Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Outdoor spa tub
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$119
$104 nightly
$119 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12

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

Room options

Run of House

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Premium Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(114 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Sandpiper Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Bowl. .This motel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Upper State Street.

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 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
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 74 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 37-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

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

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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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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
Sandpiper Lodge Motel Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1166 out of 2203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 627 out of 2203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 256 out of 2203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 2203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 2203 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was comfortable. Check in was easy and we arrived very late. We ended up in a handicap room which was meh. Could use a chair other than the desk char. But it was everything we needed for a quick trip!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room was great - large and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

German

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

diane

We actually didn’t stay because it seemed a bit too noisy for us
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Damon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

JASON

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since handicapped, good to get a first floor. Very limited parking with only few marked spaces. Would have been nice to have a bigger lot but impossible to expand. Very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rossana, Santa Cruz

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all OK. Not special in any way.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Merwyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a mom of two, and I always try to find reasonable, practical, budget friendly places! This hotel even had a separate room for the kiddos. This definitely fit the bill and fully satisfied! A pool, hot tub (jets were not working, but not a big deal), 2 sinks was also awesome. Large fridge with clean microwave! Beds were comfortable and clean. Was also an 8 minute drive to Downtown Santa Barbara and all the beaches. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

June, spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Bed was comfortable and the room was of good size. It’s a little outdated but very clean. Breakfast was filling. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great stay only issue water pressure for shower very low
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Monica, EUGENE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value and central location when a lot of other hotels overcharged during UCSB Parents weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025