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Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Santa Barbara

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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

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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 | 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
(120 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
(113 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 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
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 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
  • ‪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

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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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 Feb 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Lodge on Feb 3, 2026 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. 1140 out of 2161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 618 out of 2161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 250 out of 2161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 2161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 2161 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Monica, EUGENE

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable bed. Fairly clean. Good for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sandpiper lodge offered a nice stay. The property was quiet, well maintained and offered a great value. Ideally located, only minutes away from all Santa Barbara has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hilary, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nothing special, but it was clean & had a nice bathroom & shower. The parking places are a bit small & breakfast was the usual sub-par carb-fest. But it was clean, the staff was nice & it was affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

buck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juyee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room, comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and comfortable. good location. quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel. The room was nice but carpet needs replaced. It was hard to get into the hotel parking lot but we never had an issue parking. Breakfast is continental so very basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin, Highlands

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff, upon checking found out my credit card was used for a different room and different person, there was no one with enough knowledge to correct the problem like cancelling the transaction.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria, Agoura Hills

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was amazing and listened to my concerns then took action but the room I was in was super noisy. The water pipes were loud almost like a passing train in the middle of the night. The hotel needs updating and the breakfast room was cold and sterile, also the food is not worth the bother. Smashed croissants and overripe bananas were not appealing. The parking and location were convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless; location was central and morning staff were very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to dining, stores and highway. I would definitely go back. Every one is super friendly. Very reasonable compared to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love our stay at this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check-in process and very accommodating and friendly front-desk staff. Very clean, comfortable room and attentive maid service. Great service with the breakfast. Great value - definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gino

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MIKE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great budget-friendly option. Nothing is amazing but everything is clean and functional. No weird smells or stains or mold that we saw. Parking is a little tight but convenient, and our bed was excellent... Neighborhood is quiet and feels safe. It is easy walking distance from a supermarket, local book store and an epic French bakery called Renaud’s. You won’t be disappointed by the croissants and coffee even though it is spendy. All in all, we plan on returning whenever we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025