Name: SandPiper Lodge
Address: 3525 State St, Santa Barbara, 93105, US

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2026

Carlos

The breakfast was a huge let down.
Coffee was good. And there were previously frozen croissants pre-sliced and a conveyor toaster for them. With a little butter and a packet of jam which were fine. But that’s about it. For the price and the advertising I surely expected a bit more of a spread for the Continental Breakfast. You should have seen the faces of surprised dismay on the many tourists who came in after me. They also expected something more.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2026

Irene

When we checked in at 3 there were no rooms available , we had to wait 25 min for a room to open up . the floors are carpet and feel grimy. the rooms smelled like mildew and the parking was not the greatest. if you consider cereal, oatmeal , bread and some fruit breakfast then you’re good but for our family we ended up at mcdonald’s. thankfully we didn’t spend too much time at the hotel as we were out most of the time during our stay. it is close to restaurants , the museum and the pier but i don’t think we would stay again

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2026

Janice

The room was older but okay everything appear to be clean.tge bedding was clean the shower area need too have new caulking but it was clean and I don't likebplacescwhere there are no doors so if someone gets up and turn on the light in disturbs the sleeping person and thats not cool...othe then that it was okay

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Carmen

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.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2026

Dina

It was a nice hotel to stay just for a night. Staff was nice. I did get upgraded to a suite which was nice.
Definitely would not recommend for a girls trip as there was only 1 mirror in the room.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Michael

Nice motorstop-style motel, it was well-maintained and met all of our needs.

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2026

Richard

Room was spacious. Pool and the pool area was nice. AC was old and very loud. Overall we enjoyed our stay

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2026

Camille

This property is worn down and not worth the $264 per night rate. It was last renovated in the mid 80s. The equipment in the fitness room is old (the bike and treadmill worked but the elliptical did not and the other random benches were pointless. It also had wall-to-wall carpet?!). Breakfast was packaged cereal and toast. I guess the location is convenient but I wouldn't recommend it. Also there were ants in the bathroom sink.

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2026

Paul

Ample parking. Cleanliness, helpful staff. Pool towels fully stocked. Quiet stay. Comfortable bed. We had a restful stay, thank you Mngr. Sean.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

TERESA

Add something more on breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

Joe

Excellent property, very pleased, will stay here again

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Marion

Very nice staff. Everything was great except the bathroom tile around shower had mildew and seemed not very clean.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

Katherine

Everything was wonderful. Definitely want to returnin the future.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Lucia

The place is nice for a motel. It’s clean and well maintained. The breakfast is the only downside. The bagels and croissants are not fresh. The choices are very limited and there”s zero protein offered.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Cynthia

Clean room, friendly staff, and good working air conditioning. Breakfast was good and pool was clean. The only thing kind of funky about this hotel is the elevator being on one side despite a full circle of rooms. The staff did try and warn me, but I did not understand until I pushed a luggage card clear around the building, only to realize that I could have gone the other direction and it would have been a lot easier.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Cynthia

Tout était parfait, je recommande

4/10

Poor

30 Jul 2026

sara

They gave us a room with no bathtub. The floor wasn’t safe at all and two of my kids and I slipped on the bathroom floor. The staff worker at breakfast was loading up all the food 30 minutes after breakfast opened and we had to wait until she was done to get some of our food. It would have been beneficial if they had it stocked beforehand. They also didn’t have any whole milk. The breakfast only included cereal and breads for toasting. Some fruit would have been a nice addition. The check in lady had a problem taking my credit card because my last name wasn’t the same as my ID. Overall, I wouldn’t stay here again. Best westerns ate more accommodating

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Pallavi

NA

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Lori

Cute motel. Liked it a lot and would stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Clifford

Everything was good except for the ants in the bathroom. Other than that the room was clean, staff was friendly, nice amenities and the place is in a good spot. Easy access to everything.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Jessy

The rooms are clean and the location is pretty good

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Melina

Room was clean, everything was fine. Just needs better breakfast :(

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Maria

Hotel was nice and clean, but a little dated.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

William

Pool was nice

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Kristine

Helpful staff. Spacious room and centrally located property. Breakfast was a plus.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Hampton

Convenient location. Pretty clean and reasonable price. Place is dated and furniture is in rough shape. Stains on chair. Quiet.

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2026

Alex

For this price we paid in a nicer area of town you would think the owners of the motel would take some pride in the apperance. the room has not been updated since the 1980s. the carpet was awful, including the carpet in the bathroom! The walls were awful tinted yellow, and had patches where the door slammed open. the furniture has scratches and dings and didn't match anything, plus oversized for the room. it looks like they bought used furniture from a hotel estate sale at bulk because they found a cheap price, rather than any sort of design for the room.

