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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
Outdoor pool
Dining
Gift shop
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Cumbre Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Run of House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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
(115 reviews)
  • 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
(110 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in North State, Sandpiper Lodge is adjacent to Upper State Street and within a 10-minute stroll of Santa Barbara Golf Club. This 74-room motel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 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 in Santa Barbara with free breakfast and a fitness center
At Sandpiper Lodge, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include a hot tub, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
37-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-7 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The motel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sandpiper Lodge?

Sandpiper Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandpiper Lodge?

As of Nov 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Lodge on Dec 9, 2025 start from $139.0, excluding 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.

What's there to do around Sandpiper Lodge?

This motel is situated in North State within a 10-minute walk of Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Golf Club. You'll also find Earl Warren Showgrounds and La Cumbre Plaza less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Sandpiper Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Sandpiper Lodge feature a casino at the property?

No, Sandpiper Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sandpiper Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sandpiper Lodge?

Couples will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool, free breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Sandpiper Lodge?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this motel.

Does Sandpiper Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Sandpiper Lodge offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Sandpiper Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sandpiper Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Sandpiper Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from Sandpiper Lodge?

The closest major airport to Sandpiper Lodge is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 7.1 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 26.7 mi away (35-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sandpiper Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sandpiper Lodge.

Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1071 out of 2043 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 581 out of 2043 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 244 out of 2043 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 2043 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 2043 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

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking was very limited and the stalls too small. It made coming back late at night difficult during our weekend in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We rented four rooms. We we're there for a wedding. The staff was nice enough to allow us to check in at 12pm. This gave us time to get ready for our big day! Everyone was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marisol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is good, very friendly. It was a ok stay, affordable and clean. Old furniture, chipped tiles in the restroom, and we could heard everything from the room above us!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. They upgraded us to a suite!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nicely situated and maintained. Staff was friendly and very helpful! Close to everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for a few hours between shifts at the hospital. Very friendly, clean, local easy check-in and out. Would stay again. Most affordable option. People may complain about the carpet being dated. You’re getting what you pay for in SB.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Traveled with group
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 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

Nate

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sergio Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Family room suite is great. Carpets were super dirty and bathroom wasnt very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Traveled with family
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, las vegas

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