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Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Santa Barbara

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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Gift shop
Outdoor pool
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Run of House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
(115 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Heart of Santa Barbara.Within a 10-minute walk of this North State motel, you'll find Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Golf Club. La Cumbre Plaza and MacKenzie Park Dog Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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 - 4 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
  • ‪Taqueria La Unica - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

Motel perfectly located for exploring Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Sandpiper Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.

  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Discover, and Diners Club. 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.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1093 out of 2081 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 596 out of 2081 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 244 out of 2081 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 2081 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 2081 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Monica, EUGENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value and central location when a lot of other hotels overcharged during UCSB Parents weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Ants on the wash sink area: bed were hard
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond, San Diego

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sandpiper Lodge exceeded my expectations. The rooms are big and clean and comfortable and it was quieter than I would've thought, considering it was fully booked. Sean the manager was a true gentleman and he gave me many tips and helped me out by booking other nights I had not considered. It's within walking distance of many convenient places, and the bus stop is pratically in front.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

joseph p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place in a nice location

Nice, large room, clean, easy check in, decent food choices around hotel. Decent breakfast options in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooom, wi-fi,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was amazing and helpful. The rooms were clean and perfect for a quick visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not worth thw price.

Not worth the over $200 i paid per night. I know it was UCSB move in weekend, but still too expensive for what I received. The breakfast was disappointing. The receptionist I had at check in was very rude. Everyone else was nice. Housekeeping didnt speak Engliah, so it was hard to get what I needed. It is a nice kept hotel, but i womt stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean And friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean room, free Wi-Fi and nice heated pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hella May

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and we had a comfy stay. Room felt clean. Staff we encountered were also nice. We liked that breakfast was included.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Liked: Staff & service
EXTREMLY overpriced for what you get. My husband uses a CPAP machine and we brought it with us so he could sleep. When we tried to find a plug there was only one close and it was behind the bed which meant we had to move the bed and unplug one of the lamps so I had no light by my side of the bed. The bed was comfortable so that was a saving grace. I doubt I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago Scida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, great room, great location, and plenty of parking! Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Merna

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing like the photos. Dingy. Gym had two old machines. Room looked like a motel from the 1800s. I didn't feel unsafe until I stepped foot on this property. People hanging outside their rooms, smoking weed. Literally everyone looked like a crackhead. Also..they didn't even have laundry service. What hotel doesn't have laundry service? Do yourself a favor and DONT spend a penny here!! not worth a dime!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suyu

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good space
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

YIMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025