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Sandpiper Lodge

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

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

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)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Run of House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(124 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
(116 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
(37 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 15-minute walk of this North State motel, you'll find Santa Barbara Golf Club and La Cumbre Plaza. Also, Upper State Street 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 - 6 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 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.

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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 Hotel Santa Barbara
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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 Mar 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Lodge on Mar 19, 2026 start from 108.74, 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. 1188 out of 2237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 634 out of 2237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 261 out of 2237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 2237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 2237 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More breakfast options other than bread and cereal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

debbie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean ,quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and comfortable. It was nice to come home at the end of a day of visiting to freshly made beds and clean towels. Something that is lacking is an outdoor area to sit and have breakfast. The breakfast room is a bit stuffy, loud and crowded when the hotel is full. Nonetheless, the continental breakfast is quite generous and filling. Sorry that they ran out of muffins, fruit and yogurt by Saturday. I would also have liked the pool area open earlier than 9:00. Lastly, should you leave your room and forget the key inside it is really a hassle to get another key if you’re not on the reservation. My husband felt very uncomfortable having to prove that he was staying in the room when he went to the hot tub and realized he had left his key inside the room. In the future, it’s important that everyone’s name be on the reservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Front desk was efficient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tazbir

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall , it’s good. Quiet room way in the back . Enjoyed the green mountain coffee in the room . Loved the croissant and cream cheese at breakfast. Used the gym . Close to every place we need to go . Great restaurants around and shops .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and friendly staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient staff at check in. Rooms very clean, beds comfy and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa Nataly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, comfortable and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect for our family size. Breakfast options were great. Pool and hot tub were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Aurelio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room was comfortable, clean and quite, but food was lacking no meat, eggs or potatoes or waffles or pancakes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Casey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel needs a little love. It’s dated and very very basic. Thin walls, old beds, and free breakfast is just some bad coffee and stale bread products. It’s your basic motel . Don’t expect anything more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
One of the worst interactions I have ever encountered at a hotel. I stayed for five nights, I called the evening of the fourth night to extend an additional night, telling the nice gentleman that I would pay in the morning for the additional night, When I arrived the insolent clerk said that they were fully booked and it did not matter what the man told me, without money I had no room. I had to plead with her to check the records. She finally located my reservation and gave me an evil death stare, no apology, nothing. I mentioned that I had twice told them that there was no light in the bathroom, to no avail and that she had the worst attitude I had ever encountered. She continued to try to use some Vulcan death gaze but I left. Rest of the people working there were fine but this girl had definite issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

liza

I don’t feel welcome in that place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Khoa

Traveled with group
The best part is the cheap price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025