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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beach motel near Stearns Wharf

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Reception
In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes
Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs) | Beach/ocean view

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Oceanside stay.At this Santa Barbara Beach motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Chase Palm Park and Cabrillo Pavillion. Santa Barbara Zoo and Andree Clark Bird Refuge are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • West Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4-star beach motel near Stearns Wharf
As a guest of Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle within 0.01 miles and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel also features a picnic area, concierge services, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1953
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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 offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 0.01 mi
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

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 near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. 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.

Property is also known as

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Blue Sands Motel
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Blue Sands Inn
Blue Sands Inn A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 938 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

coral

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Well for starters, no help with luggage up stairs. My husband is 79 and had to do it all. No closet, no dresser, no desk. It was tiny, just short of a dorm room except dorm rooms have these items. For the high price we paid for this room, it should have been the nice hotel in front of us! We stayed in less expensive hotels with nicer rooms than this! What made it tolerable and worthwhile was Veronica. She was so helpful and sweet, helping us with anything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanjit

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raluca, Pasadena

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious with kitchenette amenities including fridge, stove and microwave. Brendan was very helpful and made us feel very welcome with suggestions to visit Blue Door and Caje. Close to the beach.
Bench decoration
On the way to the wharf
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hind Mirza

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The soap dispensers were dirty. For a small room, it was overpriced at over $500 a night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Super clean and updated with stylish decor. Only comment would be to add more countertop space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Myungsin

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

8/10 Good

Renita

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property. Recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Business traveller
We had an okay stay. The hotel attendants were very nice and helpful but we more so had issues with the room itself. Our window was broken in the bathroom, the toilet wasn’t functioning properly, the smart tv function on the tv didn’t work and we found it odd that the door doesn’t deadbolt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and clean. The room was comfortable, and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a sweet lil hotel with a lot of class.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was swell, aside from homeless lady knocking on doors, yelling and eating discarded pizza from the trash bin
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great pool, killer location right at beach with easy access to downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The room lacked many expected essentials….and the property had a 4.8 Hotels rating. Not my room, which I rate a 1. Example: no closet. Huh? There were some hooks on the wall in the bedroom. No hangars. The windows faced a very noisy street. The mattress was very poor. The bathroom light on a motion detector, to blind me in the middle of the night. Oh…they also charge w demand pricing, so my weekend nights were over $500 per night. The property may be ok overall. But my tiny room was a joke. On me. 4.8? I gave them a 2 because the people were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Conie

Disliked: Amenities
I noticed a previous review mention the limited parking, and I can now confirm it’s definitely an issue. The hotel has a very small number of spots, and if there are multiple guests or parties sharing a room, the parking can fill up quickly. My room also had an overpowering bleach smell upon arrival, which made me feel dizzy—I actually had to grab Tylenol from the market next door. It was a bit much. I had to open the sliding door (with no screen) to waft out most of the smell. One thing that caught me off guard was the payment process. The hotel charged my card a few days before my stay, and the charge sat as a pending balance. In my experience traveling for work, most hotels don’t process the payment until you check in, so that was unexpected. On a more positive note, there was a front desk associate who was nice and helpful. I was convenient a cross walk away from the beach and short walk from the pier. Close to a few restaurants and the neighborhood was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony, NICHOLASVILLE

Travelled with partner
Good location for our trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025