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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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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.
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1. The rooms / bathrooms are dated and the bathrooms could really use some updating but that wasn't enough of a reason to vote lower.

"Perfect Spot for our Getaway " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/24/2012 Vote

2. The selection is good and up to date in all genres.

"The Sandman Inn: Nice and Quiet hotel in SB " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/22/2012 Vote

3. ~2 bottles of water for FREE (which came in handy wine tasting the next day)~Microwave~Flat Screen TV~Refrigerator~Bathroom amenities (the usual) PLUS toothbrush/toothpaste, sewing kit and razor~Continental BreakfastAlthough dated, the room was extremely clean.

"Perfect Budget Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/19/2012 Vote

4. It's a somewhat dated basic motel, with a good location on upper State Street, and some very nice amenities.

"The Sandman Inn-Not Fancy, but Fun! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

5. The rooms towards the main office are less dated but smaller; ask for those.

"Best bargain in Santa Barbara! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

6. Its decor is DATED.

"Best bargain in Santa Barbara! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

7. Our reservation dates were; check-in Dec.

"Would not go back. " Read full review on Expedia 1/25/2010 Vote

8. The room was very clean but kind of small and dated and the beds were a little hard.

"Great price for SB " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/21/2006 Vote

9. The continental breakfast was nothing special and located in the rather gloomy, dated restaurant next door, but local breakfast places are within walking distance.

"Tropical first-aid for winter escapees on a budget " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2005 Vote