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2 guests, 1 room
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Queen room, bed type unknown
$78
Double room, 2 double beds
$83
King room, bed type unknown
$94
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Overview

Sandyland Reef Inn is located in Carpinteria and offers guests free Wi-Fi. It also offers a diving centre, an outdoor pool and a concierge.

The motel has 52 well-appointed rooms that are accompanied by a variety of essential facilities to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. They are also fitted with cable/satellite channels and a spa bath.

Sandyland Reef Inn is an ideal base to explore Mission Santa Barbara and Carpinteria State Beach, as well as everything the local area has to offer. Presidio State Historic Park and Santa Barbara Zoo are within an easy car ride from the motel.

7.2
Good
2885 reviews

Latest deals for Sandyland Reef Inn

Thu 7/9
-
Fri 7/10
Queen room, bed type unknown
$78
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$78
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$78
nightly with fees
Double room, 2 double beds
$92
nightly with fees
Standard room, 1 queen bed
$252
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Sandyland Reef Inn

  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible parking
  • Adapted bath
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans

Bathroom

  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Window
  • Quiet street view
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • 24hr front desk

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Dining

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking
  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 meters)
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack

Outdoor

  • Grill
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Sandyland Reef Inn

7.2
Good
2885 verified ratings
Wonderful
734
Very good
530
Good
558
Okay
325
Fair
288
Mediocre
142
Poor
308

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's convenient location, especially its proximity to Santa Barbara and major highways. Many found the rooms to be clean and comfortable, with some highlighting amenities like refrigerators and jacuzzis. However, noise from nearby roads and the freeway was a common complaint, and several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, such as hair in the rooms and bathrooms. Service experiences were mixed, with some guests finding staff friendly and accommodating, while others reported unhelpful or impatient interactions. Parking was generally available but sometimes crowded or inconvenient. Overall, the hotel was considered a good value for its location, but improvements in cleanliness and noise insulation would enhance the guest experience.
AI-Generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness5 out of 10
Service5 out of 10
Parking5 out of 10
Noise Level1 out of 10
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Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2023
The front desk staff was very, very Nice. Very refreshing for a non-corporate motel establishment.
8.0
Very good
Allison, Jun 2021
Pros (+) The inn is cute and clearly a small local business with lots of care put into the plants and art. It is very charming. The bed was comfortable, and it was pretty close to town.
Cons (-) It wasn’t the cleanest place I’ve been. I several times found other people’s hair in the towels and washcloths. The front desk staff was not friendly (the housekeeping staff were great). Not rude, just not friendly. There were also signs up that were pretty unwelcoming—for example the pool door was covered with rules and threats about what they would do if you broke them. I expect they have a prob...
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8.2
Very good
Anonymous, Aug 2018
Pros (+) Clean enough, affordable enough, wifi was good enough to watch YouTube at 480p. Pretty convenient location in a decent area.
Cons (-) Our window latch was broken so we couldn't lock the window. No biggy in our case. But some might find that disconcerting.

Location

4160 Via Real Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013

What's nearby

  • Tomol Interpretive Play Area0.9 mi
  • Island Brewing Company0.9 mi
  • Valley Museum1 mi
  • State Beach1.1 mi
  • Tar Pit Park1.9 mi
  • Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve2.2 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

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$104
$180
Cheapest month to stay with an average 45% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 44% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Sandyland Reef Inn

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Sandyland Reef Inn, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Sandyland Reef Inn, plan to stay on a Wednesday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Sandyland Reef Inn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $94, while the most expensive was $206.
  • How long should you stay at Sandyland Reef Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Sandyland Reef Inn

  • Where is Sandyland Reef Inn located?

    Sandyland Reef Inn is located at 4160 Via Real Road, 0.9 miles from the center of Carpinteria. Tomol Interpretive Play Area is the closest landmark to Sandyland Reef Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Sandyland Reef Inn?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Sandyland Reef Inn.

  • Does Sandyland Reef Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Sandyland Reef Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Sandyland Reef Inn offer free parking?

    Yes, Sandyland Reef Inn offers free parking.

  • How far is Sandyland Reef Inn from the airport?

    Sandyland Reef Inn is 17.6 miles from Santa Barbara. Sandyland Reef Inn is 62.7 miles from Santa Maria Public.

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7.8
0.9 mi
Santa Barbara
17.6 mi