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Sandpiper Lodge

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

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Lobby sitting area
Free daily continental breakfast
Dining
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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
(138 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
(120 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
(42 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
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

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
Sandpiper Lodge Hotel Santa Barbara
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Sandpiper Santa Barbara
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Sandpiper Inn 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 Apr 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Lodge on Apr 19, 2026 start from $181, including 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 3.9 mi (13-min drive) from Mesa Lane Steps 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. 1261 out of 2366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 677 out of 2366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 272 out of 2366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 2366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 2366 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Surkhab

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Sandpiper Lodge went very well. Bed was great and the room was very clean. The location itself is very close to downtown Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dontiri

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
King bed was very comfortable the rooms are spacious locations excellent I
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Fabio, Villa Park

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is clean and generally well maintained. However, the manager’s behavior significantly impacted our experience. Our crew has stayed at this hotel multiple times while working nearby, but on several occasions we had very unpleasant interactions with the manager, Sean. He was consistently rude, unaccommodating, and unprofessional, showing little appreciation for returning guests. During one stay in a two-bedroom family unit booked for two people, he refused to allow check-in unless both guests were physically present. One guest was still at the job site, which was clearly explained, yet he insisted the other wait and even suggested that if we were unhappy, we should find another hotel. His communication style was dismissive and disrespectful, and his lack of basic customer service and social skills reflects very poorly on the hotel’s management. While the property itself is decent, the management experience makes it difficult to recommend staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Clarissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Disappointed in the options for breakfast and decided to go to Denny’s
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Lorri

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is nothing like the photos. It is worn out, not clean. Place where you dont want your feet to touch the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Quiet location, walk to conveniences, reasonable rate for santa barbara, free and ample parking, breakfast basic but ample, staff and housekeeping good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy free parking Felt safe in the back area where our room was Nice staff, easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marie Claude

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My eye has been itching since using their towel, I really hope I didn’t get pink eye but I’m a little suspicious since it hasn’t gone away. Their hair dryer wasn’t working and I waited around 30 minutes with my hair wet at night to get a working one. In addition there were a lot of stains all over everything, and some mold in the shower. Not a bad price for one night, breakfast was okay but just expect to get hungry by noon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

YIMIN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4th stay at the lodge. Stayed in the family room this time. clean, comfy and good space. Nice management.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeb

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly and courteous. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Rosary

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms, great location, good price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025