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Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel near Upper State Street in Santa Barbara

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms
Outdoor spa tub
Gift shop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, La Cumbre Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Run of House

Run of House

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

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Premium Suite | Living area

Premium Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(144 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(124 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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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 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Jesusita Trail - 6 min drive - 2.2 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
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

Motel near Upper State Street 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.

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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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 Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Lodge on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $149, excluding 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 7.8 mi (16-min drive) from Butterfly Beach and 3.3 mi (12-min drive) from Arroyo Burro 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. 1315 out of 2466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 704 out of 2466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 282 out of 2466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 2466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 2466 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a little vacation with family and friends, clean and safety.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, friendly staff and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, convenient location, close to good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SHERITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was great. Staff were friendly. Nice and quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Nice breakfast, quiet area, and clean rooms. I have no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tobin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price range, the room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying at the sandpiper lodge, the rooms are always clean and the prices are very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, clean, safe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, peaceful and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family loves this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The family rooms available and the continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jeri-Anne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendlier staff, updated linens and towels, fruit with the continental breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, safe, peaceful and surrounded by shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, the staff was courteous and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms, great location, good price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Marilou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice pool, exercise room, Continental breakfast till 10am
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Suneepa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but breakfast was cheap and lame.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok amenities, staff pleasant, decent location, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luanne

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