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Sandpiper Lodge vs Franciscan Inn & Suites
Both Franciscan Inn & Suites and Sandpiper Lodge are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Franciscan Inn & Suites scores slightly higher than Sandpiper Lodge. Franciscan Inn & Suites comes in at 74 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Gayot and Fodor's.
Sandpiper Lodge
Oyster
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
Franciscan Inn & Suites
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Fodor's
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $95 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Frommer's
"The Franciscan is situated in a quiet neighborhood just a block from the beach, near Stearns Wharf."
Full review
Lonely Planet
"Settle into the relaxing, French-country charms of this two-story motel about one block from the beach."
Full review
Gayot
"A Spanish-Mediterranean facade and willowy palm trees belie no-frills accommodations at this 53-room property."
Fodor's
"The friendly staff and the range of cheery, spacious country-theme rooms, from singles to mini- and family suites, at this Spanish-Mediterranean motel make this a good choice for families."
