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Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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

Run of House

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

Premium Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge puts you in the heart of Santa Barbara, steps from Upper State Street and within a 10-minute stroll of Santa Barbara Golf Club. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Near this North State motel, you'll find Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Sandpiper Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. 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 members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sandpiper Lodge offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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 aged 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Sandpiper Lodge?

Sandpiper Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sandpiper Lodge?

Yep, Sandpiper Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Sandpiper Lodge?

The closest beach to Sandpiper Lodge is Arroyo Burro Beach (4.2 km).

Does Sandpiper Lodge have a pool?

Sandpiper Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Sandpiper Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sandpiper Lodge?

No, Sandpiper Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sandpiper Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sandpiper Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Sandpiper Lodge?

There isn't one on site, but Santa Barbara Golf Club is a short 7-minute walk away.

Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1219 out of 2290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 653 out of 2290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 267 out of 2290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 2290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 2290 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Krista

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property interior is old and the paint colors are not very nice, in my opinion cleaning staff is very nice. Front desk smiled once.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable short stay, simple set up was clean and in good condition. Matches the vibe of the SB area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quiana

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I thought this place was reasonably priced and convenient. The room was fine, but the walls were on the thin side. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and friendly staff! Business trip
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lane

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised at how good the neighborhood was; safe and convenient. Very clean. Staff was very nice. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman, Renton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geeat location and staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

YIMIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3rd time stay. Will choose again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

jessica

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

6/10 Okay

Julianne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nion, Sunnyvale

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely walking distance to fun plazas in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

MONICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the 101 south and north entry.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, the staff was courteous and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana I

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very nice and clean. Staff was personable and the breakfast for a continental one was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025