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30th

Out of 107

Blue Sands Motel	Average Daily Rate: NA Check Rates

Hotel Class:

421 South Milpas Street

Santa Barbara, 93103 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 4 of 6
Average review rating: 4.2

OpinionWell Value Index: NA

Traveler reviews analyzed: TripAdvisor (86) , YahooTravel (7)

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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. Luckily, it turned out not to be a problem as it wasn't too difficult to have the dogs stay in the car while we ate (although in the summer that wouldn't be possible because of the heat).

"Nice location, accepts pups! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/28/2012 Vote

2. Overall nice little stay, and if you have a car it shouldn't be a problem to get into the main area of the city.

"Charming nook across from the beach " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/6/2011 Vote

3. The other problem has already been discussed by several others.

"Really nice hotel but a couple of problems. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/25/2011 Vote

4. I experienced two problems during my stay.

"Really nice hotel but a couple of problems. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/25/2011 Vote

5. However it is a little bit too far from the heart of SB itself and the restaurants, bars, pier etc Also SB has a big homeless problem and they have adopted the park opposite the hotel as their own.

"Good value but be prepared to hob knob with the homeless " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/26/2009 Vote

6. But since it was a cool night and the noise was only short, it was not a real problem.

"Would come again! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/21/2008 Vote

7. We called in the morning because we found a carpet tack sticking out of the carpet, and a guy came straight up with a hammer to fix the problem.

"A pretty good deal! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2008 Vote

8. There`s no 'continental breakfast', but at that price and with the kitchenette, I don`t see that as a problem.

"Like one of those geode rocks - nondescript on the outside, beautiful inside " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/24/2007 Vote

9. ) We didn`t have any problems, requests or complaints, but I believe that they put their heart into this little motel and they care about their guests.

"Family-Friendly and Fun " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/16/2007 Vote

10. In the cooler months, with the windows shut I imagine this isn`t a problem.

"Great location; decent motel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/8/2007 Vote