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Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara

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Relax in a spacious living area with a round coffee table and comfortable sofas.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a palm tree.
Kitchen area with dishwasher and refrigerator, featuring ample shelving and a granite countertop.
Welcome to our reception area, where guests can check in and access a selection of reading materials.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with appliances, a mini-fridge, and ample natural light.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Run of House

Run of House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Suite | Living area

Premium Suite

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the area

Santa Barbara

Heart of Santa Barbara.Within a 10-minute walk of this North State motel, you'll find Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Golf Club. Also, La Cumbre Plaza 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 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

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
  • ‪Lure Fish House & Oyster Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blenders In The Grass - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 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

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 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 846 out of 1655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 474 out of 1655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1655 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Misti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for a quick weekend stay, very clean close to everything and inexpensive. No room service but DoorDash delivers to your room. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities
I love this hotel. Clean rooms. Very nice staff..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kori

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

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ernesto

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jelani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The setup was a classic look
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eri

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

SUZANNE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very out dated and used
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location with a gym and free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Georgina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Georgina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Girivasan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Served its purpose Clean and remodeled rooms and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

S

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN, OAKLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good value and kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very good except lots of mold in the window sill in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025