The Sandman Inn, Santa Barbara, Expensive

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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. I was not expecting to find affordable accommodations in this rather expensive city.

"Great Value for Santa Barbara " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2012 Vote

2. Santa Barbara motels are generally very expensive and old.

"Friendly, affordable lodging " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/11/2012 Vote

3. In a town of expensive lodging, the Sandman is a refreshing alternative.

"Another Great review " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/28/2011 Vote

4. Santa Barbara is an expensive place to stay; this hotel delivers what it promises and more.

"Best Ever Budget Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/31/2011 Vote

5. Certainly very good value for money in a very expensive but beautiful town.

"good value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/23/2011 Vote

6. Santa Barbara is notoriously expensive, and really, you get what you pay for.

"Not bad. Friendly Staff. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/8/2011 Vote

7. Good hotel, a little bit expensive, but nice and large bed and free breakfast and parking.

"Well placed and nice " Read full review on Expedia 7/14/2010 Vote

8. It was very expensive for the room we were given.

"Too expensive for what you get " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/25/2008 Vote

9. When we got to Santa Barbara we checked in, went up to our room and thought, 'We paid around $150 for this??' I know Santa Barbara is expensive and I`ve been there before but I was expecting somewhat more.

"Not the greatest " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/6/2007 Vote

10. Friends of ours staying in much more expensive hotels on the beach came to our motel to swim as the pool area was nicer than theirs.

"Not Bad " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/21/2006 Vote