Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Barbara

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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Dining
Gift shop
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Run of House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Premium Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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).

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 2.8 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
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House & Oyster Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

Motel near Santa Barbara County Courthouse 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Lodge on Jun 24, 2025 start from $159.0, 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 4.6 mi (15-min drive) from Leadbetter 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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 809 out of 1587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 458 out of 1587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1587 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

10/10 Excellent

Misti

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for a quick weekend stay, very clean close to everything and inexpensive. No room service but DoorDash delivers to your room. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities
I love this hotel. Clean rooms. Very nice staff..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

S

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arjun Aravind

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Akira

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCO MONTEIRO DE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOJIN

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

8/10 Good

Ori

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Close to restaurants and SB downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam, Los Angeles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area around is not to great and it was a bit noisy. The room was ok but the room needs some remodeling. The hot tub was nice was great. The gym needed an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with a nearby Gelson's and restaurants in a pretty quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Excellent

Overall very happy and great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room with comfortable beds. They even have individual makeup remover wipes! Staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Comfortable room

Large comfortable family room. Great facilities with a pool, gym and breakfast served each norning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jevannah

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was friendly and helpful...housekeeping did a nice job...and my family enjoyed the morning breakfasts!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bei

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neva, Gaston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property but it is very well maintained. No hot breakfast (bacon, eggs or sausage) but the cold choices were plentiful. Cereal, oatmeal, waffles. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

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

Comfortable stay

Older well maintained facility. Quiet and near Whole Foods and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025