The bathroom towels were sandpaper. There is no ventilation in the bathroom so you better open tiny, rusty window in the shower area.

Truly disappointing.

Oh, the front staff was very friendly on check-in and check out.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Mark

Air conditioning was good. But the property is old and tired. It really needs a makeover.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Maria

Friendly staff, very clean and well taken care of.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Mark

Super clean

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Roanne

Water pressure in the shower was very low. Overall, it was an OK stay. I was not expecting anything fancy about the room.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2026

Snezana

Ok overall, but very small parking

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Scott

The room was clean, the breakfast was surprisingly good and everything, including the A/C, worked well. I would recommend.

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2026

Taleen

This is a very old, poorly maintained property. The bathrooms were dingy, the furniture looked worn and unclean, and even the telephone in the room was dirty. My sister's room had a strong sulfur smell, and our room had an unpleasant odor as well, although I couldn't identify exactly what it was.

During the week, there were construction workers staying at the property, and they were extremely loud and inconsiderate. Every morning around 5:30 a.m., they would start their trucks and let the loud engines idle for over 20 minutes while standing outside having loud conversations. It made it impossible to sleep, and it was frustrating that there seemed to be no consideration for other guests.

The location is not ideal either. The property is situated on a busy street, far from both the beach and the downtown area. The parking spaces are also extremely narrow. While we were able to make it work with our large SUV, parking was difficult and often inconvenient.

If you're at all particular about where you stay, I would not recommend this property. Our trip was planned rather hastily, and I didn't do enough research before booking this property. Had I done my due diligence, I would have chosen a different place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Emily

Amazing stay!! We’ll definitely be back!

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2026

Jane

We liked the location. Very walkable to restaurants and stores. It was clean even though old. The motel was okay for the price in Santa Barbara. Parking was difficult because so many construction workers were staying there with their huge trucks taking up the parking lot. Also, they all left VERY early in the morning and we could hear them leave.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Danielle

It was ok. Our suite was big but it was outdated. It also seemed like it might be a transient area where people were living rather than vacationing.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Jason

It was ok. The price was right but the room was old the bed was super uncomfortable and there was ants in the bathroom. There was no other locks on the door but the handle lock which was a bit frightening.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Karissa

Pros - Great location, nearby most of Santa Barbara's shopping and popular spots. Great for families. Loved the family suite with a separate room for the kids. Air conditioning worked great.

Cons - Rooms are a bit outdated (there was construction in some of the rooms, so maybe they are upgrading?) Bathrooms needed a deeper clean. Breakfast was minimal.

Overall we had a good stay.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

sureshi

My family had a wonderful stay at the Sandpiper Lodge during our vacation. It's a really central location with easy freeway access. It was a very comfortable stay in a two-bedroom suite. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable for my family of five, including two little kids. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub when we were not out in town. The breakfast was decent though I do think some hot breakfast items (like eggs, pancakes, bacon/sausage) would really take this location to another level. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend as an affordable Santa Barbara lodging option for families or even solo travel. 10/10

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Kang

The room was decent sized and we got three beds which a lot of hotels don't offer. But it had dirty looking old carpeting and the sink areas need to be tiled. If you splash water around near the sinks, you'll have wet socks. The drainage in one of the sinks was not good and had a musty odor. The AC definitely had mold as the air coming out smelled after the first night.

Breakfast was barebones, not even any hard boiled eggs, which is not hard to do. Cleaning staff was attentive and we were able to switch out towels during the day. Parking spaces were like the narrowest I've ever seen. They dont accomodate large vehicles very well at all and all we had was a minivan.

Although our stay was okay, the hotel needs quite a remake.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Claudio

We had a great stay at this hotel. The hotel is centrally located and within a mile of the freeway. The check-in process took 2 minutes. The staff was welcoming and efficient. The facilities were well-taken care of, as I noticed several staff members attending to the common areas (mopping hallway floors, cleaning the pool, trimming vegetation, etc.). The room was as expected. It had A/C, a hair dryer, a microwave, and a fridge. The room stayed very dark thanks to the blackout curtains and was very quiet throughout the night. Breakfast was very basic and was not the highlight of our stay, but it was convenient to have on-site. There are local eateries nearby as well. Based on my experience, I would recommend staying at this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

debra

Sandpiper was clean and in a good location. Beds were comfortable. Amenities worked. It's a bit dated in furnishings and decor. However, I would stay again based on the price.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Karina

