The property has spacious rooms with wall-mounted TVs and an enclosed private pool area. It's located at the northern end of State Street with all its shops and dining, perfect for a relaxed stroll. Bring the whole family with 16 family suites to choose from this lodge has the space.
Smoke free premises. 74 units, some two bedrooms and kitchens. 2 stories, exterior corridors.
Pros: Good clean rooms and friendly staff. Breakfast included, which were weren't aware of when using booking.com so a welcome surprise.
Cons:
10.0
Christine
Exceptional
young couple
06-20-2017
Pros: Room was very clean, quiet and the bed was comfortable. It was so nice to have a pool as well. Breakfast was just right. Staff was very friendly and efficient.
Cons:
8.0
Ramon
Very Good
family with young children
06-20-2017
Pros: Clean and comfortable room, nice functional kitchenette
Cons:
10.0
Georgina
Exceptional
family with young children
06-19-2017
Pros: I love the Kindness of the Reception! The Girl very warm and ready to Help!! The Hotel very clean, and the best I slept so good !! the rooms are as promise and good Fengchui!!
Cons: I did not understand about the deposit, but not a big deal!!
6.7
Jason
Pleasant
young couple
06-18-2017
Pros: The bed
Cons: The distance between our room and the elevator.
9.2
Jack
Wonderful
family with young children
06-17-2017
Pros: The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were a great way to save money and start the day full.
Cons: They didn't honor the room we booked online. We booked a suite because we had family and all wanted to be comfortable in the same rooms, but when we got there they put us in a regular double room.
7.1
Anonymous
Good
young couple
06-12-2017
Pros: Amenities and location were fairly nice.
Cons: Service and staff weren't very accommodating
8.3
Roobarb999
Very Good
young couple
06-06-2017
Pros: Good sized room with comfy bed. Breakfast was pretty good, with a nice range of good-quality items. Local restaurants are good to very good - at least, the ones we tried. Location is OK - not very "picturesque", but some local amenities within walking distance (we tried the local laundrette and the Baskin Robbins!). Staff were pleasant, polite, and helpful. Parking was plentiful. Our room was nice and quiet, but I would think that even the rooms nearer the street would be far enough back not to suffer from traffic noise. The Santa Barbara mission is obviously a must-see, but we also loved the botanic garden, and would definitely recommend a trip to Solvang - Danish pastries to die for!!
Cons: We found that the entrances for cars needed to be taken quite slowly, to avoid the cars grounding on the sloping parts. The road past the hotel could be busy at times, making it tricky to turn out. Not a major problem, though. It's quite a way out from the centre of town, but it's not a problem if you have a car.
7.5
Anna
Good
family with young children
06-06-2017
Pros: We got upgraded to a larger room which was very spacious with full sized living / dining area and kitchen with separate bedroom which was great.
A bit too far to walk into town, but a short straightforward drive. There were a few eateries and a 7/11 nearby which was useful. Didn't use the pool, but it looked quite nice.
Cons: Breakfast was fairly basic, but good to have something included in the price.
10.0
Joan
Exceptional
family with young children
06-05-2017
Pros: Excellent personal staff that attend to your stay! Breakast is included & more than rolls - awesome & hot!! Many choices & they leave it open for families that "over sleep" by accident to grab oatmeal, milk, yogurt, etc - truly appreciated with traveling with my little grand children of 2 1/2 & 8 month!
We had a family unit - 2 bedroom & were there for our daughter's wedding - The Sand Piper is conviently located to the Downtown Santa Barbara area within 5 minutes. Great location!
Very clean hotel.
Staff was right there when - we thought our toilet was backed up! : )
Excellent heated pool & jacuzzi - after a long day this was very nice!
Great value & quiet comfortable beds !
I would stay here again !
Cons: N/a
5.4
Carmen
Fair
review category group of friends
06-05-2017
Pros:
Cons: Unfortunately, we did find food crumbs under bed sheets. and the air conditioner tended to do lots of noise.
9.6
Out
Exceptional
young couple
06-03-2017
Pros: The staff at this location is always very friendly and helpful. We were placed in a downstairs handicap-accessible room (which was ok, but not requested; only requested downstairs). The bathroom lighting was superb, room very large (obviously for handicap-accessible), and clean and neat. Breakfast offered was ok.
Cons: The bedroom lighting was not quite suffient. The rug needed a good shampoo job. Should have a small soap dish near the bathroom sink to hold the hand/face soap so there is not a watery/soapy mess created around the sink.
6.7
Anja
Pleasant
family with young children
06-03-2017
Pros: Nice little gym.good maintainance
Cons: Breakfast was horrible
8.3
Noel
Very Good
young couple
05-30-2017
Pros: Good room, nice motel generally, well equipped. Nice breakfast room and nice breakfast.
