were roaming around. There were no protein like eggs or bacon for breakfast. Coffee was cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026