Hice mi reservación que incluía 3 camas la habitación pero el día que llegue en la noche el de la recepción nos dio otra habitación que no habíamos reservado lo cual si nos ocasionó un poco de molestia ya que al ser tarde y ya cansados por el viaje no encontrar un lugar para estacionarnos ya no fuimos a recepción para preguntar, así que esa noche no fue buena; pero al día siguiente el Sr. Francisco lo cual le agradecemos y muy amable nos explicó que el de recepción nos había dado otra habitación y nos dijo que si nos queríamos cambiar a la habitación que si habíamos reservado y por supuesto que si ya que se había pagado aunque creímos que por lo que pasó nos iban a dar un descuento o algo pero no, ni si quiera una disculpa en recepción o decir algo así que sólo una noche prácticamente dormimos en la habitación que habíamos reservado así que aconsejo checar o tomar fotos a la habitación que reservan para que no tengan problemas, pero muy tranquilo y agradable el lugar.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Anthony

Hotel is great for the price, parking was very tight. Almost had to park outside lot, did notice one car taking up 2 spaces.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

Kenneth

It is impossible to find economical accommodations in Santa Barbara. The local economy has turned mediocre, old -school motels into “lodges,” without any need for upgrades. The exterior of the building has a tired feel to it like it needs a makeover a transcend a coat of paint.The rooms are comfortable enough with appropriate functional fixtures. Because there is only one window facing out toward the parking area (as is the case with all motels in my experience) the room was dark and stuffy with a serious motel funk. The AC worked well, but they really was no fresh air option. That is unfortunate in a place like Santa Barbara where air-conditioning is not nearly as necessary as it would be in Phoenix. The breakfast is as basic and cheap as it can be. The best part was the fresh apples and bananas which were high-quality. Pretty much everything else was packaged in plastic, all of which which gets thrown away with use. Oddly enough, the plates were the only things that were not throwaways. Why not have silverware or glasses or ceramic mugs if you’re going to have to wash the plates anyway? It is pet peeve of mine that hotels ask customers to be careful with their towels and water use, but they have no compunction about all of the plastic that they make us use when they have other choices. I have very little hotel motel experience in Santa Barbara but I am imagining that I could probably add $50 per night to the cost of an overpriced room and get something twice as good.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

Rachelle

Our stay is quite okay but I don’t like their bathroom and shower.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

MIRIAM

The room smelled musty.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2026

Randall

Air conditioning was too close to one bed. Continental breakfast was...meh.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Barbara

We enjoyed our stay at the Sandpiper Lodge. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The location on State St is close to everything. 3 miles to the beach, it’s perfect.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2026

Deana

It’s super cheap for Santa Barbara and it’s located near everything. It’s noisy and run down tho. And my room smelled like pee. So, I’ll spend another 100 bucks next time and stay at the lemon tree or best western.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Debra

Clean room, friendly staff, great location, not much of a breakfast, but a good value!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Jared

Great place. Was a cozy stay. Thank you!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Judith

The room was large, but the location makes this facility very overpriced. Breakfast was very basic.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Kaiya

The pool and hot tub are quite tiny— be prepared that there may not be room. Room was a bit musty and fridge didn’t really work.
Very nice staff however— and seemed like a good choice for this price point.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

michael

Easy access in and out of property . the breakfast has changed and it was better when they has bacon , eggs , sweet rolls .

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

Peaceful, clean and friendly.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Margaret

Staff was friendly and helpful!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Adan

Excelente

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Genesis

.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Sherry

Clean and accompanied, very nice breakfast

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Debra

Not a good selection of items available for breakfast that wasn't full of carbs. There were juice, coffee and tea, cereal, bananas, 1 flavor of yogurt, toast, and bagels w/cream cheese and butter to go along with these items. The room was clean. However, the staff entered our room to clean even without the clean request tag on the door. The room refrigerator wasn't as cold as it could have been when we arrived but did cool down overnight. We could hear every noise in the rooms surrounding us and the pool area. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. We had a good stay overall, and would give this location 4 out of 5 stars for the overall stay.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Vannessa

Older lodge, but clean and comfortable. The “gym” was more like an office with a few pieces of equipment, but overall it was a nice place to stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Nancy

Location, pool, hottub, breakfast, in room fridge& microwave---great value for price!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Elaine

Room but dated, clean and comfortable beds, very noisy air con - we had to turn this off during the night, pool nice as heated but full of young kids at 9.30 at night & so was the hot tub. Breakfast ok. Advertised that eggs were available in room folder but none provided. Didn’t think it was worth the cost compared to other hotels we have stayed in over last few days that have been newer and more facilities

