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Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara

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Lobby sitting area
Dining
Gift shop
Outdoor pool
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Run of House | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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About the neighborhood

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. Also, La Cumbre Plaza is within half a mile (1 km) and Earl Warren Showgrounds is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • West Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria La Unica - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl in 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 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

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandpiper Lodge to the airport?

Sandpiper Lodge is 7.1 mi (10-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandpiper Lodge?

As of Oct 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Lodge on Nov 16, 2025 start from $119.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sandpiper Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sandpiper Lodge.

How close is Sandpiper Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 3.3 mi (12-min drive) from Arroyo Burro Beach and 4.1 mi (12-min drive) from West Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandpiper Lodge offer free breakfast?

Sandpiper Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sandpiper Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sandpiper Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM.

Is there free parking at Sandpiper Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sandpiper Lodge have a pool?

Sandpiper Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Sandpiper Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sandpiper Lodge to downtown Santa Barbara?

Sandpiper Lodge is 2.3 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1001 out of 1937 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 548 out of 1937 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 1937 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1937 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1937 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

6/10 Okay

Raul

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

8/10 Good

ANDREW, FRUITA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris, colorado springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was just right. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for a one night quick stay. Check in and out was very quick and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEANNA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Very convenient to our weekend activities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rongshun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
其他都很好，就是早餐太差太差了
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marisol

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

monica

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

Great value for Santa Barbara

Great hotel and convenient location in Santa Barbara. This is a simple hotel with great value, great service, breakfast and has a nice pool and hot tub. I was very happy with the hotel and have booked for future stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only For such great place WIFI sucks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence

No pets allowed and only one car allowed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Daoxiong, Santa Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Great one night stay

Staff at reception very helpful and offered help and advice. Room was a huge family room - a little old fashioned but very comfy and would stay again. Slept 6 easily!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quiana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erik, Oceanside

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

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Margo F.

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are old and dingy. Filthy carpets and soft mattresses. Fortunately it was less expensive than other hotels nearby— but now i know why!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

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

July trip

Charming hotel from the 1950's. The outside and inside were both immaculate. Was just an overnight but was a good choice, close to the airport and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Saul

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay for the night. Comfortable enough for the last minute booking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant check-in/check-out experience. Adequate breakfast. Had issues with our room: The air-con temperature control buttons did not work. Housekeeping - the body soap bottle in the bathroom was empty and couldn't be refilled because housekeeping was gone for the day, so we got bar soap instead. There's no exhaust fan for the bathroom, only a tiny window for ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025