Sandpiper LodgevsAgave Inn
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Agave Inn ranks slightly higher than Sandpiper Lodge. Agave Inn has a TripExpert Score of 74 with positive reviews from 4 publications including Oyster, Time Out and Gayot.
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $78/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Oyster
Budget
"The 74-room Sandpiper Lodge is a two-pearl budget motel with reasonable rates for Santa Barbara." Full review
Agave Inn
3222 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $99/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Breakfast included
Time Out
"A reasonably-priced, hip boutique motel with bright colors...it's just a short walk to the restaurants and groceries on State Street." Full review
Gayot
"Mexican pop meets modern at this hip inn."
Lonely Planet
"While it’s still just a motel at heart, this boutique-on-a-budget property’s ‘Mexican pop meets modern’ motif livens things up with a color palette from a Frieda Kahlo painting." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"A hip makeover... turned its basic rooms into fun crash pads with iPod docks, Mexican blankets, and Lucite chairs." Full review