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Sandpiper Lodge

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

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Lobby sitting area
Gift shop
Outdoor pool
Dining
Reception
In the heart of North State, Sandpiper Lodge offers a rejuvenating getaway with a spa tub, gym, and outdoor pool. Connect to free in-room WiFi and explore nearby shopping destinations. Guests rave about the helpful staff at this motel.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

Room options

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Run of House

Run of House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Suite | Living area

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(110 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(98 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 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
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 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 centre. 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 vending machine and a gift shop
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 74 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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

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.

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 stag and hen 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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Frequently asked questions

Does Sandpiper Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandpiper Lodge?

As of 31 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Lodge on 3 Sept 2025 start from AU$207.43, including 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.

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 915 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 512 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 226 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1788 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

Gary

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

JACINTO

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

10/10 Excellent

ROSEANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLIFFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful lodge, excellent accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akshara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely enjoy my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and convenient place to stay when I’m in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price this hotel was terrific for a nights stay driving down the coast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location to all attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would definitely stay there on our next visit to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean accommodations. The breakfast was good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff here are wonderful :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great place to rest right on the strip and walking distance to fine dining
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Very convenient to our weekend activities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location with free onsite parking and walking distance to restaurants. Pool, hot tub, and clean, spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location,clean,excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprise to me the clealiness of the rooms, with easy access, nice breakfast and the parking convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice and affordable place to stay in Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE

Liked: Amenities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were nice rooms. Walls were thin but overall very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of food choices close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025