Cheerfully decorated guest rooms and spacious, apartment-style units with separate living and sleeping areas and full kitchens make this an ideal property for traveling families. Guests can enjoy the on-site pool or take a stroll onto State Street, where shops and eateries abound.
Smoke free premises. 74 units, some two bedrooms and kitchens. 2 stories, exterior corridors.
Cons: Breakfast was too simple. Please add scrambled or boiled eggs, pancakes and other hot food.
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
08-12-2017
Comfortable hotel in lovely Santa...
Pros: Nice hotel, 10 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.
Nice swimming pool
Cons: Bed comfort was moderate
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
08-11-2017
wonderful stay
Pros: Excellent customer service and 5 star accommodation
Cons: All good
3.8
Anonymous
Poor
08-05-2017
Below average.
Pros: The room was clean and location convenient to everything. The pool was a nice bonus and well maintained.
Cons: The breakfast left a lot to be desired. No toaster or microwave to heat things or toast bagels. Very basic setup with poor choices, and not even a variety of fruit displayed. The jacuzzi was down, and non-operational. The staff were ok, but not overly friendly and they were overbooked. The price was so overinflated for what they offered. I would definitely not stay here ever again. I'd rather pay a little more for a hotel like The Lemon Tree Inn (no vacancies when I tried to book there), which is so much better! They have a lot to improve on at Sandpiper if they're going to justify the rates they charge. At least improve the breakfast options, and train the staff to be a little friendlier and more accommodating...
8.8
Anonymous
Excellent
08-04-2017
San Roque area of Santa...
Pros: Friendly staff and convenient location; walking distance to restaurants and shopping.
Cons: The parking spaces were too close together for SUV's.
4.2
Anonymous
Disappointing
08-02-2017
Will look for another place...
Pros: The location is good.
Cons: The breakfast is bare minimum. Do not expect the normal breakfast you expect. The carpets in the rooms are very dirty.
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
08-01-2017
Exceptional
Pros: It was a good experience and stay.
Cons:
8.8
Anonymous
Excellent
07-31-2017
Basic and functional
Pros: Fairly convenient location. Parking right near the rooms. Quick breakfast every morning.
Cons: The rooms are quite dated. The mattress was very firm. Light came in around the door on all sides.
7.1
Anonymous
Good
07-30-2017
bed was comfy, front desk...
Pros: the bed was comfy, I was a bit irritate that when I booked online, it said my card would Not be charged until I got there & checked in, but while checking in, found out they had already Charged my card & that was Not the card I wanted it charged to! (my husband was going to use his card) so that was not good
Cons: read above.....
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
07-29-2017
Just a short distance to...
Pros: Very comfortable and quiet rooms
Cons: No nice place to sit outside.
8.3
Anonymous
Very Good
07-29-2017
Very good
Pros: The breakfast eggs were good, Good location.
Cons: Wfii was spotty and pillows were not comfortable.
7.9
Anonymous
Good
07-29-2017
Great value
Pros: Close to the town center
Cons: The carpet needs changing
5.4
Anonymous
Fair
07-29-2017
It could be better
Pros: Staff was OK and the checkin/checkout process really easy and fast.
Cons: A lot of noise during the night from freezer and AC outside. Very limited breakfast with a very small place for the size of the hotel (a lot of people waiting to have a seat).
7.1
Anonymous
Good
07-27-2017
Good
Pros:
Cons: When checking in my visa that already processed on booking was ran a second time for duplicate charge so the bank denied it. It was supposed to be run as a different charge than deposit. The problem was the desk employees that wouldn't let me check in and I had to use my much needed cash to pay for the when stay ahead of time.
8.8
Anonymous
Excellent
07-25-2017
Fabulous
Pros: Friendly staff, accommodations were as expected.
Cons:
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
07-22-2017
Exceptional
Pros: Excelent location, very good staff, loved the pool area. Clean comfy rooms!
Cons:
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
07-21-2017
Excellent
Pros: Very pleasant experience
Cons: The continental breakfast
8.8
Anonymous
Excellent
07-20-2017
Fabulous
Pros:
Cons: The price
8.3
Anonymous
Very Good
07-18-2017
Motel with a higher standard...
Pros: Very easy access from the freeway.
We stayed in a nice appartment with 2 bedrooms. Very suitable for a family with children.
The pool was nice and the breakfast was ok.
Generaly this motel have a higher standard than most other motels.
Cons: Small thing, but the center of Santa Barbara is not within walking distance.
7.1
Anonymous
Good
07-17-2017
The room was clean.
Pros:
Cons: Your breakfast was not very good. Eggs (very dry), cereal, toast., yogurt. That's it!
