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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes
In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • East Beach
    3 min walk
  • Convivo Restaurant and Bar
    1 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Station
    8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    14 min drive

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Pool View (Ground Floor) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

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

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Pool View (Upstairs) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

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

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View (Upstairs) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

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

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Patio & Fireplace) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Upstairs) | Beach/ocean view

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs) | In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Ocean View (Upstairs)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

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

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4-star motel in Santa Barbara Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has concierge services and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area.
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 0.01 miles and a beach shuttle. This beach motel also offers a picnic area, concierge services, and a water dispenser. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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

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

Blue Sands Inn Santa Barbara
Blue Sands Motel
Blue Sands Motel Santa Barbara
Blue Sands Santa Barbara
Blue Sands Hotel Santa Barbara
Blue Sands Inn
Blue Sands Inn A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Blue Sands Inn A Kirkwood Collection Property
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Motel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Santa Barbara
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Motel Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 767 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 767 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 767 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 767 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 767 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

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joyce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing small and cozy property easy accessible.. just 1 drawback.. please fix running toilet pump Room 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kalum

Traveled with partner
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

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Boho Blue Sands
If you want to be walking distance to the beach, and State Street, then this is a terrific option. The rooms have a Boho vibe. They were clean and spacious. We didn’t use the pool but it looked nice. It is a pet friendly hotel, so be prepared for some furry friends and barking. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sami

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was okay, but disappointing given the price point and how it presents itself online. Everything was quite basic and bare-bones. The bed was terrible. The mattress had no support and made a lot of noise if you moved around or got up. We will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim Blanchard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room had a nice aesthetic but there was a mini fridge in the room that was very noisy. There was also no additional lock or latch on the door so it felt unsafe to me. This was a big negative to a good night sleep as a solo female traveler. The bathroom had makeup wipes which was a nice touch but there was no iron/ironing board or tea/coffee in the room. There was tea available in reception in the morning but the hot water carafe had been previously used for coffee so tainted the water making the tea undrinkable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tobee

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
People passing the room and kids in the pool were a little too loud.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean ! Friendly staff ! Close to beach !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Too small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

A memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and site were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Violet

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phithsamay

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024