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Brenda

Excellent Costumer service, will book here again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

JoAnn

This was a great place to stay for a long weekend in Santa Barbara. It's not fancy but it's well renovated, the room was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and it was in a convenient location. Breakfast was adequate, though would have been nicer if there were some form of protein like eggs available. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Kim

Staff was friendly & helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Maricel

Very nice front desk, they have hot tub and pool available until 10pm, easy access to the rooms. Breakfast included, very affordable. We got an upgraded room with the same price.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Jake

The rooms were very large and clean. Front desk was so kind and helpful. I would defiantly stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Cynthia

Reasonably priced hotel with no frills, clean room. Staff was friendly and welcoming. The location is convenient with nearby bus routes to take you to the beach, downtown, etc. Plenty of eateries and shops nearby. Pool and jacuzzi were clean and relaxing in the evening.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Spencer

A decent place to stay for the price. The property is clean and has both a microwave and fridge in the rooms. Rooms are decently spacious with a table as well as a desk and an easy chair. The bed was pretty comfortable as well. My only complaint is that parking fills up every night and I had to park in overflow parking a couple of times. They instruct you to park at US Bank a short walk away, and tell you to move your car by about 9 am. I didn’t love having to do this.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Mark

Area

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

PRAKASH

Very helpful staff. Very clean rooms.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Valerie

The staff are very helpful and very friendly if you need anything they will help you out.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Bruce

Breakfast was terrible, but there is a Dennys close by.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Esperanza

The room was nice. The walls were thin and we could hear everything around. We had a family room and my kids could hear someone throwing up upstairs. The Hotel was busy with people being loud outside. I was not impressed with the breakfast. The Hotel is situated on a busy street. We usually stay at the Wyndham and would prefer to stay there for the extra money.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

John

great stay!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Bruce

I booked a room with two queen beds. It was spacious, comfortable, with a sizable bathroom. Climate control is effective. It's a bit tricky to 'turn into' the property, to park, given the design of the entry driveway. The front desk staff, upon arrival, were helpful and friendly. Subsequent staff, afterwards, not so much. Housekeepers excellent and friendly. The breakfast offering, from 6-10 was good. Bagels, croissants, toast, cereals/oatmeal, yogurt, coffee and juice. The parking filled up to the limit, by about 10PM, though only one parking pass is allocated per guest. There is parking overflow, perhaps a half block away, in a public parking area.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Lynne

Helpful staff!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Dianne

This hotel was a pleasant surprise. A great experience with friendly staff and excellent hospitality. Very clean Very convenient to restaurants

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Tanya

Nice affordable place to stay in Santa Barbara.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

John

Good stay

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Kavitha

Overall, the stay was good. The room was clean. The breakfast was just cereal, bread, and a few pastries. No scrambled eggs or fruit. Very basic, nothing as mentioned on the website.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Thomas

This place is a little shabby, but clean, inexpensive, and well-managed. The continental breakfast was above average, though why people put out deep green bananas is beyond me. There were a lot of trucks from a contractor in the parking lot leaving parking spaces next to them too narrow. The pool and spa were nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Leigh

Clean and staff was available even our flight was extremely late

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Anne

Friendly staff, easy check in

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Elena

We liked Staff and Cleanliness.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Carmen

Enjoyed our stay. Great A/C. Comfy beds and couch to watch World Cup games UCSB graduation weekend!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Robert

Clean room excellent maid service staff are excellent and breakfast is very good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Hasan Tarik

The room was clean and nice but the breakfast was quite limited

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

karyn

Nice quiet location rooms were big not super modern, but very clean, the breakfast was pretty lackluster

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Hailey

Breakfast was all empty carbs, no protein and super basic. Beds were super comfy and overall the rooms were nice. Showers were a little outdated. Overall would stay again but lowering my expectations for the price when staying in town.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Leigh

Clean room and staff was belpful

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Steve

Conveniently located for my two day stay.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Romana

I really liked the security, I didn't find a cigarette smell around. I'll definitely be back.. thank you

Self

2/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Athena

The pool and breakfast were good. The room we had smelled bad and the buttons on the air conditioner were broken. There were many construction trucks parked on the property and a few of those construction workers were smoking heavily. There are signs all over that say this is a non smoking facility. I reported this to the front desk. Nothing was done about it. The workers continued to smoke. I will not stay at this facility again.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Tanya

The property was well located. The price was right we loved having the extra bedroom in the family room. The breakfast is basic.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Lourdes

We had a comfortable stay at this hotel. It was in a convenient location, walkable to a couple of restaurants and coffee. The hotel felt safe.