Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach motel near Cabrillo Pavillion

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Reception
In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes
Exterior
Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is $164
includes taxes & fees
$144 per night
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 4 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 10 min walk
  • Stearns Wharf - 3 min drive
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Upscale motel near Santa Barbara Zoo
Located close to Cabrillo Pavillion and Chase Palm Park, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and a water dispenser
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 0.01 mi
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1953
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 21.66 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Blue Sands Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

As of Oct 31, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel on Nov 3, 2024 start from $135.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beach motel is within a 5-minute walk of Chase Palm Park and Cabrillo Pavillion. Santa Barbara Zoo and Andree Clark Bird Refuge are also within 15 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 751 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 751 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 751 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 751 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 751 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Farah

Free parking. Beach is a two minute walk across
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

We had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

A memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rolando

Great location near the beach. Hotel is typical courtyard/pool hotels where all rooms look into central pool and has foot traffic on your only window. Therefore, no privacy unless blackouts are on and then room is dark.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Have stayed here several times its our fave place to stay when visiting SB
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Location location location
Perfect location, super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Amazing small and cozy property easy accessible.. just 1 drawback.. please fix running toilet pump Room 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Clean ! Friendly staff ! Close to beach !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Very nice accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

It was in a good location and our room was extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

I liked the bed is soft and goods interior good reception people and the best pool is not cold and its warm i want to go again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Excellent stay - pillows were a little hard but over all great 😊 stay and very professional and kept us informed on events happy hour 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Really great stay in Santa Barbara, the location is perfect! The staff was friendly and super cute room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Colten

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The electricity is completely out all around us. No hot water, no A/C until. No elevator, everything is pitch black. The staff did hand out flash light which was nice but to pay over $200 bucks a night here we shouldn’t have this issue.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
False Advertising. Blue Sands Inn is not a 4-star hotel. Blue Sands Inn is a 2.5-star motel. I wouldn't have booked my reservation if the listing didn't contain false advertising. False advertising is illegal. Shame in the hotel owner. Shame on Expedia. I don't believe the positive reviews are real. They appear to be purchased reviews.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

CLEMENTINA

Staff very kind
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRENT

One night getaway
The hotel was perfect for us. Really enjoyed walking the beach, lots of restaurants in the area, and the gorgeous scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAEDA

Cozy and serene. Close to the beautiful beach.

6/10 Okay

Cornelius

Liked: Amenities
The location is excellent close to the beach and the Wharf within walking dustance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rana

People passing the room and kids in the pool were a little too loud.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tamara

Spent the night on our way to pick up a sail boat Had our dog tank a 100lb Akita He loved the little closed in patio Bed was so comfortable staff was great Don’t let the size and the small pool fool you It was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kalum

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend this place the staff is very lazy. The hotel rooms has fireplaces with the glass box and you can burn your hand on the glass very easy. My girlfriend burn her hand and we told them they haven’t even contacted us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Clean and well-kept rooms. Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Super clean and close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0