Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara

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Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool
Dining
Reception
Premium Suite | Living area | 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Run of House

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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).

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles

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.

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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 Apr 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Lodge on Apr 30, 2025 start from $139.0, 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 3.3 mi (12-min drive) from Arroyo Burro Beach and 4.6 mi (15-min drive) from Leadbetter 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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 746 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 431 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1481 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

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was friendly and helpful...housekeeping did a nice job...and my family enjoyed the morning breakfasts!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here previously. Had a great experience every time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valued

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for quick overnight

Friendly and easy checkin experience. Room is a little dated but very clean and comfortable. Great room for price. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimson Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The two bedrooms was perfect to accommodate a family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

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

8/10 Good

Frieda Kristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Homeless people around property. Sheriffs came to hotel due to some guy on site. Staff was not very friendly and more concerned with security than hospitality. Room was fine. A little noisy. Clean and adequate. Bed was a little soft and pillows flat and hard. But for the price, it was adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCO MONTEIRO DE

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Really good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and in a good area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty, noisy and just not worth the cheaper price.

Carpet in bathroom was soaking wet, shower was clogged, air filter on air unit was filthy. Bed was really hard and uncomfortable.Room downstairs was noisy til 2am. Breakfast was all high carb junk food, no eggs. They did have good fruit and coffee though but don't microwave their coffee cups because they will catch on fire. You'd think they would warn their guests. Room did have fridge and microwave which was nice. Overall, for the price I'd advise staying somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeriya

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

Happy with our stay

Excellent services, clean spacious room. Very good price as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was fine. The front desk girl has a bad personality

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

10/10 Excellent

Yuchi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quite and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramón emilio

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

8/10 Good

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, & good service. Very thin walls though. We were woken up several times by others walking past our room & talking/yelling early in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

allison, pacific palisades

Liked: Amenities
Love it very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

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

Super Value

Comfortable and super clean!!! Great location and very well priced. Tremendous value!!$$!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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