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Sandpiper Lodge

Property class: 2

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A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.
A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Run of House

The Sandpiper Lodge entrance with a sign, palm trees, and a parking lot.

Run of House

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite

A hotel room with a grey armchair, a sofa, a television mounted on the wall, and a microwave on a wooden table.

Premium Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and television.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(174 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a desk lamp, a television, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(147 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small table with a plant.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge puts you in the heart of Santa Barbara, steps from Upper State Street and within a 10-minute stroll of Santa Barbara Golf Club. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this North State motel include Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Harbor.
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What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • MacKenzie Park Dog Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 20 min walk - 1.7 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
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Blenders in the Grass - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Sandpiper Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.

  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sandpiper Lodge offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 self 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
  • 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 aged 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property 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 to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Sandpiper Lodge Hotel
Sandpiper Lodge Hotel Santa Barbara
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Sandpiper Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Motel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Inn Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge Motel
Sandpiper Lodge Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge Motel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sandpiper Lodge?

Sandpiper Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandpiper Lodge?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Lodge on 11 Nov 2026 start from NZ$225, 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 parking available at Sandpiper Lodge?

Yep, Sandpiper Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Sandpiper Lodge?

The closest beach to Sandpiper Lodge is Leadbetter Beach (5.6 km).

Does Sandpiper Lodge have a pool?

Sandpiper Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Sandpiper Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sandpiper Lodge?

No, Sandpiper Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sandpiper Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sandpiper Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Sandpiper Lodge?

There isn't one on site, but Santa Barbara Golf Club is a short 7-minute walk away.

Sandpiper Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1505 out of 2816 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 794 out of 2816 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 338 out of 2816 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 2816 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 2816 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property, very pleased, will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice motorstop-style motel, it was well-maintained and met all of our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute motel. Liked it a lot and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay!! We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location, pool, hottub, breakfast, in room fridge& microwave---great value for price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and spacious accommodations and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Was pretty comfortable I’d stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, friendly staff, great location, not much of a breakfast, but a good value!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hotel was nice and clean, but a little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and accompanied, very nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very nice Inn. Great location, safe and protected parking, clean room, and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Helpful staff. Spacious room and centrally located property. Breakfast was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was friendly & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place. Was a cozy stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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We had a great stay. The only suggestion I would have would be to work on some updates. Otherwise, comfortable beds, big room, and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Peaceful, clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Conveniently located for my two day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was a pleasant surprise. A great experience with friendly staff and excellent hospitality. Very clean Very convenient to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was wonderful. Definitely want to returnin the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the pool and the simple but adequate breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were very large and clean. Front desk was so kind and helpful. I would defiantly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026