Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara

$124

/ night

Avg. for November

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Prices for Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara

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$124

/ night

Avg. for November

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara average $97 in January, the cheapest month, and $173 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$97
February	$106
March	$109
April	$135
May	$151
June	$160
July	$167
August	$173
September	$150
October	$151
November	$124
December	$112

Most expensive: August (~$173)

Cheapest: January (~$97)

About this property

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a...

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Location

3525 State Street, North State, Santa Barbara, California, United States of America

Upper State Street (0.1 miles)

Santa Barbara Golf Club (0.4 miles)

La Cumbre Plaza (0.6 miles)

Earl Warren Showgrounds (1 miles)

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (1.5 miles)

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum (1.7 miles)

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Room options

Premium Suite

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2 King Beds

Sleeps 4

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Refrigerator

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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1 King Bed

Sleeps 2

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Refrigerator

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Refrigerator

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Room details

1 King Bed

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2 Full Beds

Sleeps 6

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Refrigerator

Run of House

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1 Twin Bed

Sleeps 2

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Refrigerator

Guest reviews of Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara

8.1

Very good

Based on 2,775 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

12%

Couple

30%

Family

40%

Group

11%

Solo

What guests think

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At Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara, travelers describe a budget-friendly, older motor-lodge with generally clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, a convenient State Street location, and a well-liked heated pool and hot tub, balanced by dated furnishings, thin walls, and mixed Wi-Fi.

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What guests think

The included breakfast is continental and basic, mostly breads, cereal, yogurt, and fruit, with several guests noting the lack of hot or protein options. Family suites with multiple beds are appreciated for space and value, though decor is dated and some rooms have loud or finicky AC. Most comment that housekeeping keeps rooms tidy, but recurring reports mention worn carpets, musty odors, and occasional ants or roaches. Expect a simple, good-value stay with convenient access and practical amenities.

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Facilities

Guests frequently praise the heated pool and hot tub; the small gym is basic and older. On-site parking is convenient but spaces are tight and can feel congested.

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Miriam

Mar 24, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The area around is not to great and it was a bit noisy. The room was ok but the room needs some remodeling. The hot tub was nice was great. The gym needed an upgrade.

douglas

Dec 3, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Loved the extra bed and heated pool

Maritza

Sep 22, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean room, free Wi-Fi and nice heated pool.

Charles

Oct 5, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Nice clean older motel. Parking is EXTREMELY tight here.

Kenneth

Nov 25, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Room was perfect for our family size. Breakfast options were great. Pool and hot tub were nice.

Lisa

Oct 10, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Easy parking and vey friendly staff.

Sam

Oct 19, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great hot tub!!

David

Sep 27, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Parking a bit tight, limited and congested. All in all, great value. A bit dated furniture - wear on some. Seemed very clean from what I could tell in my one night stay.

Jason

Oct 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Room was great. Pool looked nice but a bit too cold so I didn't use it. Typical Continental Breakfast but did have good name brand products for yogurts, cereal, outmeal, muffins and good coffee.

Andrew

Mar 22, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Large comfortable family room. Great facilities with a pool, gym and breakfast served each norning.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews report clean rooms and tidy common areas, but there are recurring notes about worn carpets, musty smells, and occasional issues such as mold or ants/roaches.

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Merwyn

Sep 6, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

The facility is fine, nice beds (awful pillows) nice bathroom, nice room lay out. Carpet in room old and musty, room musty smelling. Fridge and microwave work fine. Glorified motel standard. Gym is bare bones but effective. Breakfast is simple lots of cereal, bagels, pasteries, and fruit. No eggs or protein items (some sugar yogurts there). No sleep timer on remote (something I like to have), lots of channels avaliable.

JENNIFER

Aug 25, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Family room suite is great. Carpets were super dirty and bathroom wasnt very clean

Chris

Mar 8, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

felt safe in area management was rude roaches in room

Pramod

Jan 1, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night. Room was spacious and clean. Checkin was easy had a comfortable stay.

Maritza

Apr 25, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

I had a fantastic stay! The room was spotless. It’s feels like home.

MARNE

Feb 11, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Sandpiper Lodge was clean, comfortable and convenient. Housekeeping was impeccable, staff friendly. The new bedroom unit we occupied was well insulated for sounds, but the heat/ac unit was a bit noisy on high. It's a good value for the money.

