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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. Our room was clean ~we did not have any problems with ants or bugs.

"Good place to stay for Wedding Party " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

2. she also said that i never told her about the construction and the water situation she said that i only told her about the bug and then basically accused me of lying about the bug.

"DO NOT STAY HERE! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/27/2012 Vote

3. The bathroom just grossed me out with the giant mold spot behind the sink, dead bug in the wall picture frame, and the blinds were dingy looking.

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

4. Im reading these reviews and we have never experienced a bug problem, problem w/staff or a tow-down room, in all the years we've stayed there.

"Lovely Kickin It Spot! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/13/2011 Vote

5. Found a bug on my pillow in a.

"Photos are deceiving. Not very nice. Not very clean. " Read full review on Expedia 6/18/2009 Vote

6. There was broken glass on the bathroom floor, dead bugs and ants all over room.

"Can’t believe they charge so much for this dump " Read full review on Expedia 5/26/2009 Vote

7. They seem to clean the rooms well but with age they don't sparkle, the walls are a bit thin and I have to say,yes, I did see a few(like 3) roly poly bugs.

"Great service and unbeatable value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/22/2009 Vote

8. I did talk to the front desk about it and they came in and sprayed for bugs *aaugh@) and offered a 10% discount for one night.

"Buggy Rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2009 Vote

9. Here we go: sow bugs (rolly-polys) in the bathroom at 4-9 at a time.

"Buggy Rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2009 Vote

10. Survival kit you will need to brave this place: ear plugs, eye mask, pillow, bug spray, door stopper/wedge chairs under the door knobs.

"Sleep Deprivation Test Chamber - Room 216 " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/16/2009 Vote