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Sandpiper Lodge vs The Waterman

Sandpiper Lodge and The Wayfarer are both recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Wayfarer ranks slightly higher than Sandpiper Lodge. The Wayfarer comes in at #22 in Santa Barbara with accolades from 5 reviews such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.

Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
7 / 10
3525 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $78 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Pool
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Oyster Oyster
Budget
"The 74-room Sandpiper Lodge is a two-pearl budget motel with reasonable rates for Santa Barbara." Full review
The Waterman
The Waterman
7 / 10
12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $169 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Pool
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Gayot Gayot
"Guests can choose from 31 modern private and shared accommodations with full en-suite bathrooms. All enjoy access to a community kitchen and heated outdoor pool." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The Wayfarer has both shared and pri- vate rooms—along with free Wi-Fi, a Spanish colonial–style communal kitchen, and a heated pool." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Rates include breakfast, use of the community kitchen, and access to the outdoor heated pool and a sunny deck with reclining lounge chairs." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Part hostel and part hotel, The Wayfarer is a sweet spot for those who want a playful, not-too-fussy place to rest their heads after a long day of traveling." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Definitely in a category of its own." Full review