Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara

Hotels
7.7 (1962 reviews)
3525 State Street , Santa Barbara , UNITED STATES
+1 800-405-6343

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Outdoor heated pool & jacuzzi
Fitness center
Complimentary continental breakfast
Business center
Complimentary parking (one vehicle per room)
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet in all guest rooms and lobby
Gift shop
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour reception
Air conditioning
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (quiet, close to shops and destinations)
Clean rooms and spacious bathrooms
Convenient / free parking
Comfortable rooms for many guests
Pool available and generally appreciated
Good value noted by multiple guests
Cons:
Breakfast very basic/limited — lacking protein and variety
Multiple reports of unreturned $50 security deposit and poor responsiveness
Some staff described as unfriendly
Gym dated and some equipment non-functional; pool small
Noise / thin walls reported by several guests
Occasional reports of rooms not thoroughly cleaned and homeless people in breakfast area

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Generally reported as clean — multiple guests note clean rooms and spacious bathrooms; isolated reports of a room not being thoroughly cleaned.
Service
7.5
Mixed service: several guests report unreturned $50 security deposits and poor responsiveness/unfriendly reception, though other comments note friendly staff at times.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised — very good, quiet location close to shops and destinations; convenient and often free parking noted by many guests.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms often described as comfortable and spacious (large bathrooms), but there are recurring notes of firm/uncomfortable beds, thin walls/noise, and occasional minor room issues (safe key).
Amenities
6.8
Mixed amenities: pool is appreciated but small, gym is dated/partly non-functional, elevators limited; parking and elevator availability vary by location.
Value for Money
7.8
Mixed perceptions: several guests praise good value/cost-benefit, while others feel it is too expensive for what is offered.
Food and Beverage
5.5
Frequently criticized — breakfast described as very basic/continental, limited selection and lacking protein; some mentions of poor presentation and occasional unwanted people in the breakfast area.
Overall Experience
9
Overall positive for location, cleanliness and basic comfort, but hampered for some guests by limited breakfast, amenity shortcomings and intermittent service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 19:53

Property Description

Whether you are visiting Santa Barbara for business or pleasure, we invite you to enjoy the three-diamond amenities and services of the Sandpiper Lodge on Upper State Street. From our prime location on upper State Street, you are poised to experience all that one of California's premier destinations has to offer — beaches, gardens, museums, historical sites, dining, shopping, and entertainment. With well-appointed rooms and suites and a heated pool and spa, the Sandpiper Lodge offers ideal accommodations for budget-minded travellers desiring a degree of sophistication. The Sandpiper Lodge features individually appointed accommodations with charming country-style décor.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 15:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property, pay online later, pay online now.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1962 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 7.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 5.5
Overall Experience: 9
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Angelika • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Achim • solo_traveller • de
7
Ging so
Pros:

Frühstück US Standard complimentary also Toast Kaffee Marmelade Säfte und erstaunlich gutes Müsli

Cons:

Bad allenfalls in einem Ferienort der 80er Jahre akzeptabel

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Brás • extended_group • pt
1
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Quick check in

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Laura Ramona • couple • de
7
Pros:

Genug Parkplätze direkt vor dem Motel.

Cons:

Das Frühstück war sogar für amerikanische Verhältnisse mager. Nicht sehr abwechslungsreich und fast keine Auswahl.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • couple • br
8
Agradável e cômoda!
Pros:

Localização e limpeza.

Cons:

O café poderia ter umas bananas e ovos

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • family_with_children • sg
8
Good for a short jaunt or a pit stop, but not suitable for longer stays.
Pros:

Room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Parking is complementary and straight forward.

Cons:

Breakfast could be done with more care and intention.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Ying • extended_group • sg
9
Pros:

Good location. Very quiet for rest.

Cons:

Breakfast quite simple.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Virag • couple • hu
9
Visiting SB
Pros:

I loved the location, the convenient parking before our room and the spatious bathroom area!

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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thomas • couple • us
8
Clean and adequate
Pros:

Good value and location

Cons:

Breakfast very limited
Intermittent TV connection

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • extended_group • gb
5
Cons:

Took a $50.00 security deposit on arrival told it would be returned in 3-5 days. That was 26th September as of 18th October I'm still waiting!!!!.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • ie
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Pujol Vivar • couple • es
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • es
4
Pros:

Estaba limpio y la habitación es grande

Cons:

Cama incomoda, muy caro para lo que es y en el desayuno hay mendigos de la calle que se cuelan y da mala imagen

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

Clean, cozy and great location

Cons:

Not enough parking, breakfast was very basic

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Luis • couple • us
7
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Clara • couple • fr
3
Pros:

Sinon la chambre était conforme à nos attentes

Cons:

Le dépôt de garantie de 50$ ne nous a toujours pas été restitué malgrè les lieux restés en parfait état. L’établissement ne réponds pas à nos messages via l’application. Nous attendons toujours notre argent. Peut être aurons nous une réponse avec ce commentaire ?
En attendant je ne recommande pas cet établissement pour cette raison.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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SAVERIO • couple • it
9
Pros:

Localisation, calme, propreté, accueil

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Doreen • couple • de
7
Für einen kurzen Zwischenstopp völlig ok
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage, viele Geschäfte in direkter Nähe

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location, clean rooms, comfortable beds.

Cons:

The breakfast, very average

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee