Sandpiper LodgevsHotel Californian
Both Sandpiper Lodge and Hotel Californian are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Californian ranks significantly higher than Sandpiper Lodge. Hotel Californian scores 77 with positive reviews from 4 publications like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
Hotel Californian
36 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3528
From $433/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
"The hotel is perfectly positioned to help you discover the area, thanks in no small part to the switched-on team who can be relied upon for their on-point recommendations." Full review
Fodor's
"The complex includes various rooms and suites...a rooftop pool deck with panoramic views, a Moroccan-themed spa, two restaurants. meeting rooms, ballrooms, and boutiques." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Spread across three buildings, the spacious rooms come in four color schemes (orange, green, yellow and purple) and most have balconies along with attractive design features." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Occupying three prime blocks
of Santa
Barbara real estate just a stone’s throw from the beach, the refreshed Hotel
Californian has been more than two decades in the making." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"According to recent visitors, a stay at the Hotel Californian is worth the high room rates, the $35 daily resort fee and the $39 valet parking fee. Adjacent to the Santa Barbara,..." Full review