Carlos

Dec 22, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms friendly staff

Victoria

Feb 10, 2025

Stayed 1 night

There was mold in the bathroom, a weird stain on the pillow, and the fire alarm was set off in the middle of the night. The breakfast is just toast, cereal, oatmeal, and yogurt, not what you’d expect. The lobby is nice, the pool and hottub are as well. Service was great.

Christopher

Oct 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night

We had ants in our room and the cleaning crew left the dirty sheets from the last people on the floor in the corner

Margo F.

Jul 17, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The rooms are old and dingy. Filthy carpets and soft mattresses. Fortunately it was less expensive than other hotels nearby— but now i know why!

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Rooms

Rooms, including spacious family suites, are comfortable and practical, though decor is dated. Several guests mention thin walls, occasional noisy or finicky AC, and spotty Wi-Fi in some rooms.

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ANTHONY

Oct 13, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

The noise insulation is non existence so bring your earplugs. Good amenities and location. Friendly folks.

Casey

Nov 25, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

This hotel needs a little love. It’s dated and very very basic. Thin walls, old beds, and free breakfast is just some bad coffee and stale bread products. It’s your basic motel . Don’t expect anything more.

Briana

Oct 25, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and a good size, but it could definitely stand to be updated. It suited our purposes for a quick overnight stay, and overall no complaints.

Joan

Aug 7, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Wi-Fi was spotty and inconsistent. No recycle can in room. Not enough towels for two in one room. Recommend hard boiled eggs or peanut butter for protein option for breakfast.

Phillip

Aug 18, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The in-wall air conditioner was very loud and actually made the walls vibrate. When the bed was pushed up against the wall, the whole bed shook from the AC vibrations and kept waking us up during the night. Was that rusted metal thing a safe? We didn’t want to touch it to find out. They gave us a box of Kleenex that was nearly empty. This place needs major updating.

Hongyan

Dec 23, 2025

Stayed 1 night

AC buttons were broken.

ALI

Jul 20, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Only For such great place WIFI sucks.

Elaine

Oct 7, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Mattress not comfortable. Room needs to be updated.

Susan

Nov 21, 2025

Stayed 1 night

My room was great - large and quiet.

Denise

Dec 9, 2024

Stayed 1 night

For the price this was a clean and roomy hotel room. However, the walls are ridiculously thin. I hardly got any sleep the one night I stayed there because the person in the room next to me snored all night long! Yes, I could hear the snoring through the wall. If you're a sound, good sleeper this might not be a problem. However, if you expect a quiet sleeping experience, you might want to rethink this location.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful with easy check-in and occasional upgrades. A few guests reported rude or unresponsive front-desk interactions.

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Mike

Jul 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Staff at reception very helpful and offered help and advice. Room was a huge family room - a little old fashioned but very comfy and would stay again. Slept 6 easily!

Pamela

Sep 22, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Not worth the over $200 i paid per night. I know it was UCSB move in weekend, but still too expensive for what I received. The breakfast was disappointing. The receptionist I had at check in was very rude. Everyone else was nice. Housekeeping didnt speak Engliah, so it was hard to get what I needed. It is a nice kept hotel, but i womt stay again.

Cheryl

Oct 22, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

When we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted with a smile by Jeanette the front desk clerk. She quickly got us registered for our room and eventually we were able to meet and speak with the manager Sean, because they were very pleasant in the beginning it's set the tone for the stay at the hotel

Lisa

Oct 10, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Easy parking and vey friendly staff.

Lucia

Sep 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very good service. I dont know the gentlemans name at the front desk, very friendly.

martha

Oct 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night

great service

John

Dec 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great stay, the staff was courteous and welcoming

Chwee

Dec 28, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, good check in experience

Eric

Feb 11, 2025

Stayed 1 night

I was impressed, for the price of the stay I wasn't expecting such a nice place, the room was very clean, and much larger than expected. Some great dining options within a block or two. Friendly staff, the only complaint was the breakfast options were, well id just plan on going out for breakfast but I travel basically full time and I recommend the sandpiper lodge if your staying in Santa Barbara. I'll be back next time I'm in the area for sure! Thanks!

Robert

Nov 25, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

One of the worst interactions I have ever encountered at a hotel. I stayed for five nights, I called the evening of the fourth night to extend an additional night, telling the nice gentleman that I would pay in the morning for the additional night, When I arrived the insolent clerk said that they were fully booked and it did not matter what the man told me, without money I had no room. I had to plead with her to check the records. She finally located my reservation and gave me an evil death stare, no apology, nothing. I mentioned that I had twice told them that there was no light in the bathroom, to no avail and that she had the worst attitude I had ever encountered. She continued to try to use some Vulcan death gaze but I left. Rest of the people working there were fine but this girl had definite issues.