Cons: a little bit pricey
5.0
Cristina
Fair
family with young children
05-30-2017
Pros:
Cons: 1 surly front desk person.
10.0
James
Exceptional
young couple
05-26-2017
Pros: Very clean & comfortable rooms
Cons: N/A
7.5
Jj
Good
solo traveller
05-25-2017
Pros: Did not eat any food there. The bed was not very comfortable and needs to be replaced.
Cons: The bed. It is an old set up. Needs a new mattress. The pillows were very poor.
5.0
Carole
Fair
family with young children
05-22-2017
Pros: Breakfast good. Swimming pool good.
Cons: Beds really uncomfortable. Noisy.
6.3
Stevie
Pleasant
young couple
05-21-2017
Pros: Value for money but you pay for what you get
Cons: The noise. Walls thin, elephants upstairs. I don't understand why people feel the need to bang. Air con in room is really loud too. Glad I bought my earplugs
8.8
Lien
Excellent
family with young children
05-20-2017
Pros: That it was convenient to UCSB
Cons: Parking slots were too narrow
9.2
Rebecca
Wonderful
family with young children
05-15-2017
Pros: The room was PERFECT for our large family. The staff was wonderful and extremely helpful. The bed was perfect...best night of sleep I've had in a while.
Cons: Breakfast was a little basic. We could hear into our neighbors room...they were loud.
9.6
Alfredo
Exceptional
family with young children
05-02-2017
Pros: We got a two bedroom unit where we fit perfectly. Our kids shared one bedroom with two queen beds while my wife and I were in a different room.
Breakfast was very good.
Cons:
8.8
Eastccoast
Excellent
review category group of friends
05-01-2017
Pros: The room was clean and had a small refrigerator and two sinks. The family room we received had 1 King bed and two Full sized beds in a separate, adjoining room. There was a closet between the two rooms.
Cons:
9.6
Edwina
Exceptional
family with young children
04-29-2017
Pros: the 1 bedroom unit was perfect for our family.
Cons: The working men that stay at the hotel with their big trucks take two parking spaces, so the morning we were leaving they blocked access to the parking lot from our room which
was very inconsiderate of them.
10.0
Ricardo
Exceptional
review category group of friends
04-25-2017
Pros: Beds were very comfortable and the 2 bedroom was very spacious.
Cons: Separate bathrooms would be nice, but it wasn't a big deal.
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
young couple
04-21-2017
Pros: We spent two nights in this hotel. When we arrived, we were upgraded for free to a larger room and we were offered a late check out. Very friendly and caring staff.
The accommodation is located in the main street of Santa Barbara. It is a long street so you will still need the car to get to the downtown but it will take you only 10 minutes. There you have the shopping district, beach and historical center.
There are plenty of restaurants, laundry and massage places around the hotel. We enjoyed the neighbourhood, palm trees all around, beautiful residential area with nice Victorian houses and all types of restaurants (Indian, Chinese, Thai, ...). Also practical things: car wash, hairdressers, etc.
Good continental breakfast including fruits and good variety of teas and pastries in a beautiful and bright room.
The hotel has a very well maintained gym with complementary water and towels. We did not use the swimming pool because it was a bit cold but the space looked nice.
The bedroom was really spacious, very big bed, two tables, big TV and expresso machine in the room with different types of coffee, teas and flavoured milk. Everything very clean and brand new, we really felt at home. We really loved the place!
Cons: The only thing to say is that parking spaces are a bit small, so cars are too close to each other but still we could park with no problems. Otherwise, everything was perfect.
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
family with young children
04-21-2017
Pros: Wonderful staff, friendly and let us check in early. Older facility but very clean and updated. Close to freeways and many shops and eateries within walking distance.
Cons:
5.8
Holly
Okay
family with young children
04-17-2017
Pros: accessibility, pool, staff, size of room,
Cons: the hot water went hot and cold in the shower, needed extra blankets, not the cleanest of rooms, very noisy, had two nights where there were guests outside our room at 2:00/3:00 in the morning.
7.1
Anne
Good
family with young children
04-16-2017
Pros: Separate room for my boys. Yeah!
Cons: Shower ran hot and cold. Boo! Wifi only worked in the front room.
8.8
Steven
Excellent
young couple
04-15-2017
Pros: The pool was nice. A bit small, but clean and warm. We loved the Jacuzzi. Nice after a great day of whale watching! The breakfast was fine, a nice addition! Cereal, toast, English muffins, bagels, scrambled eggs, cereal, fruit, coffee, juice, yogurt.
Cons: No bath tub (hot tub made up for it), bulb was burned out in bathroom upon arrival (didn't tell front desk until departure). Pillows too puffy. All the pillows were the same size and I cant sleep on such a full firm pillow. Bed mattress was not that comfortable. Needs a foam topper or something. Bedding was comfortable.
