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Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Santa Barbara with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Lobby sitting area
Dining
Reception
Outdoor pool
Gift shop
Sandpiper Lodge sits in North State's center, offering a rejuvenating escape with its spa tub, gym and outdoor pool. Guests connect with free in-room WiFi while exploring nearby shopping. The helpful staff at this motel consistently earns positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Run of House | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Run of House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Suite | Living area | 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(114 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(106 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • West Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 7 min drive - 3.2 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria La Unica - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Consider a stay at Sandpiper Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a gym, and a business center. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
  • A gift shop, a computer station, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 74 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 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

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 Inn Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sandpiper Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sandpiper Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sandpiper Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandpiper Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM.

What time is check-out at Sandpiper Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sandpiper Lodge located?

Located in North State, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Golf Club. La Cumbre Plaza and Earl Warren Showgrounds are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1023 out of 1965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 556 out of 1965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 240 out of 1965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1965 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property at good price, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, definitely I will back with my family next year.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place with wonderful breakfast! Very comfortable and clean room. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scottt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price , clean, convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient staff, nice older inn. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check-in process and very accommodating and friendly front-desk staff. Very clean, comfortable room and attentive maid service. Great service with the breakfast. Great value - definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was very nice and clean. The only negative was the WiFi was not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

An

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and staffs are really nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to dining, stores and highway. I would definitely go back. Every one is super friendly. Very reasonable compared to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older place but great Front desk people excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and efficient. The location is great because there are places to eat within walking distance. The room and facilities were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to our meeting place and excellent restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sandpiper Lodge was clean, well kept up, and spacious. It was an excellent place to stay! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Remembers my past visits.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms with warming and airconditioning
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stop over hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice decoration
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago Scida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, great room, great location, and plenty of parking! Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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