The Sandman Inn, Santa Barbara, Bad

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

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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. It's too bad because the grounds and outside of the hotel look great.

"Mold!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/6/2012 Vote

2. An overall bad experience, I wouldn't recommend it cause there are a lot of better choices in a better location in town.

"Old and small room with a hospital room atmosphere " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/16/2011 Vote

3. The room itself was very bad.

"Old and small room with a hospital room atmosphere " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/16/2011 Vote

4. Lady at front desk gave bad service.

"Average " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/29/2011 Vote

5. bad news: towel bar fell off wall, louvered windows & blinds did not close & no curtains over windows to keep out very bright security lights on until the wee hours of the morning.

"Too bright to sleep well " Read full review on Expedia 1/27/2010 Vote

6. The floor was a little creaky, but not bad.

"Good Place - Good Price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/23/2009 Vote

7. Not a bad deal.

"Great Last Minute Choice " Read full review on Expedia 7/17/2009 Vote

8. I have never posted a bad hotel review before but this was the worst place I have ever stayed in.

"Dirty, old, noisy and bad mattress. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2009 Vote

9. I have stayed here at least six times and have never had a bad experience.

"The Sandman is an island in a sea of overpriced alternatives " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2009 Vote

10. Location is not too bad, it cost about $10 to take cab from the beach to the hotel but watch out of for some cab companies, 1 of them charged us $25 for the same direction.

"Convenient " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/15/2008 Vote