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Location

Convenient State Street location near restaurants, groceries, and transit; a short drive to downtown and beaches. Some guests noted it’s not right by the beach and had mixed impressions of the immediate area.

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Craig

Mar 1, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Walkable to restaurants and shopping. Easy access to Santa Barbara. Excellent continental breakfast. Would recommend

Carole

Jul 29, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

An older motel but kept up nicely. The room was very clean. A decent breakfast. A little out of town but only a 10 minute drive. I would stay there again.

Mark

Aug 2, 2025

Stayed 5 nights

Central location to all attractions.

Stephanie

Nov 26, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great location, comfortable and clean!

Elisa María

Sep 25, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The Sandpiper Lodge exceeded my expectations. The rooms are big and clean and comfortable and it was quieter than I would've thought, considering it was fully booked. Sean the manager was a true gentleman and he gave me many tips and helped me out by booking other nights I had not considered. It's within walking distance of many convenient places, and the bus stop is pratically in front.

Frieda Kristin

Jan 23, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Homeless people around property. Sheriffs came to hotel due to some guy on site. Staff was not very friendly and more concerned with security than hospitality. Room was fine. A little noisy. Clean and adequate. Bed was a little soft and pillows flat and hard. But for the price, it was adequate.

Shehvon

Apr 19, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Low the pool and hot tub. Far from the beach.

Jose

Sep 3, 2025

Stayed 1 night

It's quiet and everything I want to do in SB is walkable

Ashley

Aug 18, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed my stay here. It's safe, quiet and the location is great.

David

Nov 23, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Clean and nice location

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Dining

Included continental breakfast is simple—breads, cereal, yogurt, fruit—and generally sufficient. Many note the lack of hot or protein options.

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Myeong Woo

May 21, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The hotel said it's full Breakfast. It didn't provide any cooked foods like egg fry, waffle, vegetables.

Aurelio

Nov 25, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Room was comfortable, clean and quite, but food was lacking no meat, eggs or potatoes or waffles or pancakes

Kirsti

Mar 30, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable beds, tasty breakfast with croissants/bagels/bread and a toaster to put them in, good coffee, oatmeal and cereals etc. Great value overall :)

Julianne

Aug 9, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast had breads, packaged yogurt and cereal. Comfortable and clean rooms.

Michaelynn

Aug 1, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and very large room. Air conditioner in both rooms which was really cool. My only complaint would be that I wish there were more options at the complimentary breakfast bar.

Mingsheng

Sep 3, 2025

Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay! The breakfast has varieties and is good!

IVAN

Aug 31, 2025

Stayed 1 night

No proteins in breakfast

Johana

Mar 30, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

It was excellent and clean. I wish the breakfast had hot food.

Brad

Oct 30, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Older hotel. The room was nice but carpet needs replaced. It was hard to get into the hotel parking lot but we never had an issue parking. Breakfast is continental so very basic.

Jennifer

Feb 18, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Had a really great stay. Good breakfast, no eggs but good breakfast with OJ, apple juice, variety of cereals, bagels, toast, croissants with option of cheese or jams, oatmeal. Parking available. Hotel was close to things. Really great hot tub and nice pool! Overall good stay.

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Robert

3 weeks ago

Stayed 2 nights

Nice stay

Jeff

3 weeks ago

Stayed 2 nights

All went well. The woman who checked us in, and the man who handled the breakfast room were very helpful and very nice.

Angelica

3 weeks ago

Stayed 1 night

I booked this place going by other reviews and was seems good.. the bathroom door you could not open it no need to lock it, it was so disgusting there was cockroaches so disgusting! Never again!

Sinai

3 weeks ago

Stayed 1 night

Loved the stay. Check in was fast and simple- and the pool, hot tub and breakfast were amazing as well. Would come back again for sure.

Sarah

3 weeks ago

Stayed 2 nights

This is super cute place! And very clean. We didn't have time to use the pool, but it looked great!

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 07:00

Before 11:00

Security deposit

You'll be required to pay the fully refundable deposit for this property.

Good to know

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FAQs about Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara

Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property includes step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo, and just 0.1 miles from Upper State Street.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

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What do room rates usually look like at Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara?

Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara typically land around $140 a night for two guests, ranging from $115 to $211 with higher rates on peak dates.

When is the best time to visit Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara for fewer crowds?