9.2
Chris
Wonderful
family with young children
04-14-2017
Pros: Loved the pool and breakfast area.
Cons:
8.3
Albert
Very Good
family with young children
04-14-2017
Pros: I like that breakfast was served until 10 and it was a good variety of food to eat. I liked the comfort of my bed and that everything in my room worked!
Cons: The pool could have stayed open a little bit later than 10 o'clock at night and maybe some bacon or sausage with my eggs in the morning would have been great too!
9.2
Vicki
Wonderful
solo traveller
04-13-2017
Pros: It's an older property but it is updated well. I loved the oversized tub in the apartment suites. Nice location....
Cons: The bed was that comfortable but thats about it.
9.2
Ann
Wonderful
family with young children
04-13-2017
Pros: Perfect size rooms for families, good location for restaurants and good access to downtown Santa Barbara. Great value overall
Cons: In-room wifi was terrible so this place is probably not great if you need it
8.8
Anonymous
Excellent
young couple
04-13-2017
Pros: Excellent breakfast area, clean, well stocked with food, Keurig in room. Friendly front desk.
Cons: staff at breakfast sitting staring at us, talking in spanish. This happened every morning on both of our visits, creepy.
7.5
Harry
Good
family with young children
04-12-2017
Pros: For the price and location, it was good value. Relatively clean (no hairs in pillows and on sheets). Free breakfast was a plus.
Cons: At night, the area is pretty dark. Not ideal for walking. Wall deco were old. And furnitures need some updating.
8.3
Donald
Very Good
young couple
04-12-2017
Pros: Real good bed. Slept well
Cons: No Bacon for breakfast.
9.2
Siara
Wonderful
family with young children
04-08-2017
Pros: Lots of parking- great breakfast and facilities. We were in a two room suite which was perfect for our family. Very spacious.
Cons: We only stayed the one night, so there really wasn't anything we didn't like.
6.3
John
Pleasant
young couple
04-08-2017
Pros:
Cons: Rooms are dark and have an old feel.We had upstairs room during the week, noise from rooms next door and outside of room are heard very loudly in your room, so much I couldn't sleep at all. When they shut their door, walk upstairs, talk it is so loud even though they weren't having a party. Didn't like the rooms, only one small window like old hotels. But on the positive side, staff were nice and had a good breakfast for Continental style.
6.3
Helga
Pleasant
family with young children
04-06-2017
Pros:
Cons: Thin walls - not the best breakfast -
Barking dog next door
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
family with young children
04-06-2017
Pros: Went for business for hubby and leisure for family time. Bed was comfy. The kids loved the pool. It was super clean and perfect temperature for swimming even though weather was windy. Free breakfast was a bonus.
Cons: Just didn't like that there was a microwave right in front of the tv.
8.3
Kate
Very Good
family with young children
04-05-2017
Pros: Great beds and fluffy white linens, free breakfast with scrambled eggs, toast, yogurt, juice and coffee. Inside of rooms newly redone- very fresh. Close drive to mission and pier.
Cons: Pool, Jacuzzi, and outside property were clean, but worn. In older part of town near the highway.
9.6
Linda
Exceptional
review category group of friends
04-05-2017
Pros: Very nice quiet and comfortable room.
Cons: Minimal breakfast.
9.6
Margaret
Exceptional
young couple
04-05-2017
Pros: Beds very comfortable and clean room. Staff friendly. Partking and internet good... although parking a little tight for a big car. Continetal breakfast that was complete enough to gert us on the road for a nicer lunch up the coast. For Santa Barbara... a good value and easy to find.
Cons: noisy staff...I was next to laundry/supply room, and staff was very noisy...no clue about need for quiet for hotel guests around them...need to train them for better awareness re: their working environment
7.9
Todd
Good
family with young children
03-31-2017
Pros: staff was friendly
Cons:
8.8
Ronald
Excellent
family with young children
03-27-2017
Pros: The cleanliness, roominess as well as the breakfast, work out room and pool. I was quite surprised that it was so accommodating for my family needs. I would definitely recommend this place.
Cons: Not much. I can't really think of anything that I didn't like.
8.8
Jon
Excellent
family with young children
03-27-2017
Pros: Staff was very friendly and gave excellent advice about places to eat and thinks to do.
Cons: Nothing. I would stay here again.
10.0
Roderick
Exceptional
young couple
03-26-2017
Pros: All was excellent
Cons: All was excellent
9.6
Mary
Exceptional
young couple
03-23-2017
Pros: Water stayed hot, bed and PILLOWS were comfy..sheets not scratchy. Lots of chairs.
Cons: and this is minor...we had to cover the control lights on the microwave because in the dark they seem VERY bright and shine right on the very comfortable pillows
