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Best Western Sandman Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Golden 1 Center

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Exterior
Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet
Travelers find a welcoming atmosphere at this Central Sacramento hotel, with a free full breakfast daily. Nena's restaurant offers Mexican cuisine, and the cozy bar provides evening refreshments. Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, with WiFi available in all rooms.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Patio (with Sofabed)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Patio (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, Internet

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4

2 King Beds, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave and Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave and Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Patio, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Queen Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible King and Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

1 King 1 Queen, Non-Smoking, Patio, Sofabed, Microwave And Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker

  • Sleeps 6

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
236 Jibboom Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814

What's nearby

  • Old Sacramento Waterfront - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Discovery Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Golden 1 Center - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • California State Capitol - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Sacramento Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • 7th & Richards/Township 9 Station - 2 min drive
  • Sacramento Valley Station - 18 min walk
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Delta King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Broderick Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sal's Tacos - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Sandman Hotel

Hotel near Discovery Park
You can look forward to free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym at Best Western Sandman Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like high-speed internet. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Sandman Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Best Western Sandman Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Sandman Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Sandman Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western Sandman Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Sandman Hotel located?

Located in Central Sacramento, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Sacramento River Water Intake Structure and Discovery Park. Golden 1 Center is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away. 7th & Richards/Township 9 Station is 22 minutes by foot and 7th & I/County Center Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western Sandman Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 1016 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lucero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times. It’s convenient and we have never had any issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, the people were really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

theresa

It met expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Disliked: Staff & service
Not a bad place for the price. Had to change rooms initially because the first room did not have a working lock or a working Air Conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very nice and even checked us in 1 hour early but the room smelled like a musty ash tray and the bed was broken
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dariely

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

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Disliked: Staff & service
They couldn't find our reservation through Expedia even after I gave him the number and all information. He was also not apologetic and didn't offer to continue to book us a room so we went elsewhere. Service was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert F

Liked: Staff & service

Capitol.

The waffle was good. Room was clean. Need more hot food options for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ARUN

Good place for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

FABRICIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoying my stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Average but did the job for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi-Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice rooms and good free breakfast. Staff was nice. No trouble with the other people staying there. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Great service clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Danny

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

Kickass stay

Good price, Would definitely come back and the host that helped us out Shannon was an absolute doll.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice included breakfast. Sketchy area off property. Many homeless.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Service was good. Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is exceptional. Always friendly, and professional, and friendly! (did I mention that already?!) They were always willing to help
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sayra

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I like that the staff was friendly, but I didn’t like that. I reported that I needed someone to come and fix the ceiling and while we were there for two days, they didn’t come inside to fix it even before I left I let them know, but they didn’t do anything about it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Delinda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
More of a truck stop. Dirty parking lot. Bed was comfortable and Bedding seemed clean. Quiet nights rest. Nice Mexican restaurant right beside. Found false eyelashes stuck to lamp and wall. Toilet rocked when you sat on it. Bathroom fan very loud. Entire place run down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

wouldn’t stay there again

i wouldn’t stay there again. The staff was friendly. The room was clean but the linens were very thin. The towels were thin and stained
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eugenio

Lobby gurl was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right outside old Sac. Outside doesnt look like it but the rooms are actually really nice for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about it other than the homeless outside of the facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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