5.4
Anonymous
Fair
07-17-2017
Passable
Pros: Close to town .
Cons: Dirty carpet !!!!!!!
3.8
Anonymous
Poor
07-14-2017
Stay elsewhere
Pros: Large bed, large room
Cons: 'Free Wifi' advertised. There is a network but the internet is so slow it is worthless as it takes over 10 minutes to load a web page and then cuts off altogether.
I rang reception and was told that is normal and they have terminals in reception - not the point of wifi!
The car park was over capacity and had to squeeze into a tiny space.
We had noisy neighbours in every direction with very thin walls.
The TV had a microwave covering quarter of the screen including the sensor so you had to get up to change channels!
7.5
Anonymous
Good
07-14-2017
A little bit overpriced
Pros: The breakfast was simple but well served
Cons: Value for money is not that good.
7.5
Anonymous
Good
07-06-2017
Sandpiper is a go to...
Pros: enjoyed the pool, perfect for parents to bring little ones since it is only 5 feet deep.
Cons: Breakfast ok, could be made more tasty!
7.1
Anonymous
Good
07-05-2017
Nice place. Should cost less.
Pros: Location was good. Staff are nice.
Cons: The breakfast could use some work.
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
07-04-2017
Stay in Santa Barbara
Pros: Great location, but place is old and needs lots of updates for the price.
Cons: It was clean and adequate.
5.0
Anonymous
Fair
07-03-2017
Ok for our short stay,...
Pros:
Cons: Should have a door between a room and bathroom sink area.
Walls/floor was very thin - could hear too much of neighbors.
Staff were not rude, but not friendly either.
8.3
Anonymous
Very Good
07-02-2017
Good accommodation, nice location.
Pros: The location was very good and our accommodation was clean and very comfortable. The pool and gym were conveniently situated and the lobby area and staff there were very good. Breakfast was ok too though prepared fruit would have been a nice addition.
Cons: Although the accommodation was a two bedroom suite, the only access to the bathroom for one of the bedrooms was through the other, which was a little inconvenient. This didn't impact too much as we only stayed for one night but would have done so had we stayed longer.
7.9
Anonymous
Good
06-29-2017
Another choice for us next...
Pros: The room we rented was for 5 people, 2 bedrooms with 3 queen size beds.
Easy parking and good choice at breakfast - for early birds...
Cons: The 2 beds in one of the bedrooms were way too small for 2 adults to sleep comfortable! 1 toilet/shower as the only bathroom for 5 people - it is busy...!
7.1
Anonymous
Good
06-27-2017
Good
Pros: We really enjoy Carlitos restaurant!
Cons: No public transportation to downtown
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
06-23-2017
Great location and would go...
Pros: All good
Cons: Poor lighting
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
06-22-2017
Exceptional
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
Anonymous
Exceptional
06-20-2017
Exceeded expectations!
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
Anonymous
Very Good
06-20-2017
Clean and comfy
Pros: Clean and comfortable room, nice functional kitchenette
Cons:
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
06-19-2017
KInd stafff!! Clean Hotel!!
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
Anonymous
Pleasant
06-18-2017
Pleasant
Pros: The bed
Cons: The distance between our room and the elevator.
9.2
Anonymous
Wonderful
06-17-2017
Superb
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.
8.3
Anonymous
Very Good
06-06-2017
Nice Hotel On The Outskirts...
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
Anonymous
Good
06-06-2017
Pleasant stay in Santa Barbara
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
Anonymous
Exceptional
06-05-2017
Great Family Friendly & Value
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
Anonymous
Fair
06-05-2017
Passable
Pros:
Cons: Unfortunately, we did find food crumbs under bed sheets. and the air conditioner tended to do lots of noise.
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
06-03-2017
Overall good place to stay...
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
Anonymous
Pleasant
06-03-2017
50/50
Pros: Nice little gym.good maintainance
Cons: Breakfast was horrible
8.3
Anonymous
Very Good
05-30-2017
Nice motel, looked well managed...
Pros: Good room, nice motel generally, well equipped. Nice breakfast room and nice breakfast.
Cons: a little bit pricey
5.0
Anonymous
Fair
05-30-2017
Passable
Pros:
Cons: 1 surly front desk person.
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
05-26-2017
Exceptional
Pros: Very clean & comfortable rooms
Cons: N/A
7.5
Anonymous
Good
05-25-2017
A modest, clean motel. parking...
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
Anonymous
Fair
05-22-2017
Good location but wouldn't stay...
Pros: Breakfast good. Swimming pool good.
Cons: Beds really uncomfortable. Noisy.
6.3
Anonymous
Pleasant
05-21-2017
Pleasant
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
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