Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara

Hotels
8 (1842 reviews)
3525 State Street , Santa Barbara , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly service
Decent amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited food options
Older room furnishings

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including dust and odor.
Service
9
General positive feedback about staff helpfulness and friendliness.
Location
9
Consistent praise for location being good and convenient.
Room Quality
7.5
Several comments mentioned room conditions needing updates or expressing minor issues.
Amenities
8
General remarks on amenities being sufficient, but not excellent.
Value for Money
8
Reviews indicated a fair price for what was offered.
Food and Beverage
7
Mixed reviews about breakfast quality and variety.
Overall Experience
8
Overall satisfactory experiences were reported with some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:07

Property Description

Relax and Unwind in Santa Barbara's Oasis

Outdoor Pool, Hot Tub, and Fitness Centre: Take a dip in the refreshing pool, relax in the hot tub, or keep up with your fitness routine at our on-site gym.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of a refrigerator, coffee maker, cable TV, and video games in each guest room for a cozy stay.

Convenient Location with Nearby Attractions: Explore Santa Barbara's top spots such as the Golf Club, Museum of Art, and Botanical Garden just a stone's throw away from Sandpiper Lodge.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience? Book your stay at Sandpiper Lodge today!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1842 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8
J
John • couple • us
7
Decent place for the money. Good location too. But next time I think we will pay a bit more for a three star.
Pros:

At first glance it looks like a decent place. The staff was very nice and friendly.

Cons:

Our room was the end unit where people could go up and down the stairs non stop. The breakfast was nothing but carbs. It tools have been nice to have a pudding fruit or eggs.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Hartmut • couple • de
8
Gerne wieder
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage mit vielen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Bushaltestelle direkt vor dem Hotel.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Soledad • extended_group • ar
9
Excelente habitación de hotel
Pros:

Muy buena la habitación, grande y cómoda

Cons:

El desayuno podría ser mejor

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • extended_group • us
10
Great place to stay for a night or longer if needed! Plenty of stores and restaurants nearby!
Pros:

Perfect location. Double room, 2 full beds and 1 king connected was a perfect size and not too stuffy. AC worked which is a plus. Small bathroom for 3 adults but it worked fine. Breakfast consisted of pastry, coffee, juice, cereal, oatmeal, and bagels. Not continental but doable. Elevator available for those not able to walk up stairs. Pool not heated but jacuzzi was nice. Employees were nice at check-in/out. Would stay here again!

Cons:

Not much to not like. Needed a clean place to sleep and it worked for us.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • couple • nl
6
Pros:

Locatie is makkelijk te bereiken! Mega warm zwembad en warme hottub!!

Cons:

Waardeloze bedden, echt verschikkelijk!! Veel lawaai en rumoer van andere gasten, niet goed geisoleerd!! Tikkende airco, mensen horen praten en startende autos! Echt een drama!! Zal alleen daarom hier nooit meer naar toe gaan!

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Ann Marie Howe • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Clean, convenient location. Helpful staff.

Cons:

Had an issue with the door not latching. Was fixed within minutes. There were bugs in the bathroom light fixture, also fixed immediately.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • family_with_children • de
8
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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myruka1945 • extended_group • us
9
Nice size rooms
Pros:

The breakfast was okay.
My selection of yogurt and fruit very good coffee

Cons:

The only thing that we had an issue with is parking under the trees. They produce some kind of a pollen and drip things. So please make sure that people know not to park underneath the big trees. Otherwise it was a very good stay.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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serge • couple • fr
8
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Edward • solo_traveller • us
9
Overall great value.
Pros:

Good value and location.

Cons:

Although the breakfast was good, the staff person attending to it was not very good. Five minutes before the ending time of the breakfast, she started putting chairs on tables and taking away the food that was on the counter. Ultimately, we were the last people in there, but we did arrive on time to have a good breakfast experience. I know that a person has to be efficient, but putting chairs on tables and closing down the breakfast line early didn’t seem right. Admittedly, she started closing things down only around 5 to 10 minutes before closing, but it just didn’t seem good.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • family_with_children • us
6
We were comortable, but was just OK
Pros:

Rooms were nice, and comfortable, with a microwave and fridge. Continental breakfast OK, not a lot to chose from.

Cons:

The shower/toilet room was a pit in need of a major overhaul, and the carpet was old, worn, and dirty. Maids did not clean our room the second day. When I asked at the desk about it, I was told that they would have if I had put out the maid service sign. Gee, that would have been nice to know.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • us
8
Pros:

Our room was comfortable and clean. The staff was very nice. Overall the hotel was well run and a very good value.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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nadia • extended_group • fr
5
Cons:

Très bruyant, mal insonorisé, on entant les autres clients parler dans la chambre d à côté et tout se qui se passe dehors
Petit déjeuner très basique , pas bon

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • extended_group • us
5
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • extended_group • us
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Clean, good location

Cons:

WiFi speed

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Hollie • family_with_children • us
8
We’ll be back!
Pros:

Nice size room, good location.

Cons:

The vending machines were broken and took about $10 without giving product. The pool not opening until 9am, it should be 7am or 8am.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee