Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Santa Barbara with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Lobby sitting area
Gift shop
Outdoor pool
Dining
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

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

Room options

Run of House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(114 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(106 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 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. .In the area of this North State motel, you'll find Santa Barbara Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 8 min drive - 5.2 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria La Unica - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

Motel in Santa Barbara with free breakfast and fitness centre
Sandpiper Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to 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 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

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.

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 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

Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge Hotel
Sandpiper Lodge Hotel Santa Barbara
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Sandpiper Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Motel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Inn Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge Motel
Sandpiper Lodge 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandpiper Lodge?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Lodge on 9 Dec 2025 start from AU$168.23, 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.

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. 1044 out of 2002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 570 out of 2002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 244 out of 2002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 2002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 2002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Rest and Relaxation

We had a very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprise to me the clealiness of the rooms, with easy access, nice breakfast and the parking convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was super nice and helpful when we asked questions about the property and our reservations status. A little bummed that the photos miss lead us in booking our stay here over others. Photos looked newly furnished bedrooms, bathroom and family room. Our room was outdated and a little rundown. Hotels and Inn's will always have noisy neighbors, but it was extremely noisy here as the walls are super thin. The shower didn't work to well with the hot or cold water. There wasn't a happy medium temperature wise. It's either all the way cold or all the way hot when the dial is turned that direction. All in all, the stay was comfortable enough for us to enjoy the pool and a nights sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Hawthorne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

Great time in Santa Barbara

We had a great stay with the family. Was glad i was able to upgrade to a family room. Room was very roomy. Pool and jacuzzi were nice. Loved the location since we had restaurants around and bus stops. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ani

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The shower curtain barely reached the threshold of the shower. The toilet had difficulty flushing. The carpet is dirty and dated. My reservation seems to have been lost in the system, perhaps by hotels.com. The container holding the body lotion fell off the wall and was empty in any case.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

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

Nice quiet hotel

Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location,clean,excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Connor

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

8/10 Good

Mihir

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACINTO, EL PASO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic California motel. Park under your room. It is not fancy but it is decent and pretty close to the central area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had breads, packaged yogurt and cereal. Comfortable and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, love the shower!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

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

Walkable

The location was walkable and vlean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joan, Novato

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi was spotty and inconsistent. No recycle can in room. Not enough towels for two in one room. Recommend hard boiled eggs or peanut butter for protein option for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Loud. Not enough pillows. Caroet is super old and gross
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025