January is the quietest month to visit Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara, while July is the busiest time of year. Expect visitor levels to climb steadily from spring into peak season around July, and to calm down again after late summer.

Which month is cheapest to stay at Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara?

January is the cheapest month to stay at Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara, averaging $111 a night; August is the priciest, averaging $198.

What nearby attractions and neighborhoods make Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara a good base?

Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara sits near Upper State Street and La Cumbre Plaza, with easy access to Mission Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, making it convenient for families and couples. The setting works well for beach and food-focused trips while keeping you close to local trails and gardens.

How do Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara's rates compare with other hotels nearby?

Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara is cheaper than 13 of 19 comparable hotels in Santa Barbara, with a typical median of $137 a night versus about $155 for peers.

How does the nightly price at Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara compare to recent weeks?

The current price at Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara is $109 per night for 2 guests, which is low for this hotel: about 25% below its $142 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between $116 and $329.

Prices for upcoming dates

November 2026

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $106	2 $107	3 $103	4 $103	5 $103	6	7
8 $116	9 $138	10 $133	11 $122	12 $131	13 $203	14 $275
15 $120	16 $69	17 $131	18 $128	19 $127	20 $177	21 $172
22 $124	23 $124	24 $137	25 $130	26 $187	27 $201	28 $186
29 $116	30 $134

December 2026

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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.

Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.

2026-10-31: 130.93335860137938USD
2026-11-01: 105.5599955417633USD
2026-11-02: 107.42317529983521USD
2026-11-03: 102.69050817108155USD
2026-11-04: 102.63656648750305USD
2026-11-05: 103.35205212287903USD
2026-11-06: NO DATA
2026-11-07: NO DATA
2026-11-08: 115.98754758338929USD
2026-11-09: 138.4967636100769USD
2026-11-10: 133.19500445671082USD
2026-11-11: 122.00479237213135USD
2026-11-12: 131.24888284492494USD
2026-11-13: 203.420027230072USD
2026-11-14: 275.05441213150027USD
2026-11-15: 119.56498430480957USD
2026-11-16: 69.28773368587494USD
2026-11-17: 130.6478684173584USD
2026-11-18: 127.54981459083557USD
2026-11-19: 126.84967495002746USD
2026-11-20: 176.8683122367859USD
2026-11-21: 171.80982469329834USD
2026-11-22: 124.20133737411498USD
2026-11-23: 123.98668997459411USD
2026-11-24: 136.65796142578125USD
2026-11-25: 130.26150993385315USD
2026-11-26: 187.00000102233886USD
2026-11-27: 200.5190019607544USD
2026-11-28: 185.74034778671265USD
2026-11-29: 116.41684238243103USD
2026-11-30: 134.14660137710572USD
2026-12-01: 133.21646834220886USD
2026-12-02: 132.78718208770752USD
2026-12-03: 125.63230864486694USD
2026-12-04: 201.11018162231446USD
2026-12-05: 192.23696692581177USD
2026-12-06: 124.60916828765869USD
2026-12-07: 122.41262328567505USD
2026-12-08: 132.17901587982178USD
2026-12-09: 136.01000329322815USD
2026-12-10: 141.43680325088502USD
2026-12-11: 194.68393531799316USD
2026-12-12: 199.7100048751831USD
2026-12-13: 121.99999888496399USD
2026-12-14: 132.78718208770752USD
2026-12-15: 121.79730529747009USD
2026-12-16: 132.48667060165405USD
2026-12-17: 137.88144562187196USD
2026-12-18: 200.38635651550294USD
2026-12-19: 199.48485623550414USD
2026-12-20: 133.98481050453185USD
2026-12-21: 123.1638849117279USD
2026-12-22: 140.7240091457367USD
2026-12-23: 134.9676035419464USD
2026-12-24: 147.92340818862914USD
2026-12-25: 198.1898115135193USD
2026-12-26: 211.0644003036499USD
2026-12-27: 140.14238228034972USD
2026-12-28: 135.15543817367555USD
2026-12-29: 131.01992334022523USD
2026-12-30: 139.0000028617859USD
2026-12-31: 138.00000111999512USD

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $133	2 $133	3 $126	4 $201	5 $192
6 $125	7 $122	8 $132	9 $136	10 $141	11 $195	12 $200
13 $122	14 $133	15 $122	16 $132	17 $138	18 $200	19 $199
20 $134	21 $123	22 $141	23 $135	24 $148	25 $198	26 $211
27 $140	28 $135	29 $131	30 $139	31 $138