Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Outdoor pool
Dining
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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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

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 this property

Sandpiper Lodge

Motel in Santa Barbara with free breakfast and fitness centre
This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and Access to hot tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Sandpiper Lodge offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

Children aged 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sandpiper Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Upper State Street. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 7 minutes by car from Santa Barbara Harbor and 8 minutes from Stearns Wharf
Sandpiper Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. 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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 aged 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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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Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 787 out of 1551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 450 out of 1551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1551 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

Sayat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Sandpiper is Great!

Having a fridge and microwave in the room is a bonus. Coffee was appreciated but needs work. No pen and pad or alarm clock in the room. Kids love the heated pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Walkable to restaurants and shopping. Easy access to Santa Barbara. Excellent continental breakfast. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was good but parked near a tree and got sap all over my newly detailed car. ( was not happy). Please either mention to your customers about the tree sap or don’t have parking near those trees.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and nice. I wish the carpets have had a better conditions, and the rooms were less noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buyer Beware: COCKROACHES! My family (including two young kids) booked Room 129 on Feb 21, 2025. Shortly after check-in, my wife noticed cockroaches—both large and small—emerging from the baseboards and vanity mirror. Some were crawling near our luggage, making us extremely uncomfortable. When we requested a refund, night clerks Dexter and Rocio (names I was given had no name tags on) were dismissive, offering only to move us to another room. They refused to call a manager and said we had to wait until the next day as only manager had authority to issue a refund. After 20 minutes of back-and-forth, we checked out by 7:30 PM. They refused to provide a printed receipt, only handing over a car info form with a timestamp. Expedia later informed us that the property manager denied our refund request. After researching, I found 18 reviews from 2022-2025 mentioning cockroaches and ants—yet the hotel still holds an 8.4 rating. The staff was unapologetic, and it’s clear they know about the infestation but do nothing. Do your research before booking!

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get to and the room was nice and clean. The only issue I had was with the WiFi, it was quite often a weak signal or none at all. Otherwise the breakfast room was well stocked and we enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ANTHONY

A tree I. The parking lot dropped sap all over my truck, not cool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to beach. very welcoming and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
One night stay on a short road trip Great location and pool; staff were helpful. Room fit our beds perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene, Beaumont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot for a great price! Very comfortable & cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

GEORGE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water, no smart TV, no ventilation in restroom, carpet smells in room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

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

PCH getaway

Room was clean & comfortable. Very nice & professional front desk employees. Easy parking. Decent breakfast. Would stay again. The only issue for me was almost constant yelling & arguing coming from a room very close to my room. Apparently some sort of a domestic dispute was going on because the next morning local police officers were present & visible from my room. I completely understand the hotel can’t be held responsible for actions of its guests but the hotel could possibly/ potentially ask unruly guests not adhering to the rules to leave to ensure the rest of the guests will have a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

8/10 Good

Adriana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025