The Sandman Inn, Santa Barbara, Walk

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The Sandman Inn	Average Price: $130 Check Rates

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3714 State Street

Santa Barbara, 93105 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 20
Average review rating: 3.48

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (3) , Expedia (85) , Travelocity (4) , TripAdvisor (202) , YahooTravel (10)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	No recent comments about noise were found.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. Although I did not have time to use the gym, I was most pleased to be told that I could have a free pass with an 8 minute walk to the local YMCA, as the Inn has an arrangement with the organization.

"Charming Motel and Very Clean " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/30/2012 Vote

2. Best places within walking distance we found were Whole Foods (not obvious but very close), and La Cafe Stella.

"Excellent value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/25/2012 Vote

3. There are many places to eat within walking distance, along with several grocery stores.

"A real value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/16/2011 Vote

4. The location is fine if you like being within walking distance of two good markets, a fine carwash, a shopping mall, and a few fast-food joints.

"Motel Memories " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/1/2011 Vote

5. I wasn't bowled over by the hospitality but no one was rude, I was left alone, the room was clean and comfortable, the Internet worked, there was a continental breakfast that I could have taken advantage of had there not been a Denny's within walking distance, and I didn't feel, upon getting back on the 101, that I'd been taken advantage of.

"Enter Sandman, Exit St. Anger " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/6/2010 Vote

6. There were also restaurants within walking distance.

"Well maintained older hotel. " Read full review on Expedia 2/10/2010 Vote

7. Quiet, comfortable bed, located within walking distance to Chuck's Steak House, very important to us.

"Good Value " Read full review on Expedia 11/6/2009 Vote

8. The area has several restaurants within walking distance, and is a short drive to the usual SB tourist spots.

"Basic, but quiet and charming Santa Barbara motel-hotel " Read full review on Expedia 9/9/2009 Vote

9. The hotel is located on a bus route that will take you downtown in 15 minutes and there are several grocery stores within walking distance.

"A very good value at $71 per night " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/7/2009 Vote

10. The Wifi did not work in the room but we had to walk back to the lobby to get reception.

"Tired old place. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2012 Vote